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Growing up Grand: Gerald Ford's Michigan

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
History & Culture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Retired Gerald Ford Presidential Library archivist Ken Hafeli will share his knowledge about Ford's life in Michigan before he became the 38th U.S. President.

Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
History & Culture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Event Details:

Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is a Negro Leagues legend. He is most well known for his time with the Detroit Stars, his home run hitting and his athleticism in centerfield.

CLOSED for Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, April 21.

The Meaning of Victory: VE Day in American Memory

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
History & Culture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 117
Event Details:

The defeat of Nazi Germany in early 1945 was a cause for celebration after nearly six years of a war that ravaged Europe. In towns and cities across the world, people rushed into the streets to celebrate.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 27.

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, June 20.

EARLY CLOSURE for Independence Day

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 3. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

CLOSED for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 5.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland.

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 2.

CLOSED for Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for regular business on Election Day to serve as a polling place for the City of Westland. Polls open 7:00am - 8:00pm.

CLOSED for Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 12.

EARLY CLOSURE for Thanksgiving

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 29.

CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 27.

CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Westland Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, January 2.