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Kids playing with clay and chalk at Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

We’ll have different sensory, art, and educational play stations set up. Playdough, rice, shredded paper, and water play are just a few possibilities. Make sure to wear old clothes...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

We’ll have different sensory, art, and educational play stations set up. Playdough, rice, shredded paper, and water play are just a few possibilities.

Kids playing with clay and chalk at Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

We’ll have different sensory, art, and educational play stations set up. Playdough, rice, shredded paper, and water play are just a few possibilities. Make sure to wear old clothes...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

We’ll have different sensory, art, and educational play stations set up. Playdough, rice, shredded paper, and water play are just a few possibilities.

Birds in a flowering bush

Birds & Blossoms Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft celebrating spring flowers and birds. Ages 0-6 years with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft celebrating spring flowers and birds. Ages 0-6 years with a caregiver.

Kids excited for storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

This inclusive storytime is especially welcoming for children with sensory processing challenges and for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience. We’ll ex...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This inclusive storytime is especially welcoming for children with sensory processing challenges and for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience.

Library Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Take home craft kits icon

Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:45pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

A photo of two children sitting on their caretakers' laps. One child has a board book.

Family Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Start your weekend with a story! Drop in for this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories. 0 – 5 years with a caregiver

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Start your weekend with a story! Drop in for this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories. 0 – 5 years with a caregiver

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Two babies lying with their heads next to each other

Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

For our youngest patrons and their caregivers, Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime consists of stories, rhymes, music, and fingerplays. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For our youngest patrons and their caregivers, Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime consists of stories, rhymes, music, and fingerplays. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Smiling child holding up muddy hands

Mud Kitchen

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors, south side of Library at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Celebrate International Mud Day with some messy outdoor fun! We’ll make mud pies, paint with mud, and more. We will get dirty, so make sure to wear old clothes and shoes. 18 months...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Outdoors, south side of Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Celebrate International Mud Day with some messy outdoor fun! We’ll make mud pies, paint with mud, and more. We will get dirty, so make sure to wear old clothes and shoes. 18 months - 5 years with a caregiver.

Take home craft kits icon

Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:45pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Library Closed

All Day
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Cute drawing of frog on lily pad

Frog Fun (2-5 years)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time while you learn all about frogs through stories, movement, crafts, and sensory activities.

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have a hopping good time while you learn all about frogs through stories, movement, crafts, and sensory activities.

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

A child's hands playing with blue kinetic sand

Outdoor Discovery Playtime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors, south side of Library at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for sensory, art, and educational play. Make sure to wear old clothes and be ready for some messy fun while learning about your world. In case of severe weather, we’ll take...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Outdoors, south side of Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for sensory, art, and educational play. Make sure to wear old clothes and be ready for some messy fun while learning about your world. In case of severe weather, we’ll take playtime indoors. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

A photo of two children sitting on their caretakers' laps. One child has a board book.

Family Storytime

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Start your weekend with a story! Drop in for this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Start your weekend with a story! Drop in for this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories.

Children sitting on grass listening to story

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special family outdoor storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th Street.

Two babies lying with their heads next to each other

Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

For our youngest patrons and their caregivers, Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime consists of stories, rhymes, music, and fingerplays. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For our youngest patrons and their caregivers, Rhythm & Rhyme Babytime consists of stories, rhymes, music, and fingerplays. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Kids excited for storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

This inclusive storytime is especially welcoming for children with sensory processing challenges and for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience. We’ll ex...

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This inclusive storytime is especially welcoming for children with sensory processing challenges and for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience.