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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. 

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Understanding the Holocaust: The Escalation to Genocide

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

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

The Holocaust was one of the darkest times in human history, and many wonder how it could have happened. The holocaust was the culmination of a decade-long, government-sponsored campaign of antisemitic propaganda.

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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Birding Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Westland Library Birding Club to do some birding and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count happening this month!

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.

Physical Activity

Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program, the facility, and the instructions of Westland Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

Youth Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/16–2/22
Kids
Ongoing Program
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Take our Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 2/16-2/22 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Youth Desk. All finishers will receive a prize!   

 

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.

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.

Life after the Holocaust: Postwar Survivor Experiences

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
History & Culture, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Ongoing Program, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The effects of the Holocaust lasted long after the end of World War II. Survivors had to find ways to cope with their experiences and rebuild their lives and families.