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Registration opens:
September 21st, 2026 at 9:00am

Retirement Reimagined

Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Work
2026-10-21 15:00:00 2026-10-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Retirement Reimagined Explore the psychological challenges and opportunities that accompany retirement. Learn strategies for maintaining social engagement and personal growth. Presented by Ellie Mental Health. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Wednesday, October 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Explore the psychological challenges and opportunities that accompany retirement. Learn strategies for maintaining social engagement and personal growth. Presented by Ellie Mental Health.

Retirement is not simply the end of a career; it is the beginning of a new chapter. Join Molly Clark, M.A., LPC from Ellie Mental Health to discover strategies to improve your adjustment.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness |

TAGS: | health |

Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 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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STEAM Ahead - Dinosaur Discovery
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
True Crime Book Club - "Framed" by John Grisham & Jim McCloskey
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
Teen Hang Out
Mon, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Let's Learn Libby!
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Training Lab
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Super Smash Tourney - Presented by Games Done Legit
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge
Laser Engraved Acrylic Lamps - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Behavior Chat: Tools for Taming Big Emotions - Caregiver Program Presented by Connecting for Kids
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room,Porter Room
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Snacktivity
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Sunny Day Fun and Play
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services
Lapsit Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Virtual Author Talk - Lucky Diaz - "Paletero Man"
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Virtual Author Talk - Lucky Diaz - "Paletero Man" (en español)
Thu, Sep 24, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Cancelled
Family Storytime - Ohio Celebrates Sports & Recreation!
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Paper Flower Bouquets - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Makerspace
Registration is now closed
Nonprofit Open House - How Current Events Affect Nonprofits and Funders
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Builders
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Storytelling Showcase - What's Your Origin Story?
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
Little Yogis - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Porter Room
This event is full
Teen Hang Out
Mon, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and What it Means to You - Dave Herwerden, Managing Partner WestPoint Wealth Management
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Bone, Muscle, and Hormone Health in Women - Building a Strong Future
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Adult Creative Writing Group - Learn Something New Edition
Wed, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Lapsit Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
Virtual Author Talk - Veronica Roth - "The Sixth Faction"
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
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Speak & Lead: Impromptu Speaking & Delegation - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Oct 03, 9:45am - 10:45am
Porter Room
This event is full
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Music Therapy & More - Presented by Connecting for Kids
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room
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Cancelled
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hand Sewing for Literacy: You and Me - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room
This event is full
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Brick Builders
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
October Craft Kit Pick Up - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Mon, Oct 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
This event is full
Adult Stories
Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Porter Room
Teen Hang Out
Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Memory Disco
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Porter Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am
Breakout: Brick Busters - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
This event is full
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
This event is full
World at War Forum - Revolutionary War Trivia Night
Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Adapted Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Living Longer and Better
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Meet Your Makerspace!
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Horror Film Club
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
Lapsit Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Virtual Author Talk - Carolyn Russo - "Ascent of Rauschenberg"
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
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Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Apple Fest
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services
Thursday Night Book Club - "Kin" by Tayari Jones
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westlake Room
Jewelry Junction: Crocheted Copper Necklace and Earrings - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Dover Room
This event is full
ACT Practice Test - Online Version
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Saturday, October 3 2026 at 9:00am
Craftapalooza
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Virtual Author Talk - David Epstein - "Inside the Box"
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
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Super Smash Tourney - Presented by Games Done Legit
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge
Tuesday Night Book Club - "Ohio" by Stephen Markley
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Friends' Preview Sale
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
After School in the 'Space - Make a Halloween Craft!
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Environmentalism Book Club - "Human Nature" by Kate Marvel
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2
Nostalgic Showcase Presents - The History of Don Bluth Studios
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Annual Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Annual Friends' Book Sale
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Half-Price Sale
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Pokémon Fun!
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Rescheduled
Spooks and Inkwells: Illustrate a Short Story
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, October 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Spooks and Inkwells: Illustrate a Short Story
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Bag Sale
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Come Play With Me
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Spice it Up! - Take Home Kit - Pumpkin Spice
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
STEAM Ahead - Silly Spiders
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
True Crime Book Club - "Last Call" by Elon Green
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Teen Hang Out
Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Tinkering with Tinkercad
Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
Practical Skin Care - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Mon, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
This event is full
Bottle Cap Art - A Holiday Set of Four Magnets
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group - Join other plant forward individuals for discussion
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Business Launch Pad Series - Part 1 of 5 - Cleveland Business Mentors
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Stories and Signs
Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Everything Pumpkin with Susan - High-Interest/Low-Capacity Program
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dover Room
This event is full
Craft Club
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Movie and Discussion - "Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria"
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Snacktivity
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Retirement Reimagined - Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Work
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
Bow Wow Books
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Spotting Deepfakes - Is This Image Real?
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 1
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
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