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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Teen Lounge
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
Teen Anime Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Lounge
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.
Photo Weaving
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!
This event is full
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
Registration is now closed
Teen Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? On Wednesdays after school, drop by the Teen Lounge for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the... more
Who says you can't play with your food? On Wednesdays after school, drop by the Teen Lounge for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Pet Friendly Houseplants - With Noelle Akin of Pettiti Garden Centers
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn how your plants and animals can live happily together in this presentation from Ms. Noelle Akin, Director of Education at Pettiti Garden Centers.
Learning From Gardening Mistakes - Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn new tips and insights for making your garden a success with the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.
Foundations of Investing - Presented by Dan Trotter of Edward Jones
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Investment Strategy, Market Update, Investment Basics
Tinkering with Tinkercad: Create a Fidget Star
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn how to design a fidget start to be 3D printed.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
Registration is now closed
Freemasonry and the Civil War
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Learn about the link between Freemasons and the American Civil War with historian Mr. Doug Hulett from North Coast Narrative.
Ba-Dum-Tsh
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
Teen Advisory Board
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Calling all teen volunteers! Come share your ideas for upcoming Teen programs and how to use the new Teen Lounge. Grades 8-12.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 28, 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
Financial Planning Basics - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Do you have a tailored financial plan in place? A financial roadmap can motivate you to save money, help you to meet your financial goals, and improve your... more
Do you have a tailored financial plan in place? A financial roadmap can motivate you to save money, help you to meet your financial goals, and improve your overall financial security.
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and... more
Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.
Registration is now closed
Preservation and Celebration of Vintage Comics - A Lead-off Event to Free Comic Book Day
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn how to restore comics so they can be enjoyed for years to come, with lifelong comic book collector Cat. Grade 9 - Adult
Teen Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? On Wednesdays after school, drop by the Teen Lounge for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the... more
Who says you can't play with your food? On Wednesdays after school, drop by the Teen Lounge for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.
Operation Comic Book: How to Make a Comic - A Lead-off Event to Free Comic Book Day
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Learn about the art of storytelling through comic books. Make your own comic book to bring your literacy to life.
Free Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, All day
Entrance Lobby
Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.
Make Your Own Comic - A Free Comic Book Day Event
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Want to learn how to make your own comic? Drop-in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn with our staff from Youth Services. No registration required.
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The 49th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival

CIFF49 Streams, the virtual portion of the Cleveland International Film Festival is taking place online April 6–13! There are hundreds of films to choose from, and you don’t have to leave your house to enjoy them! Check out their lineup and support independent film in Cleveland.

Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to review and update your financial literacy. Attend a program at the library, check out material — such as books, eBooks, audiobooks and more — about financial topics, or view a video tutorial from Weiss Financial Ratings.

Drawn to the Library National Library Week April 6-12, 2025

Get drawn in to National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025. Visit the library—either virtually or in real life—and see interactive displays, informative blog posts, great programs, plus the usual books, movies, audiobooks, musical instruments, databases and more.

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.

WPPL Blogs for Teens

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

New Titles for Teens

New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

Learn more about volunteering

We are no longer accepting applications to volunteer during the 2024-2025 school year. Applications for our Summer 2025 volunteer session will be available later this year. Contact Youth Services with questions.

Links for Teens

Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
Call or email with questions. We love answering questions!

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