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3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN! This month's book:  Any Graphic Novel! Pick one on your own and come to the meeting prepared to share!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN! This month's book:  Any Graphic Novel! Pick one on your own and come to the meeting prepared to share!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

This month we are reading a short version of William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet! "To be or not to be, that is the question"--will you be there?

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are reading a short version of William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet! "To be or not to be, that is the question"--will you be there?

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

Rhythm and Rock

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group

Youth Chess Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 3-8

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 3-8

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

Perler Beads for Kids

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Learn how to make fun designs with Perler iron melt beads. 

This program contains small pieces, so please be sure to stay with your children at all times. Please only register your participating children.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make fun designs with Perler iron melt beads. 

This program contains small pieces, so please be sure to stay with your children at all times. Please only register your participating children.

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.

CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

This event is in the "Kids" group

K-2 Book Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.


 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.


 

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, January 2.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

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, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

0-2 with a caregiver

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 "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
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 "Kids" group

Youth Chess Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 3-8

For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 3-8

For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Family Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

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, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

0-2 with a caregiver

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 "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
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 "Kids" group

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

January's Book:  The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

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

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

January's Book:  The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Do you love to read?  Book Club is a great way to spend an hour with other kids who share your love of books!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love to read?  Book Club is a great way to spend an hour with other kids who share your love of books!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Youth Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Be the Artist!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

"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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 20.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 20.

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

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

0-2 with a caregiver

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

0-2 with a caregiver