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English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long. Co-sponsored by Li...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long.

Co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage.

Two brains with boxing gloves fighting each other.

Team Trivia

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Librarians for an exciting evening of Trivia!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join our Librarians for an exciting evening of Trivia!

Craft kits for adults

Adult Take & Make Craft: Friendship Pin set

All Day
Adult Services (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Adult Services to pick up a kit containing basic supplies and instructions, then take it home to create. 

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Adult Services (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Stop by Adult Services to pick up a kit containing basic supplies and instructions, then take it home to create. 

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Understanding the Cloud

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What is “the cloud” and how is it saving all of our pictures and contacts? Learn about the cloud and how to use it for your benefit.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What is “the cloud” and how is it saving all of our pictures and contacts? Learn about the cloud and how to use it for your benefit.

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Healthier Together: Reduce Stress

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your body’s ability to create better health, gain energy, and create peace of mind with a session of gentle movement and breathing, led by local Body & Brain Yoga Tai ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tap into your body’s ability to create better health, gain energy, and create peace of mind with a session of gentle movement and breathing, led by local Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

A brown wicker basket filled with blue and yellow balls of yarn. A green ball of yarn with two knitting needles sits in front of the basket.

Knit Clique

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to attend this casual, patron-led knitting, crochet, and lacemaking group. NOTE: The March 12th meeting will be held in the ...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to attend this casual, patron-led knitting, crochet, and lacemaking group.

NOTE: The March 12th meeting will be held in the Art Gallery

 

Scott Kenemore

Author Scott Kenemore Discusses Zombies

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join author Scott Kenemore as he discusses the evolution of the modern zombie, in honor of Zombie Awareness Month. We will also hear about his other books, Zombie, Illinois, The Ze...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join author Scott Kenemore as he discusses the evolution of the modern zombie, in honor of Zombie Awareness Month.

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Dementia Friendly Westmont: Memory Café

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Individuals living with dementia and their care partners are invited to socialize and connect with others in a similar situation at a memory cafe. Activities at the memory cafe are...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Individuals living with dementia and their care partners are invited to socialize and connect with others in a similar situation at a memory cafe. Activities at the memory cafe are free.

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4th Monday Book Club: The whispers by Ashley Audrain

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this patron-led book discussion group to explore the world—one book at a time! Copies will be available for pickup one month in advance.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join this patron-led book discussion group to explore the world—one book at a time! Copies will be available for pickup one month in advance.

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Cookbook Club: One by Jamie Oliver

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A gathering for cookbook enthusiasts! Exchange opinions on the book and share experiences cooking the recipes. Copies of the book will be available for pick up one month in advance...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

A gathering for cookbook enthusiasts! Exchange opinions on the book and share experiences cooking the recipes. Copies of the book will be available for pick up one month in advance.

This quarter's book: One by Jamie Oliver.

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Writers Group

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This interactive, patron-led group is for adults interested in getting feedback from their peers on original writing. NOTE: The May 23rd meeting will be held in the KMR on the s...

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

This interactive, patron-led group is for adults interested in getting feedback from their peers on original writing.

NOTE: The May 23rd meeting will be held in the KMR on the second floor. 

 

 

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long. Co-sponsored by Li...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long.

Co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage.

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Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring in your own beautiful pressed spring flowers or use some of ours, and create a unique and colorful pressed flower bookmark!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring in your own beautiful pressed spring flowers or use some of ours, and create a unique and colorful pressed flower bookmark!

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.

A brown wicker basket filled with blue and yellow balls of yarn. A green ball of yarn with two knitting needles sits in front of the basket.

Knit Clique

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to attend this casual, patron-led knitting, crochet, and lacemaking group. NOTE: The March 12th meeting will be held in the ...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced crafters alike are invited to attend this casual, patron-led knitting, crochet, and lacemaking group.

NOTE: The March 12th meeting will be held in the Art Gallery

 

Spice club logo overlaid on image of seasonings and spices

Spice Club: Chef's Choice

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Spice Club's third anniversary! Try new flavors and recipes, and connect with other cooking enthusiasts. The Library will provide a spice packet. Register with your ema...

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for Spice Club's third anniversary! Try new flavors and recipes, and connect with other cooking enthusiasts. The Library will provide a spice packet.

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Jewelry Making: Tassel Necklace

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Makery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a tassel necklace guided by Liesl Gibson’s video on Creativebug.

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makery
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create a tassel necklace guided by Liesl Gibson’s video on Creativebug.

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Westmont Gardening Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Westmont Grows
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Connect with other gardeners—beginners and experts alike—as we explore all aspects of gardening. Note: There is no meeting in January. If you would like to be on our mailing ...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Westmont Grows
Event Details:

Connect with other gardeners—beginners and experts alike—as we explore all aspects of gardening.

Note: There is no meeting in January.

Temple Grandin

Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual: Zoom at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Temple Grandin talks about the gifts of neurodiversity. This program was originally scheduled to be held April 3rd.  This program will only be offered as a virtual e...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Virtual: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Dr. Temple Grandin talks about the gifts of neurodiversity.

This program was originally scheduled to be held April 3rd. 

This program will only be offered as a virtual event to watch at home. 

Book cover of All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Unreal World Book Club: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual: YouTube at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come talk about books set in imaginative times and places, from the mythic past to the far future. Copies will be available for pickup one month in advance. Register with your emai...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Virtual: YouTube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual
Event Details:

Come talk about books set in imaginative times and places, from the mythic past to the far future. Copies will be available for pickup one month in advance. Register with your email address to receive the link.

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long. Co-sponsored by Liter...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come learn with us! Join this informal and friendly group to practice English conversation skills. Led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage, we meet all year long. Co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage.

Book wearing a wig, sunglasses, and mustache

Book in Disguise

All Day
Adult Services (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you judge books by their covers? How well do remember those covers? Visit Adult Services every month this winter and challenge yourself to guess the title of the featured book j...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Adult Services (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Do you judge books by their covers? How well do remember those covers? Visit Adult Services every month this winter and challenge yourself to guess the title of the featured book jacket. Be the correct guess chosen and win a prize!

Two brains fighting each other with boxing gloves.

Team Trivia - Trivia 10 Year Anniversary

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special evening of Team Trivia celebrating 10 years. There will be special prizes and Westmont-themed trivia!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special evening of
Team Trivia celebrating 10 years.
There will be special prizes and
Westmont-themed trivia!

Craft kits for adults

Adult Take & Make Craft: Cork Coasters

All Day
Adult Services (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Adult Services to pick up a kit containing basic supplies and instructions, then take it home to create. June: Cork coasters July: Tshirt keychain August: Hand emb...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Adult Services (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Stop by Adult Services to pick up a kit containing basic supplies and instructions, then take it home to create.

June: Cork coasters

July: Tshirt keychain

August: Hand embroidered card