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Adult Services

Upcoming Adult Programs

Spice It Up! - Take Home Kit - Cake Spice

Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Each kit will contain a sample of the featured spice, some background on the spice and a couple of recipes! This kit will contain cake spice.

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Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Entrance Lobby

Celebrate WPPL's 141st anniversary with coffee, cocoa and cookies in the Lobby.

True Crime Book Club - "The Road Out of Hell" by Anthony Flacco

Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dover Room

The true story that inspired the movie "The Changeling." Sanford Clark was the sole survivor of a killing spree perpetrated by his uncle on a chicken farm... more

The true story that inspired the movie "The Changeling." Sanford Clark was the sole survivor of a killing spree perpetrated by his uncle on a chicken farm outside of Los Angeles in the 1920s.

Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary

Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Entrance Lobby

Celebrate WPPL's 141st anniversary with coffee, cocoa and cookies in the Lobby.

Citizenship Classes

Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Westlake Room

Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Estate Planning - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC

Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Technology Training Lab

Have you created an estate plan for your family? An estate plan is a map of how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the future.

Craft Club

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Makerspace

Join us for craft club! All crafts and skill levels welcome.

Winter Warm-up Concert With Jesse Jukebox - & DJ Turkey Sandwich

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Porter Room

Back by popular demand! Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich return to the Library for another lively dance party and concert that is sure to get everyone... more

Back by popular demand! Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich return to the Library for another lively dance party and concert that is sure to get everyone moving!

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Technology Training Lab

Learn to navigate the Excel interface to enter and format data, perform basic calculations, and create simple charts as well as how to access resources for... more

Learn to navigate the Excel interface to enter and format data, perform basic calculations, and create simple charts as well as how to access resources for self-paced, online learning.

Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - Classics and Cookies

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dover Room

Share a favorite book, classic or new favorite, over some holiday goodies.

Citizenship Classes

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Westlake Room

Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

Thinking with AI - A Practical Tour of the Future of Work

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Join us for an engaging, plain-language introduction to generative AI, designed for anyone curious about how these tools actually think and what they mean... more

Join us for an engaging, plain-language introduction to generative AI, designed for anyone curious about how these tools actually think and what they mean for modern productivity.

Adult Creative Writing Group - Auld Lang Syne edition

Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Craft Room

Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about... more

Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!

Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session

Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Technology Training Lab

Have quick questions about your iPhone or iPad? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our iPhone & iPad Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity... more

Have quick questions about your iPhone or iPad? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our iPhone & iPad Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips!

Holiday Paper Quilling Fun

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Technology Training Lab

Learn basic quilling techniques and make your own quilled holiday card.

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Test Proctoring

The 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.