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December Story Time Details
(Registration is not required for Story Time programs.)
WWPL Story Time Programs: Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, rhymes and puppets. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each Story Time program ends with a fun craft. Come join us and have fun!
Story Time (Mondays)
December *2, 9, 16 at 10:30 AM
*December 2: Central Indiana Academy of Dance & Ensemble Ballet Story Time: The Nutcracker
Story Time (Tuesdays)
December *3, 10, 17 at 10:30 AM *December 3: Spanish Story Time
Baby Love Story Time (Infant - 18 months)
December 5, 12, 19 at 10:30 AM
Storywalk® at MacGregor Park December 5 at 12:30 PM
Join Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township for Story Time and a Storywalk® at MacGregor Park with the book Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers by Jessica Kulekjian.
When the autumn days grow shorter and the temperatures cool, animals prepare for winter. Some, the hiders, choose a place to rest and wait out the winter, hibernating under the ground or snuggling in a sheltered spot. Other creatures are seekers, migrating to new locations where the weather is milder and the food sources more plentiful. And then there are the finders, who keep warm and fed by adapting to the new conditions. Every animal knows just what to do.
Sensory Story Time
December 4 at 6:30 PM
Interactive sensory play during an evening Story Time for all ages. Engage in hands-on play to bring stories to life!
PJ Story Time
December 18 at 6:30 PM Put on your pajamas, bring your blanket and stuffed animal, and join us for bedtime stories and songs at the library!
Paws to Read Registration required via the OWWN Guide.
December 14 beginning at 10:30 AM
Meet, in person, with a dog who is a very good listener, and practice reading out loud to him. After registering, you will be assigned a 15-minute time slot, and you will be notified of your specific time.
Preschool Music & Movement
December 4 and December 18 at 10:30 AM
Library staff will lead children in a wide range of activities supporting early literacy, including chanting, singing, dancing, action songs and stories, rhythm practice, creative movement and role playing. The program will incorporate music from other cultures and classical music, as well as spatial concepts such as big/small; up/down; and over/under, and musical concepts such as fast/slow; high/low; and soft/loud. Children will practice both large and small motor skills. Each session will be different.
Look for information about homeschool classes, clubs, teachers and local resources to support your homeschool efforts on our website's Homeschool page and the OWWN Guide. You may also contact our Children's Department at 317-896-9391.
Adult Recurring Programs
BINGO Brunch
Pre-registration and cash payment required in person at the library. See details below.
December 5 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A box lunch and themed BINGO! We will play several rounds of BINGO with a cover-all to end the event. Here's your chance to win fun prizes. You must pre-register to participate. Pre-register and pay in person at the Adult Reference Desk. Cost to participate is $10, CASH ONLY. No refunds will be issued. Registration closes on the Monday before the event, or when capacity is reached. This event is geared toward ages 50+ but all adults are welcome to attend! A BIG thank you to our Bingo Brunch Sponsors, Copper Trace and the Friends of the Westfield Library. Without their generosity, this program would not be possible.
Mystery Book Group Holiday Party
December 4 at 11:00 AM
Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP. You may also register via the OWWN Guide.
WWPL Book Group Holiday Party
December 4 at 11:00 AM
Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP. You may also register via the OWWN Guide.
American Mahjong Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.
December 3, 10, 17 at 3:00 PM
December 4, 11, 18 at 1:00 PM
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 PM
Mahjong, a game that originated in China, is commonly played by four players. Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Join other players here at the library for a game, or just observe if you are interested in learning how to play.
Westfield Ukulele Circle
December 3, 10, 17
5:30 PM - Set Up, unpack, tune up, warm up & visit; 6:00 PM Opening Song; 7:30 PM Closing Song
This group meets nearly every Tuesday evening from approximately 6 to 7:30 PM. Come join the fun of a Strum-Along and a Song-Circle with the Westfield Ukulele Circle! Bring your own ukulele to strum-along.
For more information, visit the circle's Facebook page!
Euchre Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.
December 3, 10, 17 at 1:00 PM
Name your trump and get ready to roll as we gather to play Euchre at Westfield Washington Public Library. All comers are welcome whether you grew up in Indiana playing the game or are new to the area and to Euchre. Meeting every Tuesday of the month (except holidays) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Needle & Thread Group Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.
December 4, 18 at 10:30 AM
Do you love crocheting, cross stitching, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.? Come join our Needle & Thread group! All levels of expertise are welcome. Bring your projects and meet other creative people! Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Adult Studio: Photo Transfer Candles Registration required via the OWWN Guide. You may also register by emailing us at librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us or calling the Information Desk at 317-896-9391. This program is for adults only.
December 18 at 5:00 PM
Create personalized candles for holiday giving.
Tabletop Games Canceled in December and will return in January!
Westfield Writers Group Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.
December 12 at 1:00 PM (Special date, due to the Christmas holiday)
December prompt: Any short holiday story.
Westfield Writers Group is for writers or want-to-be writers who have a story or memoir they would like to write, an interest in different styles of writing, a wish to interact with other writers and a desire to write in a non-judgmental environment.
This is a “just-for-fun” group. We're not professional writers. The intent is not to teach you to write but to encourage you to write something each month. Prompts are constructed with the hope that you will be inspired to write on a broad range of topics.
Contact librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us to be put on the email list for the next prompt.
Library Board Meeting
Visit our website for details. Library Board will meet in-person and via Zoom.
December 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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