Stop by Meeting Room B tomorrow evening (2/7) between 6 and 8 pm to make some valentines. Make cards for a loved one or make a valentines to give to the library's Homebound patrons. Supplies will be available. All are welcome!
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Feb 6, 2013
Tara
5 Natural Depression Remedies Program has been Rescheduled
The 5 Natural Remedies to Reduce Depression program presented by Dr. Brackney will be held next week, Tuesday, February 12 at 7 pm. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk if you're interested.
Feb 5, 2013
Tara
Running 101 Class
Join us for a beginner's introduction to the sport of running next Wednesday, January 30th at 7 pm. Lori Guthrie and Patrick Whinnery of Running Fit in Novi will join us for a seminar on Running 101. They'll talk about how to get started, how to schedule your runs into a busy lifestyle, techniques for stretching, and more. No matter your age or fitness level, find out how you can go from your couch to running a race. Sign up online here or by calling the Reference Desk.
Jan 25, 2013
Liz
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
The library will be closed Tuesday, January 22 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The library will re-open at 9 am on Wednesday.
Jan 18, 2013
Susan
Teen Manga Contest Deadline
It's not too late to enter your manga drawing into our contest! The deadline for the Teen Manga Drawing Contest is Tuesday, January 15th. Be sure to bring your 8.5" x 11" manga drawing to the Reference Desk before closing on that day. Only one submission per person please. We'll be displaying the pictures in the teen area and at A to Z Cards & Comics for people to vote on their favorite. Prizes include a $20 gift card to Aji Ten Japanese Restaurant in Canton for the Judges' Choice drawing. The winner of the People's Choice will be the new background to the teen website! Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, time/effort, technical skill, and overall awesomeness.
Jan 12, 2013
Liz
2012 Tax Information
According to the IRS, the production of some 2012 major tax products, including the Form 1040 and the Instructions for Form 1040, is impacted by the recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. At this time, there is no estimate as to when the products will become available on IRS.gov or in print.
For the official statement from the IRS, click here.
Jan 11, 2013
Tara
Friends Officer Elections
The Friends of the Westland Library will have their annual election of Officers on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:00pm. Please join us for this important meeting and election. We value your input! (You must be a Friends' member to run for office and to vote.)
Jan 3, 2013
Kristy
Holiday Hours
The library will be closed Sunday, December 23-Wednesday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. We will re-open at 9 am on Thursday, December 27.
For the New Year holiday, the library will be closed Sunday, December 30-January 2. We will re-open at 9 am on Thursday, January 3.
We wish everyone a very happy holiday season!!
Dec 22, 2012
Liz
Patron Appreciation Day - Today
Join us today for Patron Appreciation Day 11 am - 3 pm. Dr. Brian Brackney and staff of the Brackney Chiropractic Health Centers will be in the lobby of the library to conduct blood pressure testing, saliva screening for toxins, adrenal hormone screening to determine stress level and seat chair massage. Come join us.
Dec 15, 2012
Marilyn
Red Cross Blood Drive on December 20
The American Red Cross will be at the Library Thursday, December 20 from 10 am-4 pm for a blood drive. To make an appointment log onto www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor code: wplccp or call 800-RED-CROSS. Hurricane Sandy has affected all blood banks so there is a high demand for donors. Everyone who donates in December is eligible to win a $500 VISA gift card from the Red Cross. Individuals 17 or over (16 with permission slip) can donate.
Nov 28, 2012
Susan