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Forgotten Presidents

Forgotten Presidents

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

There have been 46 Presidents of the United States, but how many do you really know? We are all familiar with Washington and Lincoln, but how about Fillmore or Arthur?

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

There have been 46 Presidents of the United States, but how many do you really know? We are all familiar with Washington and Lincoln, but how about Fillmore or Arthur?

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Women and the Holocaust: Spotlighting Underrepresented Histories

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women.

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

The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women.

CLOSED for Easter Sunday

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Sunday, April 5. We will reopen at 9 AM on Monday, April 6.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Sunday, April 5. We will reopen at 9 AM on Monday, April 6.

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Spreading Hate: Propaganda and the Holocaust

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Many people chose to support the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, and propaganda played a significant role in their thinking.

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

Many people chose to support the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, and propaganda played a significant role in their thinking.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

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Escaping Genocide: Jewish Refugees During the Holocaust

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

During the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to flee from Nazi-occupied Europe, hoping to find freedom and safety across the borders. Immigration was often made extremely difficult by political and practical obstacles.

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

During the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to flee from Nazi-occupied Europe, hoping to find freedom and safety across the borders. Immigration was often made extremely difficult by political and practical obstacles.

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Westland Public Library

The library will be closed Friday, June 19. We will reopen at 9 AM on Saturday, June 20.

Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Friday, June 19. We will reopen at 9 AM on Saturday, June 20.

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Life after the Holocaust: Postwar Survivor Experiences

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The effects of the Holocaust lasted long after the end of World War II. Survivors had to find ways to cope with their experiences and rebuild their lives and families.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The effects of the Holocaust lasted long after the end of World War II. Survivors had to find ways to cope with their experiences and rebuild their lives and families.