Westfield Washington Public Library

Winter 2021—2022 Newsletter

WWPL Winter Reading Program Returns

Once the busy holiday sea-
son ends and the chilly
winds of winter swirl
around us, our thoughts
turn to good books, warm
blankets, and of course, the
return of our popular Win-
ter Reading Program. The
program runs from Janu-
ary 1 to February 28, and
both teens and adults are
invited to participate. We
will again be using the
Beanstack program to
track our participants’
reading progress. Install
the Beanstack app on your
mobile device, or go to
www.wwpl.beanstack.org
on your computer to set up
your account. If you’ve
already set up an account aloud to.)
for a previous WWPL read-
Digital badges are earned
ing program, it’s even easi-
after every two hours of
er to join a new reading
reading. We won’t offer
program.
activity badges this time, so
This year’s Winter Reading you can stay home, curl up
Program theme is “There’s with your books, and keep
Snow Better Time to warm!
Read.” Participants will
Make plans to sign up after
receive a sign up prize, and
the holidays wind down,
if you finish 40 hours of
because as the winter
reading (or listening) and
winds begin to blow, we
complete the program, you
guarantee that “There’s
will receive a completion
Snow Better Time to
prize AND also be eligible
Read!”
to enter for a drawing
prize. (Reading out loud Feel free to stop by our
also counts as time spent Adult Reference Desk if
reading, in case you have you need help getting your
children you’d like to read Beanstack account set up. LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Wednesday
10:00 AM—8:00 PM

Thursday-Friday
10:00 AM—6:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM—5:00 PM

Sunday
1:00 PM—5:00 PM

Learn About Our Newest Resource: tutor.com™

It’s not always easy to find or afford
qualified tutors, and thanks to fund-
raising efforts from the Westfield Li-
brary Foundation, the WWPL is
please to announce that tutor.com
has been added to our list of online
resources for our patrons. This tutor-
ing service is free for all WWPL card-
holders and help is avail-
able in both English and
Spanish. Tutors can as-
sist with a variety of K-12
subjects, including AP
and honors classes, and
tutors are available online 7 days a LIBRARY CLOSINGS
week from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
December 24—25
The resource also provides help for
December 31—January 1
adults ranging from ESL/ELL, citi-
zenship tests, GED/TASC prep, to a January 17
wide variety of job search areas, such
as applications, resume writing, cover
letters and interview preparation.
OUR MISSION
If you’d like to learn more about how Fostering exploration,
to utilize this extremely helpful re-
discovery, and growth
source, stop by our Adult Reference
Desk or visit our website’s Resources
page to get started.
 2021—2022
Winter Story Times
You may also view select Story
Please register for all library programs on our Events Calendar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Time videos on our YouTube
Channel at youtube.com/user/
WWPL46074/
Please register on our
Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Baby Love Story Time
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Story Times:
Mondays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. 6, *13
Jan. 3, 10, *24, 31
Feb. 7, 14, *21, 28
*With Guest Storyteller
Miss Beckie.
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Dec. *7, *14
Jan. 4, 11, 18, *25
Feb. 1, 8, 15, *22
*With Carter’s Play Place
*Amanda Hauser will read
her Impish the Elf stories
*WWPL Puppet Theatre
Performances:
Jan. 25: If Y o u Give a Pig a
Pancake
Feb. 22: Bear Snores On
Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM
Sensory Story Time with
Carter’s Play Place
Dec. 1 Jan. 5 Feb. 2
Story Walks:
(at MacGregor Park )
Dec. 2 from 11:30 AM— 12:30 PM
Paws to Read:
Practice reading to a friendly
dog who is a good listener!
Reserve your 15—min. ses-
sion beginning at 10:30 AM
Dec. 11 Jan. 8 Feb. 12
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOME-
SCHOOL CLASSES, HOMESCHOOL
CLUBS OR CHILDREN'S EVENTS
REQUIRING REGISTRATION,
CONTACT WWPL CHILDREN'S DEPT.
AT 317-896-9391
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY EVENTS
Tween Book Club Registration required at
wwpl.librarycalendar.com or contact the Children’s
Department at 317-896-9391.
(For grades 5—8)
December 2 at 4:30 PM:
Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix
January 6 at 4:30 PM:
The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer
February 3 at 4:30 PM:
The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove
The Tween Book Club will meet on the first Thursday
of each month at 4:30 PM in the Story Castle. Register
online and stop by the children's desk if you would like
a physical copy of the book! Links to electronic ver-
sions are available, if you would prefer. Books for the
following month will be distributed at each meeting.
Preschool Music & Movement
Registration required at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Dec. 1, 15 Jan. 5, 19 Feb. 2, 16
at 10:30 AM
Library staff will lead children in a wide range of activi-
ties supporting early literacy, including chanting, sing-
ing, dancing, action songs and stories, rhythm practice,
creative movement and role playing. The programs will
incorporate music from other cultures and classical
music, as well as spatial concepts such as big/small,
and over/under, and musical concepts such as fast/
slow, high/low, and soft/loud. Each session will be
different.
MakerSpace 123 -and- MakerSpace 456
Registration required at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Jan. 26 at 5:00 PM (123) and 6:00 PM (456)
Geology & Petrology
Feb. 23 at 5:00 PM (123) and 6:00 PM (456)
Design Challenge—Unconventional Materials
Our 2 separate MakerSpace programs provide an intro-
duction to STEM concepts through crafts, games and
other activities. MakerSpace 123 (for grades 1-3) meets
on the 4th Wednesday at 5 PM, and MakerSpace 456
(for grades 4-6) meets on the 4thWednesday at 6:00 PM.
Little Stitching Nook Group (school age)
Dec. 9 Jan. 20 Feb. 10 at 3:45 PM
Do you love crocheting, cross stitching, or knitting?
Come join The Little Stitching Nook Group in the
Children's Town Square. All levels of expertise are
welcome. Bring your own projects and supplies and
meet other creative children! This activity is free and
for ages 8-12.
Watch and Wonder (school age)
Watch and Wonder is a fun and educational after-
school video program for elementary-aged children,
focusing on a variety of topics from the history of holi-
days to how things are made.
Dec. 8 or 9 at 4:00 PM: Money
Dec. 22 or 23 at 4:00 PM: Penguins!
Jan. 12 or 13 at 4:00 PM: Snow & Cold Weather
Jan. 26 or 27 at 4:00 PM: Outer Space
Feb. 9 or 10 at 4:00 PM: Celebrating Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Feb. 23 or 24 at 4:00 PM: Forces of Nature
Friday Funday (Preschoolers)
10:30 AM—3:30 PM for drop-ins
Registration required at wwpl.librarycalendar.com
December 10: Let it Snow!
January 14: Under the Sea
February 11: Be My Valentine
Themed story suggestions, activities, crafts and more
for preschoolers and their caregivers to enjoy together.
You may CHOOSE whether to drop in to the Children's
Department between 10:30 and 3:30 to enjoy Friday
Funday activities at the Library, OR request a kit to
pick up any time Friday through Sunday and enjoy at
home.
Please indicate in your registration notes if you’ll be
attending in person or picking up a kit at the Circula-
tion Desk. Visit our Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com, or call the Children’s De-
partment at 317-896-9391 to reserve. Kits must be
picked up by 5:00 PM on the Sunday following the
dates listed.
Family BINGO Night (all ages)
NEW NIGHT! Now on Mondays
Registration required at
wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Dec. 20 Feb. 21
at 6:00 PM
Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an
inter-generational fun night with classic BINGO
games!
Story Walk at MacGregor Park
(21105 MacGregor Park Rd., Westfield)
Dec. 2 at 11:30 AM
Join us at the park for a Story Walk on the trail!
 CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY EVENTS
Please register for all library programs that require it on our Events Calendar:
wwpl.librarycalendar.com

Story Castle Cinema

Join us on Saturdays at 1:00 PM for a free family-friendly movie in
the Story Castle!
12/04 - Yogi Bear (2010)

12/11 - Chronicles of Narnia:

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Sushi Bar
12/18 - Norm of the North (2015) RFID Tag
01/08 - The Journey Home (2014) Teens also welcome!
01/15 - Frozen (2013)

01/22 - Secret of the Wings (2012)

01/29 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

02/05 - Happy Feet Two (2011)

02/12 - Ramona and Beezus (2010)

02/19 - Paddington (2014)

02/26 - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)

Anime Manga Club for 4th & 5th Graders

Dec. 6, 13
Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31
Feb. 7, 14, 28

Calling all 4th & 5th graders! If you love anime (Japanese anima-
tion), manga (Japanese comics), or Japanese culture, this is the place
for you! Kids meet to watch videos, share stories, and just hang out.
Snacks & drinks provided and we'll meet in the MakerSpace in the
children's area.

Still available!
 ADULT EVENTS Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration. Please
RECURRING register on our website’s Events Calendar unless specified
EVENTS otherwise: wwpl.librarycalendar.com
FOR ADULTS
Craft Corner* Follow-up workshops and opportunities for
Programs with an asterisk (*) require individual sessions will be offered to guide
(Teens & Adults)
registration. Register on our Events the student and family through their jour-
Dec. 15 at 5:00 PM: Wood Bead Garlands
Calendar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com.
Jan. 19 at 5:00 PM: Canvas Snowflake ney of the whole college planning process.
Holidays may affect dates.
Art
Feb. 16 at 5:00 PM: Felt Heart Mobiles
BINGO Brunch at the WWPL*
Tabletop Games* Registration required. This is a free pro- First Thursday of the Month
(Teens & Adults) gram. Each month we will feature a differ- Dec. 2 Jan. 6 Feb. 3
4th Wed. @ 5:00 PM
ent craft project for teens & adults. 11:00 AM—1:00 PM
Join us for a delicious catered brunch and
Library Board Meeting Intro to College Planning Workshop themed BINGO and a chance to win prizes!
2nd Wed. @ 7:00 PM (Teens & Adults) Cost to participate is $10. Registration clos-
Feb. 22 at 6:00 PM es on the Monday prior to the event date.
Craft Corner* Join us for an Introduction to College Plan- This event is geared toward ages 50+ but all
(Register and join us in-person ) ning Workshop with Westfield Washington adults are welcome to attend!
(Teens & Adults) Public Library & R-O-C-K-S Educational
3rd Wed. @ 5:00 PM. Planning. *You must pre-register to participate. Reg-
(Details available at the Adult ister through our website’s Events Calendar
Information Desk) wwpl.librarycalendar.com or by calling the
R-O-C-K-S (Revealing/Recognizing Op-
tions/Opportunities/ for Colleges/Careers WWPL @ 317-896-9391. BINGO Brunch is
Writers Group and Knowledge of Self) Educational Plan- sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield
Usually 4th Thurs. @ 1:00 PM ning will present this workshop to start the Library & Copper Trace.
family on the journey to make this experi-
American Mahjong ence successful.
Mixed Media Art Class*
Tuesdays @ 4:30 PM Introduction to Successful College Plan- Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 14
Wednesdays @ 1:00 PM ning” will present the “big picture” of col- 6:00 PM
Sundays @ 1:00 PM lege planning. Families can expect a thor- Mixed Media Art is here! No drawing re-
ough self-assessment, reliable resources for quired. Really! Come join mixed media
Euchre
college, career exploration, useful strategies artist, MaryKaye Wells for Mixed Media
1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM
for completing the college application and fun. Visit our Events Calendar for details,
more. This workshop establishes the foun- pricing information or to register:
dation for further knowledge acquisition. wwpl.librarycalendar.com
Needles & Thread Group
All types of needle crafters welcome!
1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 10:30 AM
TEEN & ADULT GAMES: Registration required.
Please register on our website’s Events Calendar: wwpl.librarycalendar.com

Genealogy Group
2nd Saturday @ 1:00 PM

Mystery Book Group

Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 1st Wed. of the
month (except holidays). Register, team up, and
Signup & participate in various candy cane themed stations:
Copies available at the Information Desk compete to see who can
Craft DIY ornaments, Minute-to-Win-It games, candy cane
complete puzzles the
or via curbside pick-up. taste-test quiz, and a Candyland game!
fastest! Prizes will be
Dec. 1 Holiday Party -11 AM (R.S.V.P)
awarded to the winners.
Jan. 5 Bluebird, Bluebird
Feb. 2 The Big Sleep

WWPL Book Group
Meets @ 1:00 PM on the 3rd Wed. of the
month (except holidays).
Copies available at the Information Desk
or via curbside pick-up.
Dec. 1 Holiday Party -11 AM (R.S.V.P)
Jan. 19 Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters,
White and Black in a Young America
Feb. 16 A Woman is No Man
Tabletop Games*
September 22 October 27
5:00 PM—7:00 PM
Teens and Adults are welcome!
Join us for tabletop game fun at the library,
B-I-N-G-O...Y-U-M!
featuring games such as Antiquity Chest, Lost
Register to play Chocolate Bingo!
Will you be one of the lucky winners of Cities and Latice Hawai’i. New games may be
a candy bouquet? featured each month.
Teen Events: Drop-in Crafts for Teens
Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration.
Drop in after school and make a craft!
Weekly after school activities will meet during the
school year, except in the case of library or school We will offer a different craft each month.
closings.

Trivia Tuesday
Meets most Tuesdays during the school year
@ 4:00 PM Wed. Dec. 8
from 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
DIY M&M Cookie Mix
in a Jar

Wed. Jan. 19
from 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Owl Ornaments

Role Playing Games

Dec. 14 Jan. 25 Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 9
@ 4:00 PM from 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Conversation Heart
Mason Jars

Gaming Corner
Dec. 15 Jan. 26 Feb. 16
@ 4:00 PM
Come and play video games with
friends after school in the teen room!

Coming in January:
Friday Flick ESCAPE ROOM EVENT!
Meets most Fridays during the school year
@ 4:00 PM

Snakehead Ed Amazon John

7/14
6/27

8/7
FRIENDS OF THE WESTFIELD LIBRARY

Visit our ongoing books sale at the WWPL! Kroger Plus card: Register your Kroger Plus card online
at www.kroger.com/communityrewards, then select the
Please make plans to stop by and shop our book sale. All
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
proceeds benefit the library. Check the library's website
choice. Afterward, each time you use your Kroger Plus
and social media for updates.
card, Kroger will donate funds to the library--at no cost
to you!
Looking for other easy ways to support the library?
Listed below are some great options!
Network for Good: If you are interested in donating to
the library out-of-pocket, visit the WWPL website at
www.wwpl.lib.in.us, click on the Donations link, and fill
AmazonSmile: Go to smile.amazon.com and select the
out the NFG form that will appear. Your donations to
Friends of the Westfield Library as your charity of
the library are tax-deductible, and NFG will send you
choice. Bookmark this site and use it (instead of ama-
the necessary documentation.
zon.com) whenever ordering items from Amazon. Your
Amazon account will not change (you'll still have your
shopping cart, lists, etc.), but after registering to sup-
All funds donated to the library go toward library ser-
port us, Amazon will donate funds to the library with
vices that benefit our patrons
every eligible purchase you make from AmazonSmile--
and our community. Thank you
at no cost to you!

FRIENDS BOARD
Sara Perry President Jeanette Wachtel Treasurer

Westfield Washington Public Library

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