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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Porter Room
Join us for an informational presentation on Hajj, the yearly Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Come bring your jewelry projects, pieces in need of repair, or old jewelry in need of updating. Evelyn will be there with findings to assist you. This... more
Come bring your jewelry projects, pieces in need of repair, or old jewelry in need of updating. Evelyn will be there with findings to assist you. This workshop is the first Tuesday of every month.

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session.

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Design a 3d printed stamp to use for block printing!

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session.

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Orientation for teens signed up for the Summer Volunteer Session.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Design a 3d printed stamp to use for block printing!

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Design a 3d printed stamp to use for block printing!

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Aspiring teen chefs, come try out our new kitchen cart as we practice advanced kitchen skills. Grades 7-12.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Create and print your own design with the linocut (linoleum block) technique! This program is for an adult with an accompanying teen or tween. Grades 6-12.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room
Sometimes we all need to let off some steam. Join us at the library for a creative outlet combined with an emotional one. Grades 5-12.

Mon, Jun 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register to take home an escape room in a box. Play as a group or on your own as you solve puzzles and try to escape a video game. Grades 5-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Stop by and enjoy a calming afternoon of crafting. Grades 5-12.

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Do you need to sharpen your money management skills and financial knowledge? Join First Federal Lakewood in collaboration with Westlake Porter Public... more
Do you need to sharpen your money management skills and financial knowledge? Join First Federal Lakewood in collaboration with Westlake Porter Public Library for this informational seminar!

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brandon Weis will discuss his 2021 journey, hiking over 8,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Arizona... more
Brandon Weis will discuss his 2021 journey, hiking over 8,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Arizona Trail known as the Calendar Year Triple Crown.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Design a 3d printed stamp to use for block printing!

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Aspiring teen chefs, come try out our new kitchen cart as we practice advanced kitchen skills. Grades 7-12.
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:35pm
Craft Room
Learn some basic paper quilling techniques and make your own card. Adults and Teens Welcome!

Learn more about volunteering

Looking for a way to give back to your library and have fun this summer? We're looking for summer teen volunteers! If you are entering grades 8-12 in the fall and interested in volunteer hours, fill out and return this application by May 31. Contact Youth Services with any questions.

Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Preregistration for the 2025 Summer Library Challenge is open! Library lovers of all ages can preregister online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to sign up in person. Level up your summer from June 1 through August 1, 2025!

Westlake Porter Public Library Genre Challenge Beanstack

Join the Genre Challenge for kids in K-12th and challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Sign up on Beanstack to begin strengthening your reading comprehension and sparking your imagination!

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

Looking for a way to give back to your library and have fun this summer? We're looking for summer teen volunteers! If you are entering grades 8-12 in the fall and interested in volunteer hours, fill out and return this application by May 31. Contact Youth Services with any 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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Kids & Parents

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Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

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Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

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Blogs & Newsletters

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