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Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2

Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room
In 1692 in the Massachusetts colony, Rebecca Nurse, a devout Puritan homemaker and mother of eight was accused of being a witch. Join Women in History as we... more
In 1692 in the Massachusetts colony, Rebecca Nurse, a devout Puritan homemaker and mother of eight was accused of being a witch. Join Women in History as we learn more about this tragic episode.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Celebrate WPPL's 141st anniversary with coffee, cocoa and cookies in the Lobby.

Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Celebrate WPPL's 141st anniversary with coffee, cocoa and cookies in the Lobby.

Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Have you created an estate plan for your family? An estate plan is a map of how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the future.  

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room
Back by popular demand! Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich return to the Library for another lively dance party and concert that is sure to get everyone... more
Back by popular demand! Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich return to the Library for another lively dance party and concert that is sure to get everyone moving!

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn to navigate the Excel interface to enter and format data, perform basic calculations, and create simple charts as well as how to access resources for... more
Learn to navigate the Excel interface to enter and format data, perform basic calculations, and create simple charts as well as how to access resources for self-paced, online learning.

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Join us for an engaging, plain-language introduction to generative AI, designed for anyone curious about how these tools actually think and what they mean... more
Join us for an engaging, plain-language introduction to generative AI, designed for anyone curious about how these tools actually think and what they mean for modern productivity.

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

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Have the ultimate holiday cookie recipe? Enter WPPL's 2nd Annual Holiday Cookie Bake Off and share your creations on Sunday, December 14! Adult and Junior amateur bakers can win for best tasting, best presentation or people's choice.

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Celebrate Porter Public Library's 141st birthday on Monday, December 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. with coffee, cocoa and cookies in the lobby and the usual array of materials and services inside!

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Jesse Jukebox and DJ Terkey Sandwich

Sign up today to join Jesse Jukebox and DJ Terkey Sandwich on Tuesday, December 16 at 6 p.m. at the Friends Pavilion for an interactive Winter Warm-up concert where kids can be kids and grown-ups have fun, too!

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Check out our downloadable and streaming services and links to databases and websites that provide remote learning and entertainment accessible from home and away. New services are added to provide you with trustworthy information and accessible entertainment.

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Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Teens

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Teens

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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

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Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

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Download & Stream

Reading on a tablet

Download & Stream

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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

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Community Information

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Community Information

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