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New Parent Engagement Session
2025-10-25 16:00:00 2025-10-25 17:00:00 America/New_York New Parent Engagement Session Join us at the library for an engaging session designed for new parents and caregivers! Enjoy a brief storytime and then learn all about the programs and services that the library offers. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Saturday, October 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 16:00:00 2025-10-25 17:00:00 America/New_York New Parent Engagement Session Join us at the library for an engaging session designed for new parents and caregivers! Enjoy a brief storytime and then learn all about the programs and services that the library offers. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Join us at the library for an engaging session designed for new parents and caregivers! Enjoy a brief storytime and then learn all about the programs and services that the library offers.

The session will wrap up with open playtime — perfect for children to explore and socialize while parents connect.

AGE GROUP: | Baby/Toddler/Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Play | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 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.

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