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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.

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Hoopla and Libby Demystified

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

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

With Hoopla and Libby, you can access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks - and all you need is a library card and an internet-connected device.

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Adult Video Game Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

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

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

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.

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Master Gardeners of Western Wayne County

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Home & Garden
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Monthly membership meeting of the Master Gardeners of Western Wayne County, a non-profit Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) associated volunteer organization dedicated to educating our local communities about gardening and horticultur

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.

Plant Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Home & Garden
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant swaps are a fun way to get rid of any extra plants you may have (perennial divisions, extra seedlings, pack annuals, propagated houseplants, etc.) by trading with neighbors and friends! All are welcome, even if you have no plants to trade.

Birding Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Upcoming
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 spring birding! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, you'll learn all about birding basics, how to record your findings, and form a community of bird-lovers.

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.

Flower Arrangement Workshop

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

Learn the basics of flower arranging techniques with My Lady’s Florist! Create your own beautiful bouquet and take home your floral masterpiece to beautify your space or give away as a gift.

Birding Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Home & Garden, Ongoing Program
Upcoming
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 summer birding! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, you'll learn all about birding basics, how to record your findings, and form a community of bird-lovers.

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.

Junior Master Gardeners

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Home & Garden, Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Home & Garden, Workshop
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.

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.

Junior Master Gardeners

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids
Home & Garden, Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Home & Garden, Workshop
Event Details:

Children will engage in “hands-on” group experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.  There will be both a classroom and gardening component to the classes.