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Featured Programs & Events

Virtual Author Talk - Lori Gottlieb - "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone"

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... more

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.

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Bow Wow Books

Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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.

Adult ADHD 101

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

ADHD in adults looks very different from ADHD in children. Learn the symptoms, treatment options, and how to explain a diagnosis to family and coworkers.

Using Fashion to Date Family Photos

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dover Room

Knowing a little bit about fashion trends and styles can help narrow down when those hard-to-date family photographs were taken.

Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by David Holmes of Candid.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Dover Room

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Roblox Arcade (Virtual)

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zoom Programming 1

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some 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.

Porter Pumpkin Party

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Storytime Room

Celebrate all things pumpkin with crafts, games, and more! Grades Pre-K - 5.

Illustration Creation - Micha Archer

Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Craft Room

Learn about a featured illustrator and then create a project inspired by their art. Grades 1-3.

Art Smarts - Edward Gorey

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Craft Room

Explore some works of a well-known artist and then use what you've seen to create an art piece of your own. Grades 4-6.

Women in History - Golden Age of Hollywood

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Porter Room

Women in History brings you the renown Gossip Mavens, Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons, as they take you on a journey through the Golden Age of Hollywood. ... more

Women in History brings you the renown Gossip Mavens, Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons, as they take you on a journey through the Golden Age of Hollywood. (Sorry, no hair pulling aloud!)

Music Monday

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Develop pre-reading skills with music, movement and rhythm through stories, songs and rhymes. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver, siblings welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons 101

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Learn how to play this role-playing game and how playing it can benefit neurodivergent individuals. For ages 12 and up.

Teen Anime Club

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.

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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.

The Tell-Tale Play - A Largely Literary Theater Performance

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... more

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.

Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in 19th Century Ohio

Thu, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dover Room

19th Century treasure hunting takes a ghoulish turn in this presentation by local historian Mr. Doug Hulett.

Harmonizing Mind and Body - The Power of Sound Frequencies and Meditation

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dover Room

Join Crissy Stelmaschuk for a unique and insightful look at the beneficial effects sound frequencies and meditation can have on us. Registration required.... more

Join Crissy Stelmaschuk for a unique and insightful look at the beneficial effects sound frequencies and meditation can have on us. Registration required. Explore the Health Fair after the program.

Health Fair - Meet the Organizations - drop in

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Stop by the meeting room wing of the library and enjoy the annual Health Fair.

Effective Communication Strategies - Alzheimer's Association

Sat, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Dover Room

Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's. Please register.

World at War Forum: The GI Experience - America's Doughboys

Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

Representatives from the Cleveland History Center will present on the experiences of America's Doughboys in the trenches of Europe during World War I.

Virtual Author Talk - Stanley Milford Jr. - "The Paranormal Ranger"

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... more

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.

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Read It, Make It @ the Library

Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Storytime Room

We will read one story then make a craft based on the story. For children ages 4-7, siblings welcome.

Virtual Author Talk / Charla virtual de autor - Javier Zamora - "Solito"

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... more

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.

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Let's Talk! - Hindi Language Social Hour

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Craft Room

Meet other fluent Hindi speakers for informal conversation. Light refreshments will be provided.