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Featured Programs & Events
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World at War Forum - Best Allied General of WWII
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
In another installment of our Best of series, fellow forum members will give brief presentations on who they believe are the best commanders on the Allied... more
In another installment of our Best of series, fellow forum members will give brief presentations on who they believe are the best commanders on the Allied side during the war.
High School Study Cafe
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
High School Study Cafe
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
High School Study Cafe
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group - Join with other plant forward individuals for discussion
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover 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.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
Trivia Night - Theme: A Night at the Theater
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Curtains up! How well do you know your Broadway? Is your Shakespeare up to snuff? Let's see! Register solo or in teams of 2-5. Prizes will be awarded to the... more
Curtains up! How well do you know your Broadway? Is your Shakespeare up to snuff? Let's see! Register solo or in teams of 2-5. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Virtual Author Talk - Matt Dinniman - "A Parade of Horribles"
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest... more
Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, "A Parade of Horribles."
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Dinosaur Magic - Presented by: Jim Kleefeld
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
For children and parents alike, this exciting show features stories and tales mixed with magic, all with fantastic dinosaurs great and small. Ages 4-12,... more
For children and parents alike, this exciting show features stories and tales mixed with magic, all with fantastic dinosaurs great and small. Ages 4-12, siblings and families welcome.
Rescheduled
Our Founding Documents
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Over two different sessions (July 6 and July 28) Katie Salis and Chad Statler will discuss the founding documents of our Republic. You can sign up for one... more
Over two different sessions (July 6 and July 28) Katie Salis and Chad Statler will discuss the founding documents of our Republic. You can sign up for one or both sessions.
Your Liver, Your Health - A Community Educational Program
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room
Join Dr. Naim Alkhouri in a discussion on the importance of liver health, early detection of liver disease, and current advancements in treatment and... more
Join Dr. Naim Alkhouri in a discussion on the importance of liver health, early detection of liver disease, and current advancements in treatment and management.
Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. PreK-Grade 2, siblings welcome.
Virtual Author Talk - Ted Page - "Good Grandpa"
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book "Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of... more
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book "Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood."
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Jesse Jukebox in Concert
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich perform an interactive concert where kids can be kids and grown-ups have fun, too! Ages 0-8, families welcome.
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Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Read or listen to books and complete activities from June 1 to August 1 for a chance to earn prizes in the 2026 Summer Library Challenge! All ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

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Celebrate the first day of summer with your friends, family, fun activities, and Mitchell's Homemade ice cream! The Friends of Porter Library's Ice Cream Social returns Sunday, June 21, with $1 cups while supplies last.

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NEW! Educate Station provides quality educational content for homeschooling families and teachers, including a full curriculum presented as printable packets that simulate a full school year for kids in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

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Close-up of the Little Free Art Gallery at WPPL

Stop by WPPL's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), located in the lobby, to take a piece of art that inspires you, leave a piece of art that you have created or both! Follow #FLAGatWPPL on social media, too!