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Programs & Events for Teens
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Westlake Memorial Day Parade
Mon, May 25, 9:15am - 11:45am
Join your favorite library and march in Westlake Kiwanis Club's annual Memorial Day Parade!
The Miracle of Earth - An Evening with the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Join the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society as they use advanced telescopes and real astronomical imagery to explore the remarkable chain of cosmic events... more
Join the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society as they use advanced telescopes and real astronomical imagery to explore the remarkable chain of cosmic events that made Earth—and life itself—possible
Adult Creative Writing Group - Spring is Here edition
Wed, May 27, 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... more
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!
Meet Your Makerspace!
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am
High School Study Cafe
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
Pride Month Pinback Buttons
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
A drop-in hour at the Makerspace to celebrate LGBTQIA Pride with a pinback badge/button-making activity.
High School Study Cafe
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
High School Study Cafe
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room,Teen Lounge
Exams are on the way! Come study at the library. Snacks and study spaces available in the youth services department for students. Grades 9 -12
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session. Grades 8-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Jewelry Junction: Right-Angle Weave Bracelet
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Porter Room
Make a beautiful right-angle weave bracelet using crystals, a beading needle and fishing line. The seed beads are tiny. You will need good vision or reading... more
Make a beautiful right-angle weave bracelet using crystals, a beading needle and fishing line. The seed beads are tiny. You will need good vision or reading glasses. This program is for adults.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session. Grades 8-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Social Hour for Young Adults with Autism
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and... more
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.
Trivia Night - Theme: A Night at the Theater
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Curtains up! How well do you know your Broadway? Is your Shakespeare up to snuff? Let's see! Register solo or in teams of 2-5. Prizes will be awarded to the... more
Curtains up! How well do you know your Broadway? Is your Shakespeare up to snuff? Let's see! Register solo or in teams of 2-5. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
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Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge

Preregistration for the 2026 Summer Library Challenge is open! Library lovers of all ages can sign up in person at the Ask Us or Youth Services desks or online with Beanstack. Revolutionize your summer from June 1 – August 1, 2026!

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Non-Traditional Materials selection

Check out WPPL's collection of musical instruments, equipment for converting analog media to digital formats, board and card games, LEGO® sets and other non-traditional materials available with your library card.

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Close-up of the Little Free Art Gallery at WPPL

Stop by WPPL's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), located in the lobby, to take a piece of art that inspires you, leave a piece of art that you have created or both! Follow #FLAGatWPPL on social media, too!

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100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn equals one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

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

New Titles for Teens
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New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

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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!

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Learn more about volunteering

We are no longer accepting applications to volunteer during the 2025-2026 school year. Check back on June 1 for applications for our Summer 2026 volunteer session. Contact Youth Services with questions.

Links for Teens
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Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

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