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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Draw What Draws You to Porter Library
Wed, Mar 26, All day
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly... more
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly renovated 2nd floor during National Library Week.
Teen Snacktivity
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Adult Creative Writing Group - Spring is Here edition
Wed, Mar 26, 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!
Draw What Draws You to Porter Library
Thu, Mar 27, All day
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly... more
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly renovated 2nd floor during National Library Week.
Draw What Draws You to Porter Library
Fri, Mar 28, All day
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly... more
What's your favorite part of visiting WPPL? All ages are invited to submit a drawing of what draws you to WPPL to be displayed on the library's newly renovated 2nd floor during National Library Week.
Teen Advisory Board
Sun, Mar 30, 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 Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Community Puzzle
Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Pop-Up Art Station
Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Community Puzzle
Mon, Apr 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Pop-Up Art Station
Mon, Apr 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Patron Appreciation Treats
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Stop by the lobby and enjoy a complimentary beverage and snack as a token of our appreciation for the amazing patrons of Westlake Porter Public Library.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 07, 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
Behavioral Finance - How Your Subconscious Can Highjack Your Investment Decisions
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
We'll explore the fascinating world of your subconscious mind, and how it can highjack your financial decision-making process, often in ways you may not... more
We'll explore the fascinating world of your subconscious mind, and how it can highjack your financial decision-making process, often in ways you may not even realize.
Community Puzzle
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Pop-Up Art Station
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 08, 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 opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
Pop-Up Art Station
Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Community Puzzle
Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Teen Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Movie Screening: 80's Fantasy Classic
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. All ages. Rated PG.
Community Puzzle
Thu, Apr 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Pop-Up Art Station
Thu, Apr 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Patron Appreciation Treats
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Entrance Lobby
Stop by the lobby and enjoy a complimentary beverage and snack as a token of our appreciation for the amazing patrons of Westlake Porter Public Library.
Social Security Administration Informational Presentation - Brandon P. Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, SSA
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Brandon Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, SSA will discuss the programs, benefits, and services of the Social Security Administration and answer your Social... more
Brandon Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, SSA will discuss the programs, benefits, and services of the Social Security Administration and answer your Social Security questions.
Pop-Up Art Station
Fri, Apr 11, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Community Puzzle
Fri, Apr 11, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Pop-Up Art Station
Sat, Apr 12, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and... more
Drop by and visit each Pop-Up Art Station for creative exploration of different art materials and techniques in a fun, no-pressure space for artists and amateurs alike. All Ages.
Community Puzzle
Sat, Apr 12, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative... more
Show us what your library means to you during National Library Week! Stop in and decorate a puzzle piece with provided supplies to add to our collaborative art puzzle displayed in the lobby.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 14, 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
Teen Anime Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Lounge
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.
Photo Weaving
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Learn the art of paper weaving with your own photographs to create a one of a kind piece of artwork!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 9:00am
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 15, 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 opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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The 49th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival

Film friends! Tickets to the 49th Cleveland International Film Festival are now on sale to the public! Three hundred films are part of this year’s lineup, with something to feed everyone’s film appetite. Don't forget to use Discount Code PORTER for $1.00 off per ticket.  

Fiero Code Arctic Adventure contest

Join the Fiero Code "Arctic Adventure" coding contest through March 31 and build a maze in the arctic in Code Blocks (Scratch). Students can participate from home or come use one of our computers at the library.

Enter the Patron of the Day contest

To show our appreciation during National Library Week, we will give away a gift bag every day from April 6-12, 2025. Enter your name online or in person for a chance to be the Patron of the Day! One entry form per patron per day. Last day to enter is March 28.

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

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!

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Download & Stream

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