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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: 7
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are featuring a cool STEM project!

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.

Tween Craft - Paper Shadow Box

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Make your own paper cut fantasy scene shadow box craft.

Registration required.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. 

Youth Summer Reading 2024 Kickoff Party

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us outside in the Children's Garden for our Youth Summer Reading Kickoff party! Pick up a reading log, enjoy snacks, go on a scavenger hunt, try your luck at a guessing jar, and more! Also, enjoy our yearly Sidewalk Obstacle Course!

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

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.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime 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.

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.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Junior Master Gardeners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Home & Garden
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

Mermaid Molly

11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Mermaid Molly joins us on dry land to share stories and songs.  Ages 3 & up, parent participation required.

Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up, with a caregiver.

Listen, sing, and stretch along to stories with your child!  No experience necessary.  Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours (while supplies last).  

 

Family STEM in the Garden

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

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Junior Master Gardeners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Home & Garden
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

Adventures Begin in Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime 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.

"Dr. Dolittle" Puppet Show with MellyPOP! Productions

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy.

Rhythm and Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Sing, play, and move along with your child!  Your little one's natural rhythm will shine in this interactive music program for ages 1-5, with a caregiver.

CLOSED Summer Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 

Youth Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/1 - 7/6
Ongoing Program
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Take our Youth Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 7/1-7/6 (closed 7/4) to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize!   

 

Adventures Begin in Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime 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.