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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate the start of summer with snacks, activities, and a screening of your favorite brothers' summer shenanigans! Grades 2-5, siblings welcome.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room
Get ready for summer! Plant in a 3D printed flower pot while learning about 3D printing at the library! Filament and plant colors will coordinate with the... more
Get ready for summer! Plant in a 3D printed flower pot while learning about 3D printing at the library! Filament and plant colors will coordinate with the America 250 theme!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Siblings are welcome. Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more
This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. PreK-Grade 2, siblings welcome.

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years.

Rescheduled
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Sunday, June 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by the library and create a one-of-a-kind zine! While supplies last. Grades 5-8

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2

Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
An open playtime for children of all abilities. No registration required. Ages 2-7 with a caring adult, siblings welcome.

Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Pavilion
Bring your friends, family, and yourself for an afternoon of a local favorite ice cream, plus delicious coffee drinks, fun activities, party music, and more!

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich perform an interactive concert where kids can be kids and grown-ups have fun, too! Ages 0-8, families welcome.

Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Skip News 26-08-01: Summer Library Challenge widget
Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Read or listen to books and complete activities from June 1 to August 1 for a chance to earn prizes in the 2026 Summer Library ChallengeAll ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

Skip News 26-06-21: Friends' Ice Cream Social widget
Ice Cream Social and Friends logo over paper cup filled with ice cream

Celebrate the first day of summer with your friends, family, fun activities, and Mitchell's Homemade ice cream! The Friends of Porter Library's Ice Cream Social returns Sunday, June 21, with $1 cups while supplies last.

Skip News 26-10-20: New! Educate Station widget
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NEW! Educate Station provides quality educational content for homeschooling families and teachers, including a full curriculum presented as printable packets that simulate a full school year for kids in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

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Fiero Code high school students on laptop

Check out Fiero Code—a self-paced learn-to-code software program. With fun and engaging tutorials and projects, kids ages 8-18 learn coding languages—like HTML, Python and JavaScript―that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more. Learn how to get started!

Downloads & Streaming for Kids
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TumbleBook Library
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TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Have fun with reading in a whole new way!

There is more information, including a User's Guide and FAQ on TumbleBook Library's site.

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