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Chair Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 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: 29
Event Details:

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

Westland Library 5K Run Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to run a 5k? or are you looking for a group to help motivate you to run? Then this group is for you! We will be meeting for 11 weeks throughout the summer in o...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to run a 5k? or are you looking for a group to help motivate you to run? Then this group is for you! We will be meeting for 11 weeks throughout the summer in order to get you ready for a race in the fall.

JMG

Junior Master Gardeners

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

shield with swords and books inside. Text says Battle of the Books

Teen BOTB Meet Up

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for teens going into grades 7-12. Teens will be split into groups and each group reads 5 assigned books. Teams will be assign...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for teens going into grades 7-12. 

Molly Mermaid

Mermaid Molly

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mermaid Molly joins us on dry land to share stories and songs.  Ages 3 & up, parent participation required.

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Mermaid Molly joins us on dry land to share stories and songs.  Ages 3 & up, parent participation required.

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

TAB Meeting

Thursday, June 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.

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 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.

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Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.Listen, sing, and stretch along to stories with your child!  No experience necessary.  Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours (while s...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.

Listen, sing, and stretch along to stories with your child!  No experience necessary.  Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours (while supplies last).  

 

Family STEM in the Garden

Family STEM in the Garden

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program wil...

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

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 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.

Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Courtyard 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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:

Veterans Panel Discussion & Expo

Veterans Panel Discussion and Expo

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a panel discussion and expo presented by the Veteran Resource Network of Southeast Michigan. Learn about local resources and services available to military veterans and...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Join us for a panel discussion and expo presented by the Veteran Resource Network of Southeast Michigan. Learn about local resources and services available to military veterans and their families.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Westland Library 5K Run Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to run a 5k? Or are you looking for a group to help motivate you to run? Then this group is for you. We will be meeting for 11 weeks throughout the summer in o...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to run a 5k? Or are you looking for a group to help motivate you to run? Then this group is for you. We will be meeting for 11 weeks throughout the summer in order to get you ready for a race in the fall.

JMG

Junior Master Gardeners

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

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Noontime Book Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is ...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian. 

Explore Art for Adults

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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 still under construction--stay tuned!All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will ...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is still under construction--stay tuned!

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of...

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

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime 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.

Homebound Delivery Service

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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 Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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 at the Westland Public Library. Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to ...

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

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

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.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 107
Event Details:

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

Westland Easytalkers

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend meetings of your local Toastmasters club! Improve your speaking and listening skills in a supportive, friendly group setting. This group meets on the seco...

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

All are welcome to attend meetings of your local Toastmasters club! Improve your speaking and listening skills in a supportive, friendly group setting.

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 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.