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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lobby
Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Want to learn how to make your own comic? Drop-in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn with our staff from Youth Services. No registration required.

Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
The Thursday Night Group now meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. A limited supply "The Women" by Kristin Hannah will be available at the circulation desk.

Tue, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
This meeting will be held IN PERSON and ON ZOOM. Those unable to attend in person, can join us via Zoom simultaneously. Registration begins April 9.

Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
The Wednesday Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. No registration required.

Mon, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dover Room
We will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month, except July & December. This will be a great way to discover new and classic True Crime writing.

Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Talk will focus on her most recent work and Asian American representation in literature.Register

Wed, May 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here for WPPL's personalized subscription box service. This month it will contain all the usual items, plus everything you need to start the Summer Library Challenge.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 22 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 29, 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 breaking away and trying something new!

Wed, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
For years, journalist Helen Marketti has conducted interviews with famous musicians and television personalities. Join us as she shares some of her most memorable interviews!

Mon, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
The Summer Library Challenge is for you! Join us and adapt it to your needs! This event is for patrons who struggle with reading yet are interested in joining the summer Library Challenge.
Registration opens Monday, May 27 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day are Saturday, May 4! Celebrate with free comic books while supplies last, Make Your Own Comic with library staff, and take selfies with the Ohio Star Wars Rebel Legion! Can't wait? Take selfies with "The Guys" at the library now.

Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Preregister for the 2024 Summer Library Challenge beginning May 1. Library lovers of all ages can preregister online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to sign up in person. The reading adventures will last from June 1 through August 1, 2024!

Learn more about volunteering

Looking for a way to give back to your library and have fun this summer? We're looking for summer teen volunteers! If you are entering grades 8-12 in the fall and interested in volunteer hours, fill out and return this application by May 20. Contact Youth Services with any questions.

Cuyahoga Reads logo over adult and 2 children 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.

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

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Adults

adults in library

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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

Outreach & Homebound

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Language Resources

foreign language resources

Language Resources

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Blogs & Newsletters

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Blogs & Newsletters