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ADULT SERVICES

Registration required: sign up online or by calling the Circulation desk, 908-789-4090 ext 0.

Alfred Hitchcock: Master of Suspense

Lecture presented by Chris Messineo, Director of NJ Film Institute. of Sir Alfred Hitchcock and his distinctive style, both in front and behind the camera.  Learn how Hitchcock's movies have influenced generations of filmakers.  Watch classic scenes from 'Rear Window', 'North by Northwest', 'Psycho', and 'The Birds' we discover what made Hitchcock, 'the master of suspense'.

Saturday, January 28, 2:00-4:00 PM

Learn About Heart Health

Dr. Peter Pasley will be speaking on blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Know What Your Numbers Mean For Your Heart. Peter M. Pasley, M.D., board certified in Internal Medicine, joined the Westfield Internal Medicine Practice after being in private practice in Manhattan for the past 11 years. Dr. Pasley is thrilled to be back in New Jersey practicing Medicine and looks forward to sharing his focus on wellness with the community.

Wednesday, February 1, 7:00-8:30 PM

Silvia DuBois: A One-Act Play

Silvia DuBois was a slave in New Jersey who attained her freedom and died a centenarian in 1888.  In this one-act play actress Lisa G. Fleming performs scenes and reminisces from Sylvia's long life.

Wednesday, February 8, 7:00-8:30 PM

 

Computer Classes

Registration required: Sign up online or call the reference desk 908-789-4090 ext. 6

Classes are taught on a variety of topics and for users of all abilities. Classes are free and taught on library-provided laptops.  

Please click here for a complete schedule of classes.

TGIF

Registration not required.

TGIF is geared towards seniors but open to everyone. Enjoy live performers, movies, conversation, and food!

Please click here for a TGIF schedule. 

Would you like reminders of due dates and holds e-mailed to you?  Try Library Elf.

Westfield Library Newsletters

View the Library's quarterly newsletter for a full listing of all upcoming programs.

Subscribe to the library's new monthly e-newsletter "Library Loop" to receive updates on library services and programs.

 

FEATURED SERVICES

 

John S. Triarsi has been a photographer for 35 years, emphasizing landscape and outdoor photography.  In pursuit of his photographic dreams, Mr. Triarsi has traveled to national parks and other beautiful sites all over the world. 

Recently John has begun painting cityscapes in oil.

 

 

YOUTH SERVICES

The Westfield Booktalker

The Youth Services Librarians at the Westfield Memorial Library collaborate on a blog, The Westfield Booktalker, featuring our own reviews of young people's books in our collection. Take a look and please comment!

Book Club Kits for Kids

We have new Book Club Kits for parent/child discussion groups, including multiple copies of the same book, with questions and activity.  Ask us about these!

Click here for more information.

 

Once Upon a Time: Old Tales with a New Twist

Popular and dynamic storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi uses familiar stories to tell new tales.   Ages 4 to 7. Parents stay in the room.   Made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, January 28, 10:30-11:15 AM

Puppet Show: It's the Wolf!

Join us as we follow Mr. Wolf through some of his most famous adventures.  Ages 4 and older will enjoy this puppet show, presented by Tucker's Tales.   Child absolutely must be four. Each child must show her or his full-service Westfield Library card.   Made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, February 4, 10:30-11:15 AM

Lego Club Photos!

Check out photos of Westfield kids and their Lego creations on our Flickr page!

Homework Help

Homework help for elementary school children.  Kids in grades K - 5 can drop by the Youth Services department for some free, friendly help from a local teen.  Homework is always a little easier with a buddy to talk it over with!

Monday-Thursday, 3:30-4:30 PM

Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Listen to stories and do an activity.  For children aged 3 1/2 to 5, but not yet in kindergarten.    Children go into the story room by themselves, but parent or caregiver must remain in the children's area.

Tuesday, January 31, 1:30-2:00 PM

Wednesday, February 1, 10:00-10:30 AM

Tots Storytime

Stories and rhymes for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 3 1/2.  

Thursday, February 2, 10:00-10:30 AM

Thursday, February 9, 10:00-10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Stories, songs, finger plays and movement activities.  For babies and toddlers up to age 3. Parent or caregiver attends with child. 

Friday, February 3, 10:00-10:15 AM

Friday, February 10, 10:00-10:15 AM

Family PJ Storytime

Drop in to listen to good stories . .. in your pajamas!  For families with children aged 2 1/2 and older.

Tuesday, January 31, 7:00-7:45 PM

Tuesday, February 7, 7:00-7:45 PM

Grupo ñ

Spanish-language storytime for families with children age 6 and younger.

All stories, songs and activities are in Spanish; no English is spoken.

Saturday, February 25, 10:00-10:45 PM

 

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