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International Games Month

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Event Details:

November is International Games Month! To celebrate, the library is having game related programs for all ages (see online calendar)! Play Giant Connect 4 all November.

All Ages Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/17 - 11/23
Everyone
Ongoing Program
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Celebrate International Games Month with us and take our Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 11/17-11/23 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Information or Youth Desk.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Chess Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Gentle Yoga at the Library

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

Noontime Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors. This month's title is French Braid by Anne Tyler.

Drop In Tech Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you have questions about computers, smartphones, tablets, or the internet? We're here to help! We can also assist you with job searching and creating a resume or cover letter.

Explore Art for Adults

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is scrapbook paper art!

All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ages 18+. Registration required.

Homebound Delivery Service

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Ongoing Program
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

The Westland Public Library offers a delivery service for Westland residents who are confined to their homes.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Cancelled
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

CLOSING at 5:00 pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 30.

Chess Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Pet Supplies Donation Drive

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Everyone
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

In partnership with Michigan Humane, the Westland Public Library is hosting a pet supplies donation drive from December 2024 - January 2025. All donated items will be given to the Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland. 

Reflections About NaNoWriMo

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Writing & Publishing
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is traditionally held in November.

Explore Art for Adults - Take Home Craft

All Day 12/2 - 12/30
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Program
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Pick up a winter-themed craft kit for this month's Explore Art for Adults. This month's craft is paper snowflake luminaries!

Finding Edith: Surviving the Holocaust in Plain Sight

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
History & Culture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 113
Event Details:

Join Emily Cord Duthinh as she discusses her mother, Holocaust survivor Edith Mayer Cord, and her life.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

Online Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Presentation, Technology Class
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Event Details:

As the holidays approach, it's not just the big online retailers looking to take your money - scam artists from around the world are, too!

Adventurers Wanted: an Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Grab your adventuring gear and get ready to delve into the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons!

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Gentle Yoga at the Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

Chess Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Friends of the Westland Public Library Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library meet monthly to discuss upcoming sales, their bookstore, and so much more.  Please feel free to stop in if you'd like to know more about the Friends Group.