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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
An open playtime for children. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, siblings welcome! No registration required.

Sun, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Stop by the library and create a one-of-a-kind zine! While supplies last. Grades 5-8

Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Celebrate July with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
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Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Celebrate bubbles big and small in this bubble show presented by Zap Entertainment featuring The Bubble Lady! Grades PreK-5, siblings welcome.
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Register to take home an escape room in a box. Play as a group or on your own as you unravel a mystery and celebrate America's History! Grades 5-12.
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Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!

Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Pavilion
Join us at the Pavilion to have fun with our jump ropes, hula hoops, and chalk obstacle course! Ages 5-10; siblings welcome.

Sat, Jul 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Join your favorite library and march in the Westlake Fourth of July Parade! We're celebrating 250 years of independence!

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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. 

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Enjoy reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten with your little ones! Reading together before your child starts school builds a solid foundation for learning. Track your books on Beanstack and earn digital badges all along the way.

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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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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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