Event List

Explore our universe from inside the library!  Join us for a brief star talk inside an inflatable planetarium.  Please register for ONE SESSION only.  Children ages 5-12, or entering K-6th grade.

Explore our universe from inside the library!  Join us for a brief star talk inside an inflatable planetarium.  Please register for ONE SESSION only.  Children ages 5-12, or entering K-6th grade.

Explore our universe from inside the library!  Join us for a brief star talk inside an inflatable planetarium.  Please register for ONE SESSION only.  Children ages 5-12, or entering K-6th grade.

Explore our universe from inside the library!  Join us for a brief star talk inside an inflatable planetarium.  Please register for ONE SESSION only.  Children ages 5-12, or entering K-6th grade.

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

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*

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. 

Learn how to make fun designs with Perler iron melt beads. 

This program contains small pieces, so please be sure to stay with your children at all times.

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.

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

Have you ever watched a movie, realized it was a book, went back and read the book and thought it was much better? Maybe you enjoyed the movie more than the book. Well if you've ever done this, then this is the book club for you!

Ages 5 & Up, with an Adult: Meet at the library to get a list of items to find around the city of Westland.  You will need a car, a cell phone, and your family!

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.

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.

Karen Elly, Certified Handwriting Analyst, also has a passion for sharing techniques that she uses to increase calm. Please join her as she uses interactive techniques to lessen anxiety and increase calm.

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*

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. 

Adventure awaits!  Read Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon as a family, then join us on July 31st for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

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.

Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter.

Have you ever watched a movie, realized it was a book, went back and read the book and thought it was much better? Maybe you enjoyed the movie more than the book. Well if you've ever done this, then this is the book club for you!

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.