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Free Comic Book Day
2025-05-03 00:00:00 2025-05-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Free Comic Book Day Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last. Westlake Porter Public Library - Entrance Lobby

Saturday, May 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 00:00:00 2025-05-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Free Comic Book Day Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last. Westlake Porter Public Library - Entrance Lobby

Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.

Westlake Porter Public Library is celebrating Free Comic Book Day with a host of activities, raffles and giveaways

  • 9 a.m. Grab your free comic books (four per person) at the lobby all day while supplies last
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn how to 'Make Your Own Comic' from our Youth Services staff. Make buttons out of your drawings!
  • All Day
    • Take selfies with superhero and cartoon character figures created by Westlake resident, Mel Maurer, will be on display at the lobby. New this year - Big Bird!
    • Enter to win 3D-printed characters (courtesy of our Makerspace). Those who come in (library-appropriate) costume are eligible to get an extra raffle entry  

LEAD-OFF EVENTS include:

  • Preservation and Celebration of Vintage Comics - Tuesday, April 29, 7-8 pm (register to join)
  • Operation Comic Book: How to Make a Comic - Wednesday, April 30, 7-8 pm (register to join)

Tune in for the list of comic books we will be giving away as the event approaches!

For more free comic books on May 3, visit Carol & John's Comic Book Shop or any of your local comic book stores. 

Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

Upcoming events

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New date Wednesday, May 07, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Apr 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Arabic I: An Introduction to the Arabic Language
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Apr 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
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Personal Experience with Acclimating International Students
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Preservation and Celebration of Vintage Comics - A Lead-off Event to Free Comic Book Day
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Introduction to Corporate Giving - David Holmes of Candid
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
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CNC Acrylic LED Lamp Carving
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Storytime Room
Citizenship Classes
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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