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Westland Writes 2025

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Event Details:

Submissions for Westland Writes 2025 will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025. Each writer will receive a free copy of the book! Each writer may submit up to 2 poems or 1 short story or chapter.

The Meaning of Victory: VE Day in American Memory

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

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

Live Farm Animals @ the Library!

Live Farm Animals at the Library!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Kids, Families
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Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to see live farm animals and take a pony ride!  This is an event for the whole family!  Bring your cameras and smiles!  

(Note:  This program will be rescheduled if it rains.)

Silent Book Club Logo and book

Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

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

Bring your own book (or magazine, or newspaper, etc.)! This book club has no assigned book, reading deadlines, or traditional discussion. Bring your own reading material and enjoy the company of fellow readers.

Here's how it works:

The Kite Runner cover and Banned Book Club logo

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

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

Celebrate your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club!

The book we will be discussing is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

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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.

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

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

Challenge yourself by learning and improving at the game of chess!  For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. No registration.

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.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the library today and get a free comic! While supplies last. Comics donated by A-Z Cards & Comics. 

Cook-A-Book

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Workshop
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up

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.

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

Toddler Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
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.

Toddler Tales Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
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.

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.

DIY Mother's Day Craft

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids can make a fun gift for mom (or another special lady) for Mother's Day! No moms allowed! Registration required. 

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.

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.

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

Toddler Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
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.

Toddler Tales Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
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.

Time for Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. Time for Art is a chance to use your creativity and skill to make beautiful works of art and explore different kinds of art techniques! Wear messy clothes!

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

Challenge yourself by learning and improving at the game of chess!  For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. No registration.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
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.

Live Farm Animals at the Library!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Families
Meetup
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to see live farm animals and take a pony ride!  This is an event for the whole family!  Bring your cameras and smiles!  

(Note:  This program will be rescheduled if it rains.)

Homeschool Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Meetup
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, prepare to be grossed out! Kids will discover the fascinating (and gross) reasons frogs eat their own skin, butterflies are drawn to scat, and turkey vultures regurgitate food.

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.

Tween Craft - Agamograph 3-D Drawings

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

Create an Agamograph 3-D drawing at the library.

Grades 5-8.

Registration required.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
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.

Wildlife Safari

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet and touch live animals during Nelson's Wildlife Safari Show! CHOOSE ONE OF THE THREE TIMES AVAILABLE: 4:30-5:30pm, 6:00-7:00pm, OR 7:30-8:30pm. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE TIME SPOT. 

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.