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Technology and Services

Technology Programs & Classes
Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Did you know you could digitize your old, physical media at the library? Attend this info session to learn about our Digital Transfer Stations!

Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Programming 2
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12

Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12

Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Have quick questions about your iPhone or iPad? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our iPhone & iPad Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips!

Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Programming 2
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Learn the art of paper weaving with your own photographs to create a one of a kind piece of artwork!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 07, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Learn to use V-Carve and the CNC router to carve a color changing LED acrylic lamp! Strong computer skills required.

Fri, Apr 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Makerspace
Learn how to punctuate your humor with a "sting," the short drum fill played after telling a joke — often an obvious one! Open to tweens and teens.
Registration opens Friday, April 18 2025 at 9:00am

display of tax forms and instructions at Westlake Library

Tax forms and instructions for Federal, State of Ohio, and RITA are available in limited supply near the Ask Us desk at the library. Find links to more information about this tax season on our Tax Information page.

Fiero Code Arctic Adventure contest

Join the Fiero Code "Arctic Adventure" coding contest through March 31 and build a maze in the arctic in Code Blocks (Scratch). Students can participate from home or come use one of our computers at the library.

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn along the way is equal to one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

laptop, cup of tea and plant

Check out our downloadable and streaming services and links to databases and websites that provide remote learning and entertainment accessible from home and away. New services are added to provide you with trustworthy information and accessible entertainment.

Laminating

Try our Pouch Laminator for business cards, bookmarks, signs, flyers and more! Visit the Circulation desk to have your item laminated.

Pouch size Cost
2 X 3 ½ inches (business card) $0.25
8 ½ X 11 inches (letter size) $0.50
11 X 17 inches (ledger size) $1.00

Heat sensitive items—such as concert and movie tickets printed with thermal paper—are not suitable for lamination. Because laminating is permanent, collectible or valuable items are not recommended for lamination. Also, most official documents—such as Social Security cards—should not be laminated.

Test Proctoring

Exam iconThe Westlake Porter Public Library offers test proctoring free of charge during the hours the library is open. Computers are available for online-based tests and individual study rooms are available for paper tests.

Contact Adult Services with your name, contact information, and desired testing date and time. Scheduling is based upon staff availability. Please allow enough time for correspondence with your institution to receive testing materials and instructions.

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

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Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

business & careers

Careers & Finance

business & careers

Careers & Finance

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

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Blogs & Newsletters

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