We now have digital copies of the Westland Observer on our website for the years 2005-2011. They have been scanend into PDF format and you can access them right here: westlandlibrary.org/observers.
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May 29, 2012
Kristy
Memorial Day weekend hours
The Westland Public Library hours for the Memorial Day weekend will be as follows:
Friday, 5/25: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 5/26 through Monday, 5/28: closed
We re-open for regular hours on Tuesday, May 29. We hope you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
May 23, 2012
Andy
Dinner and a movie change
We recently learned that the release date for the movie originally selected for our final Dinner and a Movie of the season (the Best Picture winner, no less) has been pushed back until June. So we've had to change our selection to this movie based on a book about a father who buys a countryside zoo with his kids and tries to make a go of it. Alexander the Great is catering, so please join us for what is still sure to be a treat.
May 8, 2012
Andy
Free Comic Book Day
Hey teens! We're celebrating Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 5th. Come to the Library to check out a book on Free Comic Book Day, and you can pick out a free comic courtesy of A to Z Cards & Comics in Garden City, Michigan. Click to see the comics available at participating locations this year!Comics are available at the Reference Desk while supplies last. One per person please.
If you don't have a library card, follow this link to learn how you can sign up for one.
Apr 30, 2012
Liz
Your Library Budget Questions Answered
You might have questions about why the library's hours are changing July 1st (we will only be open 40 hours a week). Are you wondering, what has happened to the library budget? What are the new hours and what else will be cut starting July 1st? Are there any actions being taken to address the library's budget problems? And what will happen to the library as revenues continue to decline? Get your Westland Public Library Budget questions Answered here!
Apr 26, 2012
Kristy
Seeking Teen Volunteers for the Summer
Will you be entering 9th grade or above in the fall? Do you like kids and reading? The Children’s Department is currently seeking teen volunteers to help for our Summer Reading Program, Dream Big, READ. Interested volunteers are asked to commit to two or more hours per week doing a variety of tasks. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours for your school or community organization while you have free time during the summer! Applications are available in the library or online here; please check out the application for more information and return completed applications to the Children’s Desk.
Apr 26, 2012
Claire
Duct Tape Wallets for Teens
Next week (April 21-28) is Money Smart Week, so the library is holding programs about managing your money. On Saturday, April 28th at 1pm, teens can make their very own, one-of-a-kind duct tape wallet. The library will provide colored duct tape. If you come to make a duct tape wallet, stay for the "Building Great Credit for Teens" program provided by Jenny Hale of the Wayne-Westland Credit Union. Let's learn together how to be smart with our money!
Apr 20, 2012
Liz
Teen Poetry Slam is Still on Tonight!
Teens! Our Teen Poetry Slam will still be happening tonight at 6:00 here at the library. We'll serve pizza at 6 and the slam starts at 6:30 with our host, Versiz.
Apr 19, 2012
Liz
Celebrate National Poetry Month!
National Poetry Month is upon us and we have several ways for you to celebrate! If you like to listen to poetry and poetry set to music, we have our April 12 Open Mic and a special April 26 Poetry of the Blues and Music & Metaphor program put on by the Sheila Landis Trio. Also, check out our Poetry Month display by our Circulation Desk for more local poetry month selections.
For the poets out there, we have three great programs: our Westland Writes ... poetry and short story book; our Ekphrasis poetry contest; and our April 19 Teen Poetry Slam.
Submissions for the Westland Writes and Ekphrasis programs must be received by Saturday, April 28 at 5 p.m. (at either the Poetry Month display or emailed to andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org). Teens interested in the Poetry Slam should sign up by Tuesday, April 17th.
Apr 10, 2012
Andy
Changes for Movies and Music
Starting April 15, 2012, there will be changes in the lending periods for music CDs and video (DVD and VHS, children, young adult, adult, fiction, nonfiction). All of these items will go out for 7 days and there will also be a limit of 7 checked out. Overdue fines will remain the same: $1.00/day for video and .20/day for music.
Apr 10, 2012
Susan