Westlake Porter Public Library
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Wednesday February 4 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Adapted Storytime
Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years.
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Wednesday February 4 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play!Siblings are welcome. Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver.
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Wednesday February 4 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Crafternoon
One Wednesday each month, take a moment to make something. For the crafty teens out there, this program is for you. Grades 5-12
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Wednesday February 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Citizenship Classes
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.
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Wednesday February 4 6:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Meet Your Makerspace!
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!
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Wednesday February 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Horror Film Club
Are you scared yet? Join us for another creepy classic from the Vault...if you dare!
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Wednesday February 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
NSP Live: America's History in Cartoons!
Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative celebration and presentation of patriotic cartoons!Grades 9-Adult
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Thursday February 5 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Lapsit Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
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Thursday February 5 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Toddler Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.
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Thursday February 5 4:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Homework Help
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.
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Thursday February 5 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Learn the Tarot
Come learn how to read Tarot, and even more importantly, discover the profound and inspiring spiritual philosophy that underlies the cards!
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Thursday February 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Virtual Author Talk
Join us online. Streamed live.
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Friday February 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Music Therapy & More
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior.
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Saturday February 7 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Make Your Own Valentine's Day Card
Make your own Valentine's Day card for a parent, friend, or other family member!Grades K-4
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Saturday February 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Music Therapy & More
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior.
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Saturday February 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Family Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs and play!Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
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Saturday February 7 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Saturday February 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
ROAR! Welcome to the Dinosaur Party!
ROAR! That's dinosaur for "Party Time!" Join us for games, crafts, and other activities following a dinosaur-themed story time!Grades K-3
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Sunday February 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Come Play With Me
An open playtime for children ages 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome!No registration required.
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Sunday February 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Chess Club
Drop in and hone your skills or learn how to play chess in this casual, non-competitive club. Some sets provided, but feel free to bring your own.Grades 1-4.
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Monday February 9 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
February Craft Kit Pick Up
Celebrate February with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
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Monday February 9 10:00am - 10:45am EST
STEAM Ahead
Explore some animals that hibernate, migrate or adapt to the cold winter weather. Discover different animal tracks and then make some of your own.Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten.
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Monday February 9 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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.
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Monday February 9 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Tinkering with Tinkercad
Explore 3D design with Tinkercad! Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session. Grades 3-6.
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Monday February 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Citizenship Classes
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.
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Monday February 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Valentine's Day Decorative Wine Glasses
Celebrate with your valentine or special friend by wire-wrapping two wine glasses with glass beads and silver. or gold wire.
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Monday February 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Earth "Kind" Meetup Group
Meet with veg/plant-based curious individuals to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth.
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Tuesday February 10 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Lapsit Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
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Tuesday February 10 10:00am - 11:00am EST
The Classic Radio Hour
Did you listen to these classic radio programs when they aired? Or are you new to the medium? Either way, we hope you'll tune in for a trip down Memory Lane and join us for our Classic Radio Hour!
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Tuesday February 10 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Introduction to Finding Grants
Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.
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Tuesday February 10 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Toddler Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.
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Tuesday February 10 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Felt Valentine's Day Garlands
In this program, participants will use the laser engraver to cut felt components for festive Valentine's Day garlands.
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Tuesday February 10 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Tuesday Evening Book Club
You Could Make This Place Beautiful is an unflinching look at what it means to live and write our own lives.
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Tuesday February 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
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Wednesday February 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Sauce 101
Learn about the wide world of sauces and how to spice up your meals with Chef Garrett from the Westlake Community Center.
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Wednesday February 11 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play!Siblings are welcome. Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver.
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Wednesday February 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Snacktivity
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.
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Wednesday February 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
After School in the 'Space
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment! Make a V-day gift for friends or family!
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Wednesday February 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Bow Wow Books
Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog.Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m.Recommended for Grades K-4.
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Wednesday February 11 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Citizenship Classes
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.
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Wednesday February 11 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Environmentalism Book Club
With guest appearance by the author! A novel in verse about the beauty of the Earth & the reality of climate change, this book is a call for action and an ode to the wonder of the natural world.
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Thursday February 12 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Lapsit Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.
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Thursday February 12 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Toddler Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.
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Thursday February 12 1:00pm - 7:00pm EST
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Please give blood today from 1:00p-7:00p with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile
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Thursday February 12 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
My First Valentine's Day
Celebrate your baby's first Valentine's Day with a simple keepsake craft.For babies 0-18 months with a caregiver. Please register each child attending.Registration begins February 5.
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Thursday February 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Virtual Author Talk
Join us online. Streamed live.
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Thursday February 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session
Have quick questions about your iPhone or iPad? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our iPhone & iPad Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips!
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Thursday February 12 4:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Homework Help
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.
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Thursday February 12 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Social Hour for Teens with Autism
This social hour is a safe and fun space for teens and young adults with autism who are currently enrolled in high school to meet and hang out! There will be snacks and games.
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Thursday February 12 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
Thursday Night Book Club
A story of two girls living eight hundred years aparta modern-day Syrian refugee seeking safety and an adventurous mapmakers apprentice.
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Saturday February 14 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Family Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs and play!Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
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Saturday February 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Brick Builders
Do you love LEGO® bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided.No registration required. Ages 5-12.