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The Patterson Library in Westfield has announced its schedule of programs, activities and special events for November, offering something for adults, children and teens throughout the month.
The library, located at 40 South Portage St., will host a variety of free programs, including author visits, musical performances, lectures, craft activities, story times and special holiday celebrations. Registration is not required unless otherwise indicated.
One of the month’s featured events will be Christmas in the Village, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. Activities will include a Hot Toddy Crawl, holiday decorations and a movie. Children’s activities will include a showing of the holiday movie “Elf” on Friday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., with free popcorn. Cookie decorating will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children are also invited to stop in to pick up a craft and enjoy the Christmas decorations.
Other special events for adults include Sacred Selections, an inspirational evening featuring beautiful music, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m.
Author Mary Ellen Humphrey will visit the library Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. The Ekstasis 2.0 Concert Series is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m.
The Octagon Gallery will host a reception for Brian Millspaw today at 5 p.m. The gallery will also present the film “Outsider Artists of the South,” featuring David Seehausen, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit “13 Walls: Myriam Mayshark” will remain on display through Nov. 20.
Adults can also take part in the library’s monthly Best Sellers, Book Talk and Mystery Book Club meetings. Residents are encouraged to call the library to confirm meeting dates and visit its website for book selections.
Cozy Crafters meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants can bring any handicraft project and work alongside others. No registration is required.
The library also has a full schedule of activities for younger visitors.
The ZOOM Room meets Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and offers playtime for toddlers ages birth through 3. Giggle and Grow Storytime takes place Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3-5, with siblings welcome. The LEGO Club meets Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Teen and tween activities include a cookie-baking program Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. The Teen and Tween Cozy Crafters group meets the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m., providing an opportunity for young people to enjoy creative projects.
The Patterson Teen and Tween Advisory Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Participants can help plan library programs designed specifically for teens and tweens.
Teens interested in gaming can participate in Dungeons and Dragons on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information is available through Discord or by contacting a youth librarian. MTG the Club also meets on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional information is available from a youth librarian.
The Patterson Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Regular library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is closed Sundays.
For additional information about programs, events or registration, call 716-326-2154, visit www.pattersonlib.org or check the library’s Facebook page.