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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
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Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
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.
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
Trivia Night - Theme: Get Animated!
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
How well do you know your toons? Come find out! Register solo or in teams of 2-5. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Local Author Meet and Greet
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dover Room,Porter Room
Drop-in and meet local authors as they share about their books and the joy of writing. Books are available for purchase while supplies last. Light... more
Drop-in and meet local authors as they share about their books and the joy of writing. Books are available for purchase while supplies last. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 20, 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.
You & Me Printmaking
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Create and print your own design with the linocut (linoleum block) technique! Grades 6-12 with an accompanying adult.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 9:00am
Snacktivity
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
Meet Your Makerspace!
Wed, Apr 22, 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, April 15 2026 at 9:00am
A “Bite by Bite” Celebration - Part of Bite Into Books
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Porter Room
Enjoy syrup tasting, butter-blending, and waffle decoration stations inspired by the book, "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an NEA Big Read. 
Teen Lounge
Mon, Apr 27, 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 Game Room - Table Top Edition
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Dive into Comic Adaptations!
Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Dive into the history of comic books and graphic novel adaptations into film, TV and video games. Watch some clips from iconic live action and animated... more
Dive into the history of comic books and graphic novel adaptations into film, TV and video games. Watch some clips from iconic live action and animated shows. Grades 8-Adult.
Adult Creative Writing Group - National Poetry Month edition
Wed, Apr 29, 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!
Virtual Author Talk - Jason Reynolds - "Coach"
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register
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Join public libraries and partners this spring for Bite Into Books, an NEA Big Read celebration, to read, discuss, and celebrate Bite by Bite, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s essay collection on the foods that shape our stories.

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The 50th Cleveland International Film Festival is officially underway. Now through April 18, join us for ten days of unforgettable screenings, filmmaker conversations, and the shared magic that has defined Cleveland’s film community for 50 years.

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Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to review your financial health: Learn about Financial Planning Basics on April 20, check out books, audiobooks and more, and access online resources like Weiss Financial Ratings.

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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.

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

We are no longer accepting applications to volunteer during the 2025-2026 school year. Check back on June 1 for applications for our Summer 2026 volunteer session. Contact Youth Services with questions.

Links for Teens
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Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
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