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Dec 2, 2020
TamieB
NEW STEM Kits
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts
with our new STEM Kits for kids!
For a full list and to place a kit on hold go to our CATALOG.
Check out 1 kit for a 2-week period.
Nov 16, 2020
TamieB
TUTOR.COM NOW AVAILABLE
Introducing Tutor.com!
The library now offers free online tutoring through Tutor.com! Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. Tutors are available 2 pm to 10 pm every day!
Visit www.tutor.com/westland with your Westland Library Card.
Check out this quick video for more information on their services!
Nov 2, 2020
Mrs Fry
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA EVENT
Join us for a fun outdoor HALLOWEEN HOOPLA EVENT that is sure to bring smiles!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 at 5pm or 6pm Register only after reading and agreeing to all of the following:
- Face masks will be required.
- Children ages 3-12 may sign-up. An adult 18 or older must be present.
- Only sign-up for one of the sessions.
- Families agree to give other families 6 ft. or more space as you walk the HOOPLA EVENT ROUTE.
- In case of rain please still come and get a prize bag in the Drive-up HOOPLA Line!
- Everyone agrees to brush their teeth after eating candy treats!
Choose one time: 5:00-5:30pm or 6:00-6:30pm
Oct 21, 2020
Mrs Fry
NEW Book Bundles
Do you miss browsing our shelves? Then check out our NEW BOOK BUNDLES!
What’s a Book Bundle?
- Book Bundles are a service for all ages to
help you get quick access to a variety of reading material. - Book Bundles are librarian selected bundles of up to 10
items grouped together by format, topic or genre.
Why Checkout a Book Bundle?
- Discover new titles!
- If you’ve missed browsing our new book shelves, use Book
Bundles to find your next great read! - Keep the kids reading!
How Do I Get One?
- Click HERE to fill out our Book Bundle form.
- It will take up to two days to process your order and
you will be notified once it is ready for pickup. - A maximum of two bundles per person at a time will be
allowed.
Aug 26, 2020
TamieB
Summer Reading ENDS August 29
Kids' and Teens' Summer Reading Logs must be turned in by August 29th at 2:00pm to receive any prizes they achieved on their logs.
Aug 21, 2020
TamieB
Summer Fun Online Storytimes!
Every Friday beginning at 10am join us online for storytime!
Stop by the library each week to pick up a different kids' craft kit. Dragons, unicorns, turtles oh my, they're all stopping by with stories during our Summer
Fun Online Storytimes!
To view storytimes go to our kids' Facebook page:
Westland Library Kids.
Aug 13, 2020
TamieB
Look What's New in Youth!
LOOK WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY!(to place a hold on these books click on the title)
- I Found A Kitty! by Troy Cummings
- The Eye of Zeus: Legends Of Olympus, Book One by Alane Adams
- All My Friends are Ghosts by S.M. Vidaurri
- The Big Book of Monsters by Hal Johnson
To browse all new youth books go to our catalog.
Jul 16, 2020
TamieB
Summer Reading Starts Today!
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!
Jun 15, 2020
Mrs Fry
Michigan eLibrary
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
Apr 11, 2020
Mrs Fry
