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Annual Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a... more
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Half-Price Sale
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a... more
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Bag Sale
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Bring your own bags. Pay on the way out what you think your bags are worth.
STEAM Ahead - Silly Spiders
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Let's explore what makes spiders so important and why we need them. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten.
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group - Join other plant forward individuals for discussion
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Meet with veg/plant-based curious, earth advocates to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth.
Business Launch Pad Series - Part 1 of 5 - Cleveland Business Mentors
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
From Zero Experience to Liftoff
Movie and Discussion - "Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria"
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
October is Pride History Month. Three years before New York's Stonewall riots, LGBTQ people in San Francisco collectively fought back against rampant social... more
October is Pride History Month. Three years before New York's Stonewall riots, LGBTQ people in San Francisco collectively fought back against rampant social oppression.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Meet other fluent native and non-native Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the... more
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
Retirement Reimagined - Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Work
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Explore the psychological challenges and opportunities that accompany retirement. Learn strategies for maintaining social engagement and personal growth.... more
Explore the psychological challenges and opportunities that accompany retirement. Learn strategies for maintaining social engagement and personal growth. Presented by Ellie Mental Health.
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.
Spotting Deepfakes - Is This Image Real?
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 1
Learn some simple techniques for spotting fake images.
Pride Fest
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room,Craft Room,Dover Room,Entrance Lobby,Porter Room,Technology Training Lab
Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. All with love in their hearts are welcome!
Stairway to Success - Presented by Rick Iacoboni, Acoustic Guitarist
Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Learn How to Book 100 Gigs a Year 100% Success if you: * Build relationships * Are persistent * Make events extraordinary
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.
A Look Back with Sarah: A Spooktacular History of Halloween
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dover Room
Take a trip down memory lane with Outreach Specialist, Sarah. Each month, enjoy a different presentation exploring topics from yesteryear.
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.
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Civic Corner at WPPL

WPPL's Civic Corner currently features information relating to the November 3, 2026 general election. More information and voter deadlines can also be found at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website.

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October 15-18, 2026 Annual Book Sale

You'll find fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more at the Friends' Annual Book Sale: October 15-18, 2026! Bid in the silent auction by October 18 to take home any of the special books displayed in the lobby.

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Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

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WPPL Health Fair

WPPL's 2026 Health Fair is Saturday, November 14 from 1–⁠4 p.m. Sign up to attend a program or screening and drop in to visit with local health organizations to learn about health and wellness services available in the area.