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Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 13 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 13 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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

iDance Ages 5-7

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5-7: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-7: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

This event is in the "Kids" group

iDance Ages 8 & Up

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 8 and up: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 and up: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Life Size Family Game Night

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families

Bring your family and friends to the library to play games that are larger than life! Play Life Size Connect 4, Chutes & Ladders, Jenga, UNO and more inside the library! Food and beverages provided.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to the library to play games that are larger than life! Play Life Size Connect 4, Chutes & Ladders, Jenga, UNO and more inside the library! Food and beverages provided.

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

Stepping Stones for Kids

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us in the Children's Garden to make a Stepping Stone for your Garden!  Ages 3-12.  

NOTE:  Stones will remain at the library to dry and can be picked up on Wednesday.

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

Join us in the Children's Garden to make a Stepping Stone for your Garden!  Ages 3-12.  

NOTE:  Stones will remain at the library to dry and can be picked up on Wednesday.

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

Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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

STEAM Craft: Rockets! Grades 2-6

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Let's make vinegar and baking soda rockets!  We'll decorate our bottles and test them out. Grades 2-6.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make vinegar and baking soda rockets!  We'll decorate our bottles and test them out. Grades 2-6.

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

5th- 8th Grade Summer Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

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

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

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Color Your World with Yoga

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.

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

 

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

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.

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

 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Touch-A-Truck

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Stop by the library parking lot and explore emergency vehicles, unique cars and trucks, and other working vehicles up close.  

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Stop by the library parking lot and explore emergency vehicles, unique cars and trucks, and other working vehicles up close.  

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

Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Book Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Read Roald Dahl's Matilda as a family, then join us on July 30th for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the Youth Desk.  Ages 6 and up, parent participation required.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read Roald Dahl's Matilda as a family, then join us on July 30th for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the Youth Desk.  Ages 6 and up, parent participation required.  

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

Storytime and Craft with Hegira Health & Westland Rotary (Family Summer Wellness Series)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and enjoy a delightful afternoon on the lawn of the Westland Public Library in this program hosted by Hegira Health and the Westland Rotary!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and enjoy a delightful afternoon on the lawn of the Westland Public Library in this program hosted by Hegira Health and the Westland Rotary!

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.

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

Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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

Family Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens, Families

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!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Registration Required
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!

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

Family Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Join us for FREE family movies and popcorn at the library! Movies are rated G or PG and run about 90 minutes. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. 

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

Join us for FREE family movies and popcorn at the library! Movies are rated G or PG and run about 90 minutes. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. 

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

Youth Bingo on the Lawn

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families

Join us for Youth Bingo on the Lawn! For kids up to 12 years old. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Youth Bingo on the Lawn! For kids up to 12 years old. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. 

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

Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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

LEGO STEM Challenge

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Take our LEGO STEM Challenge or just have fun free building!  Ages 4-Grade 6, parent participation required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take our LEGO STEM Challenge or just have fun free building!  Ages 4-Grade 6, parent participation required.

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

Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Garden at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to bring a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Children's Garden for a fun and interactive storytime!  Weekly on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am, June 11 to August 20 (no storytime on July 2).

 

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 Labor Day Holiday

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 2.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 2.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.

CLOSED for Veterans Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 12.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 12.