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 the TASTE of WESTWOOD, a successful gala event and this year are hosting a new event--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.
Every Piece Counts....Friends Annual Fund Drive
The 2017-2018 Friends Annual Fund Drive is underway. Please consider making a donation to the Friends of the Library. Children's programs, Concerts, Summer Reading, Computers, Refreshments, Film Events, Shelving, Craft Materials, Additional money for Collections, Special Databases, are all made possible because of the Friends of the Library. Your donation makes a big difference. Please make a donation by mail, in person, or online here. For every donation, a puzzle piece is placed on our recognition wall, $100.00 donations earn a gold piece! Download the attached form below to make a donation in person or click on the donate button.
The Friends of the Library Scholarship
The Friends of the Library Scholarship
The 2018 Scholarship has been awarded to Tom Hoesly, formerly a circulation assistant at the Westwood Library and now at the Montclair Public Library. Tom is on his way to earning his MLS and we wish him every success. If you or someone you know is enrolled in an ALA accredited Library program, consider applying for a Friends of the Library Scholarship. A $3,000.00 scholarship is available annually for enrolled students in good standing. Down the application HERE. THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY BOOK SALE ~ 2nd Saturdays of the Month from 10am-3pm (no sale in July or August)
2018 Dates January 13--special sale, all children's & teens books just .10cents! February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 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. Donations are accepted whenever the Library is open. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE OUTSIDE OR IN DROP BOX!! While donations are appreciated, it is important to remember that the Friends can only accept donations that are in excellent condition. Items accepted are: Good/ excellent condition books, CDs, DVDs, and books on CDs· Space is limited so please keep donations to one or two containers per visit per day. If you have an extra large donation, please call ahead and ask to make an appointment with the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library cannot accept donations that are ripped, damaged, yellowed or dirty. The Friends of the Library cannot accept Reader’s Digest, Encyclopedias, high school or college Text Books, VHS Tapes or Books on Tape, or items previously circulated by a public, academic or private library. For more information, please write to the Friends of the Library at library@westwood.bccls.org. |
Join the Friends of the LibraryTo become a Friend of the Library, please fill out the attached form and return to the Library or fill out at one of the Friends meetings (see schedule below).
Friends MeetingsThe Friends meet 6 times per year, usually on the third Saturday of the month.
2018 Meetings Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00am Saturday, March 17, 2018 Saturday, May 19, 2018 (Scholarship Award) Saturday, September Saturday, October Saturday, November Saturday, December 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. 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!!
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