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Registration opens:
November 10th, 2026 at 9:00am

Navigating Grants with Candid

Presented by David Holmes, Candid Education Program Mgr.

2026-12-10 10:00:00 2026-12-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Navigating Grants with Candid Securing grant funding starts with knowing where to look and what funders truly care about. Westlake Porter Public Library - Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Thursday, December 10
10:00am - 11:30am

Westlake Porter Public Library

Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Securing grant funding starts with knowing where to look and what funders truly care about.

This introductory course is designed for anyone looking to build a stronger foundation for their funding efforts, including nonprofit staff members, board members, and community advocates.  

You will discover what funders are really looking for in the nonprofits they support and how to identify the right funding opportunities for your organization. This class gives you the essential knowledge to start your grantseeking journey with confidence.  

You will learn the most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:  

Who funds nonprofits and what motivates their giving  
What funders truly want to know about the organizations they’re considering supporting 
How to identify potential funders and make a strong first approach.  

Westlake Porter Public Library

Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969

Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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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Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Pavilion

Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2

Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room

Rescheduled
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, October 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room

Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge

Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room
This event is full

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
This event is full

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dover Room
This event is full

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Lounge
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 1

Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Room

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dover Room

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room,Craft Room,Dover Room,Entrance Lobby,Porter Room,Technology Training Lab

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Porter Room
This event is full

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Tue, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wed, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Thu, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Porter Room

Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dover Room

Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sun, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Sun, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
This event is full

Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
This event is full

Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Tue, Nov 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
This event is full

Tue, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room

Thu, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services

Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Thu, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room

Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Fri, Nov 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Youth Services

Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Porter Room

Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sat, Nov 07, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Sat, Nov 07, 9:45am - 10:45am
Porter Room
This event is full

Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sat, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Porter Room
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services

Sat, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room

Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services

Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Sun, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Porter Room
Registration opens Sunday, November 1 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services

Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room

Mon, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge

Mon, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 3:00pm

Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
This event is full

Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Tue, Nov 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Registration opens Tuesday, November 3 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am