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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

Teen DIY Bird Treat

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Make your own handmade bird treat using pinecones, peanut butter, dried fruit, and seeds! 

*We will have sunflower butter available for anyone with allergies. 

Registration required. 

Teen Cook Along with Chef Val

11:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Grades 7-12.

Teens will learn how to make a traditional Japanese recipe, Sushi Brown Rice Rolls with two dipping sauces! This is a vegan recipe. 

Registration required. 

TAB Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
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.

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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 7-12. 

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.

Weird Travels of Michigan

6:30pm - 8:00pm
History & Culture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 116
Event Details:

Join Paranormal Travel author Shetan Noir as she takes you on an adventure to Michigan's weirdest places and events.

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.

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.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

Tween Craft - Make Your Own Sticker

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.

Registration required.

Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade in the fall.

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.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.