Our Friends' Shop is now open Tuesdays from 10 am - 2 pm! Stop by to browse our selection of used books!
To ensure everyone's safety, please observe the following guidelines:
Happy reading!
We are pleased to inform you that the Westland Public Library is no longer charging fines for overdue materials beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Patrons who have an overdue fine for an item owned by the library on their account will not owe any fines when they return those materials to the library. All past overdue fines are being eliminated, except those for damaged or lost items. Patrons will still be responsible for returning library materials in a timely manner and for paying the replacement cost of any lost/damaged items and for other services such as faxing and printing.
The Library will continue to send out reminders to patrons to return materials in a timely manner. Patrons may still be subject to fines on materials that they may have borrowed from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan service.
All over the state of Michigan and nationwide, hundreds of libraries have already gone fine-free and have seen significant increases in library materials being returned and residents using the library again. The library Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of this decision in an effort to address social inequity and to remove barriers to library use. We believe that eliminating overdue fines and increasing access to the Library benefits our entire community!
The library is currently in Phase 2 of our Reopening Plan. We are now offering the following Lobby Services:
During this phase, the library is open:
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
In view of social distancing guidelines, we can only accommodate a very limited number of patrons in the lobby area at any given time. All other areas of the library will remain closed to patrons until further notice.
Please remember that we are also open 24/7/365 at www.westlandlibrary.org for you to download books, movies, music and more. If you have any questions, please contact us at: questions@westlandlibrary.org or call us at 734-326-6123.
Do you miss browsing our shelves? Then check out our NEW BOOK BUNDLES!
What’s a Book Bundle?
Why Checkout a Book Bundle?
How Do I Get One?
We are now offering take-home crafts for Kids, Teens, and Adults! Exercise your creative side with a craft from the library. All kits are available to take home for free (while supplies last).
Pick up craft kits for the whole family from the library lobby!
The Michigan eLibrary has resumed interlibrary loan services. MeL allows you to borrow books, movies, music and more for free from participating Michigan libraries. Search and request materials at mel.org.
To be sure they are safe for handling, all items returned will be placed in quarantine for at least 72 hours, but it could be up to a week before they are checked in. They will still show on your account as “checked out” during that time, but no fines will be charged.
Our donation box is currently closed. Please keep all materials at this time. We will announce when we resume accepting donations. Please do not leave materials on or near the donation box.
The presidential election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3! Visit our new Voter Information page for the knowledge you need to make your voice heard.
Do you miss browsing our shelves? Then check out our new Book Bundles!
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!
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We are now offering computer access by appointment! Learn more or sign up for your 45-minute session.
The Library’s Reference staff is now offering virtual 1-on-1 appointments via Zoom. Sign up for help accessing the Library's digital collections or using your computer, smartphone or tablet.
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.
For the latest information on COVID-19, see the City of Westland's Coronavirus Response Hub.
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