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Banned Books Challenge

All Day 9/22 - 10/20
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read! Pick up a Banned Books Challenge Log at the Information, Teen, or Youth Desk. Complete as many activities as you can for a chance to win a Banned Bo...

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

Celebrate your freedom to read! Pick up a Banned Books Challenge Log at the Information, Teen, or Youth Desk. Complete as many activities as you can for a chance to win a Banned Books prize!

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Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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).

 

Costume Swap

Costume Swap for Families

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Have your kids outgrown their old Halloween Costumes?  Bring them to the HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP!  Bring one, take one.  It's as easy as that!No registration required...

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

Have your kids outgrown their old Halloween Costumes?  Bring them to the HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP!  

Bring one, take one.  It's as easy as that!

No registration required.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, October 7, 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.

Babytime Bears pic

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, October 8, 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

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Friday, October 11, 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.

Homeschool Book Club

Homeschool Explorers: Book Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers!  This month, we are having our first Homeschool Book Club of the year!  Every month from September - May, we will explore a different ac...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers!  This month, we are having our first Homeschool Book Club of the year!  

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, October 14, 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.

Babytime Bears pic

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 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

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

3rd & 4th Grade Book Club

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!  This month's book:  Reader's Choice!  Bring a book you've recently read...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!  This month's book:  Reader's Choice!  Bring a book you've recently read and be prepared to share.

Youth Chess club pic

Youth Chess Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 3-8Challenge yourself by learning and improving at the game of chess!  For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ou...

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

Grades 3-8

Challenge yourself by learning and improving at the game of chess!  For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. No registration.

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5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

5th - 8th GradersDo you love to read?  Book Club is a great way to spend an hour with other kids who share your love of books! We will meet once a month, October through April...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

5th - 8th Graders

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Friday, October 18, 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.

Be the Artist

Be the Artist

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB 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!  In this session, we will read Ashely Wolff'...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  In this session, we will read Ashely Wolff's book "How to Help a Pumpkin Grow".

Halloween Hoopla

Halloween Hoopla

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Play games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack at the Halloween Hoopla on Sunday, Oct. 20.  Dress in your costume, if you wish!  Choose either the 1-2pm session or the 2-3pm...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Meetup
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Play games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack at the Halloween Hoopla on Sunday, Oct. 20.  Dress in your costume, if you wish!  Choose either the 1-2pm session or the 2-3pm session.

Halloween Hoopla

Halloween Hoopla

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Play games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack at the Halloween Hoopla on Sunday, Oct. 20.  Dress in your costume, if you wish!  Choose either the 1-2pm session or the 2-3pm...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Meetup
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Play games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack at the Halloween Hoopla on Sunday, Oct. 20.  Dress in your costume, if you wish!  Choose either the 1-2pm session or the 2-3pm session.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, October 21, 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.

Babytime Bears pic

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 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

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 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.