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Teen Beginner ASL Workshop

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.Have you wanted to learn American Sign Language but didn’t know where to start? Presenters from OpenSpot Theatre will teach teens basic signs and give everyone a chance...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Have you wanted to learn American Sign Language but didn’t know where to start? Presenters from OpenSpot Theatre will teach teens basic signs and give everyone a chance to practice. 

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

Cool Cars of the Detroit Historical Society

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection. These include the first closed ...

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

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection.

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, August 8, 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.

Cookbook Club

Food for Thought Cookbook Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and conne...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers. 

Teen SRP After Hours Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens who read 30 days as part of our Summer Reading Program will be invited to our exclusive after hours party featuring food, games, a freebie table, the return of the candy ball...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Teens who read 30 days as part of our Summer Reading Program will be invited to our exclusive after hours party featuring food, games, a freebie table, the return of the candy ball, giant Jenga, crafts, prizes, and laser tag!  

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, August 10, 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.

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. 

Family STEM in the Garden

Family STEM in the Garden

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

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

Teen BOTB Battle!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room AB 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 AB
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. 

Silhouetted figure in Yoga Pose

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

Lake Monsters of the Great Lakes

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join author Shetan Noir as she discusses the 6 different lakes monsters found in the Great Lakes. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 118
Event Details:

Join author Shetan Noir as she discusses the 6 different lakes monsters found in the Great Lakes. 

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, August 15, 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.

Movie popcorn

Friday Night Movie

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 provided. Adults 18+ only.Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the movie will start at 6:15 pm.

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 provided. Adults 18+ only.

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

Silhouetted figure in Yoga Pose

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Saturday, August 17, 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: 37
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.

Chess set

Chess Club

Saturday, August 17, 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.

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, August 19, 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: 30
Event Details:

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

make your own stickers

Tween Craft - Make Your Own Sticker

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.Registration required.Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade i...

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.

Registration required.

Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade in the fall.

Titanic ship and small boat on water

Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened t...

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

When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 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.