Natural Hormonal Balance & Cancer Prevention* Monday, May 07 | 7 pm Hormonal imbalance symptoms often include migraine headaches, memory loss, acne, thinning hair, insomnia, infertility and a whole range of other problems. Join Ilka Handshaw, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, to learn how hormones get out of balance and what you can do about it, naturally. eReader Support Group Thursday, May 10 | 6 - 8 pm Do you have an eReader? Want to learn more about it? Drop in on the 2nd Thursday of each month to meet with other eReader users, share your eReader expertise, or learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your device. District Coffee Hour Monday, May 14 | 9 - 10 am Join State Senator Glenn Anderson and State Representative Richard LeBlanc for a monthly district coffee hour. Ask questions and share your concerns with your local government officials. Weathering Job Loss* Tuesday, May 15 | 7 pm Andrew Gagne, of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., will show you how to manage your expenses, continue to pay bills without a regular salary and provide your family with medical care without your employer's insurance coverage. Also, learn the long-term consequences of tapping into your retirement savings and how job loss can affect your tax situation. Veterans Writing Group Wednesday, May 16 | 7 pm Join veteran and working-class poet, Mark Durfee, as he helps veterans of all foreign wars explore their wartime experiences through writing. Writers of all styles (poetry, fiction, memoir) are encouraged to attend. Screenwriting Workshop* Thursday, May 17 | 7 pm Learn about the art of writing for the big and small screens with Drew Tierney, screenwriter and novelist. Writers Club* Monday, May 21 | 7 pm Do you have stories, poems or ideas you would like others to hear, but not critique, in a casual atmosphere? Led by Cheryl Vatcher-Martin. Westland Writers Workshop Tuesday, May 22 | 7 pm The Writers Workshop critiques individuals' writing in a workshop setting. All genres accepted. We will tell you what is working with your piece, as well as what needs improvement. Stampin' with Cari* Wednesday, May 23 | 7 pm Let Cari show you how to create beautiful cards to share with family and friends throughout the year. Supplies will be provided. Local Authors Day* Saturday, May 12 | 10 am - 4 pm Join local authors to hear about the craft and process of creating books for audiences big and small. Also, see the books and talk with the authors firsthand during our Local Author Fair. 10 am
Non-Traditional Publishing with Cheryl Vatcher-Martin, children's author, journalist, and poet (and leader of the Westland Library's Writers Club) 11 am
Publishing with the Big Wigs with Jim C. Hines, author of the Goblin Quest and Princess series (both published by DAW, an imprint of Penguin books) 1 - 4 pm
Local Author Fair - See their books, talk with the authors about the publishing process and their experiences, buy a book if you're interested. Attendees are welcome to come to one or all of the events. A display near our Circulation Desk will hold attending authors' books and bios for reference before and after Local Author Day. Monthly Book Clubs* Adult Tuesday, May 15 | 7 pm The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett NEW: Noontime Monday, May 21 | 12 pm The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Science Fiction/Fantasy Wednesday, May 30 | 7 pm A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Friends Book Sale Thursday, May 03 | 3 - 6 pm Preview: Friends members only! Friday and Saturday, May 04 & 05 | 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, May 06 | 12 - 3 pm $4 Bag sale - Sunday only! Rescheduled - Eat Your Veggies: Quick, Easy and Nutritional Meal Planning* Tuesday, May 22 | 7 pm Join Sharon Strebbing of the Plymouth/Westland Grange to get the skinny on the real nutritional value of your food, and how to eat well with a busy schedule and tight budget. Off-Site Event - Open Mic Night
@ Biggby Coffee of Westland Thursday, May 17 | 7 pm Sing, read, play, express at our monthly open mic nights. Local Bluesman John Latini emcees. Westland Writes...Poetry and Stories Submissions accepted Apr 01 to Apr 28 Book Release and Reading Thursday, May 31 | 7 pm Contributors to our annual "Westland Writes…" book will read poems and excerpts from their stories. Books will be available for purchase. All are welcome! 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. Job Seekers Lab Tuesdays | 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesdays | 5 pm - 8 pm
Fridays | 1pm - 4 pm A librarian will be available to assist you in filing for unemployment, creating and uploading a resume and other job-related tasks. Movies in the Library Wednesday, May 08 | 6 pm To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, historian and educator, Jeff Koslowski, will host a pop-up history viewing of The Conspirator (2010) about the lone co-conspirator charged in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Mary Suratt, and how her lawyer attempted to free her. Thursday, May 09 | 7 pm Join us for a documentary film about the Honor Flight Program, which provides veterans with an all-expenses paid trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. One of the film's directors will be on hand to answer questions after the viewing. Wednesday, May 16 | 7 pm Join us for a viewing of the documentary film: Forks Over Knives. Could it be that many of the diseases that plague our society could be prevented if we were to reject animal-based and processed foods and adopt a vegetarian, whole food diet? This documentary follows the theories and research of two doctors who examine this claim and several patients who accept the challenge. Refreshments will be provided. Friday Night Movies Fridays | 7 pm [after hours - doors open at 6:30] May 04
The Iron Lady (PG-13) May 11 - Drew's Movies with screenwriter Drew Tierney
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) May 18 - Dinner and Movie
The Artist (PG-13)
Dinner at 6:15. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Call (734.326.6123) for details May 25
Albert Nobbs (R)
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