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A Look Back with Sarah: Famous Dogs

2026-11-17 10:30:00 2026-11-17 11:30:00 America/New_York A Look Back with Sarah: Famous Dogs Woof Woof! Come learn about the famous dogs we know and love but also the unsung heros of history that may be new to you. Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room

Tuesday, November 17
10:30am - 11:30am

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Woof Woof! Come learn about the famous dogs we know and love but also the unsung heros of history that may be new to you.

Take a trip down memory lane with Outreach Specialist, Sarah. Each month, enjoy a different presentation exploring topics from yesteryear.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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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