WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, has announced its January programs. The library will be open Monday, Jan. 19. It offers free events and programs.

Registration is required unless stated otherwise Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p,m,; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154.

For adults: Join the monthly book clubs. Call to confirm dates; no registration is necessary. Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m; Best Sellers Book Club will not meet in January; Book Talk meets the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Cozy Crafters meets weekly on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Work on any handcraft; no registration is required. Culinary Creations has returned, however there is no January meeting. The program will resume in February.

An Octagon Gallery Artist reception for Heather Olson Paintings will take place Friday, Jan.16 from 5 to 7 p.m.

In the children’s area (note – no registration necessary for any of the following events): Zoom room: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. for ages to 3; Storytime: Fridays at 10:30 a.m., for ages 3 to 5 and their families; LEGO Club Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ; DnD Teen Meet: Saturdays starting at 10 a.m; . Teen/Tween after dark hide and seek: Thursday, Jan 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come have fun with friends, explore the library in a whole new way, and enjoy snacks while you play. Patterson Teen Advisory Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. Patterson Library invites tweens and teens to join for pizza and a conversation about creating a Teen Advisory Board. Share ideas, help shape future teen/tween activities at the library, and learn how PTAB members can earn volunteer hours while making a real impact!

See the “Patterson Library” Facebook page for pictures and details of children’s events. For a full list of events see the website at www.pattersonlib.org.