Westwood Public Library

Join Mr. Chris for a music-filled program full stories, music, and dancing!

Come join the Woodies Ukulele group for a fun afternoon of playing ukulele. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you've played for awhile, or you're interested to know more, join in! The group meets...

Join Felicia and Frazier for this interactive book club where you get a chance to vote on what we read each month. At the end of the year, we get to vote on our favorite title we’ve read! Email Felici...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Join Mr. Chris at the Islington Branch for a fun story and singalong time!

Drop by the Teen Room and make a Valentine! We'll have special craft supplies out for you to create the perfect card. This event is drop-in so no registration is required. For grades 6 - 12.

Join us to play this unique and addictive card game, where players score points by collecting different combinations of cards and the score is kept by putting small pegs in holes in a board. For Begin...

Do you want to have a say in what the library offers? Join us on the second Wednesday of the month to help to revamp the Teen Department at the Westwood Public Library! Hear about how to help with pro...

If you like to play American Mah Jongg, join our open play group on Wednesday evenings! Bring your Mah Jongg set if you own one, or check one out at the Information Service desk, located on the second...

Join us for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting at the Branch.

Babies between the ages of 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Caitlyn for a fun 25 minute lapsit and wiggle time filled with songs and rhymes designed just for them. After story...

The Branch is excited to welcome Gigi to meet and greet patrons of all ages! No registration is required, so stop by anytime during the hour!

Kids in grades Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to get their creative juices flowing in this fun weekly program with Miss Karen. We will read a story and then act it out! Each child will get a r...

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

Need a little sparkle in your life? Join Katie Walsh, local romance author of Follow You Down, and local bedazzler-extraordinaire Jen Melville for a Galentine's night to remember! Participants will le...

Join us every Friday in February for a Winter Olympics Watch Party! We'll be screening highlights from the events of the week. Cheer on your favorite athletes, learn about winter sports around the wor...

This Winter, come in from the cold and drop by the first floor to grab a cup of coffee and browse a rotating, curated selection of New & Noteworthy books picked by your favorite Westwood Librarians. W...

Parents with babies between 0 and 12 months are invited to join Social Worker Sarah Spinello for a fun and cozy program filled with tips to encourage love and literacy. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories...

Come hang out with your friends after school. A space for you to eat, play video games, discover new board games and just relax. Hang out with the High School volunteers from the Library Leaders progr...

Join us for this great introduction into book clubs! We will discuss a book from our First Chapter section, play games, and have fun with hands-on activities. Contact Chris at cpriebe@minlib.net with ...

Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15-minute appointment with a therapy dog to practice their reading. **Registration is required for this program.** Please call the library or visit in person and s...

Get ready to sing, dance and make music of your own in this fun, energetic show with Musician Sarah Gardner. Perfect for kids ages 2 - 5, but fun for all ages!

Do you love to make slime? Join us for a story and slime craft as we explore therapeutic themes in a fun, hands-on, and creative way! For 2nd-5th graders. In collaboration with Westwood Youth and Fami...

**Update: The February Meeting will be postponed to Monday, March 16th! We will still be reading Smitten Kitchen Every Day** Calling all foodies! Join us as we gather around the table to discuss, and ...

An evening of queer crafting & community for LGBTQ+ adults & allies! Craft supplies and snacks provided, but feel free to bring a craft you're already working on! Screening Love Simon (2018)

Will the Pigeon escape the box? Can Pete find his Groovy Buttons? Will Dog Man escape the clutches of his feline nemesis Petey? Will Bluey save Bob Bilby? Using your brilliance and wits help your favo...

Matt Gabriel brings his exotic rescue animals to the library to teach us about them!

Friends, books and conversation! Join us to discuss books new and old. Email cconnors@minlib.net with questions.

Each season, we will conquer a new classic together! This Winter, we will take on The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. If you loved the Gilded Age and want to linger in that particular era in New Yo...

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the videos and meet with members of their community to discuss the ...

Join us every Friday in February for a Winter Olympics Watch Party! We'll be screening highlights from the events of the week. Cheer on your favorite athletes, learn about winter sports around the wor...

Enjoy some Soda Pop while playing Golden games! Show us How It’s Done as you Takedown demons, play Pin the Tongue on Derpy, and more. This is What It Sounds Like when you and Your Idol(s) are Free! No...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Join us for drop-in activities at the Islington Branch each week. We'll have activities for all ages and interests based on a rotation of themes. Available while supplies last.

Kids 3-5 years old are invited with a caregiver to join Miss Felicia and Miss Aamina for this seasonal story and craft program where we will read books and make a related craft. Come ready to dance, s...

Come on the fourth Monday of each month to sit, sew, and share quilting ideas. All skill levels welcome. Work on your current project and join the group. Email Mary for more information: marys252711@g...

¡Bienvenidos, amigos! Welcome, friends! Join Miss Cecilia and Mr. Chris for a bilingual storytime (Spanish/English). ¡Escuche a cuentos, cante con nosotros, y baile! We'll listen to stories, sing toge...

Come join the Woodies Ukulele group for a fun afternoon of playing ukulele. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you've played for awhile, or you're interested to know more, join in! The group meets...

Join us once a month to talk about great books, hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and play fun games. Whether you love fantasy, mystery, or realistic fiction, there’s something here for everyone.

Join Library Director Lizzy and Director of Reader Services Kristy to discuss new and old favorites in the ReadNext Book Club! We will meet every 6-ish weeks to discuss books that are getting a lot of...

Discussing A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez.

Join us for a hands on, messy STEM event designed for 3 to 5 year olds.

A space to unwind with friends after school, play video games & discover new board games. Hang out with the High School volunteers from the Library Leaders program through Youth and Family Services Fo...

Calling all LEGO lovers! Drop in to play with LEGOs and other building toys to build to your heart's content! Note: Kids who are under 10 must be under supervision of a responsible caretaker 13 or old...

Join us for friendship bracelets, relaxing coloring, and other crafts! For teens in grades 6-8.

Have you already binged every documentary available & listened to all the podcasts on your phone? Want to learn about some obscure criminal cases and the psychology behind crime? Then you should join ...

Join us at the Westwood Public Library on the 4th Thursday of every month from 7–8pm for a lively, low-pressure Spanish Conversation Hour—our very own conversation circle! Whether you're just learning...

Attention 3rd-5th graders! Do you love legos and tinkering around to see how things work? Come join the Westwood High School Robotics Team to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, an...

We are partnering with NeighborhoodForest to give children in our community a free tree to plant at home during Earth Week! How to participate? Register your child (ages 0-18) to receive a free tree (...

Join Miss Felicia for a fun all ages storytime full of stories, dancing, singing and more!

Join us at the Islington Branch Library to discuss a wide range of Historical novels.

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

Join Mr. Chris for a music-filled program full of stories, music, and dancing!

Looking to catch up on journaling, set fresh goals, or get organized for the month ahead? Drop in at the Islington Branch for a relaxed & welcoming event devoted to resetting and starting the new mont...

Can't get enough graphic novels? Neither can we! Join Caitlyn and Chris as we discuss a different graphic novel every month. The first two titles will be: October: Pea, Bee, and Jay by Brian "Smitty" ...

Looking for accountability with your writing project? Want to connect with other writers? Join the Westwood Writers' Circle for a monthly evening of writing, workshopping, and community with other wri...

Join Mr. Chris at the Islington Branch for a fun story and singalong time!

Join us for an evening of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitching, or hand quilting at the Branch. Yarn and needles are available for new knitters. Come learn, enjoy, and chat with other kn...

Babies between the ages of 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Caitlyn for a fun 25 minute lapsit and wiggle time filled with songs and rhymes designed just for them. After story...

Kids in grades Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to get their creative juices flowing in this fun weekly program with Miss Karen. We will read a story and then act it out! Each child will get a r...

Join us for a special screening of The Librarians documentary film ! As part of our One Book One Town programming, we are deep diving into the practice of Book Banning in our country, and this award-w...

A special hour just for babies! Babies and their caregivers are invited to the library for an open playtime! Use library toys to have fun and make connections with other families! Drop in any time, no...

All ages are invited to join a Westwood Librarian for fun storytime on the first Saturday of the month.

Join Miss Felicia and a Hale Education naturalist for stories, songs and a guided hike. This program is for ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver and put on in collaboration with the Westwood Early Childho...

Interested in playing chess with other players, learning to play, or improve your game? Whether you're a beginner, need a refresher on the game, or you're a master player, this is opportunity to enjoy...

Come together to meet with readers across town, members of Westwood Public Library book clubs, and Westwood librarians for a community discussion of LuLa Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirst...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Middle Schoolers can come to the library on select Early Release Wednesdays for two and a half hours of open game play with One Up Games featuring SuperSmash Bros., Fortnite, MarioKart, and more! For ...

If you're looking for good books, good drinks, and good company, this is the book club for you! Gather at a nearby pub with Assistant Library Director Andy and fellow readers every six weeks to discus...

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

Come together to meet with readers across town, members of Westwood Public Library book clubs, and Westwood librarians for a community discussion of LuLa Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirst...

As part of our One Book, One Town series, join us for our first Book & Clothing Swap this March. Patrons are invited to donate gently used books and clothing they no longer want and swap them for item...

Join us at the library for a caregiver and child program that focuses on developing their love of reading! This program for 3 to 5 year olds focuses on learning how to have fun with reading, the scien...

Calling all foodies! Join us as we gather around the table to discuss, and share dishes from a selected cookbook. Register for the March meeting, and an email will be sent out to you, so you can sign-...

Join us for a special One Book, One Town event focused on banned books, access to information, and intellectual freedom. This program will highlight Books Unbanned & the EveryLibrary Institute. Meliss...

For high schoolers grades 9-12. Take a break from the stresses of class and read a book just for fun! Join Frazier and Felicia for our monthly book club meeting. Stop by the library to pick up your co...

Come have fun experimenting with common household ingredients and science! For kids in K-3.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with some plant-forward recipes! Plant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach t...

You don't need to be an artist to come and relax with friends and sip on mocktails. Paint supplies and drinks will be provided! Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend) and leave with your masterpiece...

Join us at the Pine Hill School in Westwood for a conversation with Kirsten Miller, bestselling author of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books, our 2026 One Book One Town selection. Kirsten Mill...

Join us for a special screening of The Librarians documentary film ! As part of our One Book One Town programming, we are deep diving into the practice of Book Banning in our country, and this award-w...

Come on the fourth Monday of each month to sit, sew, and share quilting ideas. All skill levels welcome. Work on your current project and join the group. Email Mary for more information: marys252711@g...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the videos and meet with members of their community to discuss the ...

Think you know your banned books? Join Reader Services Librarian Julia along with Charlie King from the Prison Book Program, for a fun and informative trivia night at the library! We’ll cover banned a...

Attention all booklovers! Your Readers' Services Team (Kristy, Caroline, Liz, and Julia) have assembled a book kit featuring highly-recommended books and a selection of cozy goodies to enhance your re...

Join us for a discussion of Supremacy by Parmy Olson as part of our "Digital Age Survival Kit: Understanding Artificial Intelligence" Series In November of 2022, a webpage was posted online with a sim...

In honor of the 130th running of the Boston Marathon, join us as we welcome bestselling author Paul Clerici for his new multimedia presentation Boston Marathon at 130! The award-winning writer takes y...

Join Readers' Services librarian Julia for a screening of and discussion about Shalini Kantayya's 2020 documentary, Coded Bias. About the film: CODED BIAS explores the fallout of MIT Media Lab researc...

Interested in playing chess with other players, learning to play, or improve your game? Whether you're a beginner, need a refresher on the game, or you're a master player, this is opportunity to enjoy...

Explore five of the most prominent American artists during the Revolutionary War; their artistic contributions, as well as their involvement with the war. Learn how Benjamin West, John Singleton Cople...

Join Readers' Services Librarian Julia for a discussion of Culpability by Bruce Hoslinger. Listen to Culpability instantly on Hoopla! "When the Cassidy-Shaws' autonomous minivan collides with an oncom...

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the videos and meet with members of their community to discuss the ...