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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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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, April 9, 2025 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.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 9, 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. 

Ivan

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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, read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and come prepared t...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!  This month, read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and come prepared to share.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

Spring Cleaning

Your Best Spring Cleaning Ever: Tips from a Home Organizer

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is your home in need of spring cleaning? Would uncluttering your space provide some peace of mind but you aren't sure where to start? Learn how to make your space more comfortable ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Is your home in need of spring cleaning? Would uncluttering your space provide some peace of mind but you aren't sure where to start?

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, April 10, 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 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This in-person series is a watch party for the weekly virtual component of the Foundations of Garden (FOG) class. Foundations of Gardening is a comprehensive 10-week online MSU Ext...

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:

This in-person series is a watch party for the weekly virtual component of the Foundations of Garden (FOG) class. Foundations of Gardening is a comprehensive 10-week online MSU Extension course.

Cookbook Club

Food for Thought Cookbook Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and conne...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers. 

Poetry Cafe

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Do you love to read?  Book Club is a great way to spend an hour with other kids who share your love of books! We meet once a month, October through April.  Each month wil...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 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.

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: 12
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. 

Be the Artist

Be the Artist

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to stay and help their child during the program.

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.

STEM logo

STEMgineers

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!  Grades 2nd- 6th.Due to limited capacity, please only sign up if you can make it to ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!  Grades 2nd- 6th.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 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, April 15, 2025 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

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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.

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.

Storytime

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.