Westfield Memorial Library

08/06/2026

☀️📚 Your summer reading list just got a major upgrade, and it's all FREE with your Westfield Memorial Library card.

We've rounded up a list of the most borrowed books from hoopla this summer - from eBooks and audiobooks to graphic novels, and they’re all ready to borrow instantly with no holds and no waitlist. 🙌

Not sure what hoopla is? It's a free digital library app with thousands of books, comics, movies, music, and more. Just download the Hoopla Digital app, sign in with your Westfield NJ library card number, and start reading (or listening!) right now. No waiting. Ever.

📖 eBooks include: Heart the Lover · The Mad Wife · The Bright Years · Heated Rivalry · The Book Club for Troublesome Women

🎧 Audiobooks include: The Calamity Club · The Divorce · Dear Debbie · The Housewife · Remarkably Bright Creatures

🦸 Graphic Novels include: Smile · Fry Guys · Wings of Fire Vol. 3: The Hidden Kingdom · Big Nate: This Means War! · The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby

Whether you're powering through a reading challenge, hunting for your next book club pick, or just restocking the TBR pile, hoopla has something for everyone in the Westfield community of readers 🌟

🔗 See the full list with direct links at: https://wmlnj.org/hottest-books-of-the-summer-on-hoopla/

08/03/2026

🦕 ROAR! The library got prehistoric this weekend and it was EPIC! 🦖

DinosaursArise visited Westfield Memorial Library for Dinosaurs Invade the Library - a free morning packed with replica fossils, a hands-on fossil dig, dino puppets, and the star of the show: Terry the 7-foot T-Rex!

If your little ones missed it, the good news is your community library has so much more in store. Because we're more than just books - we're free learning for all ages in Westfield NJ, offering some of the best family activities in Union County!

Whether you're looking for things to do with kids near downtown Westfield or just wondering what's happening at the library, we've got you covered all summer long.

Don’t miss these other upcoming events 👇

📅 Cozy Campout with Miss Katie & Muffin (Ages 2-6) - August 4th at 6:00pm (🎟️ Tickets available day of program)

📅 Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages 2+) - August 10th at 6:30pm (🎟️ Tickets available day of program)

📅 Unearth a Story Craft & Storytime (Flowers) (Ages 2+) - August 18th at 10:00am (🔗 Registration required)

Visit https://events.wmlnj.org and browse more Westfield community events. Free, fun, and right in your neighborhood. 📚✨

07/26/2026

Week 1 of Innovation Lab: A STEM Summer Camp at Westfield Memorial Library is in the books! Students entering grades 3-7 explored a variety of STEM concepts led by high school students from the Union County Academy for Information Technology.

07/21/2026

Luo's work sits at the intersection of the space industry, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship. Read more: https://wmlnj.org/joy-luo-named-inaugural-maker-in-residence/

07/09/2026

Your library card is the key to a remarkable collection of digital resources that you can access from your couch, your commute, or anywhere in between! Learn more at: https://wmlnj.org/your-library-card-is-more-powerful-than-you-think/

06/30/2026

Participants will explore key areas of wellness, including home cooking, physical activity, home environment, relationships, learning, and life balance. Learn more at: https://wmlnj.org/health-and-wellness-coach-to-visit-westfield-memorial-library/

06/30/2026

Critically acclaimed movies including Mud (2012), Miss Sharon Jones (2015), and At Middleton (2013) are leaving Kanopy in July. Stream them for FREE before they're gone with your Westfield Memorial Library card: https://www.kanopy.com

06/29/2026

Unlock the world of knowledge with Blinkist Premium, now available for free to Westfield Memorial Library cardholders!

This popular microlearning app distills key insights from thousands of nonfiction books into bite-sized content, making it easier than ever to expand your horizons on the go.

Whether you're looking to enhance your personal growth, boost your career, or simply delve into new topics, Blinkist offers a wealth of information at your fingertips.

For more information visit: https://wmlnj.org/westfield-memorial-library-offers-blinkist-premium-free-to-all-cardholders/

06/26/2026

Lillian (Betty) McEvoy, Miryam Block (pictured above on the far left), and Barbara Tobin are retiring after 76 years of collective service to Westfield. Read the full story at: https://wmlnj.org/retiring-library-workers-recognized-for-decades-of-service-in-westfield/

06/17/2026

Did you miss the conversation with the library's current Artist in Residence Shen Rosen? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel and listen to the artist talk about her process and approach to making art. Subscribe to our channel to see more thoughtful and entertaining programs.

Join us for a conversation with Shen Rosen, the 6th Artist-in-Resid...