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Hot Reads for Cold Nights

All Day 1/17–2/28
Adults
Challenges & Contests
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/17–2/28
Teens
Challenges & Contests
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!

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

Youth Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/17–2/28
Kids, Tweens
Challenges & Contests
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Storytime
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Workshop
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Explorers

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Workshop
Join Waitlist
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 will CREATE!  

Every month from September - May, we will explore a different activity for homeschool kids in kindergarten and up, but younger siblings are welcome.

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.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public.

This event is in the "Kids" group

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

6:30pm–7:15pm
Kids
Registration Closed
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!

January's Book:  The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hands-On Winter Sowing Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Home & Garden
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the principles of the Winter Sowing Germination Method to grow your own plants from seed by storing them outdoors all winter.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Craft - Cookie Decorating

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate winter cookies at the library. 

Registration required.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Youth Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Gaming
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

Adult Video Game Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Note: This program is for adults 18 and up only!)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Gaming
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

Queer Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a discussion on all things queer books! 

Whether you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a passionate ally, or looking to broaden your reading horizons, we'd love to see you! Meets monthly. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Storytime
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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bird Habitat at Home

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Home & Garden, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to see lots of birds outside your window this upcoming spring? Are you interested in learning what birds need to flourish in different places?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

12:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEMgineers: Digital Arts

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Staff from iCode Novi will teach students how to create unique digital artwork while learning about algorithms, patterns, and generative art.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
Kids, Families
Storytime
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

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Kids, Families
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

0-2 with a caregiver

This event is in the "Adults" group

Noontime Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Cancelled
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

UPDATE: Due to a delay in the arrival of books, this month’s Noontime Book Club meeting has been canceled. We look forward to resuming our discussion of the selected title at our next meeting in late February.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Explore Art for Adults

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 glass etching!

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Storytime
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.