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.
Annual Fund DriveDonations collected in the annual fund drive go directly to the Library to provide things like museum passes, new computers, concerts, children's programs, and much, much more. Although the Library is closed, funds are still needed to provide services that would remain otherwise out of reach like Mango Languages, Ancestry.Com and other databases.
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 15% discount in Museum Shop and discounted tickets for planetarium. There is reciprocal admission to over 600 museums in North America, including the Stickley Museum, the Montclair Art Museum, Morris Museum, Princeton University Art Museum. American Folk Art Museum, the Frick and many, many more! Please call museum ahead to confirm!
https://www.newarkmuseum.org/reciprocal-programs 
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!!
New York Historical Society. NYC's oldest museum offering a broad range of programs for children and adults. Free admission for two adults and up to four children and other discounts.
American Museum of Natural History. Up to two tickets per residence are available to Westwood patrons for free access to this outstanding museum!
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 ACCEPTED
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. The Friends of the Library Scholarship
The Friends of the Library 2020 Scholarship is now accepting applications. CLICK HERE to access application.
The 2020 Scholarship of $3,000.00 will be selected from received applications and awarded in May 2020. Please check back to learn about the winner! |
Support the FriendsJoin the Friends of the LibraryTo become a Friend of the Library, please fill out form below or attend a Friends of the Library meeting!
Friends MeetingsThe Friends meet 6 times per year, usually on the third Saturday of the month.
2020 Friends Meetings Saturday, January 18 at 10:00am Saturday, March 15 at 10:00am Saturday, May 16 at 10:00am Saturday, September 19 at 10:00am Saturday, October 17 at 10:00am Saturday, November 21 at 10:00am Volunteer with the Friends of the LibraryBook Sale Helpers: the FOL run a monthly book sale on the Second Saturday of each month September through June. Helpers are needed to set up, run and take down each monthly sale. Contact library@westwood.bccls.org.
Book Sale Helpers at Special Events: In addition to Saturday book sales, the Friends sell books at special events like concerts in the park, and other routinely scheduled events in the park. Contact library@westwood.bccls.org. Book Sorters: The FOL need volunteers to help go through the 1,000s of donations received each month and to organize a collection of materials to sell. Contact library@westwood.bccls.org. Baby Kit Supplies: Seeking an organizer for our Baby Kits program--decide what supplies are needed, order and organize bags for distribution. Contact library@westwood.bccls.org. Museum Pass Organizer: Help decide and manage museum passes for our community. Expertise in bookkeeping, financial, publicity, legal, technology, art...are all needed by the Friends of the Library. If you are looking to volunteer, there is a place for you here. | ||||||
