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Featured Programs & Events
Wed, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Learn how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, go online, and access Northstar Digital Literacy for self-paced online learning.

Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lobby
Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Want to learn how to make your own comic? Drop-in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn with our staff from Youth Services. No registration required.

Mon, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Herb Schilling from NASA Glenn's Scientific Computing and... more
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Herb Schilling from NASA Glenn's Scientific Computing and Visualization Team will present.

Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
The U.S. Marines battles during World War I helped ensure victory. They also became the stuff of legend. Dr. Mike Dory discusses the Marines role,... more
The U.S. Marines battles during World War I helped ensure victory. They also became the stuff of legend. Dr. Mike Dory discusses the Marines role, especially during the battle of Belleau Woods.

Thu, May 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dover Room
Presented by Steph Ricketts and Dan McLaughlin of Navigate Risk Advisors. Join us for an informational discussion about life insurance in your 60's and the... more
Presented by Steph Ricketts and Dan McLaughlin of Navigate Risk Advisors. Join us for an informational discussion about life insurance in your 60's and the answers to your Medicare questions.

Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
The Thursday Night Group now meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. A limited supply "The Women" by Kristin Hannah will be available at the circulation desk.

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day are Saturday, May 4! Celebrate with free comic books while supplies last, Make Your Own Comic with library staff, and take selfies with the Ohio Star Wars Rebel Legion! Can't wait? Take selfies with "The Guys" at the library now.

Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Preregister for the 2024 Summer Library Challenge beginning May 1. Library lovers of all ages can preregister online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to sign up in person. The reading adventures will last from June 1 through August 1, 2024!

Learn more about volunteering

Looking for a way to give back to your library and have fun this summer? We're looking for summer teen volunteers! If you are entering grades 8-12 in the fall and interested in volunteer hours, fill out and return this application by May 20. Contact Youth Services with any questions.

Computer on coffee table displaying Virtual Author Talk page

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to introduce Virtual Author Talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us online for 2-3 live presentations per month by best-selling authors and thought leaders.

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

teens playing board game

Teens

teens playing board game

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

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

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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

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Community Information

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters