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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Mon, Dec 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register here and then stop by Youth Services starting at 9 a.m. today for a craft kit. For teens in grades 7-12.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Mon, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Curious about how to go vegan? Join us for a discussion regarding the tips and tricks to switching to a plant-based diet for one month or more.

Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Each meet-up we'll watch a different documentary that provides a window into an area of society; with a discussion of the topics afterward.

Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Stop by the Youth Services Department between 2-4 p.m. to create artwork for our Free Little Art Gallery. All supplies provided. All ages.

Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Mon, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Create holiday play-dough squishy circuits with an on-demand webinar to watch whenever you'd like! Instructions for materials pick-up and webinar access... more
Create holiday play-dough squishy circuits with an on-demand webinar to watch whenever you'd like! Instructions for materials pick-up and webinar access will be sent a few days before the program.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Storytime Room
Let's stretch together! Learn some fun ways to calm active bodies and minds, leading to smiles all around. Ages 3 and up with disabilities and typical peers.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 5 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
How do the British Royals spend Christmas? Julie Koenig, an avid Royal watcher, shows how their already full schedules take on even more events as they... more
How do the British Royals spend Christmas? Julie Koenig, an avid Royal watcher, shows how their already full schedules take on even more events as they prepare for the Christmas season.

Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otaku and newbies welcome! Grades 7 - adult welcome.

Mon, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Programming 2
Join Talya to learn some tips and tricks for writing a great supplemental essay to go with your college application.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 12 2023 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, December 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Fiero Code high school students on laptop

Introducing Fiero Code 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. Sign up and get started!

Find Outfoxed! and other Board Games at WPPL

Check out board and card games from our Non-Traditional Materials Collection to play at home. With a variety of types and range of age groups, there's something sure to delight. Visit our catalog to see what is available or stop in today!

stack of books on greenery

It's easier than ever to fit the library into your busy fall schedule with our Story Stack service. Fill out the online form and Youth Services librarians will select a stack of materials curated for your family. Once you are notified, you can pick up your items at the drive-up window.

hoopla BingePass

With BingePass from hoopla Digital and your WPPL library card, you have unlimited access for 7 days to the service of your choice—hoopla Magazines, The Great Courses, Curiosity Stream or Hellosaurus—each with a single hoopla borrow.

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

As space permits, we accept applications for teen volunteers on a rolling basis throughout the school year. If you are interested, please fill out the application or feel free to 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!

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

3-d printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters