Adult Event Calendar
( Teen events can be found on the Teen pages and Children's events designated for the entire family may be found both here and on the Kids' pages.)
November 2009 ( October | December )
Lime dates indicate events. Rose dates indicate Library closings.
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Attendance at Library events constitutes consent to be photographed or videotaped for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Westland Public Library.
Blood Pressure and Glucose Tests
The Westland Fire Department performs free blood pressure and glucose tests in the lobby of the Library every Wednesday from 11:00 until noon. This month, these will take place on the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
Monday, November 2nd
Internet 101
2:00pm
This course is designed to be a very basic introduction to the Internet, and the software used to negotiate the Internet, specifically Internet Explorer. Students should leave this course with the ability to log onto the Internet, get to specific websites, and negotiate inside and across websites. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or some previous computer experience. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Tuesday, November 3rd
Job Seekers Lab
10:00am to 1:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Family Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a FREE screening of a family movie! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Children's Desk for more information.
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
6:00pm to 8:45pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID from 6-7 p.m. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
ADD/ADHD: a natural approach to learning disorders
7:00pm
This presentation is designed for parents, teachers, daycare providers or anyone who may be distressed by a challenging child. Learn safe, natural solutions to help improve behavior and performance without the use of drugs. Join Dr. Brian K. Brackney, D.C., of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, as he sheds light on this very timely topic.
Wednesday, November 4th
Adult Poetry Group
7:00am to 8:00pm, Meeting Room B
Interested in reading, discussing, and writing poetry? Please join us for one of our sessions, whether you’re a first-time writer or a serious wordsmith. Sign up by inquiring at the Reference Desk.
Check out our blog at: Westland Poetry GroupComputer Basics
11:00am, Meeting Room A
This class is for people with no computer experience. Learn computer terminology, how to properly turn a computer on and off, finding programs and using the mouse. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Meeting Room A
Learn the basics of word processing including creating and saving documents, formatting texts, and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or some previous computer experience. Minimum keyboarding skills are required. Seating limited. Sign up required.
Job Seekers Lab
5:00pm to 8:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Drop-in Knitting Nights @ the Library
7:00pm
Whether you want to learn to knit or are an experienced knitter, join Linda Sparkman of Black Sheep Northville as she provides group and individual instruction. Initial supplies will be provided for first project. Crocheters are welcome too. Check at the Reception Desk each week to find out which room the knitters are meeting in.
Thursday, November 5th
Internet 101
11:00am
This course is designed to be a very basic introduction to the Internet, and the software used to negotiate the Internet, specifically Internet Explorer. Students should leave this course with the ability to log onto the Internet, get to specific websites, and negotiate inside and across websites. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or some previous computer experience. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Chess Night
7:00pm, Faust Area
Like to play chess? Want to get better? Come to the Westland Chess Group and hang out 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.
Saturday, November 7th
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
11:00am to 4:00pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID. Inquire at the Reference Desk to obtain a laptop. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Monday, November 9th
District Coffee Hour
9:00am, Faust Area
Join State Senator Glenn Anderson with State Representative Richard LeBlanc for monthly district coffee hour. The library opens an hour early on these days for you to ask questions and share your concerns with your local government officials.
Powerpoint for the Beginner
2:00pm to 3:00pm, , Meeting Room A
An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint for the very beginner. Learn how to make presentations using PowerPoint, focusing on inserting and formatting text and pictures. Basic computer knowledge is necessary to take this class, and familiarity with Microsoft Word is preferred. You may bring a flash drive to save your work, but it is not required. Seating limited, sign-up required.
State Representative Richard LeBlanc and Wayne County Commissioner Joan Gebhardt
6:00pm, Faust Area
Join State Representative Richard LeBlanc and Wayne County Commissioner Joan Gebhardt for an informal "Fireside Chat." They invite all Westland residents to join them in the Faust Area -- where you can express your concerns about issues that matter most to you. They will update you with news from the state and the county.
Depressed Moods in a Depressed Economy-Connections between Life Events, Stressors, and Mental Health
7:00pm to 8:30pm, Meeting Room B
We all know that environmental and social factors can have an impact on our moods – but for people who have a genetic or other predisposition, stress and anxiety brought about by life situations can trigger a serious illness such as clinical depression. The good news is that depression is very treatable. However, many people never seek treatment because they may not realize that they have depression, or because of the stigma associated with the illness. To provide greater understanding of the ways in which life events can impact our mental health, and how to identify when additional support may be needed, the University of Michigan Depression Center and the Westland Public Library will present a Bright Nights community forum. Alan Prossin, MD, will present a brief overview on the causes of depression, signs and symptoms, and strategies for overcoming barriers to accessing support and treatment resources. This will be followed by questions from the audience and a discussion with panelists from the U-M Depression Center.
Tuesday, November 10th
Job Seekers Lab
10:00am to 1:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Friends of the Library
2:00pm
The Friends of the Library is a group of people whose mission is to support the Library. Come to a meeting and you can learn how to assist the library by helping with book sales and other assorted tasks.
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
6:00pm to 8:45pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID from 6-7 p.m. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
DOCUMENTARY: Autism: The Musical
7:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Join us for a viewing of the documentary film Autism: The Musical. Director Tricia's Regan's riveting documentary follows five different families, participating in The Miracle Project (a theatre program created specifically for children with special needs) as their kids write and perform their own musical production. The film is as much about the parents of autistic kids as it is about the kids themselves. How does one communicate with a child who won't speak? What do you do when your kid only sleeps two hours per night? How do you cope with a world that has little use or compassion for kids that are so different? No sign-up is required. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, November 12th
Family Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a FREE screening of a family movie! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Children's Desk for more information.
Chess Night
7:00pm, Faust Area
Like to play chess? Want to get better? Come to the Westland Chess Group and hang out 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.
Open Mic
7:00pm to 8:30pm, teens and adults, Meeting Rooms A and B
Attention artists: OPEN MIC is back!!! Let your muse run wild, coffee shop-style. Writers, poets, singers/rappers, bands, performers of all sorts are welcome. Singer-songwriter John Latini emcees ( John's MySpace page ). Refreshments and snacks provided.
Friday, November 13th
Intermediate Microsoft Word
11:00am to 12:00pm, Meeting Room A
Learn more advanced word processing skills including how to use graphic elements, bulleting and numbering lists, cut/copy/paste functions, and headers and footers. Prerequisite: Introduction to Word. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Job Seekers Lab
1:00pm to 4:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Saturday, November 14th
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
11:00am to 4:00pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID. Inquire at the Reference Desk to obtain a laptop. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Sunday, November 15th
Family Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a FREE screening of a family movie! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Children's Desk for more information.
Monday, November 16th
File Management
2:00pm, Meeting Room A
This class is for intermediate computer users who want to learn the structure of the computer, how to manage the desktop, the difference between save and save as, using a flash drive, how to create files and folders and how to manage them. Prerequisite: Internet 101 and Introduction to Microsoft Word or previous experience with the Internet and Microsoft applications.
Tuesday, November 17th
Job Seekers Lab
10:00am to 1:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
6:00pm to 8:45pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID from 6-7 p.m. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Fiction Writing Group
7:00pm to 8:00pm, ages 18 and up, Meeting Room B
If you would like help developing your fiction or enjoy reading new and exciting fiction, please join us for one of our sessions. Two new stories will be covered each month by the group. Check with the Reference Desk for this month's stories or email: andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org
Job Search Strategies
7:00pm
Join Preston Banks, President, Resume Solutions LLC, as he discusses practical strategies to keep your job search moving forward.
Adult Book Discussion Group
7:00pm to 8:00pm, Meeting Room A
Join us as we discuss The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. In these twenty-two recollections based on the author's platoon experience, the Vietnam War is replayed with horrifying reality. Every man who fights in Vietnam carries some military item, such as a grenade, an M-16, or C-rations. But they also carry revealing personal items: Lt. Cross has photographs of his girlfriend Martha with her letters; Kiowa always has his New Testament and a pair of moccasins, while Rat Kiley brings brandy and M & M's. Each man is different, each story is different, but together they add up to one hell of a war.
Please read the book before the meeting. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. All are welcome.
Wednesday, November 18th
Job Seekers Lab
5:00pm to 8:00pm, Meeting Room C
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Drop-in Knitting Nights @ the Library
7:00pm
Whether you want to learn to knit or are an experienced knitter, join Linda Sparkman of Black Sheep Northville as she provides group and individual instruction. Initial supplies will be provided for first project. Crocheters are welcome too. Check at the Reception Desk each week to find out which room the knitters are meeting in.
Board of Trustees
7:00pm
The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in one of the Library's Community Meeting Rooms. Board meetings are open to the general public unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, November 19th
Friends of the Library--Preview Sale
3:00pm to 7:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
The Preview Sale is a chance for members of the Friends of the Library (or those who wish to join) to get first pick in this month's book sale. The Book Sale will be open to the general public for the next three days.
Chess Night
7:00pm, Faust Area
Like to play chess? Want to get better? Come to the Westland Chess Group and hang out 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.
Friday, November 20th
Friends of the Library--Book Sale
10:00am to 4:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Get books for great prices! Your proceeds go to the Friends of the Library.
Job Seekers Lab
1:00pm to 4:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Saturday, November 21st
Friends of the Library--Book Sale & Bag Day Sale
10:00am to 4:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Get books for great prices! Your proceeds go to the Friends of the Library. Buy books by the bagful for just $6.
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
11:00am to 4:00pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID. Inquire at the Reference Desk to obtain a laptop. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Sunday, November 22nd
Friends of the Library--Bag Day Sale
12:00pm to 4:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
This is the last day of the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Buy books by the bagful for just $4.
Monday, November 23rd
Introduction to Microsoft Word
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Meeting Room A
Learn the basics of word processing including creating and saving documents, formatting texts, and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or some previous computer experience. Minimum keyboarding skills are required. Seating limited. Sign up required.
Holiday Stamping with Cari
7:00pm
Let Cari Fry help you unleash your creative energy while helping you get a head start on your holiday preparations. Create beautiful cards - and more - to share with those dearest to you. Space is limited. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot. Sign up for either the November 23 or the November 24 session only.
Tuesday, November 24th
Job Seekers Lab
10:00am to 1:00pm, Meeting Room A
If you need to file for unemployment, create a resume in Microsoft Word or learn how to upload your resume into the Michigan talent bank or other job-searching websites, than this is the lab for you. A Librarian will be available to assist you in your employment endeavors--just drop by during the lab's open hours.
Computer Basics
2:00pm, Meeting Room A
This class is for people with no computer experience. Learn computer terminology, how to properly turn a computer on and off, finding programs and using the mouse. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
6:00pm to 8:45pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID from 6-7 p.m. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Internet 201
7:00pm
This course is designed to be an introduction to Internet search tools. The course examines the differences between subject directories, search engines and meta-search engines, briefly examines which tool to use when, and how to make your searches in a search engine more effective. Prerequisite: Internet 101 or some previous internet experience. Seating is limited, sign-up required.
Holiday Stamping with Cari
7:00pm
Let Cari Fry help you unleash your creative energy while helping you get a head start on your holiday preparations. Create beautiful cards - and more - to share with those dearest to you. Space is limited. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot. Sign up for either the November 23 or the November 24 session only.
Wednesday, November 25th
Excel for the Beginner
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Meeting Room A
This class serves as an introduction to Microsoft Excel for the very beginner. You will learn how to format cells, create lists, and alter the text in the cells. Basic computer knowledge is necessary to take this class, and familiarity with Microsoft Word is preferred. You may bring a flash drive to save your work, but it is not required. Seating limited, sign-up required.
Saturday, November 28th
Novel Writing Month Meet-up and Write
11:00am to 4:00pm, teens and adults, Meeting Room C
Meet up with fellow National Novel Writing Month writers, get help with your novel, commiserate, laugh, and churn out the pages. Laptops available in-house with valid Driver's License or State ID. Inquire at the Reference Desk to obtain a laptop. For helpful writing hints, visit NaNoWriMo .
Monday, November 30th
Computer Basics
2:00pm, Meeting Room A
This class is for people with no computer experience. Learn computer terminology, how to properly turn a computer on and off, finding programs and using the mouse. Seating limited, sign-up required.
