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Featured Programs & Events
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Sat, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special storytime celebrating the joy of welcoming a new sibling! Ages 2-6.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Entrance Lobby
Show off your gingerbread house! Individuals or families are invited to decorate a gingerbread house to be displayed in our lobby display case during the... more
Show off your gingerbread house! Individuals or families are invited to decorate a gingerbread house to be displayed in our lobby display case during the month of December.

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Ed Chuhna, an expert in International Relations, will discuss the economic and diplomatic path that led up to the Japanese decision to attack the U.S. Naval... more
Ed Chuhna, an expert in International Relations, will discuss the economic and diplomatic path that led up to the Japanese decision to attack the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1941.

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Light refreshments provided. Register to join.

Tue, Dec 03, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dover Room
Nostalgic Showcase Presents Live returns with a winter cartoon program! No registration. Grades 9-adult

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about... more
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about "Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels".
Register

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
We will read one story then make a craft based on the story. For children ages 4-7, siblings welcome.

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Do you have the ultimate holiday cookie recipe? Celebrate Westlake Porter Public Library's 140th Anniversary and enter the Holiday Cookie Bake-Off.

Gingerbread house

Show off your holiday decorating skills! Individuals or families are invited to sign up to bring a gingerbread house to be displayed during the month of December. Drop off your gingerbread house at the Circulation Desk during the week of November 24 up to Sunday, December 1.

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.

New Teen Area Rendering

The library is undergoing a series of improvement projects including creating a dedicated Young Adult area in Youth Services, reorganization of Circulation, and opening of the second floor to the public. In addition, self-service coffee and other vending options will be available this winter.

New mobile app

Explore WPPL's new mobile app for Apple and Android devices! This mobile version of the library gives you instant access to search the catalog, renew checkouts, place holds, and more, using your smartphone or tablet.

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

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters