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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Sun, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otaku and newbies welcome! Grades 7 - adult welcome.

Mon, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Mon, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Frustrated with cable? Let us help you sort through the alternatives available.

Tue, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Join Talya to learn some tips and tricks for College Prep success in this series of programs.

Wed, Sep 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here for WPPL's personalized subscription box service.

Sat, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room
In this crafting session, we'll be making handmade jewelry. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.

Sun, Oct 01, All day
Westlake Library will be distributing solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming Solar Eclipses in October and April. See full description for details, limits... more
Westlake Library will be distributing solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming Solar Eclipses in October and April. See full description for details, limits and important additional information.
Register

Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate the 85th anniversary of the creation of Superman by making a tote bag fit for a superhero. All attendees must register separately. Register

Mon, Oct 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here and then stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12.
Registration opens Monday, September 25 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Mon, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Licensed school based psychologists will be available to set up one-on-one academic testing assessments to screen for dyslexia, ADHD, language or auditory... more
Licensed school based psychologists will be available to set up one-on-one academic testing assessments to screen for dyslexia, ADHD, language or auditory barriers etc. Preschool - 12th grade.
Registration opens Monday, September 25 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Herb Schilling from NASA Glenn's Scientific Computing and... more
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Herb Schilling from NASA Glenn's Scientific Computing and Visualization Team will present.

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Patrons with disabilities, family, and friends are invited to meet at Clague Park for a low impact, accessible walk and take nature photographs. We'll meet... more
Patrons with disabilities, family, and friends are invited to meet at Clague Park for a low impact, accessible walk and take nature photographs. We'll meet at the parking lot off Roman Ln by the pond.

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover 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.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Training Lab
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse stretched across the U.S. and beyond. Remember the moment with virtual reality through Google Cardboard! Bring a... more
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse stretched across the U.S. and beyond. Remember the moment with virtual reality through Google Cardboard! Bring a smartphone.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Friends Pavilion
Observe the inspiring phenomenon of a partial solar eclipse in a fun and interactive environment. Registration only required for Eclipse Glasses. Drop-ins... more
Observe the inspiring phenomenon of a partial solar eclipse in a fun and interactive environment. Registration only required for Eclipse Glasses. Drop-ins allowed otherwise. All ages.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Drop-in to make a Moonlight Lantern.

Eclipse glasses available at WPPL

Northeast Ohio will be experiencing two back-to-back Solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024! Solar eclipse glasses allow you to safely view the sun during an eclipse. Registration for glasses is required and ends September 29 or while supplies last.

Visit welcome page: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Sign up for your WPPL card today—or renew or replace your card—and you will be automatically entered in a prize raffle! Of course, you get access to all of entertaining, informative and trustworthy resources, as well.

Cuyahoga Reads logo over adult and child reading together

All of the library systems in Cuyahoga County are teaming up to fight learning loss! Cuyahoga Reads is a program designed to help families make reading a priority through fun programs and reading challenges, like the Westlake Reads Challenge that's now available on Beanstack.

stack of books on greenery

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.

WPPL Blogs for Teens

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

New Titles for Teens

New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

Learn more about volunteering

As space permits, we accept applications for teen volunteers on a rolling basis throughout the school year. If you are interested, please fill out the application or feel free to contact Youth Services with questions.

Links for Teens

Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
Call or email with questions. We love answering questions!

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

3-d printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters