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Ossian Sweet and his home

Race, Death & Justice in Detroit

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A look at the prolific case of African American physician, Dr. Ossian Sweet. Dr. Sweet was accused of shooting a white man in 1925 as he attempted to move into a white neighbo...

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

A look at the prolific case of African American physician, Dr. Ossian Sweet. 

Dr. Sweet was accused of shooting a white man in 1925 as he attempted to move into a white neighborhood in Detroit.

Homebound Delivery Service

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 5, 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. 

Dungeons and Dragons photo with a dragon

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Teens are invited to join our new Dungeons and Dragons campaign! New and experienced players are welcome. You must sign up with a valid email address, we will use...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

Homeschool Explorers

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool STEM project!

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.

Movie popcorn

Friday Night Movie

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday night movie! Popcorn, candy, and pop will be provided. Adults 18+ only.This month's movie is to be determined.Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the movie will sta...

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

Join us for a Friday night movie! Popcorn, candy, and pop will be provided. Adults 18+ only.

This month's movie is to be determined.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the movie will start at 6:15 pm.

Yoga text and pose pic

Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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).

 

Teen Valentine's Day Crafts

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Teens are invited to make their own cards and paper flowers to keep or gift.Registration required.

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

Grades 7-12.

Teens are invited to make their own cards and paper flowers to keep or gift.

Registration required.

Coffee Hour with Commissioner Anderson

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 8:45am - 10:30am
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, February 10, 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.

Silhouetted figure in Yoga Pose

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room 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: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Friends

Friends of the Westland Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends Group.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 12, 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. 

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, February 12, 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!  Due to limited capacity, please only sign up if you can make it to this program.&...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale! The Preview Book Sale on Thursday, November 14, is a chance for Friends of the Library Members (or those interested in joining) to get first pi...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale! The Preview Book Sale on Thursday, November 14, is a chance for Friends of the Library Members (or those interested in joining) to get first pick at this month's sale.

Book Club 5.8

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 10am-4pm today!  Sale runs through Sunday. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 10am-4pm today!  Sale runs through Sunday. 

Westland Seed Library Growers Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our first meeting of the Westland Seed Library Growers Club! Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned plant parent, meet with other gardening members of your...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for our first meeting of the Westland Seed Library Growers Club!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 10am-4pm today!  Sale runs through Sunday. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 10am-4pm today!  Sale runs through Sunday. 

Group of children reading with librarian

K-2 Book Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the progr...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.


 

yellow background with a white circle. Teens reading books on a brick wall. Text says Teen Book Club.

Teen Book Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Book Club is open to teens in grades 7-12. The reading level and content of the books will be geared towards high school students. We will read new books every month and e...

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

The Teen Book Club is open to teens in grades 7-12. The reading level and content of the books will be geared towards high school students. We will read new books every month and enjoy different activities and snacks based on the books.

Silent Book Club Logo and book

Silent Book Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 147/148 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: Meeting Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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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Friends of the Library Book Sale BAG DAY!

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 12-3pm today!  Today is BAG DAY!  Fill a bag for only $4.00!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly book sale from 12-3pm today!  Today is BAG DAY!  Fill a bag for only $4.00!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, February 17, 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.