Curious about the history of Valentine's Day? Though there are many theories as to the origin of the holiday, Valentine's Day has been celebrated since long before greeting card companies began creating their own special days gift-giving occasions ("Hallmark Holidays"). To learn more about the history of Valentine's day, check out the History Channel's Valentine's Day page containing the three most widely-accepted origin tales (Saint Valentine was a priest who was executed for marrying soldiers to their sweethearts, he was a priest who saved Christians from Roman prisons, or he was a prisoner who sent love letters to the woman who visited him during his confinement) and related articles and videos.
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Westland Public Library
Feb 14, 2011
Megan
Teen Video Game Tournament
Join us for our second Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament for teens! The tournament starts at 4 PM this afternoon, so be sure to check in by that time if you want to participate. Small prizes available for the individual tournament date winners and a big prize awarded to the overall tournament champ (points accumulated over all three tournament dates). Round 1 starts tonight. Other dates for the tournament: March 10 and April 7.
Feb 3, 2011
Liz
Tax forms are here!
State and federal tax forms have beaten the big snow storm and made it to the library. Just visit the lobby to pick yours up. Note: the Federal 1040 booklets have not arrived; we are expecting them in mid-February.
Feb 1, 2011
Andy
Federal Tax Forms
We just received word that the paper versions of the Federal Tax forms will not be here until mid- to late-February. If you would like to download and print the forms off the internet, you can go to:
http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html?portlet=3
As for the State of Michigan, we have not yet heard when the paper forms will be in. You can print them up from their website here.
Jan 26, 2011
Andy
Westland Residents: Water Boil Alert through Wednesday
After five water main breaks in the city this weekend, residents in the area north of Palmer Road, south of Glenwood Road, west of Wildwood Road and east of Merriman Road are advised to boil tap water before consuming it during the next 48 hours.
Jan 25, 2011
Megan
Dinner and a Movie
Our 1st attempt at hosting a Dinner and a Movie was a big success! We had 45 attendees enjoying fine Italian cuisine from Marvasos such as Cherry Chicken Farfalle and Chicken Marsala. Eat Pray Love was an ideal movie pairing for a lovely night. Check us out next month when the mind-bending action heats up with Best Picture-nominee, Inception, with food catered by Westland's own, Alexander the Great BBQ. Tickets ($10/each) will go on sale for that program on Sunday, January 30th.
Jan 25, 2011
Andy
Library Catalog Will Be Unavailable Monday, January 31
The library catalog will be unavailable on Monday, January 31 while an upgrade will be taking place. This means patrons will be unable to search the catalog, renew or request items or check their account. The catalog should be available Tuesday, February 1.
Jan 24, 2011
Susan
Library Will Be Closed Monday, January 31 For Staff In-Service Day
The library will be closed Monday, January 31, 2011 for a staff in-service day. The library will reopen Tuesday, February 1 at 9 am.
Jan 24, 2011
Susan
FAFSA and Scholarships Info Session for Teens
Confused about FAFSA, scholarships, grants, etc.? A member of Project ACE in Wayne will be here to help on Monday, January 24th at 5pm. They'll discuss how to find and apply for scholarships, what you'll need for filling out the FAFSA, and more! This is an event for parents and teens. Sign up here, by phone, or at the Reference Desk.
Jan 18, 2011
Liz
Valentine's Day Candy-Making for Teens
On February 9th at 6pm, teens ages 12-18 are invited to come make chocolate covered strawberries and apples for Valentine's Day. Please sign up online here using the Teen Events site or by calling the Reference Desk.
Jan 16, 2011
Liz