2025 Children’s Saturday Programs

 

This Winter the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library are making Saturday Special with programs for children. Performers and educators entertain and engage this inquisitive group of library patrons.

Tickets required for all children and adults attending the programs.

Tickets will be available the day of the program at the Youth Services Desk. Space is limited – tickets are first come/first served and may run out. Please note that the start time varies. Check the schedule carefully.
Priority is given to people who have a full-service WML card in their name or are members of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions, please ask a Youth Services librarian.

For suggestions/ideas for other programs you’d like to see for your children contact the Friends at info@fwmlnj.org. We’d love to hear from you. Enjoy the programs!

 

February 1st @ 10:30 am Wizard Academy
Recommended for ages: 4-12

Join the loony Professor Hackensneeze as he leads children on a zany day-in-the-life of a ‘Wizard In Training’ (W.I.T). During “Wizard Academy!” children will have their brain, eyes and reflexes tested with fun challenges and illusions, and stir up their imaginations with instruction on potions, wand etiquette, and levitation. Hallmarks of this riotous family- friendly show are madcap sound effects, slapstick antics, talking trolls and a visit from his furry Sidekick Mortimer. Presto Hilarioso!

February 8th @ 10:30 am Science Heroes Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Recommended for ages: 4-12

Join us on a fu and interactive “treasure-hunting” adventure deep within the jungle! The entire audience helps the performer act out the tale as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts! Volunteers from the audience conduct each experiment as together we learn all about air pressure, physical & chemical changes, transfer of energy, changing variables and making a hypothesis, and more!

 

February 22nd @ 10:30 am Strange World of Reptiles
Recommended for ages: 3 and up

With Snakes-n-Scales you get to see and touch the animals including snakes, lizards, and turtles…both local and exotic. Hear stories of their rescue and all the cool facts you need to know! The grand finale of this program is the giant snake!

March 1st @ 10:00 am Winnie the Pooh from Bright Star Theater
Recommended for ages: 3 and up

The Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents Winnie-the-Pooh. Join Pooh and all your favorite characters from Hundred Acre Wood as they find themselves in the playful predicaments first imagined by writer A.A. Milne. Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore and more bring this classic work to life. Please note this starts at 10:00 am!

 

March 8th @ 10:00 am AND 12:00 pm Anthony Salazar, Magician
Recommended for ages: 3 and up

Prepare to be amazed as the Friends of the Library bring you Anthony Salazar, magician! This show includes award-winning sleight-of-hand magic with elaborate props, mind-reading, live animals and music. Fun for the whole family!

 

March 15th @ 10:00 am AND 11:15 am The Eyes of the Wild
Recommended for ages: 3 and up

This fascinating show features live animals, courtesy of Eyes of the Wild! Come meet a selection of animals and learn all about them from this wonderful group that rescues exotic animals.