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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Earn a volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean toys.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Study Lounge

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

Do you need a place to study for exams or finish that final paper? Our second floor meeting room is ready for you. Claim a table or bring a blanket and stretch out on the floor. Snacks and quiet de-stress activities will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Study Lounge

9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

Do you need a place to study for exams or finish that final paper? Our second floor meeting room is ready for you. Claim a table or bring a blanket and stretch out on the floor. Snacks and quiet de-stress activities will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Earn a volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Study Lounge

9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

Do you need a place to study for exams or finish that final paper? Our second floor meeting room is ready for you. Claim a table or bring a blanket and stretch out on the floor. Snacks and quiet de-stress activities will be provided.

Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Library Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Group

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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. 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Bubble Time!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Learn how to make your very own bubble wand. Try different materials and shapes, and test your creations as you go!

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Earn a volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit Clique

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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

 

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Advisory Committee

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Meet with your fellow teens to discuss programs, books, and what you would like to see happen in the Library. Earns volunteer hours.

This event is in the "Grades K – 2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3 – 5" group.

Art Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Use your imagination, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills to experiment with different art forms and media.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Earn a volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean toys.

This event is in the "Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)" group.

Teen Volunteer Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Earn a volunteer hour by helping Librarians clean toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.