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ADULT SERVICES Registration required: sign up online or by calling the Circulation desk, 908-789-4090 ext 0. Silvia DuBois: A One-Act Play
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00-8:30 PM
Story Slam! Let's Talk About Love
This is inspire by "The Moth" storytelling events. Wednesday, February 15, 7:00-8:30 PM Middle East Realignment: Discuss World Affairs in the Adult School's Great Decisions Series Monday, February 27, 1:00-3:00 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
Subscribe to the library's new monthly e-newsletter "Library Loop" to receive updates on library services and programs.
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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.
Family Astronomy Night Meet first in the library's meeting room on the main floor to learn about our solar system, eclipses, and more. Then, weather permitting, we will exit the building to peer at the dark night sky with telescopes and binoculars. Wednesday, February 22, 6:15-8:45 PM Magic Carpet Listen to some of our librarians' favorite stories. Must be in elementary school. Friday, February 10, 3:45-4:30 PM 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, February 14, 1:30-2:00 PM Wednesday, February 15, 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 9, 10:00-10:30 AM Thursday, February 16, 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 10, 10:00-10:15 AM Friday, February 17, 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, February 15, 7:00-7:45 PM Maracas! A Family Program in Spanish ¡Maracas! will give an interactive Spanish family presentation for El Día de San Valentín (Valentine's Day). Bring the kids for a morning filled with Spanish language fun! Saturday, February 11, 10:30-11:15 AM Grupo ñ Spanish-language storytime for families with |
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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. 
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and share your stories about love--for a spouse, child, pet, car, or even a cup of coffee. There are all types of love! 
The class will view PBS broadcasts and discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. Briefing books which provide historical background are included with the 4 and 8 week classes. Tabulated opinion ballots from the class are shared with the White House, Congress, Departments of State and Defense, the press and the public.
children age 6 and younger.
