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Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
:

Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is a Negro Leagues legend. He is most well known for his time with the Detroit Stars, his home run hitting and his athleticism in centerfield.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 105
Event Details:

Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is a Negro Leagues legend. He is most well known for his time with the Detroit Stars, his home run hitting and his athleticism in centerfield.

CLOSED for Easter Sunday

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, April 21.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, April 21.

The Meaning of Victory: VE Day in American Memory

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
:

The defeat of Nazi Germany in early 1945 was a cause for celebration after nearly six years of a war that ravaged Europe. In towns and cities across the world, people rushed into the streets to celebrate.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 112
Event Details:

The defeat of Nazi Germany in early 1945 was a cause for celebration after nearly six years of a war that ravaged Europe. In towns and cities across the world, people rushed into the streets to celebrate.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 27.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 27.

Berlin

Berlin: History & Highlights of a Great City

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
:

Berlin has been called edgy, poor (financially), rich (culturally), liberal, exciting, historical, international, and never-ending. Mariya Fogarasi has lived in Germany on four different occasions for a total of 29 years, including

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

Berlin has been called edgy, poor (financially), rich (culturally), liberal, exciting, historical, international, and never-ending. Mariya Fogarasi has lived in Germany on four different occasions for a total of 29 years, including

Book cover of The Enchanted Season

The Enchanted Season - The Story of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 Championship

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join All-Star Detroit Tiger catcher Lance Parrish and Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame author Tom Gage to discuss their new book "

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

Join All-Star Detroit Tiger catcher Lance Parrish and Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame author Tom Gage to discuss their new book "

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, June 20.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, June 20.

EARLY CLOSURE for Independence Day

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Westland Public Library

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 3. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 3. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

CLOSED for Independence Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

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.

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 2.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 2.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.

CLOSED for Veterans Day

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 12.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 12.

EARLY CLOSURE for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Westland Public Library

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, January 2.