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Featured Programs & Events
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Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
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.

Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in... more
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.

Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room
Learn about the famous people, inventions, and innovations that came from Ohio. Join Outreach Specialist, Sarah, for a look back on what makes our state great.

Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Julia Child, the world famous chef best known for her cookbooks and TV shows, during WWII joined the OSS as an administrative assistant and later... more
Julia Child, the world famous chef best known for her cookbooks and TV shows, during WWII joined the OSS as an administrative assistant and later volunteered for overseas service in India and China.

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Thu, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in... more
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.

Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
This presentation will discuss the library's current status, achievements, challenges, and future plans.

Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Drop in and hone your skills or learn how to play chess in this casual, non-competitive club. Some sets provided, but feel free to bring your own. Grades 1-4.

Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Meet with veg/plant-based curious individuals to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth.

Rescheduled
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact... more
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact they have on our pop culture. Grades 9-Adult

Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact... more
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact they have on our pop culture. Grades 9-Adult

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room,Zoom Programming 2
Jane tells the story of how she became a messenger of hope, from living through WWII to her years in Gombe to realizing her role as an advocate for... more
Jane tells the story of how she became a messenger of hope, from living through WWII to her years in Gombe to realizing her role as an advocate for environmental justice.

Thu, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in... more
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.

Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Porter Room
Learn how you can engage in the exciting world of film production in Ohio, presented in a fast-paced and entertaining fashion, with plenty of time for... more
Learn how you can engage in the exciting world of film production in Ohio, presented in a fast-paced and entertaining fashion, with plenty of time for questions!

Skip News 26-03-01: Calling Local Authors widget
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Are you a local author interested in sharing and promoting your work? Apply to join the first annual Local Author Meet and Greet to kick off National Library Week on Sunday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m. Author spots are limited, apply by March 1.

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Crochet or knit wildflowers for community garden

The Westlake High School Crochet/Knitting Club and Westlake Porter Public Library invite local yarn enthusiasts to contribute to a community crochet/knitted wildflower garden to be displayed in WPPL’s lobby this spring. Drop off is March 18-22 at the Circulation Desk.

Skip News 26-04-01: Friends Commemorative Bricks widget
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Looking for a commemorative gift? The Friends are selling personalized engraved bricks for $125 each. They will be installed in the Friends' Pavilion walkway this summer. Place an order on online by April 1, 2026!

Skip News 26-04-15: Tax Forms & Instructions widget
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Tax forms and instructions for Federal, State of Ohio, and RITA are available in limited supply near the Ask Us desk at the library. Find links to more information about this tax season on our Tax Information page.

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Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

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Teens

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Adults

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Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

DISABILITY RESOURCES

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

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Download & Stream

Reading on a tablet

Download & Stream

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Technology & Services

3-D printer

Technology & Services

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Friends & Foundation

Learn about the Friends and Foundation organizations

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