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Homeschool Explorers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool STEM project!Every month from September - May, we will explore a different activity for homeschool kids in kin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool STEM project!

Every month from September - May, we will explore a different activity for homeschool kids in kindergarten and up, but younger siblings are welcome.

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.

shadow box paper craft

Tween Craft - Paper Shadow Box

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.Registration required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.

Registration required.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Westland Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

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

srp 2024

Youth Summer Reading 2024 Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us outside in the Children's Garden for our Youth Summer Reading Kickoff party! Pick up a reading log, enjoy snacks, go on a scavenger hunt, try your luck at a guessing jar, a...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us outside in the Children's Garden for our Youth Summer Reading Kickoff party! Pick up a reading log, enjoy snacks, go on a scavenger hunt, try your luck at a guessing jar, and more! Also, enjoy our yearly Sidewalk Obstacle Course!

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. 

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Wildlife Safari

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm. Please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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.

wildlife safari logo

Wildlife Safari

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm. Please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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.

srp logo 2024

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

summer perler bead designs

Tween Craft - Perler Beads

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Adventure with us into Perler beads by making your own summer Perler bead designs at the library! Registration Required. Open to anyone entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adventure with us into Perler beads by making your own summer Perler bead designs at the library!

 

Registration Required. 

Open to anyone entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

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. 

JMG

Junior Master Gardeners

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

Molly Mermaid

Mermaid Molly

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mermaid Molly joins us on dry land to share stories and songs.  Ages 3 & up, parent participation required.

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Mermaid Molly joins us on dry land to share stories and songs.  Ages 3 & up, parent participation required.

Yoga text and pose pic

Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.Listen, sing, and stretch along to stories with your child!  No experience necessary.  Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours (while s...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.

Listen, sing, and stretch along to stories with your child!  No experience necessary.  Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours (while supplies last).  

 

Family STEM in the Garden

Family STEM in the Garden

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

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. 

JMG

Junior Master Gardeners

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

MellyPOP! Puppet Show

"Dr. Dolittle" Puppet Show with MellyPOP! Productions

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppet...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy.

Musical notes with 5 kids

Rhythm and Rock

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Sing, play, and move along with your child!  Your little one's natural rhythm will shine in this interactive music program for ages 1-5, with a caregiver. Please register unde...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Sing, play, and move along with your child!  Your little one's natural rhythm will shine in this interactive music program for ages 1-5, with a caregiver.

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. 

Scavenger Hunt

Youth Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/1 - 7/6
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Take our Youth Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 7/1-7/6 (closed 7/4) to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize! ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Take our Youth Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 7/1-7/6 (closed 7/4) to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize!   

 

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 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.