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3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

January's Book:  The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

January's Book:  The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lit Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Our Lit Lovers Book Club celebrates love in all its forms! Each month, we’ll dive into a new romance that will have us swooning, sighing, and maybe fanning ourselves just a little. Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

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

Our Lit Lovers Book Club celebrates love in all its forms! Each month, we’ll dive into a new romance that will have us swooning, sighing, and maybe fanning ourselves just a little. Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAB Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

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 AB
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

Coffee Chat with Councilwoman Emily Bauman

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hot Reads for Cold Nights

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Adults

Win a prize for what you’re already doing – reading! From January 17 – February 28, fill out a raffle slip for each book, eBook, or audiobook you read or listen to. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Win a prize for what you’re already doing – reading! From January 17 – February 28, fill out a raffle slip for each book, eBook, or audiobook you read or listen to. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Youth Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

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

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Be the Artist!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

"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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Bejeweled Books

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12. Bring your own book to bejewel and bedazzle! Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Bring your own book to bejewel and bedazzle! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Ever-Present Camera: Understanding Photography On Your Smartphone

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

The smartphone has revolutionized photography by enabling almost everyone to have a camera with them at all times.

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

The smartphone has revolutionized photography by enabling almost everyone to have a camera with them at all times.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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:

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 20.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 20.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

0-2 with a caregiver

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

0-2 with a caregiver

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop In Tech Help

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

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.

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.

Kiwanis Membership Meeting - Open to the Public

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup

Kiwanis International is a service club that was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 to promote higher ideals in business, professional, and industrial life.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Kiwanis International is a service club that was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 to promote higher ideals in business, professional, and industrial life.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Investing 101

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults, Teens

Curious about how to start investing but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the basics of investing, brought to you by Brandon Harris of Edward Jones.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about how to start investing but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the basics of investing, brought to you by Brandon Harris of Edward Jones.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate and exercise your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club, where we read a variety of nationally banned and challenged books.

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

Celebrate and exercise your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club, where we read a variety of nationally banned and challenged books.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Explorers

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we will CREATE!  

Every month from September - May, we will explore a different activity for homeschool kids in kindergarten and up, but younger siblings are welcome.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we will CREATE!  

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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting

The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hands-On Winter Sowing Workshop

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the principles of the Winter Sowing Germination Method to grow your own plants from seed by storing them outdoors all winter.

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

Learn the principles of the Winter Sowing Germination Method to grow your own plants from seed by storing them outdoors all winter.