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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
From Jeannette Walls, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle, comes a riveting new novel about an indomitable young woman in Virginia during Prohibition.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Are you ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives?Register

Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
An accessible guide to the changes we can all make--small and large--to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world's oceans.

Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Two women from different generations of the same family fiercely fight for their futures while running a small bakery in Montmartre. Join us the second Thursday of every month at 7 pm.

Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
A great way to discover and discuss new and classic true crime writing. We meet the third Monday of each month. New members are always welcome to join us!

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Lounge
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
From #1 NYT Bestseller author David Grann, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth.

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book and the decade Women’s Liberation transformed America.Register

Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover 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!

Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with the bestselling author as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.Register

Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn along the way is equal to one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

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Join WPPL's new Environmentalism Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month to engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet and sustainability. A limited number of books are available for participants each month.

New Authors Every Month Virtual Author Talks Live and On Demand

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

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

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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