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K-2 Book Club

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.


 

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 2.

Animals in Winter

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Wayne County Parks will be in the lobby to discuss the habits of Michigan animals in the winter.  Stop by anytime between 11AM-1PM to chat and view skulls, skins, tracks, and more.

Rhythm and Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Families
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.

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

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.

K-2 Book Club

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends!  We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.


 

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.

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all 3rd & 4th Grade readers!  Join us for stories, snacks, and lots of FUN!  This month's book:  Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliot.  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

 

5th-8th Grade Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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!

DIY Pet Toys

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us to make easy no-sew pet toys and treat items to donate to Westland's Michigan Humane branch!

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.

CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, January 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 21.

STEMgineers: Intro to Coding

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sylvan Learning will be hosting an Introduction to Coding program for kids in Grades 2-6.  This session is geared toward kids that have minimal coding experience.   

Time for Art

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

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

Cook-A-Book

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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 January 18.

STEMgineers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Workshop
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!  Grades 1st- 6th.

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.

Homeschool Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Meetup
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Rise and Shine Yoga Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Families
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 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.

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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