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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
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Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
Learn about wildflowers, why they're important, and make your own wildflower seed shaker to spread the beauty in our communities.

Mon, Feb 23, 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.

Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
Calling all teen adventurers! This space is just for you, so bring your party to quest at the library. A limited collection of dice, minis, and play mats... more
Calling all teen adventurers! This space is just for you, so bring your party to quest at the library. A limited collection of dice, minis, and play mats will be available for use. Grade 5-12.

Wed, Feb 25, 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!

Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens who have submitted an application for the 2025-26 School Year Volunteer Session. Grades 8-12.

Cancelled
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
One Wednesday each month, take a moment to make something. For the crafty teens out there, this program is for you. Grades 5-12

Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
Calling all teen adventurers! This space is just for you, so bring your party to quest at the library. A limited collection of dice, minis, and play mats... more
Calling all teen adventurers! This space is just for you, so bring your party to quest at the library. A limited collection of dice, minis, and play mats will be available for use. Grade 5-12.

Wed, Mar 04, 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!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am

Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
This presentation will discuss the library's current status, achievements, challenges, and future plans.

Mon, Mar 09, 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.

Rescheduled
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact... more
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact they have on our pop culture. Grades 9-Adult

Wed, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process... more
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment! Make a 3-D printed shamrock!
Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact... more
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative presentation on mid-century horror movies in America & the impact they have on our pop culture. Grades 9-Adult

Thu, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Lounge
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and... more
Join this safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.

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Crochet or knit wildflowers for community garden

The Westlake High School Crochet/Knitting Club and Westlake Porter Public Library invite local yarn enthusiasts to contribute to a community crochet/knitted wildflower garden to be displayed in WPPL’s lobby this spring. Drop off is March 18-22 at the Circulation Desk.

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Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

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 with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year.

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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.

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U.S. passport, old camera and world map

Will you be traveling abroad in the future? Make your first stop WPPL where we can take photos and process passport applications. Find more information on U.S. Passport Services. Bon voyage!

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 image of young people joining hands

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 with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year.

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!

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Technology & Services

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Blogs & Newsletters

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