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Welcome to Westwood Library's 2022 Summer Reading Program
Friday, June 24-Friday, August 12
​For kids entering PreK-5th Grade
(Summer Reading for Teens and Adults Click HERE)
Step One--Register for the grade appropriate summer reading program below.   Parents please register each child based on the grade they will enter in September.  If you need a library card--email library@westwood.bccls.org

Step Two--After registering, keep logging your books online, attending virtual or in-person programs or completing "On Your Own Time" activities.  Each week we will track your program participation, completed activities and books read. Make sure to submit your completed activities and logging of books by Friday at 6:00 pm and you'll be notified if you qualify for a prize!

Summer Reading Registration

One Book Westwood

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This year's selection is Down, Down, Down by Steve Jenkins.  Copies of the book are available at the Library!

One Time Programs ~ Click on any program below to register

Summer Reading Kick Off 
​Giant Bubble Show! (all ages)
Friday, ​June 24 at 11:30am

(PreK2 to Grade 8) In-person/Library Parking Lot
Westwood Public Library
Friday, Jun. 24, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration required!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Incentive Program to earn prizes weekly.  We'll kick of the season with a giant bubble show.

Ocean Velvet Art Posters (Grades 2-5)
in person / library parking lot

Thursday, Jun. 30, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Enjoy a little relaxing time by coloring ocean scenes from pre-printed velvet posters.  One per registered child.  (45 mins)

One Book Westwood, Down Down Down by Steve Jenkins (Gr K-5)
​Upstairs Meeting Room

Wednesday, Jul. 13, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Let's read and discuss this year's One Book Westwood, "Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea" by Steve Jenkins with an oceanographer and then make a paper collage similar to the book. (45 mins.)
Sea Shell Wreaths
​(Grades K-5) 
in person/library parking lot
Wednesday, July 6, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Here is something you can make with all of those nice shell finds. You can bring your own small sea shells or use some of ours to decorate a wreath. Limited supplies. (45 mins)
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Bio Blitz: Build A Bug (prek-K)
Upstairs Meeting Room​

Monday, Jul. 18, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
For Bio Blitz week, let's learn about some interesting bugs, then create paper bugs from different pre-cut shapes.  Supplies provided. ​

Bio Blitz: Bug Scavenger Hunt (Grades K-2) 

Wednesday, Jul. 20, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
You'll have fun looking for paper bugs in the library.   Find them all to find a small prize.

​Shark Week Story & Craft (Grades K-2)
upstairs meeting room

Thursday, July 21 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Let's listen to a story about a shark and learn some interesting facts about this famous ocean creature and make a take home craft. (45 mins)

Bio Blitz: Bug Slime (Grades 3-5)
Upstairs Meeting Room

Friday, Jul. 22, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Who doesn't love slime?  But how about insect slime?  We will make clear slime that mimics snail/slug slime and learn about insects that produce this interesting property. Limited supplies. (45 mins)​

Safari Adventure  Puppet/Magic Show
​ (Grades K-5)
in person/parking lot

Monday, August 1 at 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Go on a “Safari Adventure” with Jenny the Giraffe! Children will be amazed by the beautiful puppet “Jenny” the Giraffe! Kids will search for all the Safari animals and they will also become the animals in a charade game! Music and Magic that amazes, Safari Style of course! (45 mins)

Sand Art Boards ~ Sea Life (Grades K-5)
in person / library parking lot

Thursday, August 4, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Pre designed boards with sea creatures can be filled with colored sand to create ocean themed art.  Limited supplies. (45 mins)

Ocean in a Bottle (Grades K-2)
in person/library parking lot

Monday, August 8, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
We will review some attributes of the ocean and recreate our own take home ocean in a (plastic) bottle.  (45 mins)

Weekly Programs ~ Click on any program below to register

Peek A Book Story Time (up to age 5) 
​REGISTER
Wednesdays all summer at 10:30am
in person / parking lot

Wednesdays all summer at 10:30am
Story Time is a great way for your child to learn sounds, language, value books, increase concentration, imagination and social skills - all while singing songs, listening to stories and dancing. (30 mins)

Intro to Debate (Gr 4-8)
Upstairs Meeting Room
​REGISTER
Tuesdays in July at 3:30 pm

Tuesdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Have fun in this 4 week program where you will build confidence, critical thinking, research, organization skills, improve oral and written skill and make friends.  Taught by an experienced, award-winning high school honor student. (1 hr)

Intro to Filmmaking (Gr 5-9)
​Upstairs Meeting Room
Tuesdays in July at 11:00 am

Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11:00 am
Do you love movies and want to learn how they are constructed? This 4-week program taught by an award winning NJ high school student, will guide you through the steps on "How to Make a Hollywood Quality Movie".  Class meets once per week.  Must bring your own device (smart phone, laptop or DSLR camera). 1 hr.​

Who Would Win? Ocean Creatures Book Club (Gr 1-3)
REGISTER
Upstairs Meeting Room
Thursdays in July at 3:00 pm 

Thursday, Jul. 7, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm (Thurs. 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28 )
You'll love this popular book series as we read and then compare the facts about which ocean creatures would win if they fought each other.  Book Club meets weekly for 4 weeks.  Books will be available at the Circulation Desk as a bundle and will be read in this order:  7/7 "Who Would Win? Lobster vs Crabs"; 7/14 "Who Would Win? Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark"; 7/21 "Who Would Win? Whale vs Giant Squid" and 7/28 "Who Would Win? Killer Whale vs Great White Shark".  Each discussion will be followed by a craft.  (45 mins)

Crafty Critters  (Ages 2-5)
REGISTER
Upstairs Meeting Room
​Mondays at 11:00 am

Mondays July 11, 18, and 25 at 11am
Each week we will use different mediums to create unique crafts your little one will be proud of.  Limited Supplies. (45 mins)

Jiggly Wiggly
(for families of little ones)
REGISTER
​Fridays in Veterans' Memorial Park. 

Friday July 8, Thursday July 14, Friday July 22 at 10:30am in Veterans' Park

Musical Munchkins
(for families of little ones)
REGISTER
Fridays in Veterans' Memorial Park

Friday August 5 and Friday, August 26 at 10:30am in Veterans' Memorial Park

Creative Writing (Gr 3-5)
Upstairs Meeting Room
​REGISTER
​Wednesdays in August at 3:45 pm

Wednesday, August 3, 10 & 17 at 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Do you like to write and create your own stories?  You'll enjoy this 3-week program that will guide you through the steps to create, brainstorm, organize and develop your story and writing style. (45 mins)

On Your Own Time Activities K-5

Earn credit for a weekly prize by completing one of the "On Your Own Activities" shown below.  Send a picture of your completed activity or quiz results by 6:00 pm each Friday to: denise.lester@westwood.bccls.org

Reading Recommendations

K-5 & Leveled Reading
Westwood Schools Summer Reading