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Nonprofit Open House - How Current Events Affect Nonprofits and Funders
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Porter Room
Meet with other local nonprofits and area funders. Panel discussion with funders regarding current nonprofit climate.
Registration is now closed
Storytelling Showcase - What's Your Origin Story?
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
Everyone has a story to tell. Celebrate community storytelling through the timeless art of sharing experiences and your personal origin story.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and What it Means to You - Dave Herwerden, Managing Partner WestPoint Wealth Management
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Breaking down One Big Beautiful Bill and how it affects you in preparation for 2026 tax filings.
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Hand Sewing for Literacy: You and Me - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room
Learn basic sewing skills to create a sewn project after listening to a short story connecting these skills to literature. This is a... more
Learn basic sewing skills to create a sewn project after listening to a short story connecting these skills to literature. This is a high-interest/low-capacity program. Please join the wait list. 
This event is full
Brick Builders
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Do you love LEGO® bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration required. Ages 5-12.
Memory Disco
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Porter Room
Join us for a Memory Disco! Using silent disco technology, this program is designed for individuals experiencing cognitive decline and their care partners.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am
World at War Forum - Revolutionary War Trivia Night
Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Join Judge William Vodrey as he leads us through several rounds of trivia focusing on the American Revolution during our country's 250th Anniversary.
Living Longer and Better
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Join Dr. Kurtis Dornan for a discussion about tactical ways to live longer and healthier, the science behind aging and how we can influence our health as we... more
Join Dr. Kurtis Dornan for a discussion about tactical ways to live longer and healthier, the science behind aging and how we can influence our health as we get older.
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Craftapalooza
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Come to the library and help us clean out our craft closet. A variety of make-it and take-it crafts will be available at the Youth Services desk. While... more
Come to the library and help us clean out our craft closet. A variety of make-it and take-it crafts will be available at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. All ages.
Super Smash Tourney - Presented by Games Done Legit
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge
Battle it out to take the top spot to claim champion in our Super Smash Tourney. Free snacks. No registration required. Grades 5-12
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 14, 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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Sign up for a WPPL card: A library card hits all the right notes

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Renew, replace, or sign up for a Westlake library card to access to all of our entertaining and informative resources, like video games, musical instruments, bestsellers, and much more.

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Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar logo and view of Westlake restaurant's interior

Dine at Houlihan’s in Westlake on Thursday, October 8, from 5–9 p.m. to help the Friends raise funds for the library. Mention to your server that you are there to support the Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library.

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Save the Date The 2026 Annual Friends of WPPL Book Sale

Mark your calendars! You'll find fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more at the Friends' Annual Book Sale: October 15-18, 2026! Interested in volunteering to help? Contact the Friends to let them know.

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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.