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Westland Writes 2026

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Event Details:

We are pleased to invite local writers to submit their work for the 2026 edition of Westland Writes. This annual collection celebrates the creativity and talent of writers in our community.

Traveling Exhibit - The Holocaust: History, Memory, and Michigan Voices

All Day 5/1 - 6/30

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Magazine Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Culture
Event Details:

From May 1 through June 30, our library will host The Holocaust: History, Memory, and Michigan Voices, a traveling exhibit presented by the Zekelman Holocaust Center.

Trivia Tuesday: Star Wars

Trivia Tuesday: Star Wars

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

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

Do you think you know everything about Star Wars? Gather your friends and test your knowledge in a fun game of trivia! There will be questions about the entire galaxy, ranging from the prequels all the way to recent TV shows.

Killers Freaks Radicals

1969: Killers, Freaks, and Radicals Film Screening & Q&A

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

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

Amid the radical politics and cultural upheaval of the late 1960s, a series of brutal murders targeting young women gripped the twin university towns of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Lit Lovers Book Club - One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Lit Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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:

Our Lit Lovers Book Club celebrates love in all its forms! Each month, we’ll dive into a new romance that will have us swooning, sighing, and maybe fanning ourselves just a little. Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

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Medicare Educational Seminar

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Presentation
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join HealthMarkets Insurance Agent Dave Giove for a Medicare educational seminar. Learn about Medicare coverage and the options available to you. This applies whether you’re turning 65 soon or thinking about retirement.

Homeschool Explorers

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

Join us for Homeschool Explorers! This month we will meet an author and try our hand at MUSIC!  

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.

Alien Abduction Experiences

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
History & Culture, Presentation
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

What happens when a UFO sighting becomes a lot more interactive? William Konkolesky, state director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), will be returning to the library to examine human interactions with extraterrestrial visitors!

Michigan in the Dark

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Presentation
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Venture into the dark with true crime author Tobin T.

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.

The Science of Beer

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
History & Culture, Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a beer aficionado? Are you curious about the process to create the refreshing beverage you love?