Upcoming Programs
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Teen Book Group- December 19th 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Open to teens 6th-9th grade. Books are available at the front desk. This month's title is Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. Click here to register.
HTML Coding Classes - Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm
​January 14th - March 3rd
In this 8 week session, you will learn how to develop your own website using HTML coding. The class is open to teens 6th grade and up. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop and must have access to Notepad. Please plan on attending all sessions, as each class builds on the prior class's instruction. Space is limited, click here to register.

TEENS AT THE WESTWOOD LIBRARY

The Westwood Library makes every effort to have materials and services available to support the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of Westwood's teen population.  Please let us know if there is something missing from our collection!  Email library@westwood.bccls.org with your suggestions.
Programs specifically for teens will be scheduled throughout the year.  Stay tuned for upcoming programs.

Junior Friends

Teens in 7th grade or older who would like to volunteer at the Library should register for Junior Friends. 

Junior Friends are volunteers and are able to volunteer at least a few hours a month at one of the activities available.  (We understand that you may not always be able to volunteer, but the idea of being a Junior Friend means volunteering at something!)

Students should register each Fall (so if you have already registered before, you will need to re-register!)

Then sign up for the times you plan to volunteer on this website!

That's pretty much it, but if you have any questions, please contact the Director at (201)664-0583.

Teen Writing Club

Teen Writing Club is open to students 6th grade and up.  Meets Thursdays at 7pm every other week.  Check the calendar.  Please register!

After School Area

Westwood Public Library After School Area opens September 16
Available Monday-Wednesday 3:30pm-5pm when school is in session and the library is open.
September 16-December 17 and January – June 17

The space is monitored and allows students to chat, have snacks, do homework or play games.  This area is open to students 6th grade and older, however those participating will need to sign in and have an active library card (they do not need to have their library cards with them, just have an active registration.  Parent name and contact must be on library card!) Tables, chairs, dry erase boards, computer and supplies are available for use by the students.

Students will be asked to sign in as an indication of their understanding of the expectations listed here.
 
Expectations of students using the After School Area are:

  • To use the Center for the purpose it is intended. 
 
  • To talk with normal (quiet is even better) voices.  While normal talking is allowed, shouting and yelling is not.
 
  • Play games.  Board games, games on computers, games on phones-- are allowed, but no sound is allowed (students will need their own headphones.)  No violent games are allowed on the library computers.
 
  • To be responsible for their own items—backpacks, books, jackets should be kept nearby and never left in the library unattended.
 
  • To be considerate of others and the Supervisor—please no roughhousing or running around.  Look out for others.
 
Students unable to participate as expected may be asked to leave the library.  

Questions regarding the use and expectation of after school area should contact the Director by calling (201)664-0583.