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Adult Services

Upcoming Adult Programs
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Adult Takeover of Teen Lounge
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Lounge
The adults are taking over! Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge for video games, board games, snacks and more. For adults with disabilities and caregivers.
Jungle Terry's Animal Show
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
Jungle Terry is bringing his animal friends to the library! Join us at the Friends' Pavilion for an interactive and educational program suitable for all ages.
Registration is now closed
Craft Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Join us for craft club! Bring a craft and hang out with the community. All crafts and skill levels welcome.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westlake Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
Registration is now closed
3D Photography: Capturing the Depth Around Us - Making and viewing photographs with three dimensions
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Learn about the many ways to take, display, and view 3D photographs from the members of the Ohio Stereo Photographic Society. Registration required.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents - 90s Saturday Morning Cartoons
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn about the history of various Saturday Morning Cartoons, the creators behind some of the most iconic shows, and their lasting cultural impact. Grades... more
Learn about the history of various Saturday Morning Cartoons, the creators behind some of the most iconic shows, and their lasting cultural impact. Grades 8-Adult.
WPPL's Annual Egg Drop
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Porter Room
Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon for the official egg... more
Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon for the official egg drop.
Yoga @ the Pavilion - Slow Flow Yoga
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Pavilion
Join certified yoga instructor Jen Nebraska for an outdoor session of Slow Flow Yoga. Please bring your yoga mat. Good for all levels of yoga experience.
Social Hour for Young Adults with Autism
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and... more
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.
Retirement Planning - Presented by Dan Trotter of Edward Jones
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn how your monthly retirement contributions—and the amount you save—directly impact your future using the Edward Jones Retirement Calculator.
Virtual Author Talk - Dr. Marisa G. Franco - "Platonic"
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to talk about her book, "Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You... more
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to talk about her book, "Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends".
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Jewelry Junction: Earrings, Earrings, Earrings
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Learn to make 3 different styles of earrings using gold or silver findings, chain, precious stones, crystals, and/or glass beads.
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Our Founding Documents
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Over two different sessions (July 6 and July 28) Katie Salis and Chad Statler will discuss the founding documents of our Republic. You can sign up for one... more
Over two different sessions (July 6 and July 28) Katie Salis and Chad Statler will discuss the founding documents of our Republic. You can sign up for one or both sessions.
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WPPL Blogs for Adults
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visit WPPL Blog sites

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more.

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Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Read or listen to books and complete activities from June 1 to August 1 for a chance to earn prizes in the 2026 Summer Library Challenge! All ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

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Check out the Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a day of art, connection, and fun with over 60 talented artists, live music, food trucks, and hundreds of neighbors.

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Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

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Read all the Comics! Get unlimited access to thousands of digital comic books, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers with ComicsPlus and your WPPL library card. Find more info on the Download & Stream page.

Test Proctoring
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Exam iconThe Westlake Porter Public Library offers test proctoring free of charge during the hours the library is open. Computers are available for online-based tests and individual study rooms are available for paper tests.

Contact Adult Services with your name, contact information, and desired testing date and time. Scheduling is based upon staff availability. Please allow enough time for correspondence with your institution to receive testing materials and instructions.

SelectReads
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SelectReads linkSelectReads is a free online service delivering information on books to match your interests directly from the shelves at WPPL to your inbox. In addition to monthly updates on various genres and subjects, you can also find newsletters for the Horror Film Club, Investors' Interest Group and other library groups. Sign up today!

New Book Alerts
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New Book Alerts linkNew Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by Westlake Porter Public Library. Sign up to receive email alerts of new books in a variety of categories.

eBook Alerts
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New Book Alerts linkeBook Alerts is a service that notifies you of amazing eBooks matching your interests and available with your Westlake Porter Public Library card. Sign up with your email address today!