A visit to Westlake Porter Public Library on July 23 finds hometown tradition thriving. The town’s Ice Cream Social has been a library event since 1882 when a group of local young people created the Dover Literary Society.
The Society’s Constitution stated the following: “Wishing to form an effective organization for the purpose of mutual help and improvement and as one of the means to this end to establish and sustain a Library.” In 1884 town-builder Leonard Porter bequeathed the sum of $1000 to establish a library, and what had been a wish became a reality.

Dads to the rescue! There are some mighty incredible dads out there. Some are new to parenting, some are divorced or single, and some parent with their spouses. But let's face it--dads and moms think differently, and they approach parenting issues differently, too. Here are some sources especially for dads who are involved in their children's lives, or for those who are preparing for their new role!

Miss Jamie has some funtastic new picture books to share with you. Our summer reading program is now in full swing, so stop on by and check out one of these titles for your summer reading log.

Goat and Donkey in the Great Outdoors by Simon Puttock
Goat decides to take a vacation in the great outdoors, but he can't decide where to go. With the help of Donkey he picks a wonderful vacation spot.

Looking for a day trip? A co-worker tipped me off to a fantastic website if you're in the mood to explore quirky attractions in any state. Check it out before you hit the road, or if you're just plain curious!
Roadside America

Lately, little ones have been heard howling, "I don't wanna goooooooooooooo!" as they reluctantly straggle down the midway with spaghetti legs. We'll take it as a compliment that they've enjoyed their visit. Please keep reading! :-)