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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
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
Learn investment strategy, market updates, and 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.
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.
Summer ArtWalk Submissions
Mon, May 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Calling all artists ages 0-109! Create a piece of art that celebrates adventure to display in the library's ArtWalk or in the Youth Services Department this... more
Calling all artists ages 0-109! Create a piece of art that celebrates adventure to display in the library's ArtWalk or in the Youth Services Department this summer.
Teen Lounge
Mon, May 05, 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
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, May 06, 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, May 07, 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.
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Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 3! Celebrate with free comic books while supplies last and Make Your Own Comic with library staff. Get ready with lead-off events and take selfies with the "The Guys" at the library.

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.

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

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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