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Name: A Cycling Expedition Across Ethiopia
Start: 2025-01-11T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Westland Public Library

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George B. on a bicycle overlooking a grass plane

A Cycling Expedition Across Ethiopia

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Westland Public Library

Room: Program Room AB

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 117

Event Details:

Embark on an extraordinary journey as George Balarezo talks about his award-winning book "Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle." From ancient rock-hewn churches to stunning landscapes, this present

Silent Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Westland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 147/148

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Bring your own book (or magazine, or newspaper, etc.)! This book club has no assigned book, reading deadlines, or traditional discussion. Bring your own reading material and enjoy the company of fellow readers.

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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults

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Library Branch: Westland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 147/148

Age Group: Everyone, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read at our Banned Book Club!

The book we will be discussing is March: Book One by Andrew Aydin and John Lewis.

Genealogy with the Westland Historical Society

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Westland Public Library

Room: Program Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Event Details:

Join Ryan Eberhart and Brenda Ozog from the Westland Historical Society. Ryan and Brenda have over 70 years of combined experience in genealogy.

To the Ends of the Earth: A History of Polar Discovery

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Westland Public Library

Room: Program Room AB

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 118

Event Details:

An engaging lecture exploring the triumphs and tragedies of polar exploration, where bravery and determination meet the harshest conditions on Earth.

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Time	Sun (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. International Games Month All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Age Group: Everyone, Adults, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Families Event Details: November is International Games Month! To celebrate, the library is having game related programs for all ages (see online calendar)! Play Giant Connect 4 all November.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Ages Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/17 - 11/23 Everyone Ongoing Program This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Library Grounds Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Ongoing Program Event Details: Celebrate International Games Month with us and take our Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Stop by anytime between 11/17-11/23 to pick up a challenge sheet at the Information or Youth Desk.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Babytime Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Babies, Kids, Families Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room B Age Group: Babies, Kids, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 0-2 with a caregiver	This event is in the "Kids" group. Toddler Tales Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Storytime This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. No registration required.		This event is in the "Kids" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Storytime This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Preschoolers ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. old, who are not yet in Kindergarten, can attend an independent storytime designed especially for them.
11 am				This event is in the "Kids" group. Toddler Tales Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Kids Storytime This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children ages 18 months to 3.5 years. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, signs and rhymes with your little ones. No registration required.			This event is in the "Kids" group. K-2 Book Club 11:00am - 11:45am Kids Book Club Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: The Kindergarten - Second Grade Book Club is a chance to discuss books, engage in exciting activities, and share with friends! We will read the book out loud during the program so there is no pre-reading required.
12 pm	Friends of the Library Book Sale 12:00pm - 3:00pm Book Sale Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Join us for our quarterly book sale from 12-3pm today! Today is BAG DAY! Fill a bag for only $4.00!
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Be the Scientist! 1:00pm - 1:45pm Kids Presentation Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Be the Scientist! Join us for hands-on science! Ages 4-Grade 1. Parent participation required.			This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Conversation Group 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room 147/148 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Come practice speaking English! Each week tutors from the Plymouth-Canton Literacy Council will lead the group in informal conversations designed to practice your knowledge of English.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Book Club Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: The Teen Book Club is open to teens in grades 7-12. The reading level and content of the books will be geared towards high school students. We will read new books every month and enjoy different activities and snacks based on the books. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess Club 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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5 pm					Maplehurst Condo Association 5:00pm - 8:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:15pm Kids, Families Storytime This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come close the day with 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories followed by a 15 minute craft! 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Presentation Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 102 Event Details: Explore the rich history of Pewabic Pottery! Step back in time and discover the legacy of Pewabic Pottery, one of the oldest continually operating potteries in the nation, founded in 1903.	Board Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Board Meeting Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room 147/148 Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: The Library's Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Board meetings are held at the library and are open to the general public. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chef Val's Holiday Wild Rice Stuffing Cooking Class 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Presentation Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Stumped as to what to make for your holiday meal that will still be healthy and gluten free? Let Chef Val teach you how to create a flavorful stuffing that is high in fiber, heart healthy, full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Time for Art 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Grades 2-5. Time for Art is a chance to use your creativity and skill to make beautiful works of art and explore different kinds of art techniques! Wear messy clothes! This event is in the "Kids" group. Youth Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Gaming This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Grades 3-8 Challenge yourself by learning and improving at the game of chess! For beginners and experienced players in 3rd-8th grade. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. No registration. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Banned Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults Book Club This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Meeting Room 147/148 Age Group: Everyone, Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Celebrate your freedom to read at our first monthly Banned Book Club! We will be discussing The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. We will also chat about suggestions for future books.

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