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Youth Winter Reading

Youth Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/17 - 2/28

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens
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. 

Qigong for Wellness

Qigong for Wellness

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

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

Learn Qigong movements designed to enhance memory/cognition, decrease pain and inflammation in the body, improve physical stability, and improve mood and mental wellbeing.

Relaxing Sound Bath

Relaxing Sound Bath

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

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

A sound bath features a variety of relaxing sounds designed to reduce stress while enhancing wellbeing and a sense of calm. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga/exercise mat and a water bottle, if possible.

martial arts class

Karate for Mind, Health, and Self-Defense

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

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

Learn the basics of karate for health and wellness with instructor Oscar Silvera of Silvera Karate Jitsu. Please dress in comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Registration required. This program is for adults 18 & up.

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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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 at our Banned Book Club, where we read a variety of nationally banned and challenged books.

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Teen Love & Anti-Love Potion Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
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. Make your very own love and anti-love potions, just in time for Valentine's Day! Registration required. 

Time for Art

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5. Time for Art is a chance to use your creativity and skill to make beautiful works of art and explore different kinds of art techniques! Wear messy clothes!

Tween Craft - Wooden Painted Trays

5:30pm–6:30pm
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 your own small wooden trays.

Grades 5-8.

Registration required.

Explore Art for Adults

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

Adults who enjoy art and crafts can come together in a fun, welcoming space, no matter their experience level.

Crafternoon

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the library for a relaxing, bring-your-own-craft gathering! Whether you knit, quilt, sketch, embroider, scrapbook, or just enjoy having a creative project in your hands, you’re welcome here.

Craftapalooza

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Be the Artist!

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"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.

Tween Craft - Perler Beads

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:

Make your own Perler bead designs at the library!

 

Registration Required. 

Grades 5-8.

CLOSED for Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Sunday, April 5. We will reopen at 9 AM on Monday, April 6.

Tween Craft - Shrinky Dink Keychains

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make Shrinky Dink keychains and more!

Grades 5-8.

Registration required.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Friday, June 19. We will reopen at 9 AM on Saturday, June 20.