Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is providing free round-trip transportation from the Public Library of Westland to the DIA for a chance to explore the museum with a self-guided tour.

"Be the Artist" in this program where we will create fun art pieces based on some of our favorite picture book illustrations!  Ages 4-Grade 1. Parents are encouraged to stay and help their child during the program.

Grades 7-12. 

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.

Bring your own book (or magazine, or newspaper, etc.)! This book club has no assigned book, reading deadlines, or traditional discussion. Bring your own reading material and enjoy the company of fellow readers.

Here's how it works:

Celebrate the sound of the Emerald Isle with Detroit's quintessential Irish band, Blackthorn.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain.

Come close the day with 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories followed by a 15 minute craft!

0-2 with a caregiver

Grades 7-12. This club is run by a TAB Member. Learn about managing money in this interactive club. Registration required. 

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?

Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years.  Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. 

No registration required.

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. 

Grades 7-12. Join us for an hour of quiet reading time and snacks followed by open discussion. Each month will feature a different genre.

The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women.

Make your own Perler bead designs at the library!

Registration Required. 

Grades 5-8.

(Note: This program is for adults 18 and up only!)

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.

Join us at the library for a discussion on all things queer books!