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Hand Sewing For Literacy
2023-02-18 14:00:00 2023-02-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Hand Sewing For Literacy Learn basic sewing skills and create a sewn project after listening to a short story or informational text connecting these skills to literature and/or a greater understanding of our world. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Saturday, February 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-18 14:00:00 2023-02-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Hand Sewing For Literacy Learn basic sewing skills and create a sewn project after listening to a short story or informational text connecting these skills to literature and/or a greater understanding of our world. Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room

Learn basic sewing skills and create a sewn project after listening to a short story or informational text connecting these skills to literature and/or a greater understanding of our world.

Please register each child individually.

Grades 1-5

Caregivers are encouraged to stay for the program to learn the sewing techniques and assist their child(ren). Hand sewing helps kids develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, patience and focus - skills used in reading and writing.

Need help? Contact Youth Services at 440.250.5471.

Literacy Initiative Program

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Elementary (K-4) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | STEAM | Education/Lifelong Learning | Arts and Crafts |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Sun, May 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.

Upcoming events

Summer ArtWalk Submissions
Mon, May 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Lounge
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Financial Aid and College Savings - Dan Trotter of Edward Jones
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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Grant at Appomattox - An Interactive Journey with Dr. Curt Fields
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Porter Room
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The Classic Radio Hour - Inner Sanctum Mysteries (1941)
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room
Heartsaver CPR/AED - University Hospitals
Tue, May 13, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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Teen Anime Club
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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Tuesday Evening Book Club - "The Six" by Loren Grush
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Teen Snacktivity
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Zoom Meeting With Nina From Ellie Mental Health
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Virtual Author Talk - Liann Zhang - "Julie Chan is Dead"
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Environmentalism Book Club - "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Osteoporosis and Bone Health for All Ages - MetroHealth Talk
Thu, May 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Family Storytime
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Pavilion
Brick Builders
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Summer ArtWalk Submissions
Mon, May 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
True Crime Book Club - "Innocent Man" by John Grisham
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
American Red Cross Bloodmobile - American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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Teen Lounge
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Long Term Care Planning - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Roblox Arcade (Virtual)
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Programming 2
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am
Craft Club
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Virtual Author Talk - Rachelle Bergstein - "The Genius of Judy"
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Teen Snacktivity
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Family Storytime
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Intro to Google Workspace
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am
Journaling For Mental Wellness
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Family Storytime
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Read It, Make It @ the Library
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room
Memorial Day Buttons
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Westlake Memorial Day Parade
Mon, May 26, 9:15am - 11:45am
Teen Anime Club
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Lounge
Introduction to Knitting
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
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Teen Snacktivity
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult Creative Writing Group - Spring is in Bloom! edition
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Jewelry Junction: Spring Fling Necklace & Earrings
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room
Registration opens Saturday, May 24 2025 at 9:00am
Make It, Take It!
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
What Is That Black Box in Mecca? - Unveiling the Kaaba and the Hajj Journey
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Illustration Creation - Lita Judge
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
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Art Smarts - Lascaux Cave Art
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Joyful June Craft Kit Pick Up
Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Music Monday
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Jewelry Workshop With Evelyn
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
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Retirement Income Planning - Presented by Dave Herwerden of Westpoint Wealth Management
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Photography Walk
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
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Jewelry Workshop with Evelyn
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
World at War Forum - Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Virtual Author Talk - Gina Della Tonga and Brian Gratwicke - "Extinctopedia"
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Block Printing with 3D Printed Stamps
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Bow Wow Books
Wed, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Horror Film Club
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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Brick Builders
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Needle Felted Bags
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
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Sidewalk Art! - With Sniff the Rainbow Monster
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Garden
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Come Play With Me
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Elegance on Tour Recital
Sun, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tech Bytes: Windows Help Session
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Investor Strategies to Manage Volatile Markets. - Presented by Alex Menassa of Szarka Financial
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lapsit Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by David Holmes of Candid
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
New date Thursday, June 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Virtual Author Talk - Lisa Jewell - "Don't Let Him In"
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tuesday Evening Book Club - "Beyond That, the Sea" by Laura Spence-Ash
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Block Printing with 3D Printed Stamps
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Bow Wow Books
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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Block Printing with 3D Printed Stamps
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Environmentalism Book Club - "Regeneration" by Paul Hawken
Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am
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