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Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to gather together in this fun "Hangout" just for you!  Share light refreshments, simple crafts, and building blocks with new friends!  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to gather together in this fun "Hangout" just for you!  Share light refreshments, simple crafts, and building blocks with new friends!  

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Time for Art

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. Time for Art is a chance to use your creativity and skill to make beautiful works of art and explore different kinds of art techniques! Wear messy clothes!  This m...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. Time for Art is a chance to use your creativity and skill to make beautiful works of art and explore different kinds of art techniques! Wear messy clothes!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 9, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.  The use of picture books...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book & Movie Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever watched a movie, realized it was a book, went back and read the book and thought it was much better? Maybe you enjoyed the movie more than the book. Well if you've ev...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Have you ever watched a movie, realized it was a book, went back and read the book and thought it was much better? Maybe you enjoyed the movie more than the book. Well if you've ever done this, then this is the book club for you!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Be the Artist

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to stay and help their child during the program

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 11, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room 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: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry followed by an Open Mic. Emcee & author Denise Sedman will lead the event, and there will be a special reading by poet & university professor M...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 116
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry followed by an Open Mic. Emcee & author Denise Sedman will lead the event, and there will be a special reading by poet & university professor M. L. Liebler. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Come close the day with 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories followed by a 15 minute craft!

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

Come close the day with 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories followed by a 15 minute craft!

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families
Event Details:

0-2 with a caregiverThis interactive storytime, followed by a short playtime, includes stories, songs, rhymes, and games geared especially toward babies (birth to 2 years, with a c...

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

0-2 with a caregiver

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Westland Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends Group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Westland Easytalkers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend meetings of your local Toastmasters club! Improve your speaking and listening skills in a supportive, friendly group setting. This group meets on the seco...

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

All are welcome to attend meetings of your local Toastmasters club! Improve your speaking and listening skills in a supportive, friendly group setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessib...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with y...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. 

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homebound Delivery Service

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Westland Public Library offers a delivery service for Westland residents who are confined to their homes. After a personal interview, a librarian selects materials of interest ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

The Westland Public Library offers a delivery service for Westland residents who are confined to their homes.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with y...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. 

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY Bird Treat

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Make your own handmade bird treat using pinecones, peanut butter, dried fruit, and seeds! *We will have sunflower butter available for anyone with allergies. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Make your own handmade bird treat using pinecones, peanut butter, dried fruit, and seeds! 

*We will have sunflower butter available for anyone with allergies. 

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood & Lipstick: Inside the Minds of Michigan's Most Lethal Women

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

True crime author Tobin Buhk will introduce you to the women who covered the pages of Michigan history with blood spatter. Angry wives, jilted lovers, and sociopathic serial killer...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

True crime author Tobin Buhk will introduce you to the women who covered the pages of Michigan history with blood spatter.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.  The use of picture books...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lean Canvas - Business Plan workshop

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The lean canvas model is a tool to organize both start-up and business growth ideas to reveal a clear path by which to identify and overcome challenges to move ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The lean canvas model is a tool to organize both start-up and business growth ideas to reveal a clear path by which to identify and overcome challenges to move your business forward.