"Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.”

~Douglas Pagels

February 2024 @ WWPL

For a full schedule of library hours, visit our website wwpl.lib.in.us.


Please register for all library events on our website's Events Calendar, or call the library at 317-896-9391.

Click on each image for more information or to register. Programs with multiple dates will link to our February Events Calendar, and you may search for them using the filters at the top of the page.


 

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REGISTRATION LINK FOR TEEN & ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM

Sign up for the Teen and Adult Winter Reading Program, "Out With the Old, In With the New," and read with us from January 1 - February 29! Registration continues at wwpl.beanstack.org and it is not too late to sign up now.


Get a prize at the Information desk when you sign up.


Log the amount of minutes you read each day. The goal for the program is a total of 2400 minutes (40 hours) of reading, from January 1 - February 29. Once you log 2400 minutes, pick up your completion prize at the Information Desk.


Everyone who completes the challenge will be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing. The drawing prize winner will be announced on March 1.


The Winter Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Library. We greatly appreciate their generous support!

Children's and Family Programs:

CALENDAR LINK FOR ALL FEBRUARY 2024 STORY TIME PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 7 PRESCHOOL MUSIC & MOVEMENT


REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 21 PRESCHOOL MUSIC & MOVEMENT

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 6 SPANISH STORY TIME

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 7 SENSORY STORY TIME

CALENDAR LINK FOR ALL FEBRUARY BABY LOVE STORY TIME PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 21 PJ STORY TIME

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 27 STORY TIME PUPPET SHOW

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 10 PAWS TO READ

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 14 DROP-IN LEGO BUILD

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 19 FAMILY BINGO

LINK TO FEBRUARY 2024 EVENTS CALENDAR SHOWING ALL STORY CASTLE CINEMA DATES

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 9 FRIDAY FUNDAY TAKE HOME KITS

LINK TO FEBRUARY 2024 CALENDAR LISTING ALL UKULELE CLUB DATES

Teen and Adult Programs:

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 14 CHOCOLATE BINGO

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR COLORING, CROSSWORDS & COFFEE

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR FEBRUARY 18 SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 25 PUZZLE COMPETITION

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 15 ADULT POWER HOUR

REGISTRATION LINK FOR FEBRUARY 28 TABLETOP GAMES

Recurring Adult Programs:

LINK TO FEBRUARY 1 BINGO BRUNCH INFORMATION

CALENDAR LINK FOR ALL FEBRUARY 2024 EUCHRE PROGRAMS

CALENDAR LINK FOR FEBRUARY 7 MYSTERY BOOK GROUP

CALENDAR LINK FOR FEBRUARY 21 WWPL BOOK GROUP

CALENDAR LINK FOR ALL FEBRUARY 2024 AMERICAN MAHJONG PROGRAMS

CALENDAR LINK FOR ALL FEBRUARY 2024 NEEDLE & THREAD GROUP PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION LINK FOR ADULT CRAFT CORNER ON FEBRUARY 21

LINK FOR FEBRUARY 22 WRITERS GROUP

CALENDAR LINK TO ALL FEBRUARY 2024 WALKING GROUP PROGRAMS

Teen Programs:

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR BUBBLE GUM DAY BLAST

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR VALENTINE CRAFTING DAY

REGISTER FOR UP TO 2 HOURS OF SERVICE ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR TRIVIA TUESDAY. MEETS FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR GAMING CORNER. MEETS FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR FRIDAY FLICK. MEETS FEBRUARY 2, 9, 23

February Story Time Details


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) Registration requested on our website's Events Calendar.

February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 AM


Story Time (Tuesdays) Registration requested on our website's Events Calendar.

February *6, 13, 20, **27 at 10:30 AM

*February 6: Spanish Story Time

**February 27 WWPL Puppet Theatre Presents: Birthday Celebrations


Baby Love Story Time (Infant - 18 months) Registration requested on our website's Events Calendar.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 AM


Sensory Story Time Registration required on our website's Events Calendar.

February 7 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 Registration requested on our website's Events Calendar.

February 21 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 on our website's Events Calendar.

February 10 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 Registration required on our website's Events Calendar.

February 7 and February 21 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. Register for as many or as few sessions as you'd like. Please register each child who will be participating.



Look for information about homeschool classes, clubs, teachers and local resources to support your homeschool efforts on our website's Homeschool page and Events Calendar. 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.

February 1 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a delicious catered brunch and themed BINGO! We will play seven rounds of BINGO with a cover-all to end the event. Here's your chance to win fun prizes. Bring some friends along or meet some new ones! Pre-registration is required. Pre-register and pay in person at the library. Cost to participate is $10, CASH ONLY. Registration closes on the Monday before the event. No refunds will be issued. 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.


You may also register (and pay) now for the March 7 BINGO Brunch by visiting the WWPL Reference Department in person.


Mystery Book Group

February 7 at 11:00 AM

Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP.


WWPL Book Group

February 21 at 11:00 AM

Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP.


American Mahjong

February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3:00 PM

February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:00 PM

February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:00 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.


Ukulele Circle

February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 6:00 PM

This group meets nearly every Tuesday evening from 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.

Check our the circle's Facebook page!


Adult Craft Corner: Tiered Tray Registration required on our website's Events Calendar. 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.

February 21 at 5:00 PM

Perfect for spring entertaining, or to add organization to your space. You will certainly find many uses for this tiered tray! Create with us or select a craft kit to take home to complete on your own. Please register and indicate if you would like a kit to go.


Euchre

February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30 PM

Name your trump and get ready to roll as we gather to play Euchre at the 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 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Needle & Thread Group

February 7, 21 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.


Tabletop Games

Registration preferred on our website's Events Calendar.

February 28 from 4 to 7 PM

Drop in and play! Bring your favorite game, or play one of ours. We have Latice Hawai'i, Patchwork, Lost Cities, Splendor, Unearth, Azul and more! Bring friends or come alone. We will have games available and plenty of snacks. Registration preferred, but walk-in are welcome, too.


Westfield Writers Group

February 22 at 1:00 PM

February Prompt: How do you feel about Valentine's Day? Has it been fun or sweet or memorable for you, or is it just another of those Hallmark holidays that you'd prefer to skip?

Wanted: 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.

Email librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us to be put on the email list for meeting reminders and for the writing prompts we will be using each month.


Library Board Meeting

Visit our website for details. Library Board will meet in-person and via Zoom.

February 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Special Date)

Westfield Washington Public Library | 317-896-9391 | librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us | wwpl.lib.in.us

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