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Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..

Thu, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room
This event is canceled.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework... more
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Westlake is overrun with zombies! Work together, solve the clues, and save the city! Grades 3-6.

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Join the Friends of WPPL for a very special Sunday program featuring music, fashion and more from the 1960s.

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Drop in and hone your skills or learn how to play chess in this casual, non-competitive club. Some sets provided, but feel free to bring your own. Grades 1-4.

Mon, Oct 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Celebrate October with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Can you draw every day for a month? Let's make a spooky and unique illustration randomly selected from a prompt list! Grades 2-4.

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Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
New date Saturday, October 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Listen to a book featuring kind and friendly monsters read aloud by one of our librarians, learn literary terms, then write a short story! Grades 1-4.

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment!

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for an engaging read aloud with Maggie Eaton followed by a variety of fun activities that foster a love of reading and support literacy for the... more
Join us for an engaging read aloud with Maggie Eaton followed by a variety of fun activities that foster a love of reading and support literacy for the whole family. Grades K-3. 

Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the... more
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
New date Monday, October 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Listen to a book featuring kind and friendly monsters read aloud by one of our librarians, learn literary terms, then write a short story! Grades 1-4.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework... more
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.

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Find Outfoxed! and other Board Games at WPPL

Check out board and card games from our Non-Traditional Materials Collection to play at home. With a variety of types and range of age groups, there's something sure to delight. Visit our catalog to see what is available or stop in today!

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It's easier than ever to fit the library into your busy fall schedule with our Story Stack service. Fill out the online form and Youth Services librarians will select a stack of materials curated for your family. Once you are notified, you can pick up your items at the drive-up window.

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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!

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Westlake Porter Public Library Genre Challenge Beanstack

Join the Genre Challenge for kids in K-12th and challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Sign up on Beanstack to begin strengthening your reading comprehension and sparking your imagination!

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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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