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Registration opens:
May 23rd, 2026 at 9:00am

Adopt a Reading Buddy Pick Up
2026-06-01 09:00:00 2026-06-01 21:00:00 America/New_York Adopt a Reading Buddy Pick Up Kick off your Summer Library Challenge by adopting a stuffed animal reading buddy! Kits include a cuddly stuffie, journal, practice packs, & more to help make reading fun all summer long. Grade 1-3. Westlake Porter Public Library -

Monday, June 01
9:00am - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 09:00:00 2026-06-01 21:00:00 America/New_York Adopt a Reading Buddy Pick Up Kick off your Summer Library Challenge by adopting a stuffed animal reading buddy! Kits include a cuddly stuffie, journal, practice packs, & more to help make reading fun all summer long. Grade 1-3. Westlake Porter Public Library -

Kick off your Summer Library Challenge by adopting a stuffed animal reading buddy! Kits include a cuddly stuffie, journal, practice packs, & more to help make reading fun all summer long. Grade 1-3.

Reading to a judgment-free buddy is shown to reduce anxiety and help build confidence and fluency.

Kits are available until Monday, June 8 unless other arrangements are made. Please call Youth Services at 440.250.5471 if you have any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K-4) |

EVENT TYPE: | Play | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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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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