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Programs & Events for Teens
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Virtual Author Talk - Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key - "Nuestra América"
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals as they highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible... more
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals as they highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the United States. Streamed live.
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ACT Practice Test - Paper Version
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Want to practice before taking the ACT? Sylvan Learning will be here to simulate the exact environment for taking the paper version of the ACT. Bring your... more
Want to practice before taking the ACT? Sylvan Learning will be here to simulate the exact environment for taking the paper version of the ACT. Bring your own calculator and a #2 pencil. Grades 8-12.
Sensational '60s - Tunes & Tales of a Groovy Decade
Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Join the Friends of WPPL for a very special Sunday program featuring music, fashion and more from the 1960s.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orientation for teens who have submitted an application for the 25-26 School Year Volunteer Session. Grades 8-12.
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Five-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
After School in the 'Space
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment!
Social Hour for Teens with Autism
Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Lounge
This social hour is a safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will... more
This social hour is a safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.
Virtual Author Talk - Leigh Bardugo - "Six of Crows"
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online as we pick the brain of bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and celebrate the release of a new edition of her "Six of Crows." Streamed live.Register
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Five-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Friends' Preview Sale
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
For members of the Friends of Porter Public Library only! Memberships are available at the door.
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.
Annual Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Oct 16, 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
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 18, 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!
Craftapalooza
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. All ages.
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Bag Sale
Sun, Oct 19, 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.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Five-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
Snacktivity
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process... more
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.
NSP Presents: Halloween's History in Cartoons
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Halloween has provided the backdrop of some of our favorite cartoons! Join Cat in this deep dive on the history of Halloween and watch some spooky cartoons,... more
Halloween has provided the backdrop of some of our favorite cartoons! Join Cat in this deep dive on the history of Halloween and watch some spooky cartoons, too! Grades 8-Adult
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NSP Presents: Halloween's History in Cartoons
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Halloween has provided the backdrop of some of our favorite cartoons! Join Cat in this deep dive on the history of Halloween and watch some spooky cartoons,... more
Halloween has provided the backdrop of some of our favorite cartoons! Join Cat in this deep dive on the history of Halloween and watch some spooky cartoons, too! Grades 8-Adult
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Join the Genre Challenge for kids in K-12th and challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Sign up on Beanstack to begin strengthening your reading comprehension and sparking your imagination!

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Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn along the way is equal to one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

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Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

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WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

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