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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Discovery Box (Sign Up) - For Teens in grades 7th-12th
Wed, Mar 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here for WPPL's personalized subscription box service.
Adult Creative Writing Group
Wed, Mar 29, 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 breaking away and trying something new!
This event is full
Virtual Author Talk - Katie Beaton - "Ducks"
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands. Register
Tuesday Evening Book Club (IN PERSON & ON ZOOM) - Bride of the Sea by Eman Quotah
Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
This meeting will be held IN PERSON and ON ZOOM. Those unable to attend in person, can join us via Zoom simultaneously. Registration begins March 14.
True Crime Book Club - "The Killer Across the Table" by John E. Douglas
Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dover Room
We will meet on the third Monday of the month. This will be a great way to discover new and classic True Crime writing.
Jane Turzillo - Author of "Wicked Cleveland"
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
"Wicked Cleveland" by Jane Turzillo delves into the darker history of Cleveland. Join the author as she discusses this history at the library. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Young Adult Book Club (IN PERSON & ON ZOOM) - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Zoom Programming 2
This club will meet IN PERSON and ON ZOOM. Those unable to attend in person can join us via Zoom simultaneously. Registration opens March 21st.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Porter Room
The Wednesday Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. A limited number of books are available for participants at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.
Adult Storytime in the Garden
Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Reading Garden
Join us in the reading garden for stories, songs, and fun! For adults with developmental disabilities. In the event of poor weather, this event will be held in the storytime room.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 18 2023 at 9:00am
Discovery Box (Sign Up) - For Teens in grades 7th-12th
Wed, Apr 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here for WPPL's personalized subscription box service.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 19 2023 at 9:00am
Adult Creative Writing Group - Poetry edition
Wed, Apr 26, 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 breaking away and trying something new!
Virtual Author Talk - William Kent Krueger - "Fox Creek"
Thu, Apr 27, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us as he discusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series Fox Creek and his other works! Register
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New Book Nook location in the lobby

The Friends' Book Nook Used Book Store has moved to the lobby where the gift store used to be. Stop by Mondays (3-7), Wednesdays (10-2) and Saturdays (10-2) for the best prices on used books, CDs, DVDs, and more!

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives—Little 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!

Computer on coffee table displaying Virtual Author Talk page

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to introduce Virtual Author Talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us online for 2-3 live presentations per month by best-selling authors and thought leaders.

WPPL offers eBooks, audiobooks and more from OverDrive through the Ohio Digital Library. To use OverDrive, all you need is a valid library card, but the Libby app from OverDrive—available in the Apple App Store and Google Play—makes it even easier!

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

Download & Stream

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

Outreach & Homebound

foreign language resources

Language Resources

foreign language resources

Language Resources

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters