Join us in the morning at 10:00 for a simple drop-in craft. Geared towards ages 2 and up. Supplies are limited to the first 30 children who come. We will supply all you need to complete a simple craft with your caregiver's help.
Program will be held in the meeting room this week, for playdoh playtime.
Join a local teen crochet enthusiast and a group of young crocheters for a cozy afternoon in our local history room. This group will be meeting for a series of Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Please bring a crochet hook and scissors. Registration is not necessary. Ages 9-13 with at least some crochet experience.
October 20 & 27
November 3 & 10
December 1, 8 and 15
Celebrate the Halloween season with Miss Katie and Muffin. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes as we enjoy Halloween treats, stories, and more!
For ages 2 - 5
Space is limited. Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's desk.
Got any kids' Halloween costumes you don't want anymore? Drop them off at the library!
Need a costume? Browse the donations and choose your favorite!
Donation is not necessary to choose a costume. Please take one costume per child.
DATES: DONATION DAYS: September 21 to October 25
CHOOSE-A-COSTUME DAYS: September 26 to October 31
TIME: Ongoing in children's department entrance area
AGES: All ages
Listening Stations
2026 Artist in Resident Cohort: October/November
Irena Pejovic is an interdisciplinary artist based in Cranford, NJ. Pejovic makes events that go beyond the visual realm, choreographing movements that turn the audience into an explorer of a world that is active and becoming—as a set of unfolding relationships—in a way that they have not before. Recent solo exhibitions include KSP Centar Jadro-Skopje, Macedonia; Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje, Macedonia; Gallery MC, New York. Selected group exhibitions include: Index Art Center and Newark Museum, Newark, NJ; Forms of Repetition, Glasshouse Artlifelab, Brooklyn, NY; dirt-e, curated by Ben Davis, Central Booking, New York City. She was part of SWIM, a theater piece by Robert Whitman, presented at the Alexander Kasser Theater in Montclair (2015) and at Fridman Gallery in New York City, in cooperation with Dia Art Foundation and Julie Martin, Director of Experiments in Art and Technology (2016). She has received numerous awards and grants.
www.irenapejovic.com
Instagram: /irena.pejovic
Come explore the fundamentals of robotics with this hands-on class! Participants will work in pairs to small car out of LEGO that can be programmed with block coding.
This event is designed for children in grades 3-5.
Got any kids' Halloween costumes you don't want anymore? Drop them off at the library!
Need a costume? Browse the donations and choose your favorite!
Donation is not necessary to choose a costume. Please take one costume per child.
DATES: DONATION DAYS: September 21 to October 25
CHOOSE-A-COSTUME DAYS: September 26 to October 31
TIME: Ongoing in children's department entrance area
AGES: All ages
Yoga comes to life as we read simple stories and act them out in Yoga poses with Miss Carmen!
For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Space is limited to 20 children. Tickets will be available at the children's desk on the morning of the program beginning at 9:30 am, until they run out.
Got any kids' Halloween costumes you don't want anymore? Drop them off at the library!
Need a costume? Browse the donations and choose your favorite!
Donation is not necessary to choose a costume. Please take one costume per child.
DATES: DONATION DAYS: September 21 to October 25
CHOOSE-A-COSTUME DAYS: September 26 to October 31
TIME: Ongoing in children's department entrance area
AGES: All ages
Seedlings involves board books, toys, songs, rhymes, and activities that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This is a great opportunity to read, play, and have fun together! This program is for children ages 0-23 months and their caregivers.
Space is limited. Tickets will be available the morning of the program. Arrive early for best chance of obtaining ticket.
Got any kids' Halloween costumes you don't want anymore? Drop them off at the library!
Need a costume? Browse the donations and choose your favorite!
Donation is not necessary to choose a costume. Please take one costume per child.
DATES: DONATION DAYS: September 21 to October 25
CHOOSE-A-COSTUME DAYS: September 26 to October 31
TIME: Ongoing in children's department entrance area
AGES: All ages
A dance and movement program for babies and toddlers! It encourages adults to get up and be active with their little ones. Classes consist of singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and dancing for big and little people.
Ages: 0 to 5 years
Join us the first Monday of the month for a special LEGO session for older kids, aged 8 and up. Let's see what awesome creations your imagination comes up with!
Join us in the morning at 10:00 for a simple drop-in craft. Geared towards ages 2 and up. Supplies are limited to the first 30 children who come. We will supply all you need to complete a simple craft with your caregiver's help.
Program will be held in the children's area of the library.
Join a local teen crochet enthusiast and a group of young crocheters for a cozy afternoon in our local history room. This group will be meeting for a series of Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Please bring a crochet hook and scissors. Registration is not necessary. Ages 9-13 with at least some crochet experience.
October 20 & 27
November 3 & 10
December 1, 8 and 15
Join us at any stage of your breastfeeding journey. We offer a place to connect with other moms and have your breastfeeding questions answered. First Wednesday of every month.
Hosted by Carli Fernandez, BSN, IBCLC, and Alisse Montgomery, BSN, IBCLC of LatchEd New Jersey.
Email info@latchednj.com to register.
A fun storytime and craft program for children in grades 1 -3! We will read some emerging reader books and then do a craft activity based on the books.
Tickets will be available the day of the program.
Calling all students ages 8 and up with an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Come visit the brand new makerspace and tinker with STEAM learning tools and toys. Participants can expect to participate on hands-on activities to learn about robotics, engineering, and circuits.
Yoga comes to life as we read simple stories and act them out in Yoga poses with Miss Carmen!
For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Space is limited to 20 children. Tickets will be available at the children's desk on the morning of the program beginning at 9:30 am, until they run out.
Seedlings involves board books, toys, songs, rhymes, and activities that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This is a great opportunity to read, play, and have fun together! This program is for children ages 0-23 months and their caregivers.
Space is limited. Tickets will be available the morning of the program. Arrive early for best chance of obtaining ticket.
Join us for a Minecraft activity designed for kids in grades 2-7! This class will be taught by Arrayscape Gaming in the Westfield Memorial Library Makerspace.
With time ticking, players will unleash their creativity to construct the most impressive scarecrow.
Computers/devices will be provided for the duration of the class.
Join us the 2nd Monday of every month for Anime Club! We will be reading manga, watching anime, and doing anime inspired crafts and activities.
For ages 9 - 12
No registration required.
Join us in the morning at 10:00 for a simple drop-in craft. Geared towards ages 2 and up. Supplies are limited to the first 30 children who come. We will supply all you need to complete a simple craft with your caregiver's help.
Program will be held in the children's area of the library.
Join a local teen crochet enthusiast and a group of young crocheters for a cozy afternoon in our local history room. This group will be meeting for a series of Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Please bring a crochet hook and scissors. Registration is not necessary. Ages 9-13 with at least some crochet experience.
October 20 & 27
November 3 & 10
December 1, 8 and 15
Discover the magic of learning through play at Exploration Stations. Our Sensory play programs are designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in imaginative and educational activities. Each session is a journey through themed stations that stimulate children’s senses and curiosity while promoting early literacy, cognitive development and improving social skills.
For ages 1 - 5, accompanied by an adult caregiver. Please note that the stations include small pieces, so they may not be suitable for children who would put them in their mouths.
Tickets will be available the day of the program. Space is limited.
Yoga comes to life as we read simple stories and act them out in Yoga poses with Miss Carmen!
For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Space is limited to 20 children. Tickets will be available at the children's desk on the morning of the program beginning at 9:30 am, until they run out.
Seedlings involves board books, toys, songs, rhymes, and activities that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. This is a great opportunity to read, play, and have fun together! This program is for children ages 0-23 months and their caregivers.
Space is limited. Tickets will be available the morning of the program. Arrive early for best chance of obtaining ticket.
Our friendly library dogs love to be read to by youngsters who need practice reading aloud to loving, non-judgmental ears. Sign up for a 15-minute slot and enjoy reading to these fuzzy ears!
Date: Saturday
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am in 15 minute increments. THIS IS THE 10:00 TO 10:15 SLOT!
Age: Suggested for ages 4 to 8. Program is intended for children developing their reading skills.
Pre-registration is required. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your time slot so that you can sign in and choose a book, if you have not brought one. If you are not here at your appointment time, we may give the slot away to someone else.
Join us for a Minecraft activity designed for kids in grades 3-7! This class will be taught by Arrayscape Gaming in the Westfield Memorial Library Makerspace.
Set sail on a high-stakes pirate adventure! Uncover hidden treasures buried deep within mysterious islands, outwit cunning traps guarded by fearsome creatures, and engage in epic naval battles between pirate and hero ships. Navigate treacherous waters, dodge cannonballs, and board enemy vessels to claim victory.
Computers/devices will be provided for the duration of the class.
Our friendly library dogs love to be read to by youngsters who need practice reading aloud to loving, non-judgmental ears. Sign up for a 15-minute slot and enjoy reading to these fuzzy ears!
Date: Saturday
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am in 15 minute increments. THIS IS THE 10:15 TO 10:30 SLOT!
Age: Suggested for ages 4 to 8. Program is intended for children developing their reading skills.
Pre-registration is required. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your time slot so that you can sign in and choose a book, if you have not brought one. If you are not here at your appointment time, we may give the slot away to someone else.
Our friendly library dogs love to be read to by youngsters who need practice reading aloud to loving, non-judgmental ears. Sign up for a 15-minute slot and enjoy reading to these fuzzy ears!
Date: Saturday
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am in 15 minute increments. THIS IS THE 10:30 TO 10:45 SLOT!
Age: Suggested for ages 4 to 8. Program is intended for children developing their reading skills.
Pre-registration is required. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your time slot so that you can sign in and choose a book, if you have not brought one. If you are not here at your appointment time, we may give the slot away to someone else.
Our friendly library dogs love to be read to by youngsters who need practice reading aloud to loving, non-judgmental ears. Sign up for a 15-minute slot and enjoy reading to these fuzzy ears!
Date: Saturday
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am in 15 minute increments. THIS IS THE 10:45 TO 11:00 SLOT!
Age: Suggested for ages 4 to 8. Program is intended for children developing their reading skills.
Pre-registration is required. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your time slot so that you can sign in and choose a book, if you have not brought one. If you are not here at your appointment time, we may give the slot away to someone else.
Join us in the morning at 10:00 for a simple drop-in craft. Geared towards ages 2 and up. Supplies are limited to the first 30 children who come. We will supply all you need to complete a simple craft with your caregiver's help.
Program will be held in the children's area of the library.
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