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Featured Programs & Events
Thu, Sep 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Thu, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
Please give blood today from 1-7 p.m. with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.

Thu, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Garden
The Thursday Night Book Group will meet every other month in 2021 - March, May, July, September & November on the first Thursday evening of the month.

Fri, Sep 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Sat, Sep 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Sat, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Postage Stamp/Parking Lot Field
Mars Base Camp 4-H STEM Challenge: Red Planet Odyssey. Introduction of the engineering design process through building a rover and going on an exploratory... more
Mars Base Camp 4-H STEM Challenge: Red Planet Odyssey. Introduction of the engineering design process through building a rover and going on an exploratory mission on Mars. Grades 3-5.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Tue, Sep 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Please register and then stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12.

Tue, Sep 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Join us for a Zoom presentation on Sepsis by Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Registration with a valid email address is required. You will receive an... more
Join us for a Zoom presentation on Sepsis by Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Registration with a valid email address is required. You will receive an email with a link to join the program.

Tue, Sep 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Programming 1
Join us monthly for a lively discussion on the most critical issues facing America today. The program is for anybody who would like to talk about issues... more
Join us monthly for a lively discussion on the most critical issues facing America today. The program is for anybody who would like to talk about issues facing America in an informal group setting.

Wed, Sep 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Wed, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
A twice a month meet up for writers in grades 7-12.

Wed, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Practice entering and formatting text and numbers within cells. Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows. Begin working with basic formulas. Class is in... more
Practice entering and formatting text and numbers within cells. Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows. Begin working with basic formulas. Class is in person. Capacity is limited.

Wed, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Thu, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.

Thu, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then join us in the WPPL Roblox Arcade. We have private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy... more
Love Roblox? Then join us in the WPPL Roblox Arcade. We have private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Thu, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Garden
Join us for this storytime in the Reading Garden designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward... more
Join us for this storytime in the Reading Garden designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years.

Fri, Sep 10, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung... more
Help us commemorate all those who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event, or a wish or hope for the future on a star to be hung in Christina's Corner. All ages.

Fri, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Reading Garden
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.

Fri, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dover Room
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Fri, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Garden
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Fri, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Fri, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room
There is science inside the Magic Tree House books. Let's begin with "Dinosaurs Before Dark" and explore the world of dinosaurs, from fossils and eggs to... more
There is science inside the Magic Tree House books. Let's begin with "Dinosaurs Before Dark" and explore the world of dinosaurs, from fossils and eggs to carnivores and herbivores. Grades 1-2.
Registration opens Friday, September 3 2021 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Reading Garden
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Sat, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dover Room
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Sat, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Garden
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Sat, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.
Register

Sat, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Programming 2
Join Miss Rachel for a virtual Pokémon ZOOM meeting! We will play a guess that Pokémon game and have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite... more
Join Miss Rachel for a virtual Pokémon ZOOM meeting! We will play a guess that Pokémon game and have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite Pokémon card or toy for show and tell!
Registration opens Saturday, September 4 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Postage Stamp/Parking Lot Field
Start your week with some movement activities! We will have fun balancing, jumping, tossing, marching and more! Ages 3-7.
Registration opens Monday, September 6 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge. Video games, board games, crafts, snacks and more! For Teens in grades 7-12. Masks required... more
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge. Video games, board games, crafts, snacks and more! For Teens in grades 7-12. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.

Mon, Sep 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Programming 1
On Zoom, learn what you can check out from WPPL's Non-Traditional Materials Collection to transfer your VHS tapes to DVD, cassettes to MP3, records to mp3,... more
On Zoom, learn what you can check out from WPPL's Non-Traditional Materials Collection to transfer your VHS tapes to DVD, cassettes to MP3, records to mp3, and more!

Tue, Sep 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 7 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Practice entering and formatting text and numbers within cells. Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows. Begin working with basic formulas. Class is in... more
Practice entering and formatting text and numbers within cells. Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows. Begin working with basic formulas. Class is in person. Capacity is limited.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 7 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 7 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 7 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Programming 2
Join us on Zoom to learn how to assess your cover letters, resumes, and other documents in your job search package, presented by Cynthia Wilt.

Tue, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Porter Room
This meeting will be held IN PERSON. Registration is required. Those unable to attend IN PERSON are invited to join a discussion of the book on Zoom on... more
This meeting will be held IN PERSON. Registration is required. Those unable to attend IN PERSON are invited to join a discussion of the book on Zoom on Sept. 14 at 7 pm. Click or see below for details

Tue, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Make a beautiful fall pendant using tourquoise shells, wire and pearls. Materials and tools provided.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 8 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Programming 2
This book discussion will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. Click or see below for details.

Wed, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 8 2021 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Garden
The Wednesday Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. A limited number of books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Wed, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 8 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, September 9 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Learn how to work with the basic features of Windows 10. Work with the Start Menu, Tiles, access settings, Task View, Action Center, and Microsoft Edge.... more
Learn how to work with the basic features of Windows 10. Work with the Start Menu, Tiles, access settings, Task View, Action Center, and Microsoft Edge. This class is in-person. Capacity is limited.
Registration opens Thursday, September 9 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Thursday, September 9 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this... more
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Thu, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Come and connect with other families as we use music to cope with our ever-present struggles.Register

Thu, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Reading Garden
Come and connect with other families as we use music to cope with our ever-present struggles. Register

Fri, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden
Join us for this storytime in the Reading Garden designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward... more
Join us for this storytime in the Reading Garden designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years.
Registration opens Friday, September 10 2021 at 9:00am

Fri, Sep 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Do you have questions regarding nonprofit management and fundraising?

Sat, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Joins us as we dive into the world of D&D together. For those in grades 4th-6th. Masks... more
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Joins us as we dive into the world of D&D together. For those in grades 4th-6th. Masks required during program for all patrons.
Registration opens Saturday, September 11 2021 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Porter Room
Join local author Karly West as she shares her creative process for crafting her hilarious and unique comic series, The Scholarly Banana.

Sat, Sep 18, 8:30pm - 11:00pm
Postage Stamp/Parking Lot Field
Enjoy a feature length newly released DVD or favorite family classic. Contact the library for specific titles.

Sun, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Garden
American Girl Doll Club - Join together to solve several American Girl Mysteries and also play games and make a theme related craft. Ages 6-10.
Registration opens Sunday, September 12 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
3...2...1...Blast off to the library for a bag of space themed crafts!
Registration opens Monday, September 13 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Stop by Youth Services starting at 9 am today for a tween craft kit! Grades 4-6.
Registration opens Monday, September 13 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Feeling crafty? Make a craft project of your own with this simple, pick-up kit. For adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Please register... more
Feeling crafty? Make a craft project of your own with this simple, pick-up kit. For adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Please register and pick up in the Youth Services area.
Registration opens Monday, September 13 2021 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Programming 2
Join us on ZOOM for - Introduction to Annuities: Funding Your Future - Myths vs. Facts. You must register with your email address to receive the ZOOM invitation

Tue, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 14 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 14 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 14 2021 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Programming 1
Information Hunters tells the incredible story of how librarians, soldiers, and spies worked together to gather information about life and developments... more
Information Hunters tells the incredible story of how librarians, soldiers, and spies worked together to gather information about life and developments inside Nazi Germany and occupied Europe.

Wed, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 15 2021 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
A twice a month meet up for writers in grades 7-12.

Wed, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about... more
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 15 2021 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 15 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, September 16 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with adult caregiver. Masks required during program for all patrons ages 2+.
Registration opens Thursday, September 16 2021 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then join us in the WPPL Roblox Arcade. We have private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy... more
Love Roblox? Then join us in the WPPL Roblox Arcade. We have private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

New books area of WPPL

You can help guide plans for the future of the library building! During the week of August 28 until September 4, you can provide input on plans by Bialosky architects. Check this blog post for more info, including when architects will be in the library to engage with patrons.

Learn more about the 9/11 Memorial at blogs.westlakelibrary.org

Join us in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World—a special poster exhibition developed by the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Learn more about the exhibition and other connections to 9/11 in our blogs.

Learn more about volunteering

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the library. This school year we have 3 ways you can volunteer; In-Person, Virtually or with our Teen Advisory Board! Applications (PDF) are due by September 10.

Front entrance of Westlake Porter Public Library

Are you interested in guiding your library into the future? You may be the person we are searching for! A seat on the Library Board of Trustees is open as of December 31, 2021. Learn more about the Board of Trustees. Apply by September 10.

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Teens

teens playing board game

Teens

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

Special Needs

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

Special Needs

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

3-D printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

business & careers

Careers & Finance

business & careers

Careers & Finance

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters