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Celebrating Hockey Day in Michigan

The Michigan hockey community has a long and rich history and the Westland Public Library will celebrate Hockey Day in Michigan with a multi-media presentaion on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

Historic photos will be displayed and discussed with moderation from Raymond Rolak. Rolak, a veteran broadcaster will share some of the lost-to-history hockey stories that were pioneered in Detroit, including the unique success of Mel Wakabayashi at the University of Michigan.

Details of both mens and women’s hockey history will be touched on including the most historic year for the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association. Learn about the 10,000 rinks project that helped build an ice rink in Zakopane, Poland. This and more will lend to the historical pedigree of both Michigan peninsulas and what is truly part of this hockey heritage wonderland.

This sixth annual Hockey Day in Michigan is being spearheaded by the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and nationally by USA Hockey.

Feb 15, 2013
Tara
Westland Housing Commission Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List Applications

The Westland Housing Commission will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 9:00 am through the website:  westlandhousingapplication.cityofwestland.com

·         Applications will be available through electronic (online) submission on February 20, 2013. No paper applications will be accepted and applications are not available at the Housing Commission or City of Westland offices.

·         Applicants may submit only one (1) application electronically per adult.

·         Applicants should have the following information readily available to complete the application for all family members: email address, full names of all family members, current address with zip code, phone number, social security numbers, birthdates, race, gender, relationship to head-of-household, disability status and Westland residency.

If the required information is not provided, the application will not be submitted and processed.

·         Once 1,000 applications have been received, the waiting list will close and no other applications will be accepted.

 

If you do not have an email account, please stop by the reference desk for assistance prior to February 20.

 

 

 

Feb 14, 2013
Susan
Stop in and make a valentine!

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!

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
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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

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