Reading Help Available for Adults The Westland Public Library has begun to offer literacy tutoring to adults interested in improving their reading skills. If you or someone you know is interested in this program, please call or visit Kristy in the Reference department. Summer Reading Program Continues for Teens and Adults Teens (Grades 7 - 12)* "You Are Here" Keep track of your reading to earn awesome prizes! Ends August 6th. Adults (Ages 18+)* "Explore the World in Your Back Yard" Earn tickets for each time you read a book, attend a program, and more! We'll have weekly drawings for great gift cards to local businesses. Ends August 13th. |
Flora, Fauna and the HPNA Tuesday, Aug 09 | 7 pm Join Holliday Park Nature Association President William Craig in a talk about the colorful and unique flowers and animals in the 500 plus acre Holliday Nature Preserve in Westland. Learn how you can help HPNA, as well. Basic Internet Privacy and Security* Thursday, Aug 18 | 6 pm Develop the confidence to safely navigate the internet.Learn how to avoid online scams, phishing attempts, identity fraud and just plain sharing information you would like to keep private. Fantasy Football League Draft* Tuesday, Aug 23 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Football is back and that means it's time to stack your virtual team against other patron's. Monthly, mid-way and season-end prizes. Pizza, refreshments, and prizes at the draft. To join, all interested parties can send an email to andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org Prevent Mortgage Foreclosure* Tuesdays, Aug 02 & 16 | 4 - 7 pm Schedule a private, 30 minute, 1-on-1 meeting with a foreclosure counselor from the Wayne County Fight Mortgage Foreclosure Program. Writers Barbecue Tuesday, Aug 16 | 6-8 pm Join the Writers Club and Writers Workshop for our annual Summer BBQ at Merriman Hollow (Hawthorn Park Drive Pavilion) on Hines Dr. RSVP at the Reference Desk or email andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org Movies in the Library Documentary Movie: Afghan Star (2009) Wednesday, Aug 17 | 7 pm Join us for a viewing of the documentary film: Afghan Star. Follows four contestants on the reality show/talent competition similar to our own American Idol. The filmmakers follow Hameed, Setara, Rafi and Lema through the show's third season as each competes for a spot in the national spotlight. The film highlights the unifying effect of music and popular culture across cultural lines in a post-Taliban Afghanistan without forgetting the conservative religious culture in which the contestants live their day-to-day lives. Refreshments will be provided. Afternoon Classics Foreign Films Tuesdays | 3:30 pm Tuesday, Aug 02
Cyrano de Bergerac (NR) Tuesday, Aug 09
NO FILM Tuesday, Aug 16
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13) Tuesday, Aug 23
Volver (R—Ages 18+ or with adult) | Monthly Book Clubs* Adult Book Club Tuesday, Aug 16 | 7 pm Netherworld by Joseph O'Neill Science Fiction/Fantasy Wednesday, Aug 31 | 7 pm The Ship Who Sang by Anne McCaffrey Look for these Programs Every Month: Computer Classes A variety of free, hands-on computer classes are offered every month at the library. Space is limited, so sign up at the Reference Desk. Chess Club Thursdays | 6 pm Saturdays | 1 pm Like to play chess? Come to the Westland Chess Group and hang out and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. Drop-In Knitting Night Wednesdays | 7 pm Join Linda Sparkman of Black sheep Northville as she provides group and individual instruction. All skill levels are welcome. Job Seekers Lab Tuesdays | 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesdays | 5 pm - 8 pm
Fridays | 1pm - 4pm A librarian will be available to assist you in filing for unemployment, creating and uploading a resume and other job-related tasks. |
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