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Featured Programs & Events
Sat, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Learn about safe, chemical-free and earth-friendly approaches to lawn care with Mel Hauser of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Author Andrew Bajda speaks about his father's experiences in World War II Europe. He will also discuss the contributions of the Polish Army in the fight for... more
Author Andrew Bajda speaks about his father's experiences in World War II Europe. He will also discuss the contributions of the Polish Army in the fight for Italy.

Wed, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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.

Sat, Sep 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porter Room
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, to learn the "ins... more
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, to learn the "ins and outs" of Medicare.

Mon, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Come learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with... more
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Come learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 239,000+ grantmaker profiles.

Tue, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online for this incredibly moving live streaming event with bestselling author of oral histories and award-winning journalist, Garrett Graff.Register

Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room
Learn basic cooking skills with simple recipes for kids with disabilities and their typical peers. If you have an allergy or dietary concern, please contact... more
Learn basic cooking skills with simple recipes for kids with disabilities and their typical peers. If you have an allergy or dietary concern, please contact the Youth Desk at 440-250-5471. Ages 3-7.
Registration opens Thursday, September 5 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Judge William Vodrey, a Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas Judge, discusses the criminal justice system and how it functions.

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
For fans of "All the Light We Cannot See," a sweeping love story about a Hindu perfumer and a Muslim calligrapher, set against the backdrop of Partition.

Fri, Sep 13, 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.

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Explore pathways back to open-minded living with bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp in this live streamed event.Register

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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.

Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Connect for a live streamed chat with the mega-bestselling author about her newest novel—a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at the endless struggle... more
Connect for a live streamed chat with the mega-bestselling author about her newest novel—a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at the endless struggle to maintain certainty in an uncertain world.
Register

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 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.

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

U.S. passport, old camera and world map

Will you be traveling abroad in the future? Make your first stop WPPL where we can take photos and process passport applications. Find more information on U.S. Passport Services. Bon voyage!

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