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Hot Reads for Cold Nights

Hot Reads for Cold Nights

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Adults

Win a prize for what you’re already doing – reading! From January 17 – February 28, fill out a raffle slip for each book, eBook, or audiobook you read or listen to. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Win a prize for what you’re already doing – reading! From January 17 – February 28, fill out a raffle slip for each book, eBook, or audiobook you read or listen to. 

Teen Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Teens

GRADES 7-12 ONLY. Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 TO February 28, 2026, to get prizes!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

GRADES 7-12 ONLY. Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 TO February 28, 2026, to get prizes!

Youth Winter Reading

Youth Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/17 - 2/28
Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges & Contests
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Win prizes for what you’re already doing – reading! Pick up a bingo card at the youth desk and complete activities from January 17 – February 28, 2026 to get prizes! Reading logs MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, February 28th at 5pm. 

Dungeons and Dragons photo with a dragon

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12. 

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

Grades 7-12. 

CANCELLED Coffee Hour with Glen Anderson

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Program Room A at Westland Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
A graphic promoting the "Introduction to SCORE" program.

Introduction to SCORE

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for guidance or resources to help your business become a success? SCORE of Southeast Michigan is here to guide you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for guidance or resources to help your business become a success? SCORE of Southeast Michigan is here to guide you!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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.

Babytime Bears pic

Babytime Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Vet-to-Vet Cafe

Vet-to-Vet Café

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow veterans for coffee and conversation. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks provided.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow veterans for coffee and conversation. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks provided.

Friends

Friends of the Westland Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends Group.

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends Group.

ESL

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

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3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!

Lit Lovers Book Club - Josh + Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

Lit Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 147/148 at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Our Lit Lovers Book Club celebrates love in all its forms! Each month, we’ll dive into a new romance that will have us swooning, sighing, and maybe fanning ourselves just a little. Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Lit Lovers Book Club celebrates love in all its forms! Each month, we’ll dive into a new romance that will have us swooning, sighing, and maybe fanning ourselves just a little. Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Chess set

Chess Club

Thursday, February 12, 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.

City Spies book cover

5th-8th Grade Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 13, 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

A graphic promoting the "Birding Club" program.

Birding Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Join us for Westland Library Birding Club to do some birding and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count happening this month!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Westland Library Birding Club to do some birding and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count happening this month!

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.

Physical Activity

Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program, the facility, and the instructions of Westland Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

chocolate, coconut, and marshmallow heart shaped sweet

Teen Cook Along with Chef Val

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Program Room at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12.  The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Learn how to make two different sweet treats including a chocolate, coconut, and marshmallow treat and a caramel coconut raisin treat! The class will be led by Chef Val.

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

Grades 7-12.  The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Learn how to make two different sweet treats including a chocolate, coconut, and marshmallow treat and a caramel coconut raisin treat! The class will be led by Chef Val.

Friends of the Library Book Sale BAG DAY!

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Support library collections and programming, and walk out with a lovely assortment of used books and media!

Scavenger Hunt

Youth Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/16 - 2/22
Library Grounds at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Kids

Take our Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 2/16-2/22 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize!   

 

Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Take our Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 2/16-2/22 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize!   

 

Homeschool

Homeschool Explorers

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are doing a Family Board Game Bonanza! Games will be provided by the library. Play a favorite game or learn a new one with the help of our library staff!

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

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are doing a Family Board Game Bonanza! Games will be provided by the library. Play a favorite game or learn a new one with the help of our library staff!

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.