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MeL Requesting is Back!

The Michigan eLibrary has resumed interlibrary loan services. MeL allows you to borrow books, movies, music and more for free from participating Michigan libraries. Search and request materials at mel.org.

Aug 14, 2020
Katie
New Date for August Board Meeting

The August meeting of the Board of Trustees has been rescheduled for
Wednesday, August 26, at 7 pm. The meeting will be held online via Zoom.
For the full schedule of meetings, see our Board of Trustees page.

Aug 12, 2020
Alexis
Library Reopening Update

ADDITIONAL SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE!

We are delighted to inform you that we have moved to the next phase of our reopening plan and the following additional services are now available in the library’s lobby area:

  • 4 computers available by appointment only.
  • Latest bestsellers and new print and media materials available
    for check out.
  • Summer Reading Program info and take-home crafts for kids.
  • Library card sign ups and renewals.
  • Holds pick up and material returns.
  • Limited photocopying and printing services.

During this phase, the library will be open:

Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm

In view of social distancing guidelines, we can only accommodate a very limited number of patrons in the lobby area at any given time. All other areas of the library will remain closed to patrons until further notice.

Please remember that we are also open 24/7/365 at www.westlandlibrary.org for you to download books, movies, music and more. If you have any questions, please contact us at: questions@westlandlibrary.org or call us at 734-326-6123.

Jul 23, 2020
Katie
Returns

To be sure they are safe for handling, all items returned will be placed in quarantine for at least 72 hours, but it could be up to a week before they are checked in. They will still show on your account as “checked out” during that time, but no fines will be charged.

Jul 20, 2020
Katie
Adult Summer Reading Starts July 6!

Our Adult Summer Reading Program will run from July 6 through August 14! Each week, visit westlandlibrary.org/adultsrp and fill out the online form to enter the drawing for a $50 gift card! See the Adult Summer Reading Program page for details and the weekly prize list. Good luck, and happy reading!

Jul 1, 2020
Alexis
Summer Reading for Kids and Teens Starts June 15!

Today is the official start date of the Westland Public Library's Youth & Teen Summer Reading Programs!  

We are challenging kids and teens to keep their skills sharp by READING each day!  Read anywhere, at your level, to earn prizes!  Your challenge is to read 40 days between June 15 and August 15!  You can do it!

So many ways to participate!  

  • You may pick up a paper copy of the Reading Log at the library starting Monday, June 22. 
  • If you have a printer, you can download a printable version HERE for kids and HERE for teens.
  • If you prefer, you can use our online version to record the days you read this summer by clicking HERE for kids and HERE for teens. 

The first day to check in your Summer Reading Log is Monday, July 27.    

The last day to check in your Summer Reading Log is Saturday, August 15, by 5:00pm. 

Please contact us if you have any questions!  We will be happy to help!   

734-326-6123 or youth@westlandlibrary.org

 

Jun 15, 2020
Mrs Fry

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