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Teen Summer Photography Contest

All Day 6/8 - 8/10
Challenges & Contests
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Challenges & Contests
Event Details:

Teens going into grades 7-12th can share a photo that they have taken to be entered to win our Teen Summer Photography Contest! The contest starts on Saturday, June 8th and ends on Saturday, August 10th.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 7/1 - 8/15
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Add your artistic talents to our Tiny Art Show! Register now to reserve a kit for creating your masterpiece and a chance to win a prize!
10 am

Adventures Begin in Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Library Grounds
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

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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.
11 am
12 pm

Noontime Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Noontime Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month as this self-directed group reads current fiction and non-fiction titles from various authors.
1 pm

ESL Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Workshop
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room 147/148
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come practice speaking English at the Westland Public Library. Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English. 

Book & Movie Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Book Club
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Have you ever watched a movie, realized it was a book, went back and read the book and thought it was much better? Maybe you enjoyed the movie more than the book. Well if you've ever done this, then this is the book club for you!

Chess Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Family STEM in the Garden

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ongoing Program
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Everyday Calming Techniques

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Karen Elly, Certified Handwriting Analyst, also has a passion for sharing techniques that she uses to increase calm. Please join her as she uses interactive techniques to lessen anxiety and increase calm.

Family Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adventure awaits!  Read Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon as a family, then join us on July 31st for discussion, pizza, and lots of FUN!  Copies available at the Youth Desk.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Copy Area Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 105
Event Details:

Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter.