Westlake Porter Public Library
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Thursday October 30 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Toddler Storytime
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..
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Thursday October 30 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Elementary Homework Help
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.
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Saturday November 1 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Family Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs and play!Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
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Saturday November 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Brick Builders
Do you love LEGO® bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided.No registration required. Ages 5-12.
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Saturday November 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Sound of Story: Crafting Voice in Fiction
This workshop is for writers of all genres looking to deepen their craft or are still brainstorming a project. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Sunday November 2 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Sunday November 2 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 November 3 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
Neighborly November Craft Kit Pick Up
Celebrate November with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
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Monday November 3 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Monday November 3 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Adult Stories and Crafts
Adults with disabilities are invited to laugh, sing, and listen to stories, along with a craft or a coloring page.
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Monday November 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Meet Author Katie Mazeika
Meet author and illustrator Katie Mazeika, who will join us to read her newest book and host a craft session. This inclusive storytime is for children ages 3-5, siblings welcome.
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Monday November 3 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 November 3 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
National and Regional Economic Outlook-FRB of Cleveland
A brief overview of the Federal Reserve System and its responsibilities to the American public, followed by a summary of national and regional economic conditions.
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Monday November 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Dating Family Photos Using Fashion Clues
Librarians Chad Statler and Bonnie Laessig show how you can date family photos using clues from the clothes people are wearing. This can be helpful when trying to date old family photographs.
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Tuesday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Tuesday November 4 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Lapsit Storytime
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. .
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Tuesday November 4 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Toddler Storytime
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..
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Tuesday November 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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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Tuesday November 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Public Speaking Boot Camp
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.
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Tuesday November 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for teens who have submitted an application for the 25-26 School Year Volunteer Session. Grades 8-12.
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Tuesday November 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
World at War Forum
Overcrowded with soldiers, the sinking of the Sultana remains one of the worst maritime tragedies in U.S. History. Join Myra Palomeque and David Ressler, as they tell us about this tragedy.
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Tuesday November 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Application Success for Teens
Whether applying to college or for your first job, applications are something of an art. Abby from Career Savvy with Abby will answer your questions and set your teen up to succeed. Grade 9-12.
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Wednesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Wednesday November 5 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. Wednesday and Thursday programs are identical.Ages 3 to 7 years.
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Wednesday November 5 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play!Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.
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Wednesday November 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Virtual Author Talk
Join us online. Streamed live.
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Wednesday November 5 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 November 5 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 November 5 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 November 5 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Heartsaver CPR/AED
Get certified for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Email account required. Class led by certified Instructors from UH St. John Medical Center. Check-in starts at 5:45 PM.
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Wednesday November 5 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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Thursday November 6 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Thursday November 6 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Lapsit Storytime
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. .
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Thursday November 6 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Toddler Storytime
NEW! Due to room capacity limits, everyone attending storytime must pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited..
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Thursday November 6 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 November 6 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Adapted Storytime
Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Wednesday and Thursday programs are identical.Ages 3 to 7 years.
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Thursday November 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Navigating Interfaces: The Universal Language
Learn the meanings behind icons like the gear and magnifying glass in this interactive program. Well explore real-world examples to help you build confidence navigating unfamiliar websites and apps.
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Thursday November 6 4:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Elementary Homework Help
Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.
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Thursday November 6 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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Friday November 7 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Saturday November 8 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Thank Our Veterans
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.
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Saturday November 8 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 November 8 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Slow Flow Yoga for Beginners
Join certified yoga instructor Jen Nebraska for slow flow Vinyasa yoga. Please register. Bring your yoga mat.
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Health Fair
Visit the library's annual Health Fair. Stop by the Porter Room and talk with area organizations. Health screenings for hearing, vision, stroke risk, BP, glucose and cholesterol are also available.
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Stroke Risk, Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure Screening
No registration required. As part of the annual Health Fair, join us for these health screenings from University Hospitals: stroke risk, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure.
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Vision Screenings - drop in
No registration required. As part of the annual Library Health Fair, join us for basic vision screenings with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hearing Screenings - drop in
No registration required. As part of the annual Library Health Fair, join us for basic Hearing Screenings with the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center.
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Advances in Obesity Medicine
Join Dr. Maryanne Haddad for updates on medical treatments for Obesity. Please register.
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Saturday November 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
What is EMDR Therapy?
Join Ellie Mental Health to learn about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, which helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories.
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Saturday November 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Finger Knitting Fun
Learn how to finger knit while making a simple knitted rope after listening to a short story connecting this skill to literature and/or a greater understanding of our world.Grades 3-5.
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Saturday November 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Managing Arthritis Pain from a Physical Therapy Perspective
Do you suffer from arthritis pain? Join Dr. Gina Croft, and learn how to protect your arthritic joints, help with pain, and promote well-being.
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Sunday November 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Teen Advisory Board
Calling all teen volunteers! Come share your ideas for upcoming Teen programs. Grades 8-12.