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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Tue, Nov 26, 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!

Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Room
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about "Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels".Register

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
"Mad Honey" is a riveting novel of suspense, an unforgettable love story, and a moving and powerful exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become ourselves.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Last Thing He Told Me", Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book "The Night We Lost Him".Register

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
A literary thriller chronicling the migration of a mother and son forced to leave their middle-class life and begin a traumatic journey to the US border evading cartels, thieves, and corrupt police.

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Join us as baseball historian Scott Longert talks about the career, short life, and tragic death of Indians short stop Ray Chapman.

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Share a favorite classic or new book along with some holiday sweets.

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
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!

New Authors Every Month Virtual Author Talks Live and On Demand

Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks from the Library Speakers Consortium and Westlake Porter Public Library. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

New mobile app

Explore WPPL's new mobile app for Apple and Android devices! This mobile version of the library gives you instant access to search the catalog, renew checkouts, place holds, and more, using your smartphone or tablet.

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

Connect to WPPL's blog site

Connect with WPPL on our blogs and newsletters! Whether you prefer to get print or email, to binge on blog posts or learn about the latest books by your favorite author, we're ready to connect. Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for fun and interesting posts by library staff.

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

Adults

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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