WESTFIELD — Free events and programs have been announced by the Patterson Library at 40 S. Portage St. Registration is required unless stated otherwise; please call/visit the library during open hours: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The phone number 716-326-2154.

FOR ADULTS:

Join the monthly book clubs — please call to confirm dates; no registration necessary.

— Mystery Book Club — third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.

— Best Sellers Book Club — first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

— Book Talk — second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.

— Tuesday — Cozy Crafters meets weekly 1 to 3 p.m. Bring any handcrafting projects to work on.

— Monday, Sept. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. –Return of Culinary Creations (must pre-register). Pick a recipe (from the cookbook on display) to make & share with this monthly group of gourmands. This month’s book: Church Potluck by Susie Siegfried.

— Friday, Sept. 5 — A double reception for artist Mark Gillespie: 4-5 p.m., “Art in the Stacks” at the Patterson Library; 5 to 7 p.m. at Living Glass Gallery, 50 East Main St.

— Tuesday, Sept. 9 — Adult Art Class: Crocheted Beaded Necklace from 5 to 7 p.m. (Must pre-register!)

Create a beaded necklace with Seri Beeson. Supplies included.

— Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. — Cooking with Chef Jim

— From Sept. 19 and 20 a fundraiser for Westfield Cemetery Tours. Take a guided carriage ride (or walk) through history as local actors bring residents of Westfield’s cemetery “back to life” in their retelling. Call for ticket prices & tours.

— Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., Chris Sciarrino.

— Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m., knit an “Endless Wrap” with Brette (must pre-register; easy level).

IN THE CHILDREN’S AREA:

— Sept. 19 and 20 — Westfield Grape & Wine Festival for Grape Art Show by WACS Students

— Friday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m., “Lilo & Stitch” movie viewing

— Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Animal visit.”

— Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Fall Fun Coloring: “Guess How Many?” GAME For a full list of events see our website at www.pattersonlib.org.