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Adult Services

Upcoming Adult Programs
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Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Bestselling author Gregg Olsen’s shocking and empowering true-crime story of three sisters determined to survive their mother’s house of horrors.

Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Porter Room
Learn how you can engage in the exciting world of film production in Ohio, presented in a fast-paced and entertaining fashion, with plenty of time for... more
Learn how you can engage in the exciting world of film production in Ohio, presented in a fast-paced and entertaining fashion, with plenty of time for questions!

Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
When Should You Begin Receiving Your Social Security Benefits?

Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dover Room
Join estate planning attorney Elizabeth Perla for an informative session. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer understanding of how estate planning... more
Join estate planning attorney Elizabeth Perla for an informative session. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer understanding of how estate planning can benefit you and your family’s future.

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room
Get ready for spring by planting kitchen herbs in a 3D-printed pot while learning about 3D printing.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
Adults with disabilities laugh, sing, listen to stories, and do a craft or a coloring page.

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
"Broken Country is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives, but it's also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep... more
"Broken Country is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives, but it's also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
What will the AI of 2026 look like?

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Have quick questions about your Android device? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our Android Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to... more
Have quick questions about your Android device? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our Android Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips!

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Adults and children in grades 3-5 learn the basics of weaving while experimenting with color and texture as they collaborate on a single woven project. Each... more
Adults and children in grades 3-5 learn the basics of weaving while experimenting with color and texture as they collaborate on a single woven project. Each child will get a loom to keep. Grades 3-5.
Registration opens Saturday, March 14 2026 at 9:00am

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

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Crochet or knit wildflowers for community garden

The Westlake High School Crochet/Knitting Club and Westlake Porter Public Library invite local yarn enthusiasts to contribute to a community crochet/knitted wildflower garden to be displayed in WPPL’s lobby this spring. Drop off is March 18-22 at the Circulation Desk.

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Join public libraries and partners this spring for Bite Into Books, an NEA Big Read celebration, to read, discuss, and celebrate Bite by Bite, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s essay collection on the foods that shape our stories.

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Tickets for the 50th Cleveland International Film Festival (April 9–18) are on sale March 11 for CIFF members. WPPL is proud to be a Community Partner to the film Forever Free and the Illiteracy Playbook.

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Tax forms and instructions for Federal, State of Ohio, and RITA are available in limited supply near the Ask Us desk at the library. Find links to more information about this tax season on our Tax Information 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!

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