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Teen Summer Photography Contest

All Day 6/8 - 8/10
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens going into grades 7-12th can share a photo that they have taken to be entered to win our Teen Summer Photography Contest! The contest starts on Saturday, June 8th and ends on...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Teens going into grades 7-12th can share a photo that they have taken to be entered to win our Teen Summer Photography Contest! The contest starts on Saturday, June 8th and ends on Saturday, August 10th.

A collection of art supplies scattered on a wooden, beige background advertising the Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 7/22 - 8/15
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into a world where art meets miniature magic at our Tiny Art Show! Artists have contributed their creativity to transform humble canvases into tiny masterpieces. From whimsica...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step into a world where art meets miniature magic at our Tiny Art Show! Artists have contributed their creativity to transform humble canvases into tiny masterpieces.

Family Scavenger Hunt

Family Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Ages 5 & Up, with an Adult: Meet at the library to get a list of items to find around the city of Westland.  You will need a car, a cell phone, and your family!  Fami...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 5 & Up, with an Adult: Meet at the library to get a list of items to find around the city of Westland.  You will need a car, a cell phone, and your family!

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sig...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Family STEM in the Garden

Family STEM in the Garden

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program wil...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Noontime Book Club

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors.

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Everyday Calming Techniques

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Karen Elly, Certified Handwriting Analyst, also has a passion for sharing techniques that she uses to increase calm. Please join her as she uses interactive techniques to lessen an...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Karen Elly, Certified Handwriting Analyst, also has a passion for sharing techniques that she uses to increase calm. Please join her as she uses interactive techniques to lessen anxiety and increase calm.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English at the Westland Public Library. Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English at the Westland Public Library. Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

How to Train

Family Book Club

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Adventure awaits!  Read Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon as a family, then join us on July 31st for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adventure awaits!  Read Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon as a family, then join us on July 31st for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sig...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help....

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter.

Book & Movie Club

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sig...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

ASL fingerspelled in sign language

Teen Beginner ASL Workshop

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Have you wanted to learn American Sign Language but didn’t know where to start? Presenters from OpenSpot Theatre will teach teens basic signs and give everyone a chance...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Have you wanted to learn American Sign Language but didn’t know where to start? Presenters from OpenSpot Theatre will teach teens basic signs and give everyone a chance to practice. 

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of Engl...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

Mustang prototype

Cool Cars of the Detroit Historical Society

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection. These include the first closed ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection.

Dungeons and Dragons photo with a dragon

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. We are continuing our previous campaign and are not currently taking new players. If interested in joining the next campaign or if you want to come and watch to l...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sig...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Cookbook Club

Food for Thought Cookbook Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and conne...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers.