Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

A book on a black and white back drop, with the words "Banned Book Club" written in red type.

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Celebrate and exercise your freedom to read every third Tuesday of the month at our Banned Book Club, where we read a variety of nationally banned and challenged books.

Steven Thomas playing the saxophone

Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

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

Join saxophonist Steven Thomas as he plays holiday music. Registration is encouraged.

An American Red Cross graphic with three people holding drops of blood.

Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and help save lives at our quarterly blood drive with the American Red Cross. All blood types are needed.

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ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

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.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Cook-A-Book

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up
 Children will listen to a story, then prepare a related recipe!  Bring an apron or smock if you have one, and be ready to roll up your sleeves!  Registration begins December 27.

Zine Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

A zine is a small, self-published, handmade art book. Zines are a popular form of expression due to their versatility. You can make a zine about anything using any type of material.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

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.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Homeschool Explorers

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids
Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we will CREATE!  

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.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Accounting Aid Society Tax Help

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

No cost tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate income.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Introduction to SCORE

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

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for guidance or resources to help your business become a success? SCORE of Southeast Michigan is here to guide you!

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Homeschool Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month, we are doing a Family Board Game Bonanza! Games will be provided by the library. Play a favorite game or learn a new one with the help of our library staff!

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.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Accounting Aid Society Tax Help

1:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

No cost tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate income.

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Setting up a Business: Legal and Tax Tips for Business Formation

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

Tax season is upon us, and SCORE of Southeast Michigan is here to help! Are you looking to start and register a business but have questions about the type of business to choose?

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
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.