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4th Monday Book Club:

Monday, January 27, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Lapsit Storytime Session A

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 ...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meet PressReader

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our digital service, PressReader, and get access to more than 7000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use our digital service, PressReader, and get access to more than 7000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

2 & 3 Storytime Session A

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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. Pl...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit Clique

Tuesday, January 28, 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. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Music & Movement Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint a Tiny Masterpiece

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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..

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

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

Teen Advisory Committee

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

2 & 3 Storytime Session B

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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. Pl...

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Lapsit Storytime Session B

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 ...

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

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

Audiobook Club

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Join us after school to listen to an audiobook! Follow along with the story in a copy of the book, draw while you listen, or just sit back and enjoy the audio performance. Feel fre...

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

Join us after school to listen to an audiobook! Follow along with the story in a copy of the book, draw while you listen, or just sit back and enjoy the audio performance.

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

Monthly Teen Book Club

All Day
Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

Join us for a unique teen book club! Read one of the selected books for the month and submit your review online. Reviews earn volunteer hours! Feb: Slay by Brittney Morris, Prom...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a unique teen book club! Read one of the selected books for the month and submit your review online. Reviews earn volunteer hours!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle & Game Swap

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 14 to 28. Then come to the swap to find some new-to-you fun! You do ...

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

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 14 to 28. Then come to the swap to find some new-to-you fun! You do not need to donate to attend the swap.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint a Tiny Masterpiece

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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

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

Crafting for a Cause Take & Make

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Event Details:

Complete crafts to earn volunteer hours! Pick up a kit of supplies and instructions from the Youth & Teen Desk, while supplies last, then return your completed crafts by the de...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Complete crafts to earn volunteer hours! Pick up a kit of supplies and instructions from the Youth & Teen Desk, while supplies last, then return your completed crafts by the deadline for credit. Feb. 3 – 24: Friendship Bracelets

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Trivia

Monday, February 3, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Grades K – 2" group.

Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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. 3 – 8 years

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. 3 – 8 years

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

A presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share stories about how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons! 2-5 years with a caregiver

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

A presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share stories about how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons! 2-5 years with a caregiver

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Preschool Skills

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

This themed storytime and craft session helps prepare your child for their first school experience. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. 4 – 6 years with a caregiv...

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

This themed storytime and craft session helps prepare your child for their first school experience. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. 4 – 6 years with a caregiver

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Westmont Gardening Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unreal world Book Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual: Zoom at Westmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Virtual: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dementia Friendly Westmont: Normal Aging vs Dementia

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss normal aging, dementia symptoms to look for, and steps you can take to address these concerns. Presented by Mary Ferguson with Birches Assisted Living & M...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss normal aging, dementia symptoms to look for, and steps you can take to address these concerns. Presented by Mary Ferguson with Birches Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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

Paint a Tiny Masterpiece

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room (1st floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room (1st floor)
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6 – 12)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Songs & Stories

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special musical series at the Library! Every month through April, we will feature musicians playing instruments and songs of their choosing. Follo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Family, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a special musical series at the Library!