Cannabis: A Community Conversation, Thursday, December 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. The Cannabis Community Conversation program is sponsored by Elucidation Strategies, a New Jersey communications agency that focuses on cannabis education and messaging. Learn more about the unique properties of this controversial herb, by understanding major historical events, public policy and public opinion, and the messaging surrounding marijuana over the last century to gain insight about the continued federal prohibition, despite state-by-state legalization. Register at https:// events.wmlnj.org/event/ 10604694 Book Discussion, Thursday, December 7 at 2 p.m. The library and members of Lifelong Westfield will partner for a book discussion of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. The discussion will be held in the library's Meeting Room, and all are welcome; there is no need to register. Borrow a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. No library card needed. “Homegoing” is a New York Times best seller that begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver.