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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.

Survival Skills with supplies in the background and Huron-Clinton Metro Parks

Teen Survivor Skills

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.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: Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, July 13, 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.

Survivor Skills for Adults

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Would you be prepared in a wilderness emergency? Mike Broughton of Huron-Clinton Metro Parks will teach us some basic emergency know-how. Learn about effective shelter-building, wa...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Would you be prepared in a wilderness emergency? Mike Broughton of Huron-Clinton Metro Parks will teach us some basic emergency know-how.

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. 

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Junior Master Gardeners

Monday, July 15, 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.

Messy Art

Messy Art for Preschoolers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Children's Garden for some messy art projects! Smocks will be provided but appropriate painting clothes are enc...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Children's Garden for some messy art projects! Smocks will be provided but appropriate painting clothes are encouraged. Registration is required and begins July 2.

Messy Art

Messy Art for Preschoolers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Children's Garden for some messy art projects! Smocks will be provided but appropriate painting clothes are enc...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Children's Garden for some messy art projects! Smocks will be provided but appropriate painting clothes are encouraged. Registration is required and begins July 2.

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

Teen BOTB Check In

Tuesday, July 16, 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...

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

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

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 17, 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. 

Tai Chi

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a beginner-friendly Tai Chi class at the library.Guided by a local Shaolin Monk, this class offers a gentle introduction to this ancient mind-body practice. Through flowing mo...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join a beginner-friendly Tai Chi class at the library.

touch a truck logo

Touch-A-Truck

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the library parking lot and explore emergency vehicles, unique cars and trucks, and other working vehicles up close.   No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Stop by the library parking lot and explore emergency vehicles, unique cars and trucks, and other working vehicles up close.  

 No registration necessary.

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

TAB Meeting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room 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: Youth Program Room
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, July 18, 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.

Mysterious Michigan text

Mysterious Michigan

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Like any state, Michigan has a weird and mysterious side to its history. Join Michigan author Amberrose Hammond as we explore the supernatural, weird, and off-beat past of our stat...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Like any state, Michigan has a weird and mysterious side to its history. Join Michigan author Amberrose Hammond as we explore the supernatural, weird, and off-beat past of our state.

Dancers 5 to 7

iDance ages 5-7

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 5-7: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing...

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

Ages 5-7: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

Dancers 8 and up

iDance ages 8 & up

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8 and up: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for da...

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

Ages 8 and up: Here's your chance to dance!  Learn some new steps and a short routine.  Class will be outdoors, weather permitting. Please wear shoes that are safe for dancing (no flip-flops please).

Silhouetted figure in Yoga Pose

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Saturday, July 20, 2024 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: 36
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.

Teen Camp Half Blood Day with orange background and camp half blood logo

Teen Camp Half-Blood Day

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Calling all demigods! Get sorted into your cabin, make your own Camp Half-Blood necklaces, test your knowledge in a Percy Jackson trivia, and compete in Capture the Fla...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Calling all demigods! Get sorted into your cabin, make your own Camp Half-Blood necklaces, test your knowledge in a Percy Jackson trivia, and compete in Capture the Flag!

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 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, July 20, 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.

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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. 

Chair Yoga

Monday, July 22, 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.