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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
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Teen Foodies - Key Lime Pie
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Celebrate America250 as we serve up foods invented in the USA. Registration Required Grades 7-12.
Registration is now closed
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session. Grade 8-12.
Friends’ Ice Cream Social
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Pavilion
Bring your friends, family, and yourself for an afternoon of a local favorite ice cream, plus delicious coffee drinks, fun activities, party music, and more!
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session. Grade 8-12.
A Celebration of Stories
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate beloved book characters with crafts, games, and more! All ages.
Adult Creative Writing Group - Pride edition
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about... more
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!
Sports Card Fanatics Swap and Trivia
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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Pride Month Pinback Buttons
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.
Family Virtual Gaming Event
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.
Escape Room in a Box: Fourth of July
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
Meet Your Makerspace!
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!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
Westlake Independence Day Parade
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!
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
These session as for Teen Volunteers to plan and prepare for a large program for younger kids. Grades 8-12
Teen Foodies - Waffle Cones
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Celebrate America250 as we serve up foods invented in the USA. Registration Required. Grades 7-12.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Pavilion
Celebrate America250 with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Friends Pavilion with the City of Westlake and Westlake250 partners.
Environmentalism Book Club - "It's Not That Radical" by Mikaela Loach
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room,Zoom Programming 2
Written with candor & hope, this book will galvanize readers to take action, offering a practical & transformative look at our circumstances to help... more
Written with candor & hope, this book will galvanize readers to take action, offering a practical & transformative look at our circumstances to help mobilize a majority for the future of our planet.
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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 Challenge! All ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

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Ice Cream Social and Friends logo over paper cup filled with ice cream

Celebrate the first day of summer with your friends, family, fun activities, and Mitchell's Homemade ice cream! The Friends of Porter Library's Ice Cream Social returns Sunday, June 21, with $1 cups while supplies last.

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Close-up of the Little Free Art Gallery at WPPL

Stop by WPPL's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), located in the lobby, to take a piece of art that inspires you, leave a piece of art that you have created or both! Follow #FLAGatWPPL on social media, too!

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Non-Traditional Materials selection

Check out WPPL's collection of musical instruments, equipment for converting analog media to digital formats, board and card games, LEGO® sets and other non-traditional materials available with your library card.

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

New Titles for Teens
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New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

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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!

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Learn more about volunteering

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board or help out in the Youth Services department. Apply online through June 15 for our Summer Volunteer Session.

Links for Teens
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Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

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