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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
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

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
A powerful and thrilling love story about the what-ifs that arise at life’s crossroads, and what happens when one woman is given a miraculous chance to answer them.

Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
The essential pocket primer on climate change that will leave an indelible impact on everyone who reads it.

Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
A group of surprising people help an unexpected wedding guest start anew. Love to read and discuss books? Check out the Thursday Evening discussion group—new members are always welcome!

Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
The Plot is a psychologically suspenseful novel about a story too good not to steal, and the writer who steals it.

Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
A great way to discover and discuss new and classic true crime writing. We meet on the third Monday of each month. New members are always welcome to join us!

Thu, Apr 24, 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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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

Outreach & Homebound

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