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Westland Writes 2025

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Submissions for Westland Writes 2025 will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025. Each writer will receive a free copy of the book! Each writer may submit up to 2 poems or 1 sh...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Event Details:

Submissions for Westland Writes 2025 will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025. Each writer will receive a free copy of the book! Each writer may submit up to 2 poems or 1 short story or chapter.

Silhouetted figure in Yoga Pose

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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: 11
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.

Shredded Paper

Westland Shred Event - OFF-SITE

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Bring up to 5 boxes (no plastic bags, please) of paper documents to be shredded. Shred Corp. of Madison Heights will be in the parking lot of the 18th District Court, at 36675...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Bring up to 5 boxes (no plastic bags, please) of paper documents to be shredded. 

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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.

Drop In Tech Help

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about computers, smartphones, tablets, or the internet? We're here to help! We can also assist you with job searching and creating a resume or cover letter. D...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you have questions about computers, smartphones, tablets, or the internet? We're here to help! We can also assist you with job searching and creating a resume or cover letter.

Gerald Ford Playing Football at U of M

Growing up Grand: Gerald Ford's Michigan

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Retired Gerald Ford Presidential Library archivist Ken Hafeli will share his knowledge about Ford's life in Michigan before he became the 38th U.S. President.

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

Retired Gerald Ford Presidential Library archivist Ken Hafeli will share his knowledge about Ford's life in Michigan before he became the 38th U.S. President.

Stamped book cover and Banned Book Club logo

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club!The book we will be discussing is Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.Copies will be av...

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

Celebrate your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club!

The book we will be discussing is Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.

Homebound Delivery Service

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of Engl...

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

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

Foundations of Gardening Virtual Watch Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is a Negro Leagues legend. He is most well known for his time with the Detroit Stars, his home run hitting and his athleticism in centerfield. According to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 109
Event Details:

Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is a Negro Leagues legend. He is most well known for his time with the Detroit Stars, his home run hitting and his athleticism in centerfield.

Android vs. iPhone: What's the Difference?

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

With so many businesses tying their services to mobile phone apps, having a smartphone is almost entirely necessary. When it comes time to choose which phone you want, there is one...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

With so many businesses tying their services to mobile phone apps, having a smartphone is almost entirely necessary. When it comes time to choose which phone you want, there is one question you absolutely have to answer: Android or iPhone?

Westland Seed Library Growers Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Westland Seed Library Growers Club! Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned plant parent, meet with other gardening members of your community, share tips and i...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join the Westland Seed Library Growers Club!

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

Video game controllers

Adult Video Game Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(Note: This program is for adults 18 and up only!)Back by popular demand!Are you an adult who loves gaming as much as you love the library? Then this is the club for you! Come hang...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

(Note: This program is for adults 18 and up only!)

Silent Book Club Logo and book

Silent Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your own book (or magazine, or newspaper, etc.)! This book club has no assigned book, reading deadlines, or traditional discussion. Bring your own reading material and enjoy ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your own book (or magazine, or newspaper, etc.)! This book club has no assigned book, reading deadlines, or traditional discussion. Bring your own reading material and enjoy the company of fellow readers.

Here's how it works:

CLOSED for Easter Sunday

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, April 21.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, April 21.

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain. Please join trained yoga instructor Lynda Herman to practice seated yoga...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain.

Earth Day Mindfulness Nature Walk

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a gentle walk in nature where you can rejuvenate through mindful observation. Engaging our senses when out hiking not only calms and grounds us—relaxing bo...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a gentle walk in nature where you can rejuvenate through mindful observation.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Westland Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Physical Activity

Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program, the facility, and the instructions of Westland Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

A social media post for the Explore Art for Adults program.

Explore Art for Adults

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is yarn birds!All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is yarn birds!

All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ages 18+. Registration required.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of Engl...

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

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

Tempeh and asparagus dish

Chef Val's Colorful Tempeh Asparagus Cooking Class 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make this colorful spring-inspired healthy, whole foods, vegan, and gluten free dish. The recipe features high fiber brown rice, high protein tempeh, signature spring ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how to make this colorful spring-inspired healthy, whole foods, vegan, and gluten free dish.

Stack of books

The Author’s Journey: Navigating Publishing Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attendees will get a practical, fast-paced introduction to the world of book publishing. You will leave with actionable steps to bring your books to life and the confidence to emba...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Attendees will get a practical, fast-paced introduction to the world of book publishing. You will leave with actionable steps to bring your books to life and the confidence to embark on your publishing journey. Presented by Talesha Wright.