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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Jack the Ripper terrorized the Whitechapel section of London in the late 1880s. Who were the victims? What were their lives like? Rubenhold centers the experiences and lives of Jack's victims.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.Register

Wed, Sep 24, 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!

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Spanning just 10 days & told from multiple POV Towles’s 3rd novel will satisfy fans of his multi-layered literary style while providing an array of richly imagined settings, characters, & themes.

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals as they highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the United States. Streamed live.Register

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.

Link to My Librarian page

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.

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.

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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Kris delivers in the library van

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World languages resources

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World languages resources

World Languages

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