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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years.

Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
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.

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!

Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
A drop-in hour at the Makerspace to celebrate LGBTQIA Pride with a pinback badge/button-making activity.

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special outdoor-themed storytime! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Jun 06, 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.

Mon, Jun 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Each bag will contain a variety of early literacy concepts that will be featured on our Kinder Club Blog. Ages 4-6.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Skip News 26-08-01: Summer Library Challenge widget
Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Read or listen to books and complete activities from June 1 to August 1 for a chance to earn prizes in the 2026 Summer Library ChallengeAll ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

Skip News 26-06-21: Friends' Ice Cream Social widget
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Celebrate the first day of summer with your friends, family, fun activities, and Mitchell's Homemade ice cream! The Friends of Porter Library's Ice Cream Social returns Sunday, June 21, with $1 cups while supplies last.

Skip News 26-10-20: New! Educate Station widget
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NEW! Educate Station provides quality educational content for homeschooling families and teachers, including a full curriculum presented as printable packets that simulate a full school year for kids in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

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Fiero Code high school students on laptop

Check out Fiero Code—a self-paced learn-to-code software program. With fun and engaging tutorials and projects, kids ages 8-18 learn coding languages—like HTML, Python and JavaScript―that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more. Learn how to get started!

Downloads & Streaming for Kids
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TumbleBook Library
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TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Have fun with reading in a whole new way!

There is more information, including a User's Guide and FAQ on TumbleBook Library's site.

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