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Registration opens:
June 20th, 2025

Fun Science Friday

The Rainforest
2025-06-27 16:00:00 2025-06-27 16:45:00 America/New_York Fun Science Friday Let's explore the science of tropical rainforests. We will learn why nature's greenhouses are so valuable and what we can do to protect them. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Friday, June 27
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 16:00:00 2025-06-27 16:45:00 America/New_York Fun Science Friday Let's explore the science of tropical rainforests. We will learn why nature's greenhouses are so valuable and what we can do to protect them. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Let's explore the science of tropical rainforests. We will learn why nature's greenhouses are so valuable and what we can do to protect them. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten.

Discoveries will be made through hands-on experiments, active participation and a simple take-home project.

Need help? Contact Youth Services at 440-250-5471.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K-4) | Baby/Toddler/Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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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.

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