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Laser Cut Miniature Bookshelves
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Create your very own tiny bookshelf, then fill the shelves with miniature versions of books by notable Ohio authors!
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Jewelry Junction: Beaded Lanyard for Keys or Glasses
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dover Room
Design and create a lanyard to hang your keys or glasses using beads and findings. All materials provided. For adults and teens.
Italian Art Song Concert - An Afternoon with Soprano Minkyeong Kim
Sat, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Join us for a delightful afternoon of Italian art songs, featuring a program of beloved and popular Italian songs, perfect for both longtime classical... more
Join us for a delightful afternoon of Italian art songs, featuring a program of beloved and popular Italian songs, perfect for both longtime classical music lovers and first-time listeners.
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Citizenship Classes
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.
Heartsaver CPR/AED - This event is full! - University Hospitals
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Get certified for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED in a class led by certified instructors from University Hospitals. Check-in starts at 5:45 pm. Register
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group - Join with other plant forward individuals for discussion
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Meet with veg/plant-based curious, earth advocates to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth.
The Classic Radio Hour - Information Please (1938)
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room
Did you listen to these classic radio programs when they aired? Or are you new to the medium? Either way, we hope you'll tune in for a trip down Memory Lane... more
Did you listen to these classic radio programs when they aired? Or are you new to the medium? Either way, we hope you'll tune in for a trip down Memory Lane and join us for our Classic Radio Hour!
Virtual Author Talk - Vivienne Ming - "Robot Proof"
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne... more
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming.
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Tuesday Evening Book Club - "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
Retired math teacher Grace Winters embarks on a wild adventure full of hope and the life-changing power of new beginnings when she is left a run-down house... more
Retired math teacher Grace Winters embarks on a wild adventure full of hope and the life-changing power of new beginnings when she is left a run-down house on the island of Ibiza.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
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Citizenship Classes
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 - "Total Garbage" by Edward Humes
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 1
This book shines a light on the systems that all of us use daily & take for granted--and will help both individuals & communities make meaningful changes... more
This book shines a light on the systems that all of us use daily & take for granted--and will help both individuals & communities make meaningful changes toward better lives & a cleaner, greener world
Building Relationships with Funders - Presented by David Holmes of Candid
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Go beyond grant writing to understand the basics of successful fundraising from foundations.
Thursday Night Book Club - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westlake Room
Troubled Nickel tells of his role in the historic 1938 delivery of two giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Having just barely survived a hurricane, for the pair... more
Troubled Nickel tells of his role in the historic 1938 delivery of two giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Having just barely survived a hurricane, for the pair of giraffes, the perils are far from over.
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Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge

Preregistration for the 2026 Summer Library Challenge is open! Library lovers of all ages can sign up in person at the Ask Us or Youth Services desks or online with Beanstack. Revolutionize your summer from June 1 – August 1, 2026!

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Stop by WPPL's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), located in the lobby, to take a piece of art that inspires you, leave a piece of art that you have created or both! Follow #FLAGatWPPL on social media, too!

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Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

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Read all the Comics! Get unlimited access to thousands of digital comic books, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers with ComicsPlus and your WPPL library card. Find more info on the Download & Stream page.

Test Proctoring
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Exam iconThe 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.

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