William P. Faust Public Library of Westland
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William P. Faust Public Library of Westland
The William P. Faust Public Library of Westland is named for William Paul Faust (1929–1995), the Democratic Michigan state senator who championed public libraries throughout his 27-year career in Lansing and served as Senate majority leader from 1976 to 1984. Housed at 6123 Central City Parkway in southeast Michigan's Wayne County, the library is open 60 hours a week — including until 9 p.m. on weeknights — and is a member of The Library Network (TLN) regional cooperative.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185
Phone: (734) 326-6123
Website: westlandlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86JR8JH2+F5 (Westland, MI)
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📖 About William P. Faust Public Library of Westland
The William P. Faust Public Library of Westland serves the city of Westland in Wayne County, one of the most densely populated suburban communities on Detroit's western edge. The library is named in honor of state senator William P. Faust (1929–1995), who won his first Senate election in 1966 from a hospital bed while recovering from injuries in a hit-and-run accident and went on to champion public libraries and the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol during his nearly three decades in Lansing. The Westland library belongs to The Library Network (TLN), the southeast Michigan public library cooperative, which enables reciprocal borrowing across member libraries. MeL, Michigan's statewide eLibrary, provides cardholders free access to research databases and downloadable digital content. The library's location on Central City Parkway places it between Ford and Warren Roads, accessible from I-275 to the west and I-96 to the north.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Senator William P. Faust (1929–1995), a champion of Michigan's public libraries and state Senate majority leader 1976–1984
- Open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday — one of the longest weeknight schedules in Wayne County
- Member of The Library Network (TLN), the southeast Michigan public library cooperative, enabling reciprocal borrowing
- MeL (Michigan eLibrary) provides free statewide research databases and digital resources to all Michigan cardholders
- Convenient southwest-Detroit-area location on Central City Parkway between Ford and Warren Roads
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Westland cardholders can research and read around the clock through Michigan statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan through MeLCat statewide network
- Meeting and program space
- Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming media
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programs and author events
- Community events and partnerships
📍 Nearby Libraries in Wayne County & Southeast Michigan
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was William P. Faust and why is the library named after him?
William Paul Faust (1929–1995) was a Democratic Michigan state senator who served from 1967 to 1994 and was Senate majority leader from 1976 to 1984. He was known for his advocacy for public libraries and his role in restoring the Michigan State Capitol. Notably, he won his first Senate election in 1966 from a hospital bed, recovering from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident that left him in a wheelchair. The Westland library was named in his honor for his decades of service to Michigan's libraries and communities.
What is The Library Network (TLN) and how does it benefit Westland cardholders?
The Library Network (TLN) is the southeast Michigan public library cooperative. Westland's membership allows cardholders to borrow materials from other TLN member libraries across the region, expanding access to a much larger collection than any single library could maintain on its own.
What are the library's evening and weekend hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.
Does the Westland library offer free digital resources I can access from home?
Yes. Cardholders have free access to MeL (Michigan eLibrary), which includes research databases and the MeLCat statewide catalog, as well as Libby for eBooks and eAudiobooks and hoopla for movies, music, and comics — all available 24/7 from any device.
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