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Wizard of Oz Murder Mystery

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

A shadow falls across the peaceful land of Oz. The Wizard’s “accidental death” looks like it was… murder! Join Dorothy and her friends on a heroic quest to restore magic, and save the kingdom.

Author Talk: Shazad Carbaidwala

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this program, local author Shazad Carbaidwala returns to discuss his novel, Row. Shazad will address the context of the book from the eyes of the narrator, as well as his personal experiences with self-publishing.

2 & 3 Storytime Session B

9:30am - 10:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In each lively session, children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories that will help develop skills necessary for reading readiness. Please register for one session only.

Lapsit Storytime Session B

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Lapsit Storytime offers our youngest patrons a chance to learn fingerplays and hear stories in a low-key environment with their caregivers. Please register for one session only. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Comic Fans Hangout

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Grades 3 – 5
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades 3 – 5
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Develop your own character, draw comic panels, and explore stories with fellow comic book fans.

Sewing Basics: Bowl Cozy

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines, then sew a bowl cozy to take home!

Sewing Basics: Bowl Cozy

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use the Library’s sewing machines, then sew a bowl cozy to take home!

Tiny Art Show Kits

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

Pick up a kit containing a mini canvas, paints, and a brush. Available while supplies last. 

Be sure to return your finished painting by Monday, February 10, to be featured in the Tiny Art Show from February 14 – 28. .

Spanish Language Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver.

Dementia Friendly Westmont: Memory Café

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Working with Artificial Intelligence

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

Book in Disguise

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

Lapsit Storytime Session A

9:30am - 10:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Lapsit Storytime offers our youngest patrons a chance to learn fingerplays and hear stories in a low-key environment with their caregivers. Please register for one session only. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

2 & 3 Storytime Session A

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

In each lively session, children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories that will help develop skills necessary for reading readiness. Please register for one session only.

Board Meeting: Finance Committee

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Library Trustees Finance Committee meets before the regular board meeting in January and September at 6 pm. The public is invited to attend.

Music & Movement Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Drop in for these storytimes filled with music, movement, and stories. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver

Library Resources for Self-care

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Visit us for some great self-care ideas that won't break the bank!

DIY Clocks

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Start the year off by creating your own clock using paint, old books and comics, and other decorative items, while learning the mechanisms of the device.

2 & 3 Storytime Session B

9:30am - 10:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In each lively session, children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories that will help develop skills necessary for reading readiness. Please register for one session only.

Lapsit Storytime Session B

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Lapsit Storytime offers our youngest patrons a chance to learn fingerplays and hear stories in a low-key environment with their caregivers. Please register for one session only. 0 – 24 months with a caregiver

Wags to Whiskers

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Grades K – 2
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Through games and activities, students will learn how body language reveals what our animal friends feel, which helps us interact safely with them. Presented by DuPage County Animal Control.

Writers Group

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
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.

 

 

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
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.

Spanish Language Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver.