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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Therapist, author and human being Lori Gottlieb shares her wisdom examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves to help us breakthrough to living the life we desire. Streamed live.Register

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a curiosity for Gothic art and fiction? Then this creative writing group meeting is for you!

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Porter Room
Have you wondered if there’s more than just surviving your child’s tantrums, fears or angry outbursts? Register

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Room
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Join us and indulge in an hour of creativity.

Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for a thrilling performance of some of the greatest works of the Master of the Macabre.

Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring along a stuffed animal for Storytime! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the unexplained in Navajoland. Register

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Sintoniza una conversación con el autor más vendido Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias.Register

Sat, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Free Screening of Dr. Michael Greger's 2016 presentation, "How Not to Die: The Role of Diet in Preventing, Arresting, & Reversing Our Top 15 Killers." And Trivia

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
This sweeping novel tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Tune in for a special conversation with bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir "Solito."Register

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
A gripping and inspiring historical novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law.

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Theater
Join our friends at Clague Playhouse for "Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley" and a chat with the cast!Register

Mon, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dover Room
A shocking and deeply reported account of the persistent plague of institutional racism and junk forensic science in our criminal justice system, and its devastating effect on innocent lives.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Listen to some TikTok poetry and try to create your own. Whether or not you post it is up to you.

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
"Knives Out" and "Clue" meet Agatha Christie and "The Thursday Murder Club" in this fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel, which explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol of comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.Register

WPPL Health Fair

WPPL's 2024 Health Fair is almost here! Join us for a health program or screening on Saturday, November 2 or read up about health and wellness topics on the library blogs beginning Monday, October 28.

New Authors Every Month Virtual Author Talks Live and On Demand

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

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

New mobile app

Explore WPPL's new mobile app for Apple and Android devices! This mobile version of the library gives you instant access to search the catalog, renew checkouts, place holds, and more, using your smartphone or tablet.

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

Outreach & Homebound

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Language Resources

foreign language resources

Language Resources

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Blogs & Newsletters

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Blogs & Newsletters