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Featured Programs & Events
Sun, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Calling all teen volunteers! Come share your ideas for upcoming Teen programs. Grades 8-12.

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Technology Training Lab
Gain necessary computer skills through instruction and play. Test out with a staff member to earn a free prize from the Makerspace. Grades 3-6.

Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
When Should You Begin Receiving Your Social Security Benefits?

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Porter Room
Students will explore how circuits and electricity work together while designing and creating their own Jumping Jitterbug “bot” to take home. Grades 3-5.

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 3-5, all ages welcome.Register

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
New date Thursday, June 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Storytime Room
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Porter Room
An inclusive hands-on event featuring guitars, ukuleles, keyboards & dozens of percussion instruments! Oh my! It's like a petting zoo but for instruments.... more
An inclusive hands-on event featuring guitars, ukuleles, keyboards & dozens of percussion instruments! Oh my! It's like a petting zoo but for instruments. For all abilities & ages.

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Technology Training Lab
Gain necessary computer skills through instruction and play. Test out with a staff member to earn a free prize from the Makerspace. Grades 3-6.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Women in History proudly presents a window into the world of Abigail Adams.

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Dover Room
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of Candid's most popular classes!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Porter Room
This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short... more
This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short performance of The Nutcracker! Ages 3 and up.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Summer Library Challenge: June 1-August 1

Read or listen to books and complete activities for a chance to earn prizes! For library lovers of all ages. Register and track your reading online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to register in person.

New Book Nook SALE

ALL children's books and children's DVDs in the Book Nook Used Bookstore are HALF PRICE during the month of June. Stop by for deals on summer reading books, movies for rainy days and more!

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.

Andrew Mangels and Crystal Walker

Crystal Walker received the Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award at the library's Volunteer Appreciation Reception on May 28, 2025. The award is given annually to the volunteer who best demonstrates the spirit of volunteerism exemplified by its namesake, Myrna Chelko.

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

teens playing board game

Teens

teens playing board game

Teens

adults in library

Adults

adults in library

Adults

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

DISABILITY RESOURCES

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

Disability Resources

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

3-D printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

Learn about the Friends and Foundation organizations

Friends & Foundation

Learn about the Friends and Foundation organizations

Friends & Foundation

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters