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Featured Programs & Events
Tue, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room
It's eclipse time! In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, we will learn about the eclipse and discover the power of our nearest star. Ages... more
It's eclipse time! In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, we will learn about the eclipse and discover the power of our nearest star. Ages 5-9.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
The extravagance of Euclid Avenue's opulent properties have attracted the imagination and fascination of Clevelanders for years. Join local author Alan... more
The extravagance of Euclid Avenue's opulent properties have attracted the imagination and fascination of Clevelanders for years. Join local author Alan Dutka as he talks about this iconic street.

Wed, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Not enough buzz in your garden? Bring your garden to life! Join the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County for a presentation on gardening in Northeast Ohio.

Thu, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Learn from an artist how to jazz up (decorate) your hat, handbag, shoes, or tote. Bring your own accessory. All materials included except the item you bring... more
Learn from an artist how to jazz up (decorate) your hat, handbag, shoes, or tote. Bring your own accessory. All materials included except the item you bring to decorate (a few will be available).

Thu, Mar 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline MillerRegister

Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
This is a drop-in program to help high school aged patrons explore their career options.

Thu, Mar 28, 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.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
UPDATE: All glasses have been allocated. A waiting list is available. Valid e-mail address required.Register

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn about new legislation and get your questions answered!

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
It's eclipse time! In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, stop by the Youth Services area and make a pinhole viewer out of a cereal box to... more
It's eclipse time! In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, stop by the Youth Services area and make a pinhole viewer out of a cereal box to safely view the changing sun. All ages.

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Board Room,Conference Room,Craft Room,Dover Room,Friends Pavilion,Porter Room,Reading Garden,Staff Training Room,Storytime Room
Celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse with us at the Friends' Pavilion. All Ages.

NASA flyover map of the eclipse

Ohio will be experiencing a Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024! Stop by the library to get ready for the event: check out books and programs, sign up for the waiting list for eclipse glasses or gather with us on April 8 to view the astronomical event!

In the Glow at the 48th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival April 3-13

WPPL is once again a Community Engagement Partner with the Cleveland International Film Festival at Playhouse Square, April 3-13! The documentary Your Fat Friend is the story of an anonymous blogger turned best-selling author. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m.

Enter the Patron of the Day contest

To show our appreciation during National Library Week, we will give away a gift bag every day from April 7-13, 2024. Enter your name online or in person for a chance to be the Patron of the Day! One entry form per patron per day. Last day to enter is March 22.

Civic Corner at WPPL

WPPL's Civic Corner currently features information relating to the March 19, 2024, Presidential primary election. Voter registration, Vote-by-Mail applications and Early In-Person voting details can also be found at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website.

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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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

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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