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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Customize your own special plushie. Grades 1-4.
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Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Sports card fans and fanatics, view and swap cards and compete in a trivia game. This is a great event for children and their caring adults together. Feel... more
Sports card fans and fanatics, view and swap cards and compete in a trivia game. This is a great event for children and their caring adults together. Feel free to bring your cards. All ages.
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Pavilion
Drop by the Friends Pavilion for an hour of active fun with our jump ropes and hula-hoops! Ages 5-10, siblings welcome.

Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
A drop-in hour at the Makerspace to celebrate LGBTQIA Pride with a pinback badge/button-making activity.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
View and trade cards, do a craft, battle your librarian, or play a Pokémon Bingo game. Feel free to bring your cards! Ages 6-11

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Porter Room
Games Done Legit is bringing their collection of Virtual Reality games. From the newest games for VR to the nostalgic videogames you grew up with, this... more
Games Done Legit is bringing their collection of Virtual Reality games. From the newest games for VR to the nostalgic videogames you grew up with, this event has something for everyone. Grades 3-12.

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!

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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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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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