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Homeschool Hangout

1:45pm - 3:15pm
Meetup
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to gather together in this fun "Hangout" just for you!  Share light refreshments, simple crafts, and building blocks with new friends!  

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.

Time for Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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!

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Be the Artist

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to stay and help their child during the program

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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
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
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
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
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.

Live Farm Animals at the Library!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meetup
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
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.)

Cook-A-Book

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Workshop
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up
 

We will read a book together then do some fun food preparation! Bring an apron or smock if you have one, and be ready to roll up your sleeves!  Registration begins May 5.

Homeschool Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool science experiment!

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 - Paper Shadow Box

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.

Registration required.

Wildlife Safari

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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.

Wildlife Safari

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

Come see and touch live exotic animals from around the world during the Wildlife Safari show! We are offering TWO identical shows: 5:30-6:30pm or 7:00-8:00pm.

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 - Perler Beads

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adventure with us into Perler beads by making your own summer Perler bead designs at the library!

 

Registration Required. 

Open to anyone entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

Craftapalooza

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Try out new projects and make something great at the library. Drop in for one craft or stay the whole time. Projects geared towards kids in Kindergarten and up, but 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.

Tween Craft - Paracord Bracelets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make an adventure bracelet out of paracord.

Registration required.

Open to anyone who will be in grades 5-8 in the fall.

Youth Survivor Skills

11:00am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

AGES 8-11. Sometimes a day hike can turn into an overnight stay in the woods, would you be prepared in a wilderness emergency? Join us to gain some basic emergency know how.

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.

Touch-A-Truck

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meetup
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Event Details:

Stop by the library parking lot and explore emergency vehicles, unique cars and trucks, and other working vehicles up close.  

 No registration necessary.

Youth Bingo on the Lawn

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Challenges & Contests
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo on the Lawn! Kids, ages 12 and under. Bring a chair or blanket. Registration Required. *event will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

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.