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Featured Programs Ongoing Programs

William P. Faust Public Libraryof Westland

StorytimesThe use of picture books, songs, and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. All storytimes are drop in.

Sleepytime Storytime (3 to 7 years)Mondays, March 4 to May 6, 6:30-7:15 PM

Babytime (Birth to 2 years)Tuesdays, April 2 to May 7, 10-11 AM

Toddler Tales (18 months to 3.5 years)Wednesdays, April 3 to May 8 10-10:30 am and 11-11:30 AM

Storytime at Biggby Coffee (all ages)Thursdays, March 14, April 11, May 9 10-10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime (3.5 to 5 years)Fridays, March 1 to May 10, 10-10:30 AM

Starfish Little Learners Playgroup (1 to 4 years)Thursdays, March 7 and 21, April 11 and 25, May 2 and 16, 10-11 AM

OngoingFriday Night MovieFridays, March 1, 15 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, 6:00 PM

Job Seekers LabMondays, 6-8 PM & Thursdays, 3-5 PM

Writer’s ClubMondays, March 11, April 8, May 13Bring anything that you’re working on or come to receive Cheryl’s set of monthly prompts. No registration required.

March to May 2019

March to May 2019

Library News March is Reading MonthThe month of March is National Reading Month. This month is designated to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. It’s never too early to help children develop reading skills. Stop by the library to find out how to help your child develop a life-long love of reading!

Video games have hit the shelves!We’ve moved our video games onto the shelves and into clear cases so that you can better browse our collection. We have video games for the following systems so be sure to check them out: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii and Wii U. Adults, also check out our Adult Video Game Nights with prizes and pizza. Ask a librarian for dates and details.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends Preview Thursday, May 2General Sale Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5

Explore Your GenealogyTuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 7-8:30 PM

This 4-part series will take users on a journey, exploring genealogy, from the basics of how to search to finding organizations and groups to help you

grow your study. Registration required.

Pop Culture: The History of FaygoThursday, March 14, 7-8:30 PMAuthor of The Faygo Book, Joe Grimm, will talk about how Faygo pop came to be. Samples provided.Registration required.

Howell Nature Center Michigan Mammals & Spirit of Alexandria Nature BusSaturday, March 16, 11 AM-1 PMLearn about the adaptations of mammals found right here in the Great Lake State. After the presentation, the kids will visit Alexandria’s Nature Bus, a mobile classroom full of hands-on activities and fun group games! Registration required. Grades 3-6.

Container Gardening with Joe BarsonMonday, March 18, 7-8 PMJoe Barson will be on hand to discuss

container gardening and other gardening tips. Stick around afterwards for a Q&A plus enter to win a Barson’s gift card.

Registration encouraged.

Westland WritesApril 1-30Westland Writes is the library’s 10th annual poetry/short story book collection with works by local poets and authors. Visit the Reference Desk for guidelines. Submissions will be accepted April 1-30. Happy writing!

Home Buying SeminarTuesday, April 2, 6-8 PM

Join us as we welcome Zeal Credit Union for this important Home Buying Seminar. Register by calling Mariah Brown at

1-800-321-8570 Ext. 410.

Ring of SteelSaturday, April 13 1-3 PMWatch the Ring of Steel Action Theatre & Stunt Troupe perform a program based on the TV show Game of Thrones. Registration required.

History of EloiseSaturday, April 27, 1-3 PMLocal historians Jo Johnson and Marlene McGee will speak about the former hospital Eloise. Registration required.

Community Shred EventSaturday, May 4, 12-2 PMBring up to 5 boxes (no plastic bags, please) of paper documents to be shredded at our annual Community Shred Event.

Get Organized!Thursday, May 9, 7-8 PMInspired by Marie Kondo to straighten up your home? Professional Organizer Cindy Greenleaf will answer questions and discuss steps to get your stuff organized and keep it that way. Registration encouraged.

Live Farm Animals @ the LibrarySaturday, May 18 10 AM-12 PMThe farm is coming to the library!

The whole family will enjoy coming to see a pony, donkey, goats, sheep, alpaca, bunnies, ducks, and a baby cow. No registration required.

HoursMonday – Thursday 9 AM – 9 PM

Friday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PMSunday 12 – 5 PM

Library ClosingsSunday, April 21Sunday, May 12

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26Monday, May 27

Library Board MeetingsWednesdays, March 13, April 10,

May 8, 7 PM

Friends of the Library MeetingsTuesdays, March 12, April 9,

May 14, 2 PM

Book ClubsAdultNoontime Book ClubTuesdays, March 26, April 30, May 28 12-1:30 PM

Sci-Fi Book ClubWednesdays, March 27, April 24, May 29 7-8:30 PM

Business Builders Book ClubTuesdays, March 5, April 2, May 7 7-8:30 PM

YouthK-2nd Grade Book ClubTuesday, March 19 and Thursday, April 16 6-6:45 PM

3rd & 4th Grade Book ClubWednesdays, March 13 and April 10 7-7:45 PM

5th-8th Grade Book ClubThursdays, March 14 and April 11, 7-8 PM

Family Book Club (Ages 6+ with parent)Sundays, March 24, April 28, 2-3 PM

Children will read and talk about the featured book, have a snack and enjoy some fun, book-related activities! Register at the Youth Reference Desk and pick up a copy of the book.

Friends of the Library Booksale

Friends Preview: Thursday, May 2

General Sale:

Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5

www.westlandlibrary.org (734) 326-6123

Youth Programs Teen Programs Adult Programs

March to May 2019

Genealogy ClubWednesdays, March 6, April 3, May 1 7-8:30 PMA new, informal group for researchers of all levels of experience to discuss geneal-ogy. A limited number of computers will be available for research.

Wellness Series: New Solutions to FibromyalgiaTuesday, March 12, 7-8:30 PMHear about safe and natural ways to treat Fibromyalgia from a health care expert.Registration encouraged.

Sharpening Your Networking SkillsFriday, March 22, 10-11:30 AM

Refresh your image and put your best self forward! Register at 1-866-237-7027 or online at

arrp.cvent.com/jobsdetr.

Medicaid & Long-Term Care PlanningSunday, March 31, 1-3 PMElder Care Attorney Erin Mortenson will present what you need to know about Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning. Register by calling (248) 924-9550.

Phone, Mail, and e-ScamsWednesday, April 3, 6-8 PMJim Fleck of Michigan Consumer Education will discuss how you can protect yourself from scams. Registration encouraged.

Wellness Series: 5 Natural Remedies to Reduce DepressionTuesday, April 9, 7-8:30 PMJoin us for a presentation on a natural approach to treating depression. Registration encouraged.

Game of Thrones TriviaSaturday, April 13, 3-4 PMTest your knowledge of GoT and win prizes! Registration required.

Budapest: Pearl of the DanubeThursday, April 18, 7-8:30 PMWe will look at the geography, history, cuisine, landmarks, and culture of Hungary’s capital city. No registration required.

Butterfly GardeningMonday, April 22, 7-8 PMCurious to know how to create a butterfly garden? Speakers from the Michigan Native Butterfly Farm will show you how. Registration encouraged.

The Life of Stan LeeTuesday, April 23, 7:30-8:30 PM

Learn about Stan Lee’s life and works and enter a raffle to win an MJR gift card.

Registration encouraged.

Wellness Series: Natural Solutions to Sleep ProblemsTuesday, May 14, 7-8:30 PMFind out about 3 natural solutions to sleep problems: vitamins, exercise, and physical treatment. Registration required.

Secretary of State Mobile OfficeFriday, May 17, 12-4 PMThe Secretary of State mobile office is coming to the library! No forms needed beforehand. Drop-in. The mobile office will be in our parking lot.

Plant SwapSaturday, May 18, 10 AM-12 PMBring your plants in a plastic bag, pot, or cardboard to the library entrance and swap them out for others. No registration required.

Better Made in MichiganThursday, May 23, 7-8 PMAuthor Karen Dybis will explore how Better Made became Detroit’s snack food royalty. Samples will be provided! Registration required.

Tween Fortnite Dance OffThursday, March 7-8 PMThink you know the Fortnite dances? Join us for a Dance Off! Snacks provided. Grades 5-8. Registration required.

Teen Board Game CafeSaturday, March 9, 2-4 PMWednesdays, April 17 & May 15, 6-8 PMThere’s much more out there than Monopoly to play and here you can try out something new such as: Settlers of Catan, Clusterfight, or Guillotine or enjoy the classics like Scrabble or UNO. Snacks and beverages included. No registration required.

Teen DIY Bath BombsSaturday, March 23, 2-3 PMGrades 7-12. Make your own bath bombs! Registration required.

Teen Book Spine Poetry ContestApril 1-30Grades 7-12. During the month of April, grab a bunch of books with interesting titles and stack them up to create a column of poetry. Snap a photo of your masterpiece and presto, you’re done! Show your picture to someone at the Youth Services Desk and get a small prize!

Tween Writing WorkshopThursday, April 4, 6-7 PMDo you like to write? If you’re in grade 5 or up, come to our Writing Workshop. We’ll explore different genres, play writing games, and, of course, write! Light refreshments included. Bring your writing journal--you’ll have a chance to share what you’ve been writing at home. Registration encouraged.

Teen Bookends for National Library WeekThursday, April 11, 6:30-8 PMGrades 7-12. Turn the boring bookends in the teen area into something amazing!Registration encouraged.

Teen Eye BombingMay 1-31Grades 7-12. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: pick up a pack of googly eyes from the Youth Services Desk and then go forth and eye bomb something, inside or outside. DON’T FORGET TO TAKE A PICTURE and send it to youth@westlandlibrary.org!

Tween Explosion BooksThursday, May 2, 6-7 PMGrades 5-8. Make a small, square book that “explodes” into a series of square and triangular pages when you open it! Registration required.

Teen SRP Volunteer TrainingWednesday, May 29, 7:15-8:30 PMHigh School and College students, we’re looking for some enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help in the Youth Services Department this summer. Fill out an application, return it to the Youth Services Desk, and come to one of our training sessions! Applications will be available in the library beginning in May. Spaces are limited and applying to volunteer does not guarantee placement. For those entering 9th grade or higher and at least 14 years old.

Melted Crayon ArtThursday, May 30, 6-7 PMGrades 7-12. Make a masterpiece by melting crayons on canvas. Registration encouraged.

Early Childhood Development Workshop Tuesdays, March 5, April 9, May 76:30-8:30 PMThis class is for parents, grandparents, daycare providers, teachers, and any adults who care for children. Register at www.miregistry.org. For more info, call Library Youth Services at 734-326-6123 OR Starfish at 313-937-2458.

March is Reading Month StorytimeWednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 10-10:45 AM Come enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft! For

children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Homework HelpThursdays, March to May 16, 5-6:30 PMSaturdays, March to May, 12-1:30 PMA college student or National HonorSociety student will provide FREE homework help for students in grades 1-12. Call in advance to confirm dates. No registration required.

Rhythm & Rock Music TimeSaturdays, March 9 & 23, April 6, May 410-10:30 AMSing, play, and move along with your child! Your little one’s natural rhythm will shine in this interactive music program for ages 1-5, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. No registration required.

Family MovieSundays, March 10 & May 19, Saturday, April 20, 1-2:30 PMJoin us for a free family movie! Movies are rated G or PG. Children under 8 must be with an adult.No registration required.

Time for ArtWednesdays, March 20 & April 24Thursday, May 16, 6-7 PMChildren will have a chance to work with a variety of materials and try different techniques to make works of art. Grades 2-5. Registration required.

Money Smart Week for Kids- Community Financial Credit UnionTuesday, April 2, 6-7:15 PMKids will use mental math skills to get money-smart in this interactive program! Presented by Community Financial Credit Union. FREE Pizza included! Grades 2-5. Registration required.

Crazy 8s Bedtime MathTuesdays, April 9 to May 14, 6-6:45 PMEach week, we’ll explore a different math concept in a fun way...we may build, run, jump, make music, or make a mess! Grades K-2. Registration required.

Screen-Free WeekApril 29-May 5Screen-Free Week is April 29-May 5, but we’ll be celebrating the entire month of April! Starting April 1st, pick up a Screen-Free Activity Card in the Youth Department for a chance to win a prize!

Cook-a-BookSunday, May 5, 2-3 PMAges 4 & up. We will read a story, then create an edible delight to share! Messes are likely, so bring an apron if you have one. Registration required.

Mother’s Day Drop-In CraftSaturday, May 11, 1-2 PMMake a fun gift and card to surprise mom (or another special lady) on Mother’s Day. No moms allowed! No registration required.