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art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, rulers, scissors, and paint brushes stored upright in silver containers

Adaptive Art for Adults

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills, Other

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! 

January: DIY Sensory Boards
February: Paint Marker Crafts

Man holding puzzle

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Games, Gaming & Puzzles

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts!

Disclaimer: Most puzzles are for ages 12+; puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces. 

four woodgrain keychains with painted designs

Paint Marker Crafting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a keychain using oil-based paint markers! Registration is optional but recommended, as supplies are limited. 

A dog named Loon

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Animals & Nature

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Therapy dogs at the library. Meet a visiting therapy dog, a goldendoodle named Loon. Loon thinks libraries are great, she thinks you're great too and would love for you to visit her at the library.

Spools of yarn

Fiber Fanatics

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Do you enjoy needlecrafts and socializing with fellow fiber fanatics? Join us in a crafting session and work on your projects while chatting and trading tips!  

Women reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace Area - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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Grove City Anime Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Movies, Teen
Event Details:

Calling tweens and teens to Anime Club! Let’s watch some shows and check out manga from the popular to the obscure. Chat, socialize, and eat themed snacks with us like Pocky, mochi, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Grove City Anime Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Movies, Teen
Event Details:

Calling tweens and teens to Anime Club! Let’s watch some shows and check out manga from the popular to the obscure. Chat, socialize, and eat themed snacks with us like Pocky, mochi, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Binge & Banter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Other
Event Details:

Whether you're obsessed with the latest streaming hits or rediscovering hidden gems, this is your spot to share reactions, theories and recommendations. If it's on the screen, it's on the table.

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Guess the Oscars! 2/1-3/14

All Day
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Passive, Other
Event Details:

The Academy Award/“Oscar” nominations have been announced! Think you might know who will win? Stop by the Information Services desk for a list of the top six categories and turn in your guesses. The one with the most correct answers

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Binge & Banter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Other
Event Details:

Whether you're obsessed with the latest streaming hits or rediscovering hidden gems, this is your spot to share reactions, theories and recommendations. If it's on the screen, it's on the table. 

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.