LOOK WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY!(to place a hold on these books click on the title)
To browse all new youth books go to our catalog.
Our 2020 Summer Reading Program encourages you to Imagine Your Story! Your challenge is to read 40 days between now and August 15, 2020. You can do it!
The more you read the more prizes you earn! Every 10 days of reading earns a prize. When you reach 40 days you earn a FREE BOOK and an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing for gift cards and MORE!
You can record your days online HERE or stop by the library after June 22 to pick up a reading log from the front door. You can print the log at home by clicking HERE. Prize pick-up for days you read begins July 29 and ends Aug. 29.
Read your favorite books anywhere and keep those skills sharp by participating in this fun program! Imagine Your Story!
PebbleGo is specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles,
ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it
boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
Link: http://www.pebblego.com
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PebbleGoNext
helps students in Grades 3-5 learn about
key concepts related to Social Studies, Biographies, Science, States, and
American Indians. All articles are supported by read-aloud audio, connected to
curriculum, and include critical thinking questions to help students connect to
larger ideas.
Link: http://www.pebblegonext.com
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Capstone
Interactive eBook is
waiting for you! Choose from different subjects, genres and levels to find just
the right book. And every title is supported by audio recorded by professional
voice-over artists!
Link: http://www.mycapstonelibrary.com
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Allow us to introduce a great
Michigan resource to you:
Kids
– Learn, play and read on MeL’s KIDS PAGE!
The MeL KIDS PAGE offers educational
materials for all ages, but there are also game websites like ABCya, Bedtime
Math, and FunBrain! You can also read
online with Storyline Online and Starfall!
Teens
– Get ready for your future: Visit the Learning Express Library!
https://www.learningexpresshub.com
MeL offers FREE access to the Learning
Express Library, where you can prepare for college by taking practice SAT
tests, enhance your computer skills, and explore careers. You can also review the basics, such as math,
science, language arts and social studies.
Teachers
– Find curriculum resources for every grade level online!
The MeL EDUCATORS PAGE offers support
curriculum broken down by grade level and discipline. Each page offers instructions and code for
embedding these resources on your own educational platform.
Click on “Learning
from home during COVID-19” on the
Educators Page for resource you can offer your students during this time away
from school. Some content, like PebbleGo, requires a login and password for you
to share with your students.
Earn a free SCECH hour while home by
taking two 30-minute training courses on the Michigan eLibrary featured here: https://www.edupaths.org/. There are many online classes you can
take, but the ones with the little clock can earn you SCECH hours! Enroll here: https://www.edupaths.org/Pathways
The Westland Public Library's DIGITAL RESOURCES are at your fingertips!
Hoopla provides access to digital music, movies, TV shows, eBooks and ausiobooks.
We have increased the number of digital "check-outs" though Hoopla to 12 per month per card until the library opens to the public again.
PLUS! A huge list of JUST SHARED items can be found here.
In order to use Hoopla, you need to set up an account using your library card number and PIN.
TumbleBooks Premium includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, graphic novels and more!
TumbleMath is a collection of math picture books. It includes animated talking picture books, lesson plans, and quizzes. Available through August 31, 2020.
Need help? Email a librarian at questions@westlandlibrary.org
Stop by the Westland Public Library during March (Reading Month) to experience BOOKS GALORE! We have storytimes for everyone!
Storytimes
The use of picture books, songs, and stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write, and play. All storytimes are drop in.
Sleepytime Storytime (3 to 7 years) - Mondays, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:30-7:15 PM
March is Reading Month Storytime (Ages 2 to 6 years) - Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10-10:45 AM
Storytime at Biggby Coffee (all ages) - Thursday, March 12 from 10-10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime (3.5 to 5 years) - Fridays, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10-10:30 AM
Join us on Wednesday, December 4 from 6-8PM for our annual Holiday Sing-Along! We'll begin outside for songs and visit with a live reindeer. Then go inside for hot cocoa, cookies, crafts and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring a camera to take pictures of your child with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
There are a lot of fun events happening at the library this month! Take a look at our calendar! October Events
Storytimes have begun! Be sure to check out our montly calendar for all of the fun events happening at the library!
Interested in volunteering? Print and fill out a Teen Volunteer Application.
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