Join us in congratulating Beth, our September 2026 Employee of the Month! Beth, Patron Services Associate at the Westland Area Library, has been a part of SPL’s team since 2019. Throughout her time at SPL, she has become a valued member of the team, known for her welcoming personality, strong work ethic, and commitment to helping others. Whether assisting patrons at the front desk or supporting her coworkers behind the scenes, Beth approaches her work with kindness and a positive attitude. Beth understands that even the smallest moments can make a visit to the library special. She takes pride…

A generous gift from community supporters Patty and Sid Drumheiser is helping Southwest Public Libraries write the next chapter of an incredibly meaningful early literacy program. Thanks to this donation, the library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1KB4K) program has been refreshed with reading records, milestone prizes, and exciting incentives that will encourage young readers and their families for years to come. Designed for children from birth until they enter kindergarten, 1KB4K encourages families to make reading together part of their everyday routine. Those shared moments help…