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A pair of strips of caution tape that says "Banned Books" above a red-lettered "Challenge."

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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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

Tween Craft: HorrOrigami

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

For grades 5 - 8. Get in the holiday spirit and create some spooky origami!Registration begins October 9. Paper provided! 

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

For grades 5 - 8. Get in the holiday spirit and create some spooky origami!
Registration begins October 9. Paper provided!

 

chutes and ladders

Life Size Chutes & Ladders

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Stop by between 12:00 and 4:30pm today to play life size Chutes and Ladders where YOU are the game piece! All ages welcome. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by between 12:00 and 4:30pm today to play life size Chutes and Ladders where YOU are the game piece! All ages welcome. 

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.

Homeschool Explorers

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
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...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

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Tween Craft - Wooden Banner

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Paint your own wooden banner at the library.Registration required.For anyone in grades 5-8.

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

Paint your own wooden banner at the library.

Registration required.

For anyone in grades 5-8.

Pile of craft supplies on a white background.

Craftapalooza

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Try out new projects and make something great at the library. Drop in for one craft or stay the whole time. Projects geared towards kids in Kindergarten and up, but siblings are we...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Try out new projects and make something great at the library. Drop in for one craft or stay the whole time. Projects geared towards kids in Kindergarten and up, but 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.

CLOSED for Veterans Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

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

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 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 resume meeting once a month, October thr...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

5th - 8th Graders

CLOSING at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Westland Public Library

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

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

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

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

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

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

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

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

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

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

CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

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