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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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

K-2 Book Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids

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.


 

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Noontime Book Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is Nightcrawling: a Novel by Leila Mottley.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is Nightcrawling: a Novel by Leila Mottley.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Explore Art for Adults

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is sock snowmen!

All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ages 18+. Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is sock snowmen!

All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ages 18+. Registration required.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Louise. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

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

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Louise. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Pet Toys with Michigan Humane

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join us to make easy no-sew pet toys and treat items to donate to Westland's Michigan Humane branch!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make easy no-sew pet toys and treat items to donate to Westland's Michigan Humane branch!

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room B at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Kids, Families

0-2 with a caregiver

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

0-2 with a caregiver

Kiwanis Membership Meeting - Open to the Public

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup

Kiwanis International is a service club that was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 to promote higher ideals in business, professional, and industrial life.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Kiwanis International is a service club that was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 to promote higher ideals in business, professional, and industrial life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga at the Library

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Louise. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

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

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Louise. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. 

No registration required.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. 

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Philosophy of Yoga

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that true yoga isn’t about working out at all, and are you curious about its deeper meaning? Have you ever left a yoga class feeling something more than just a good stretch?

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

Did you know that true yoga isn’t about working out at all, and are you curious about its deeper meaning? Have you ever left a yoga class feeling something more than just a good stretch?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Bullet Journaling

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12.

Learn all about bullet journaling and get a chance to start your own! Supplies will be provided but you're welcome to bring your own journal and craft supplies.

Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Learn all about bullet journaling and get a chance to start your own! Supplies will be provided but you're welcome to bring your own journal and craft supplies.

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Youth Chess Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 3-8

For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 3-8

For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Copy Area Tables at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrambled Eggs Support Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

Scrambled Eggs is a trans-led support group for transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and questioning adults. Allies are welcome, too (hence the name: scrambled).

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Scrambled Eggs is a trans-led support group for transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and questioning adults. Allies are welcome, too (hence the name: scrambled).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cook-A-Book

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 4 & up
 Children will listen to a story, then prepare a related recipe!  Bring an apron or smock if you have one, and be ready to roll up your sleeves!  Registration begins December 27.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up
 Children will listen to a story, then prepare a related recipe!  Bring an apron or smock if you have one, and be ready to roll up your sleeves!  Registration begins December 27.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zine Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A zine is a small, self-published, handmade art book. Zines are a popular form of expression due to their versatility. You can make a zine about anything using any type of material.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

A zine is a small, self-published, handmade art book. Zines are a popular form of expression due to their versatility. You can make a zine about anything using any type of material.

Coffee Hour with Glen Anderson

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A