Get your geek on and learn how you can contribute to our 2013-2014 geek the library campaign at our Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday, August 20th at 6 p.m. This campaign will help us broaden awareness of all the great things we do for our community. Anyone can help and attend (if you use the library or are a member of the community, you are a stakeholder). Go to westlandlibrary.org/events to sign up and receive a reminder email. If you would like to participate and cannot attend, email or contact Andy Schuck: andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org
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Library News
Geek the Library Stakeholder's Meeting
Aug 16, 2013
Andy
Storm Chaser Bob Hartig
This Thursday, August 15th, at 7pm, storm chaser and Michigan native Bob Hartig will be here to share his experiences tracking dangerous weather across the United States. Take a look at his blog at Stormhorn.com. He'll bring pictures and video of tornadoes he's witnessed and tell you what you can do to stay safe when severe weather strikes. All are welcome. Sign up here or by calling the Reference Desk.
Aug 12, 2013
Liz
Dewey Decibel Stand-up Comedy Tour
Enjoy a belly-full of laughter when the Dewey Decibel Comedy Tour comes to the library on Thursday, August 8th at 7 p.m. Comedians Bill Hildebrandt and Keven Kramis have shared the stage with the likes of Judy Tenuta, Rita Radner, Tim Allen, and Jeff Foxworthy, so you know a good time will be had by all. Teens through adults will most enjoy this performance. Sign-up here for a reminder email or just show up. This free event is paid for with support from the Friends of the Westland Library.
Aug 2, 2013
Andy
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Monday, August 19, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm. All interested donors may sign up by registering at the American Red Cross website: www.redcrossblood.organd enter Sponsor code: wplccp or call 800-RED-CROSS. Anyone over 17 (16 with a permission slip) can donate blood.
Jul 30, 2013
Susan
Speaker Derek Weaver
All are welcome to join us for a program on the Grand River Creative Corridor this Thursday, July 25th at 7 pm. The GRCC Detroit is an art corridor and neighborhood revitalization project concentrated on Grand River Avenue between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Warren Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It includes over 100 murals on 15 buildings, an outdoor art gallery, free-standing installations, and more.
This program will be presented by Derek Weaver, who launched the project in July 2012. He is the managing director of 4731 Gallery and Studios.
For more information on the GRCC and for pictures, check out the 4731 Gallery and Studios website.
Jul 18, 2013
Liz
MeLCat is Back
Beginning July 9, 2013, MeLCat once again will be available to Westland residents. MeLCat allows for the inter-library loan of materials our library does not own. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we changed our system and MeLCat was unavailable.
Jul 8, 2013
Susan
NEW: Check Out a WiFi Hotspot!
Westland residents 18+ can now borrow a WiFi Hotspot from the library. This new lending program is a free service that allows you to take the Internet wherever you go!
Remote Library Card Sign-Up
During this time of COVID-19 precautions, Westland residents can remotely sign up for library cards!
New cards will be valid for online resources for one month. Apply here.
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