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Adult Services

Upcoming Adult Programs

Citizenship Classes

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Westlake Room

Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Horror Film Club

Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

Are you scared yet? Join us for a creepy classic from the Vault...if you dare!

Registration is now closed

Virtual Author Talk - Valerie Neal - "On a Mission"

Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is... more

Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is required.

Knife Skills 101 Demonstration

Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dover Room

Ever wonder the proper way to cut an onion or what knife to use? Learn from a trained chef, Susan Aldrich, basic knife techniques and how to properly take... more

Ever wonder the proper way to cut an onion or what knife to use? Learn from a trained chef, Susan Aldrich, basic knife techniques and how to properly take care, sharpen and store your knives.

This event is full

Citizenship Classes

Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Westlake Room

Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Jewelry Junction: Evelyn's Jewelry Workshop

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Craft Room

Bring in jewelry to repair or remake into something more modern. You can also just come and make a jewelry item of your choice.

Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is... more

Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is full

World at War Forum - The Iran Hostage Rescue Operation of 1980

Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

In April 1980 the U.S. launched Operation Eagle Claw in an attempt to rescue the hostages held by Iranian revolutionaries. Tom Cardello, who served on the... more

In April 1980 the U.S. launched Operation Eagle Claw in an attempt to rescue the hostages held by Iranian revolutionaries. Tom Cardello, who served on the Nimitz, describes the failed rescue attempt.

Citizenship Classes

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Westlake Room

Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Environmentalism Book Club - "Terrible Beauty" by Auden Schendler

Wed, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dover Room,Zoom Programming 1

A unique, inspiring call for a new environmentalism, showing us that the key to saving the planet is to tap into our own humanity.

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Test Proctoring

The Westlake Porter Public Library offers test proctoring free of charge during the hours the library is open. Computers are available for online-based tests and individual study rooms are available for paper tests.

Contact Adult Services with your name, contact information, and desired testing date and time. Scheduling is based upon staff availability. Please allow enough time for correspondence with your institution to receive testing materials and instructions.