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Programs & Events for Kids
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Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate your baby's first Valentine's Day with a simple keepsake craft. For babies 0-18 months with a caregiver. Please register each child... more
Celebrate your baby's first Valentine's Day with a simple keepsake craft. For babies 0-18 months with a caregiver. Please register each child attending. Registration begins February 5.
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Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in... more
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Feb 14, 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.

Mon, Feb 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Each bag will contain a variety of early literacy concepts that will be featured on our Kinder Club Blog. Ages 4-6.

Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Porter Room
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please... more
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages 0-5.
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Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Technology Training Lab
Listen to a science fiction picture book read aloud by one of our librarians, learn literary terms, then write an interstellar short story! Grades 1-4

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Fashion fun cardstock masks from a digital design of your own making in this Carnival-themed program.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process... more
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.

Wed, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
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, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
Dive into the world of the magical & mystical. Test your knowledge of all things folklore, myth, & legend. Register solo or in teams of up to 5. Prizes will... more
Dive into the world of the magical & mystical. Test your knowledge of all things folklore, myth, & legend. Register solo or in teams of up to 5. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Pre K - Grade 2, siblings welcome.

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
In celebration of the Winter Olympics being held in Italy, let's have an Italian Pizza Party! Join us in the Youth Services area for some stories, songs,... more
In celebration of the Winter Olympics being held in Italy, let's have an Italian Pizza Party! Join us in the Youth Services area for some stories, songs, crafts, and other yummy surprises! Ages 3-7

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Room
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Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge is back for all ages! Read for 22 days between January 2–February 13 to receive a completion prize and an entry in the grand prize raffle! Read all 44 days and get an additional raffle entry. Sign up on Beanstack today!

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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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jigsaw puzzle pieces

Borrow a jigsaw puzzle and return it when you are finished! Find an assortment of puzzles across from the Circulation desk. If you would like to donate a puzzle (with all its pieces) for others to enjoy, put it in one of the library's book drops.

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TumbleBook Library
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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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