CLOSED In-Service

[" SPL libraries will be closed Wednesday", " 5/1", " for In-Service. Regular hours will resume Thursday", " 5/2", " at 9 a.m. Explore our ", "digital library ", "anytime", " anywhere featuring eBooks", " eAudiobooks", " eMagazines", " music", " movies", " and mo......More

[" SPL libraries will be closed Wednesday", " 5/1", " for In-Service. Regular hours will resume Thursday", " 5/2", " at 9 a.m. Explore our ", "digital library ", "anytime", " anywhere featuring eBooks", " eAudiobooks", " eMagazines", " music", " movies", " and more. "]

Spring Book Bingo begins (runs month of May)

Get in the spirit for Spring by participating in Spring Book Bingo. Pick up your bingo board at the Westland Area Library any time in May and complete it by May 31 to be entered in a drawing to win a small prize. Bingo boards include a variety of Spring-themed bookish ......More

Get in the spirit for Spring by participating in Spring Book Bingo. Pick up your bingo board at the Westland Area Library any time in May and complete it by May 31 to be entered in a drawing to win a small prize. Bingo boards include a variety of Spring-themed bookish activities to complete.

Kids Take & Make Kit

[" Pick up a Kids Take &", " Make kit every Friday at Westland with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. ", "Kits are available first come", " first serve at Westland Area Library during service hours", " while supplies last. Take one home whe......More

[" Pick up a Kids Take &", " Make kit every Friday at Westland with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. ", "Kits are available first come", " first serve at Westland Area Library during service hours", " while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or call to check availability. "]

National Get Caught Reading Month quiz (virtual)

[" Get Caught Reading—Classics! Test your knowledge with our online quiz. Quiz will be posted via the library's Facebook page at 12 pm. ", " "]

Free Comic Book Day

Family event. Start your "Free Comic Book Day" at the library with comic book crafts and other comic-related activities, plus free comic books to keep while supplies last!

"Bee" In the Know

Join Barb Gloetscher, a State Apiarist and Entomologist with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, as she teaches us about the fascinating world of bees.

Adult ESL Class

[" Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instructors from the Columbus Literacy Council. Before you start attending classes", ......More

[" Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instructors from the Columbus Literacy Council. Before you start attending classes", " sign up for new student orientation. You can also register with the Columbus Literacy Council by phone at 614-282-7661", " or by email at [email protected]. No classes the week of March 17-23 (SWCSD Spring Break) No class on Monday", " April 1 (SWCSD schools closed for Professional Day) No class on Wednesday", " May 1 (library closed for In-Service) No class on Monday", " May 27 ", "(library closed for Memorial Day)  ", "  ", " "]

Job Search Assistance

[" Every Wednesday at Westland", " 4–6 p.m. Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a free 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services......More

[" Every Wednesday at Westland", " 4–6 p.m. Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a free 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! ", " Update: No Job Search Assistance on: April 3 May 1 (Library closed for in-service) ", " "]

Adult ESL Class

[" Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instructors from the Columbus Literacy Council. Before you start attending classes", ......More

[" Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instructors from the Columbus Literacy Council. Before you start attending classes", " sign up for new student orientation. You can also register with the Columbus Literacy Council by phone at 614-282-7661", " or by email at [email protected]. No classes the week of March 17-23 (SWCSD Spring Break) No class on Monday", " April 1 (SWCSD schools closed for Professional Day) No class on Wednesday", " May 1 (library closed for In-Service) No class on Monday", " May 27 ", "(library closed for Memorial Day)  ", "  ", " "]

Adult Book Discussion

[" Join fellow book lovers on the second Thursday of each month to discuss the following titles: March 14 – All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby April 11 – The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu May 9 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus "]

Stamp Collecting

[" Do you need a new", " inexpensive but enjoyable hobby? Join us at the Westland library for a casual introduction to philately – better know as stamp collecting. The great thing about stamp collection is that there are no rules. You can collect what you like", " some ......More

[" Do you need a new", " inexpensive but enjoyable hobby? Join us at the Westland library for a casual introduction to philately – better know as stamp collecting. The great thing about stamp collection is that there are no rules. You can collect what you like", " some people collect cat or dog stamps", " some people collect Disney stamps", " and others collect cartoon stamps. Any theme you are interested in likely has stamps devoted to it. ", "There is no wrong way to collect stamps. ", " "]

Kids Take & Make Kit

[" Pick up a Kids Take &", " Make kit every Friday at Westland with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. ", "Kits are available first come", " first serve at Westland Area Library during service hours", " while supplies last. Take one home whe......More

[" Pick up a Kids Take &", " Make kit every Friday at Westland with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. ", "Kits are available first come", " first serve at Westland Area Library during service hours", " while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or call to check availability. "]

Adult Take & Make: Mental Health Comfort Kit

[" May is Mental Health Awareness Month", " and we’re here for you and your mental health. Take home a comfort kit with mental health resources", " tips and tricks for overall well-being", " and some treats just for you! While supplies last. One per household please. ......More

[" May is Mental Health Awareness Month", " and we’re here for you and your mental health. Take home a comfort kit with mental health resources", " tips and tricks for overall well-being", " and some treats just for you! While supplies last. One per household please. *Adult Take and Make kits are offered at both locations", " first come", " first served while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or call to check availability. One per household please.* ", " "]

WHS Magic Key Story Hour

Come and join Westland High School Key Club students for stories, crafts and activities. This program is geared toward families with children of all ages.

Small Space and Container Gardening

Enjoy a learning session on container gardening, a convenient method for growing plants in small or limited spaces. Presented by OSU Master Gardener Volunteers.

Discover Your Family History

[" Register now to come learn about your family history! This in-person adult program will focus on using Ancestry Library Edition. Space limited. Stop by or call (614) 878-1301 to sign up. If you have already registered and will not be able to attend", " please stop by......More

[" Register now to come learn about your family history! This in-person adult program will focus on using Ancestry Library Edition. Space limited. Stop by or call (614) 878-1301 to sign up. If you have already registered and will not be able to attend", " please stop by or call to cancel your registration. ", " Offered: Saturday Mar 16 | 3-4p Friday Apr 19 | 4:30-5:30p Saturday May 11 | 3-4p "]