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Working with Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot? Bring them to this interactive session with one of our librarians and discover the differences between the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you have questions about ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot?

Paint a Tiny Masterpiece

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Paint a tiny, 4" × 4" masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. Artwork will remain at the Library for the Tiny Art Show from February 14 to 28.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint a tiny, 4" × 4" masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. Artwork will remain at the Library for the Tiny Art Show from February 14 to 28.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This drop-in support group is for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. This support group is facilitated by a trained individual through the Alzhei...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Purpose of Meeting

This drop-in support group is for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. This support group is facilitated by a trained individual through the Alzheimer's Association.

Chair Yoga

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of chair yoga led by Michelle Schumacker of Good Juju Yoga.   Physical Activity Acknowledgement By participating in this program, you acknowled...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of chair yoga led by Michelle Schumacker of Good Juju Yoga.

 

Physical Activity Acknowledgement

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English Conversation Group

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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.

Paint a Tiny Masterpiece

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Paint a tiny, 4" × 4" masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. Artwork will remain at the Library for the Tiny Art Show from February 14 to 28.

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

Paint a tiny, 4" × 4" masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. Artwork will remain at the Library for the Tiny Art Show from February 14 to 28.

Last Day for Tiny Art Show Submissions

All Day
Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5, Teens (Gr. 6 – 12), Adults
Event Details:

Today is the final day to return your finished painting to be featured in the Tiny Art Show! Paintings can be turned in at the Adult Services or Youth & Teen Services refere...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5, Teens (Gr. 6 – 12), Adults
Event Details:

Today is the final day to return your finished painting to be featured in the Tiny Art Show!

Paintings can be turned in at the Adult Services or Youth & Teen Services reference desks. 

3D Printing Made Easy

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Makery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about the Library’s 3D printer and see how easy it is to get started. Attendees will receive a voucher for one free 3D print worth up to $5!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makery
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn about the Library’s 3D printer and see how easy it is to get started. Attendees will receive a voucher for one free 3D print worth up to $5!

Craft kits for adults

Adult Take & Make Craft: Travel Tic Tac Toe

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. 

Kids playing with clay and chalk at Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) 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. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver ...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
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. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver

Kids playing with clay and chalk at Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) 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. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver ...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
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. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver

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, February 11, 2025 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. October 8th meeting will be held in Study Room I ...

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.

October 8th meeting will be held in Study Room I on the second floor. 

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

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

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

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

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

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

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

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

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Get to Know Kanopy

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Adult Services Librarian Stephanie and learn how to use the video streaming service, Kanopy, to enjoy hit movies, series, and documentaries!

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

Join Adult Services Librarian Stephanie and learn how to use the video streaming service, Kanopy, to enjoy hit movies, series, and documentaries!

3D Printing Made Easy

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Makery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about the Library’s 3D printer and see how easy it is to get started. Attendees will receive a voucher for one free 3D print worth up to $5!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makery
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come learn about the Library’s 3D printer and see how easy it is to get started. Attendees will receive a voucher for one free 3D print worth up to $5!

Snowglobe Pictures

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Create your own snowy scene! Each child will craft a 2D snow globe picture.

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

Create your own snowy scene! Each child will craft a 2D snow globe picture.

Laminated Bookmarks

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Makery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Design and laminate a bookmark using old library due date slips.

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

Design and laminate a bookmark using old library due date slips.

A pencil sharpener and pencil laying on top of a sheet of lined notebook paper

Writers Group

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Study Room I 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.    

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Study Room I
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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

 

 

Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/14 - 2/28
Art Gallery (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5, Teens (Gr. 6 – 12), Family, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy community creativity on display! Visit the floor floor Art Gallery from February 14 – 28 to see all the Tiny Art canvases. Be sure to vote for your favorite painting, F...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Art Gallery (1st floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5, Teens (Gr. 6 – 12), Family, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy community creativity on display!

Visit the floor floor Art Gallery from February 14 – 28 to see all the Tiny Art canvases.

Friendship Crafts

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drop in and get creative! Crafts are designed for preschool and grade school audiences. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Drop in and get creative! Crafts are designed for preschool and grade school audiences. Available while supplies last.

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

Music & Movement Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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 a special Saturday edition of this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories. Ages 0-6 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 a special Saturday edition of this active storytime filled with music, movement, and stories. Ages 0-6 with a caregiver.