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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Streamed live. Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. Register

Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
When we read together, we can accomplish so much more! For patrons who struggle with reading with a goal of finishing the Summer Library Challenge. We will read, have fun, and make things together!

Wed, Jul 31, 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, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Register

Thu, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
From the internationally bestselling author of "One Day," one of the most enduring love stories of its generation, comes an uplifting and unputdownable love story about second chances.

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed.

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for this LIVE author talk by Irena Smith, PhD to hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, for both parents and teens.Register

Canceled
Sun, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otaku and newbies welcome! No registration required. Grades 7 - adult welcome.

Mon, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dover Room
The amateur DNA sleuth who solved one of the most infamous cold cases in American history tells the incredible true story of how she did it, and forever changed criminal investigations.

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
In Hayley Scrivenor's "Dirt Creek," a small-town debut mystery described as "The Dry" meets "Everything I Never Told You," a girl goes missing and a community falls apart and comes together.

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online for a LIVE chat with "New York Times" bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus.Register

Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Summer Library Challenge: June 1-August 1

Read or listen to books and complete activities for a chance to earn prizes! For library lovers of all ages. Register and track your reading online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to register in person.

New mobile app

Explore WPPL's new mobile app for Apple and Android devices! This mobile version of the library gives you instant access to search the catalog, renew checkouts, place holds, and more, using your smartphone or tablet.

Cuyahoga Reads logo over adult and 2 children reading together

All of the library systems in Cuyahoga County are teaming up to fight learning loss! Cuyahoga Reads is a program designed to help families make reading a priority through fun programs and reading challenges, like the Westlake Reads Challenge that's now available on Beanstack.

Connect to WPPL's blog site

Connect with WPPL on our blogs and newsletters! Whether you prefer to get print or email, to binge on blog posts or learn about the latest books by your favorite author, we're ready to connect. Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for fun and interesting posts by library staff.

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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