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Featured Programs & Events

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Thu, May 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

WPPL Roblox Club

Thu, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zoom Programming 1

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.

Mental Health Talk (Live) - MetroHealth

Thu, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Zoom Programming 2

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Please join us on Zoom for: "Let's Talk About Feeling Worried," with Dr. Marwaha from MetroHealth. Registration is... more

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Please join us on Zoom for: "Let's Talk About Feeling Worried," with Dr. Marwaha from MetroHealth. Registration is required.

Got Science? Supply Pick Up - Make a DIY Compass

Fri, May 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Join Got Science? and make a DIY compass. Got Science? kits will be available beginning May 14. You will need a kit to participate in the program. ... more

Join Got Science? and make a DIY compass. Got Science? kits will be available beginning May 14. You will need a kit to participate in the program. Grades 1-2.

Register

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Fri, May 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Pokemon Fun Supply Pick Up!

Sat, May 15, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Calling all Pokémon fans! Pick up a supply kit and then join us on Zoom for show and tell at 11:00 on May 22nd. Ages 6-11.Register

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Sat, May 15, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

STEAM Maker Lab (Live) - Planet Earth

Sat, May 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join us on ZOOM to learn more about planet Earth, plate tectonics, continents, oceans and landforms. We will provide most of the materials to complete 2-3... more

Join us on ZOOM to learn more about planet Earth, plate tectonics, continents, oceans and landforms. We will provide most of the materials to complete 2-3 projects about planet Earth. Grades 3-5.

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Sun, May 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Crafty Adults Supply Pick Up

Mon, May 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Feeling crafty? Make a craft project of your own with this simple, pick-up kit. For adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Please register... more

Feeling crafty? Make a craft project of your own with this simple, pick-up kit. For adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Please register to pick up kit!

Teen Craft Pick-Up

Mon, May 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Please register and then stop by Youth Services starting at 9am today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12.

Sensory STEAM Stumper Bags Pick Up

Mon, May 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Join us on Zoom to solve sensory STEAM Stumper Bags. Pick up supplies and challenge card on May 17 and then join on ZOOM on May 24. The target audience is... more

Join us on Zoom to solve sensory STEAM Stumper Bags. Pick up supplies and challenge card on May 17 and then join on ZOOM on May 24. The target audience is children with special needs. Ages 8-12.

Register

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Mon, May 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Investors' Interest Group (LIVE) - The 3 P's: Politics, Policy and the Pandemic

Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join us on Zoom for - The 3 P's: Politics, Policy and the Pandemic and What They May Mean For the Stock and Bond Markets Going Forward

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Tue, May 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Stories and Signs (Live)

Tue, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Join us on Facebook or YouTube, and enjoy a storytime while learning a few words in sign language! Ages 0-3.

Currently Reading (Live)

Tue, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Programming 2

Bring a book to rave about or find your next favorite! An open discussion for Teens in grades 7-12 who love to read.

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Wed, May 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Wed, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom Programming 1

The Wednesday Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. A limited number of books are available for checkout at the circulation desk.

Virtual Trivia Night @ Porter (Live) - Movie edition

Wed, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join us for a Virtual Trivia Night all about your favorite movies!

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Thu, May 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Fri, May 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids

Fri, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Reading Garden

Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more

Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.

Register

Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids

Fri, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Reading Garden

Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as... more

Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.

Register

Got Science? (Live) - Make a DIY Compass

Fri, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join Got Science? on ZOOM and make a DIY compass! Grades 1-2.

This event is full

Summer ArtWalk Submissions - Grades K-6

Sat, May 22, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services... more

Calling all artists! Create a piece of art to display on the new ArtWalk between Westlake Elementary and Westlake Porter Library or in the Youth Services Department.

Pokemon Fun! (Live)

Sat, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zoom Programming 1

Join Miss Rachel for a special edition of our Pokémon ZOOM meeting! We will have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite Pokémon craft,... more

Join Miss Rachel for a special edition of our Pokémon ZOOM meeting! We will have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite Pokémon craft, card or toy to share with us on ZOOM!

American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Mon, May 24, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Porter Room

Please give blood today from 1-7 p.m. with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.

Sensory STEAM Stumper Bags (Live)

Mon, May 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join us on Zoom to solve sensory STEAM Stumper Bags. Pick up supplies and challenge card on May 17 and then join on ZOOM on May 24. The target audience is... more

Join us on Zoom to solve sensory STEAM Stumper Bags. Pick up supplies and challenge card on May 17 and then join on ZOOM on May 24. The target audience is children with special needs. Ages 8-12.

Maker Monday: Geocaching (Live)

Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Zoom Programming 1

Learn how to get out and about with geocaching, a worldwide "treasure hunt" using your smartphone's GPS!

Stuffy Nose Talk (Live) - MetroHealth

Wed, May 26, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Zoom Programming 2

Join us on Zoom as Dr. David Stepnick from MetroHealth will give a talk on Ear, Nose & Throat Issues You Shouldn't Ignore. Registration is required.

Teen Writers Group (Live)

Wed, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zoom Programming 1

An online Zoom meet up for writers in grades 7-12.

Family Storytime (Live)

Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Zoom Programming 1

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, May 19 2021 at 9:00am

Discovery Box (Sign Up) - Summer Library Challenge - For Teens in grades 7th-12th

Wed, May 26, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Youth Services

Register here for WPPL's personalized subscription box service.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 26 2021 at 9:00am

Memorial Day Parade

Mon, May 31, 9:15am - 11:45am

Join WPPL and march in the Westlake Memorial Day Parade!

Great Decisions (Live)

Tue, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zoom Programming 1

Join our Great Decisions group here at the library as we meet virtually to discuss an article and view a video produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

Horror Film Club (LIVE)-- Online Edition

Wed, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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