Welcome to the Friends of the Westwood Library
The Friends of the Westwood Library is a volunteer organization formed to actively support the library primarily through the monthly BOOK SALES and an ANNUAL FUND DRIVE. They also sponsor fundraisers like Taste of Westwood and Books, Blues and Brews.
The Friends of the Westwood Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to actively support the library through advocating, fundraising and volunteering. To volunteer with the Library, please register as a Friend. Fill out the form below and you will be contacted shortly, or come to one of the Friends meetings--schedule listed below.
The Friends of the Westwood Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to actively support the library through advocating, fundraising and volunteering. To volunteer with the Library, please register as a Friend. Fill out the form below and you will be contacted shortly, or come to one of the Friends meetings--schedule listed below.
Book Donations are now be accepted!Dear Library customers,
Due to COVID the Friends of the Library had to stop collecting book donations and library book sales for the last year. Now that we are reopening a bit, the Friends will start accepting book donations again, please read details below! Beginning Monday, May 10, the Friends of the Westwood Library will be accepting book donations on Mondays only. Donations must be brought to the Library during regular hours -- 10am through 8pm. We can only accept two bags or boxes of books per donation. Please do not leave book donations outside the door or placed in the book drops. Accepted Donations Include:
Donations That Cannot Be Accepted Include:
Due to space constraints, the Friends may need to suspend donations from time to time. Information about future book sales will be posted here when known. MUSEUM PASSESThe museum passes are available to Westwood Library card holders. Some museums require proof of Library card so be sure to bring with you when visiting the museum. Museum passes are first come first served. The can be held for one week with a deposit of $40.00 cash to be returned when museum pass is returned. Cards must be returned inside the Library, not book drop. Late fee of $1.00 per day.
Newark Museum Pass is for two adults and any children under 18. Includes 10% discount in Museum Shop.
Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum NYC dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the aircraft Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. Free admission for up to 6 people. Must bring library card with you!!
American Museum of Natural History. Up to two tickets per residence are available to Westwood patrons for free access to this outstanding museum!
MUSEUM PASS TECH TIP
Museum Passes—There’s an App for That For libraries offering museum passes for patrons there are free apps that can make the trip more worthwhile for both planning a trip and for use at the museum. American Museum of Natural History Explorer App, available for iPhone and Android, includes a Museum map, detailed directions to exhibits and amenities and customized recommendations for what to see. Four tours are built into the app-- the Dino tour, the Earth and Space tour; a Highlights tour and the Night at the Museum tour that shows exhibits featured in the popular film. See https://www.amnh.org/apps/explorer A number of museums and cultural institutions can be found on the Bloomberg Connects App. For iPhone and iPad https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bloomberg-connects/id1476456847 for Android go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.bloomberg.connects.docent&hl=en_US&gl=US Monthly Book SalesFriends of the Library Book Sale ~ 2nd Saturday of the month from 10-3pm. Check calendar for next sale date.
BOOK SALE DONATIONS ON HOLD
The Friends of the Library appreciate your donations for the monthly book sales, proceeds of which are used to provide funding for Library programs and services. PLEASE CALL AHEAD BEFORE BRINGING DONATIONS!!! Thank you. |
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