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Readers and Writers

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Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
A breathtaking adventure across six continents that reveals the intricate cultures of native societies and their strategies of coping with climate change.

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
As described by Novelist and Goodreads, this is a love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that house them, and a parable for our peculiar times.

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online as we pick the brain of bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and celebrate the release of a new edition of her "Six of Crows." Streamed live.Register

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2
The first Black sheriff in a small Southern town faces a questionable shooting, a Confederate pride march, and a serial killer

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
For members of the Friends of Porter Public Library only! Memberships are available at the door.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!

Sun, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Bring your own bags. Pay on the way out what you think your bags are worth.

Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
As the Nazis unleashed their own forms of terror in Europe a serial killer prowled the streets of Paris. King explores the crimes, investigation, and trial of the man accused of murdering 27 people.

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for a series of ghostly tales, just in time for Halloween!

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir. Streamed live.Register

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. Streamed live.Register

Wed, Oct 29, 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 breaking away and trying something new!

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Don't know what to read next? Go to My Librarian and simply answer a couple of questions about what you've read recently, what you like and don't like, and our team of readers will send you a list of recommendations.

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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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Join WPPL's new Environmentalism Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month—and read the latest blog posts—to engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet and sustainability.

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Save the Date October 16-19 The 2025 Annual Friends of WPPL Book Sale

Mark your calendars! You'll find fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more at the Friends' Annual Book Sale: October 16-19, 2025! Interested in volunteering to help? Contact the Friends to let them know.

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Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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