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Santa coming through the chimney with an axe

Holiday Horror Movie Marathon

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday horror movie marathon! We'll watch three holiday-themed horror films and feast on popcorn. Pop, water, and candy will also be provided. Feel free to bring your own meal.

Twelfth Night Singers

Twelfth Night Singers Holiday A Capella Concert

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming the Twelfth Night Singers for an afternoon of holiday music! Dressed in colorful Renaissance attire, the group sings a wide range of a cappella traditional Christmas carols, to secular music and wassails.

A photograph of a small orange crab walking on the beach.

A Deep Dive Into Our Oceans

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sophia, one of Westland's librarians, as she discusses the cool creatures she discovered while pursuing her degree in Marine Biology.

Holiday Music Bingo with a snowman

Holiday Music Bingo

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to test your holiday music knowledge? Get ready to listen and sing along to your favorites with Holiday Music Bingo! Match the numbers on your card with song titles from a chosen list of classic holiday hits.

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Teen Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Teen Book Club is open to teens in grades 7-12. The reading level and content of the books will be geared towards high school students. We will read new books every month and enjoy different activities and snacks based on the books.

5th-8th Grade Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Book Club
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are reading a short version of William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet! "To be or not to be, that is the question"--will you be there?

Holiday Horror Movie Marathon

10:30am–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Movie
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday horror movie marathon! We'll watch three holiday-themed horror films and feast on popcorn. Pop, water, and candy will also be provided. Feel free to bring your own meal.

Teen Crochet Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Join us to learn how to crochet and make a variety of projects! No previous crochet experience is needed, all supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Tween Craft - Perler Beads

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:

Make your own Perler bead designs at the library!

 

Registration Required. 

Grades 5-8.

Teen Nerd Club

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

Grades 7-12.

TAB Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We meet virtually/in person once a month to discuss library programs, online resources, and popular trends.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

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

Grades 7-12. 

CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

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

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

Teen Bullet Journaling

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Learn all about bullet journaling and get a chance to start your own! Supplies will be provided but you're welcome to bring your own journal and craft supplies.

Registration required. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

12:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

TAB Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We meet virtually/in person once a month to discuss library programs, online resources, and popular trends.

5th-8th Grade Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

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. 

Teen Bejeweled Books

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Bring your own book to bejewel and bedazzle! Registration required.

CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 20.

Investing 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Adults, Teens
Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about how to start investing but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the basics of investing, brought to you by Brandon Harris of Edward Jones.

Tween Craft - Cookie Decorating

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:

Decorate winter cookies at the library. 

Registration required.

 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

12:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Upcoming
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. 

Teen Bundle Up with Books

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Teens are invited to wear their pajamas and bundle up with a book for quiet reading time and snacks! You're welcome to bring your own bean bag or comfy seating! 

Registration required. 

Teen Love & Anti-Love Potion Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. Make your very own love and anti-love potions, just in time for Valentine's Day! Registration required. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

12:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

5th-8th Grade Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!