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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
After School in the 'Space
Wed, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment!
This event is full
Teen Crafternoons
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
One Wednesday each month, take a moment to make something. For the crafty teens out there, this program is for you. Grades 5-12
Seed Saving Know How - How to Harvest and Save Seeds from Your Summer Garden
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Porter Room
Learn how to harvest the seeds from the garden you planted this spring and summer.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12
9/11 Remembrance
Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services
Visit Christina's Corner in the Youth Services department to decorate and add a star to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11. Supplies provided.
Social Hour for Teens with Autism
Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
This social hour is a safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will... more
This social hour is a safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12
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Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year.

Comics Plus comic book store photo

Read all the Comics! Get unlimited access to thousands of digital comic books, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers with ComicsPlus and your WPPL library card. Find more info on the Download & Stream page.

Westlake Porter Public Library Genre Challenge Beanstack

Join the Genre Challenge for kids in K-12th and challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Sign up on Beanstack to begin strengthening your reading comprehension and sparking your imagination!

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn along the way is equal to one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

WPPL Blogs for Teens

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

New Titles for Teens

New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year.

Links for Teens

Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
Call or email with questions. We love answering questions!

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