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Featured Programs & Events

Fancy Nancy Tea Party Supply Pick Up

Sun, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bonjour! Fancy Nancies and Dapper Dans are invited to a Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Pick up a fancy kit in the Youth Services Department starting September... more

Bonjour! Fancy Nancies and Dapper Dans are invited to a Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Pick up a fancy kit in the Youth Services Department starting September 27. Ages 5-8.

Registration is now closed

Teen Craft Pick-Up

Mon, Sep 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed at the... more

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed at the Drive-Up window)

Art Smarts (Live)

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Join us on social media to learn about Claude Monet and how to make watercolors at home!

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Porter Room

Please give blood from 1-7 p.m. in the Porter Room.

Family Storytime (Live)

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zoom

Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs and movement. For families with children up to 2-6, siblings welcome.

The Long History of Slavery, Resistance, & Abolition (Live) - One Community Reads

Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Zoom

Join Prof. Marcus Rediker of the University of Pittsburgh on Zoom as he discusses the history of slave resistance, rebellions, and the efforts of... more

Join Prof. Marcus Rediker of the University of Pittsburgh on Zoom as he discusses the history of slave resistance, rebellions, and the efforts of abolitionists to end the slave trade.

Register

Cat Storytime featuring Murray and Oliver! (Live)

Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ms. Katie shares storytime with friendly felines, Murray and Oliver!

Teen Writers Group (Live)

Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zoom

A bi-weekly meet up for writers in grades 7-12.

Family Storytime (Live)

Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zoom

Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs and movement. For families with children up to 2-6, siblings welcome.

Storytime (Live)

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tune in and join the fun as we stream a live storytime!

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Porter Room

Please give blood from 1-7 p.m. in the Porter Room.

WPPL Roblox Club

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zoom

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Burlap Fall Wreath (on demand) - Calling Crafters

Fri, Oct 02, All day

Adult. Requires internet connection, a device to view presentation, email address & tacky glue or glue gun. Around 10/2 you will receive an email with... more

Adult. Requires internet connection, a device to view presentation, email address & tacky glue or glue gun. Around 10/2 you will receive an email with instructions and when to pickup materials.

This event is full

Academic Search Premiere/CRAAP Resource Share (Live)

Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

These two databases are excellent research companions for your teen or college age student!

Shredding Event

Sat, Oct 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Parking Lot

WPPL appreciates YOU! Kick off Customer Appreciation Week by bringing up to two copy boxes of loose paper to be shredded. As a COVID-era safety precaution,... more

WPPL appreciates YOU! Kick off Customer Appreciation Week by bringing up to two copy boxes of loose paper to be shredded. As a COVID-era safety precaution, please remain in your vehicle.

Adapted Storytime (Live)

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zoom

Join us for this ZOOM storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3-7 years.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party (Live)

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Zoom

Dress in your fanciest clothes as we have fun being fancy together during this ZOOM party! Ages 5-8.

Teen Crafts Pick-Up - Halloween Edition

Mon, Oct 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a Halloween craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed... more

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a Halloween craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed at the Drive-Up window)

Kinder Club

Tue, Oct 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Pick up your Kinder Club packet on or after October 6! October bag will contain 3 alphabet letter activities that will be featured weekly on our Kinder... more

Pick up your Kinder Club packet on or after October 6! October bag will contain 3 alphabet letter activities that will be featured weekly on our Kinder Club blog. Ages 4-6 While supplies last.

Family Storytime (Live)

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zoom

Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, and movement. For families with children ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2020 at 9:00am

Herbal First Aid (Live)

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Learn on Zoom how to assemble a first-aid kit from your pantry. Receive a healing spice guide and learn what herbs you must keep on hand and how to use them... more

Learn on Zoom how to assemble a first-aid kit from your pantry. Receive a healing spice guide and learn what herbs you must keep on hand and how to use them for effective results.

Register

Rescheduled

Queer Pop! Happy Hour (Live)

Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

New date Tuesday, August 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Join WPPL staff on Zoom for a fun discussion about the LGBTQIA-themed books, films, music, and TV shows that we're currently indulging in, as well as new... more

Join WPPL staff on Zoom for a fun discussion about the LGBTQIA-themed books, films, music, and TV shows that we're currently indulging in, as well as new releases available at the library.

Queer Pop! Happy Hour (Live)

Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Join WPPL staff on Zoom for a fun discussion about the LGBTQIA-themed books, films, music, and TV shows that we're currently indulging in, as well as new... more

Join WPPL staff on Zoom for a fun discussion about the LGBTQIA-themed books, films, music, and TV shows that we're currently indulging in, as well as new releases available at the library.

Register

Sing and Dance! (Live)

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Join Miss Nancy on ZOOM for Sing and Dance! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions. Zoom instructions will be sent... more

Join Miss Nancy on ZOOM for Sing and Dance! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions. Zoom instructions will be sent the day of the program. Ages 2-6.

Horror Film Club Halloween Party (LIVE)

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zoom

The Horror Film Club celebrates Halloween 2020! Join us for a short Zoom meeting before our monthly movie!Register

Horror Film Club (LIVE) - Online Edition

Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you scared yet? The Horror Film Club returns for an online viewing! Join us on Watch2Gether for another classic chiller.

Storytime (Live)

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tune in and join the fun as we stream a live storytime!

WPPL Roblox Club

Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zoom

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Got Science? Supply Pick Up

Fri, Oct 09, All day

Join Got Science? and make your own miniature geodesic dome. Got Science? kits will be available in the Youth Services Department beginning October 9.... more

Join Got Science? and make your own miniature geodesic dome. Got Science? kits will be available in the Youth Services Department beginning October 9. Grades 1 & 2.

Registration opens Friday, October 2 2020 at 9:00am

Westlake Art Reflections Supply Pick Up

Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm

If you are eligible to enter the Reflections Art Competition, pick up an art kit to work on your themed piece! Grades K-12

LGBTQ Film History: Part 1 (Live)

Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

First part of our series on the history of LGBTQ inclusion in film.

Virtual Knitting 101 (Live) - Learn how to knit online.

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zoom

Learn to knit in this online Zoom class with instructor Lynn Nilges.

Yoga with Ms. Jen! (Live)

Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Zoom

Calm your body, mind, and spirit in this live ZOOM yoga class taught by Ms. Jen, certified Yoga Instructor. Recommended for teens and adults!

Registration opens Sunday, October 4 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Crafts Pick-Up - Halloween Edition

Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a Halloween craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed... more

Stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a Halloween craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12. While supplies last. (Call and request a kit to be placed at the Drive-Up window)

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Storytime (Live)

Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

This storytime will feature titles engaging families in Hispanic/Latinx culture and history.

7 Ways to Look Great on Camera (live)

Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Join us via Zoom as professional photographer, Katie Garlock, shows us how to look our best in photographs and online presentations.

Moonlight Lantern Festival Supply Pick Up

Tue, Oct 13, All day

Participate in this family friendly latern display. Pick up lantern supplies in the Youth Service Department starting October 13. Return finished lantern... more

Participate in this family friendly latern display. Pick up lantern supplies in the Youth Service Department starting October 13. Return finished lantern to Youth Services Dept. by October 19.

A Drugless Approach to Women's Health & Breast Health (Live) - Drugless Doctors

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Zoom

Join us on Zoom with Dr. Casen DeMaria from the Drugless Doctors as she discusses how to support your hormonal system naturally. Register

Family Storytime (Live)

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, and movement. For families with children ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2020 at 9:00am

Career Transition - Networking 101 (Live) - Join us via Zoom

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom

Join us on Zoom to build your connections and find your next position.Register

Sensory Consult - Presented by Connecting for Kids

Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

Free sensory consults for children (18 months - 12 years of age) will be offered in various locations throughout our programming year (September-May).Register

Power of Vision (WEBINAR)

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

During this dynamic and fun pre-recorded presentation, you will have an opportunity to define, design, and experience your dream. You will learn the... more

During this dynamic and fun pre-recorded presentation, you will have an opportunity to define, design, and experience your dream. You will learn the essential keys for tuning into your purpose.

One Community Reads: Book Discussion & Creator Visit (LIVE) - "March: Book One" by John Lewis

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Zoom

As a continued precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this book discussion will be held on Zoom. Digital copies of the book are available on Hoopla.... more

As a continued precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this book discussion will be held on Zoom. Digital copies of the book are available on Hoopla. Registration required. Instructions below.

Register

Storytime (Live)

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tune in and join the fun as we stream a live storytime!

Learn ASL Sign Language (Live) - Basic Sign Language for Beginners

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Zoom

In this beginner class, students will learn the sign language alphabet, how to meet and greet people and the basics of communicating with the deaf.

Teen Writers Group (Live)

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zoom

A bi-weekly meet up for writers in grades 7-12.

Family Storytime (Live)

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zoom

Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, and movement. For families with children ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2020 at 9:00am

Storytime (Live)

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tune in and join the fun as we stream a live storytime!

WPPL Roblox Club

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zoom

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more

Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Nonprofit Happy Hour - Anti-Racism Strategies and Allyship

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us on Zoom as we host area nonprofit leaders to share information about emerging trends and critical needs in the social sector. Register

Teach Me To Play - Presented by Connecting for Kids

Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Dover Room

Your child will enjoy playing with other children while practicing language and social skills. Specifically designed for children ages 18 months-6 years who... more

Your child will enjoy playing with other children while practicing language and social skills. Specifically designed for children ages 18 months-6 years who are struggling in an area of development.

Register

Got Science? (Live) - Geodesic Dome Edition

Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Zoom

Join Got Science? on ZOOM and build a Geodesic Dome. Grades 1-2.

Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge Supply Pick Up

Sat, Oct 17, All day

Pick up your Mystery STEAM Bag Supplies at the YS desk starting October 17. Registering for this event also registers you for the zoom Mystery STEAM Bag... more

Pick up your Mystery STEAM Bag Supplies at the YS desk starting October 17. Registering for this event also registers you for the zoom Mystery STEAM Bag event on October 24. Grades 1 & 2.

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2020 at 9:00am

Canceled

How to Write a Mystery Readers Won't Put Down

Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 11:30am

Do you want to write a mystery, but don't know where to start or how to proceed? Let local writer Miranda Gargasz teach you how.

Pokemon Fun! (Live)

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zoom

Join Miss Rachel for a virtual Pokemon ZOOM meeting! We will play a guess that Pokemon game and have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a... more

Join Miss Rachel for a virtual Pokemon ZOOM meeting! We will play a guess that Pokemon game and have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite Pokemon card or toy for show and tell!

Westlake Art Reflection (Live) - Creation Session

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom

Work on your Reflections Art Competition piece together on this calming ZOOM creation session as we create art together and work on our projects!