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The Journey of Dementia

From Their Perspective
2025-12-11 18:00:00 2025-12-11 19:00:00 America/New_York The Journey of Dementia Step into the world of someone living with dementia with Stephanie Parker, Memory Care Director from Vitalia Westlake. Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room

Thursday, December 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 18:00:00 2025-12-11 19:00:00 America/New_York The Journey of Dementia Step into the world of someone living with dementia with Stephanie Parker, Memory Care Director from Vitalia Westlake. Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room

Step into the world of someone living with dementia with Stephanie Parker, Memory Care Director from Vitalia Westlake.

Learn how dementia touches thinking and memory, and how it shapes emotions, dignity, and identity. Learn how communication needs change and how to highlight moments of joy, clarity, and resilience. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness |

TAGS: | dementia |

Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 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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Adapted Weekend Fun - Theme: Seasonal Fun!
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
Jewelry Junction: You and Me Earring Making Program
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Make It, Take It!
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Women in History Presents - Rebecca Nurse & the Salem Witch Trials
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room
Cancelled
Art Smarts - CANCELED
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Holiday Cookie Bake Off
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Entrance Lobby
Spice It Up! - Take Home Kit - Cake Spice
Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
This event is full
Music Monday
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Entrance Lobby
True Crime Book Club - "The Road Out of Hell" by Anthony Flacco
Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary
Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Teen Lounge
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Citizenship Classes
Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room
Estate Planning - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC
Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Stories and Signs
Tue, Dec 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Winter Warm-up Concert With Jesse Jukebox - & DJ Turkey Sandwich
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room
Craft Club
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - Classics and Cookies
Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Snacktivity
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Citizenship Classes
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room
Thinking with AI - A Practical Tour of the Future of Work
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Adult Creative Writing Group - Auld Lang Syne edition
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Holiday Paper Quilling Fun
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Cancelled
Pokémon Fun!
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come Play With Me
Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Indoor Recess @ the Library
Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Porter Room
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cancelled
Brick Builders
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Escape Room in a Box: Snowed In
Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am
Indoor Recess @ the Library
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dover Room
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Sunday, December 28 2025 at 9:00am
Chess Club
Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Adult Stories
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Lounge
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am
World at War Forum - Guadalcanal: Final Victory
Tue, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Teen Crafternoon
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
Meet Your Makerspace!
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am
Horror Film Club
Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
Lapsit Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session
Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn the Tarot
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dover Room
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Social Hour for Teens with Autism
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Thursday Night Book Club - The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room
Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
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Test
Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
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Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Come Play With Me
Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
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