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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Celebrate May with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
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Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please... more
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages Infant-5.
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Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Do you love LEGO® bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration required. Ages 5-12.

Sat, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Join us for a delightful afternoon of Italian art songs, featuring a program of beloved and popular Italian songs, perfect for both longtime classical... more
Join us for a delightful afternoon of Italian art songs, featuring a program of beloved and popular Italian songs, perfect for both longtime classical music lovers and first-time listeners.

Mon, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Explore 3D design with Tinkercad! Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session. Grades 3-6.

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Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge

Preregistration for the 2026 Summer Library Challenge is open! Library lovers of all ages can sign up in person at the Ask Us or Youth Services desks or online with Beanstack. Revolutionize your summer from June 1 – August 1, 2026!

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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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Request a Story Stack from Youth Services and we'll pick out books, magazines, videos and more for the subjects, ages and grade levels you select. In about a day, we'll contact you to pick up your stack at the drive-up window.

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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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