The Westland Public Library has a new phone system! When you call the library you will now hear an automated answer and be provided with a menu that will help guide you to the information you need. Thank you for your patience as we acclimate to this new system.
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New Phone System at the Library
Jun 15, 2013
Tara
Summer Reading Programs Start Today!
Stop by the library and sign up for our Summer Reading Program! We have programs for all ages. Use the library and get some great prizes. All are welcome.
Jun 15, 2013
Tara
MeLCat Unavailable
To better serve our patrons, the William P. Faust Public Library of Westland will be moving to a new online catalog system in June 2013. To help prepare for this transition, the library and its patrons will be unable to access MeLCat for interlibrary loan from March 11, 2013 until the beginning of July 2013. For more information, click here.
No MelCat renewals will be honored during this time.
Jun 14, 2013
Susan
ENCORE is here!
We are happy to announce the unveiling of our new library automation system. This new system, ENCORE, will provide a more user-friendly way to search for books, videos and all other items in the library. In addition, links to online research resources are easily available. We appreciate all your patience as we migrated to this system and believe that you will like all the new features available with ENCORE. As always, the library staff is dedicated to providing the best technology and services available to all its users.
Jun 7, 2013
Marilyn
Summer Concerts
The Westland Public Library is sorry to announce the cancellation of the Summer Concert Series for the 2013 season while the Westland Veterans Association constructs the Veterans Memorial in the space currently occupied by the library pavilion. The future venue of the Summer Concert Series has yet to be determined. Look for more information on future summer concerts on the city of Westland website (cityofwestland.com) in the spring of 2014. In the meantime, check out neighboring communities for free summer concerts including Livonia, Plymouth, and Canton.
Jun 6, 2013
Andy
Library Closed June 3 and 4 for New Circulation/Catalog System Installment
The library will be closed to the public on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4 while the new circulation/catalog system is being loaded. The library staff will be having a staff in-service day on June 3 while all of the data is being loaded and on the 4th final preparations will be made to unveil SIerra and Encore to the public. Please bear with us for any delays that may happen in the next few weeks while we all learn the system together. We are confident you will like the new features that will be available
May 31, 2013
Susan
Memorial Day Hours
The Library will be closed Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Weekend. We will re-open at 9 am on Tuesday, May 28. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
May 22, 2013
Susan
Tablets for Your Kids
Please join us at the Library this Sunday, May 19th at 1:00pm for the Tablets for Your Kids program. In this technology session for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, our tablet expert will teach you how to keep kids safe while maximizing their fun and learning using a tablet computer. No sign up is necessary; check out the event page for more information.
May 15, 2013
Katie
Food for Fines results!
The Westland Public Library is proud to announce that we received almost 1100 food items during our Food for Fines program, resulting in almost 900 meals for people in need (the most among the 48 libraries participating in this April event). The library thanks Gleaners Community Food Bank, and its collecting partners, Biggby Coffee, and the Westland Friendship Center. Thank you for helping us help so many in need!
May 10, 2013
Andy
Friends Book Sale
Stop by for the Friends Book Sale May 16 - May 19!
Thursday, May 16 | 3 pm - 6 pm
Preview Sale for Friends Members Only
Friday, May 17 | 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday, May 18 | 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, May 19 | 12 pm - 3 pm
$4 Bag Sale Saturday Only!
May 9, 2013
Tara