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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. We are continuing our previous campaign and are not currently taking new players. If interested in joining the next campaign or if you want to come and watch to l...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

bird sitting on top of a pinecone birdfeeder

Teen DIY Bird Treat

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Make your own handmade bird treat using pinecones, peanut butter, dried fruit, and seeds! *We will have sunflower butter available for anyone with allergies. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Make your own handmade bird treat using pinecones, peanut butter, dried fruit, and seeds! 

*We will have sunflower butter available for anyone with allergies. 

Registration required. 

brown rice sushi roles

Teen Cook Along with Chef Val

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Teens will learn how to make a traditional Japanese recipe, Sushi Brown Rice Rolls with two dipping sauces! This is a vegan recipe. Registration required.&nbs...

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

Grades 7-12.

Teens will learn how to make a traditional Japanese recipe, Sushi Brown Rice Rolls with two dipping sauces! This is a vegan recipe. 

Registration required. 

Orange background with the Westland Public Library's logo on the bottom. Text reads "Westland Public Library's Teen Advisory Board".

TAB Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We meet virtually/in person once a month to discuss library programs, online resources, and popular trends. ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We meet virtually/in person once a month to discuss library programs, online resources, and popular trends.

Homeschool Explorers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool science experiment!Every month from September - May, we will explore a different activity for homeschool kids ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool science experiment!

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.

shadow box paper craft

Tween Craft - Paper Shadow Box

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.

Registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons photo with a dragon

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. We are continuing our previous campaign and are not currently taking new players. If interested in joining the next campaign or if you want to come and watch to l...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

wildlife safari logo

Wildlife Safari

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm. Please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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.

wildlife safari logo

Wildlife Safari

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm. Please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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.

summer perler bead designs

Tween Craft - Perler Beads

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Adventure with us into Perler beads by making your own summer Perler bead designs at the library! Registration Required. Open to anyone entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

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

Adventure with us into Perler beads by making your own summer Perler bead designs at the library!

 

Registration Required. 

Open to anyone entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

Weird Michigan Map

Weird Travels of Michigan

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join Paranormal Travel author Shetan Noir as she takes you on an adventure to Michigan's weirdest places and events.

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 117
Event Details:

Join Paranormal Travel author Shetan Noir as she takes you on an adventure to Michigan's weirdest places and events.

Pile of craft supplies

Craftapalooza

Saturday, July 6, 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.

paracord bracelets

Tween Craft - Paracord Bracelets

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make an adventure bracelet out of paracord.Registration required.Open to anyone who will be in grades 5-8 in the fall.

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

Make an adventure bracelet out of paracord.

Registration required.

Open to anyone who will be in grades 5-8 in the fall.

survival skills

Youth Survivor Skills

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

AGES 8-11. Sometimes a day hike can turn into an overnight stay in the woods, would you be prepared in a wilderness emergency? Join us to gain some basic emergency know how. We’ll ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

AGES 8-11. Sometimes a day hike can turn into an overnight stay in the woods, would you be prepared in a wilderness emergency? Join us to gain some basic emergency know how.

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.

outdoor bingo kids

Youth Bingo on the Lawn

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

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 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.

make your own stickers

Tween Craft - Make Your Own Sticker

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.Registration required.Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade i...

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

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.

Registration required.

Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade in the fall.

outdoor bingo kids

Youth Bingo on the Lawn

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

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 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.