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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: 114

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

Winter Weather Preparedness

Wednesday, January 15, 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: Presentation

Required

Seats Remaining: 118

Event Details:

Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, freezing pipes, and power outages.

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: 12

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: 24

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pet Supplies Donation Drive All Day 12/1 - 1/31 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Age Group: Everyone Event Details: In partnership with Michigan Humane, the Westland Public Library is hosting a pet supplies donation drive from December 2024 - January 2025. All donated items will be given to the Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Hot Reads for Cold Nights All Day 1/6 - 2/16 Adults Challenges & Contests This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Challenges & Contests Event Details: Win a prize for what you’re already doing – reading! From January 6 – February 16, fill out a raffle slip for each book, eBook, or audiobook you read or listen to.
	This event is in the "Kids" group. Youth Winter Reading Program All Day 1/6 - 2/16 Kids Challenges & Contests This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Challenges & Contests Event Details: Kids, birth-6th grade, are invited to read with us this winter. Earn a prize, coupons and a free book! Pick up your BINGO sheet at the Youth Desk starting January 6.
9 am							This event is in the "Teens" group. FREE SAT Practice Test 9:00am - 12:00pm Teens Workshop Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Grades 9th-12th.
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. 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. 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. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Cook-A-Book 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Workshop Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Ages 4 & up We will read a book together then do some fun food preparation! Bring an apron or smock if you have one, and be ready to roll up your sleeves! Registration begins January 18.
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. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Noontime Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This month's title is Violetta by Isabel Allende.
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Be the Scientist! 1:00pm - 1:45pm Kids Presentation Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 20 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. 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 Crochet Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 7-12. Join us to learn how to crochet and make a variety of projects! No previous crochet experience is needed, all supplies will be provided. Registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess Club 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group. 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							This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Self Defense Class 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Teens Health & Wellness Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Learn the basics of self-defense with instructor Oscar Silvera of Silvera Karate Jutsu. Registration required. Please bring a gym/yoga mat if you have one.
3 pm			Kiwanis Membership Meeting - Open to the Public 3:15pm - 4:30pm Meetup Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room B Program Type: Meetup Event Details: Kiwanis International is a service club that was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 to promote higher ideals in business, professional, and industrial life.
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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. 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. Genealogy with the Westland Historical Society 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Genealogy Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 24 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. To the Ends of the Earth: A History of Polar Discovery 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults History & Culture Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 116 Event Details: An engaging lecture exploring the triumphs and tragedies of polar exploration, where bravery and determination meet the harshest conditions on Earth.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Explore Art for Adults 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westland Public Library Room: Program Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts for a self-guided craft. This month's craft is etched mason jars! All levels of experience are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Craft is for ages 18+. Registration required.

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