May events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Wednesday, May 2 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wednesday, May 2 (1-2:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society Help Session – Wondering how to get started researching your ancestors? Hit a roadblock on your search? Stop in for suggestions and help!

Thursday, May 3 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – Larry Wickstrom, division chief and state geologist with the Ohio Division of Geological Survey, will discuss the oil and natural gas supplies in Ohio and how investors can use this knowledge. Please register.

Friday, May 4 (10-11 a.m.) Cinco de Mayo – Hola! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the library! Festivities include stories, songs, dancing and a craft – we'll even break a pinata! Ages 3-5. Please register starting April 27.

Saturday, May 5 (All Day)Free Comic Book Day – The Popular Materials Department, in partnership with Astound Comics! will be giving away free comic books while supplies last!

Saturday, May 5 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun and easy craft experience! All supplies provided; just drop in. A new, cool craft idea every time!

Sunday, May 6 (3 p.m.) Finding Your Voice in a World That Needs It – Dr. Karen Gilliam will provide thought-provoking questions to show you how to revisit and re-claim your past; to reflect on the present; and to explore your signature purpose.

Monday, May 7 (2-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile – Type O Drive

Tuesday, May 8 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – In May we’ll discuss "Prodigal Summer" by Barbara Kingsolver.

Wednesday, May 9 (7-7:30 p.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Thursday, May 10 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The May selection is "Losing It" by William Ian Morrison.

Friday, May 11 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Connecting for Kids Brown Bag Lunch Playgroup – A playgroup for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development. Bring your brown bag lunch (no peanuts, please) and we'll hold an informal discussion while the children eat lunch and play. In partnership with Connecting for Kids. The May 11 topic is "How Music Can Improve Language Skills," with the Music Therapy Enrichment Center.

Saturday, May 12 (10:30-11:30 a.m.)Kids in Motion Sensory Time – Join us for stories, activities, music and more! Program is designed to engage children with special needs/sensory challenges, and consists of a 30-minute storytime followed by a 30-minute social-sharing time. Each child must have adult caregiver.

Saturday, May 12 (2-3 p.m.)Brick Builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session.

Monday, May 14 (7-8:30 p.m.) Small Business: The Art of Marketing – This seminar is intended for entrepreneurs or small business owners who need a more in-depth understanding of the basic elements of marketing a small business or expanding an existing small business's market presence. Last of a series sponsored by Small Business Advisers of Cleveland. Please register.

Wednesday, May 16 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wednesday, May 16 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society

Wednesday, May 16 (7-8:30 p.m.) Finding Funders for Your Non-profit Organization – Learn how to use Foundation Directory Online Professional, a Foundation Center database you can use to help find potential funders for your nonprofit organization.

Friday, May 18 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with age-appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Registration begins May 11.

Saturday, May 19 (9:30 a.m.) Westside Writers

Saturday, May 19 (10-10:45 a.m.) Saturday Lapsit Storytime – Join us for songs, rhymes and stories, then stay and play! For ages 0-24 months with caregiver.

Saturday, May 19 (1-3 p.m.) Connecting for Kids Saturday Playgroup – A playgroup for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development. We will hold an informal discussion while the children play Legos, board games and do crafts. In partnership with Connecting for Kids.

Saturday, May 19 (3-4:45 p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, and more! Grades 6-12 only.

Monday, May 21 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Wednesday, May 23 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wednesday, May 23 (2 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – May’s selection is "One Summer" by David Baldacci.

Friday, May 25 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

Friday, May 25 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) Connecting for Kids Brown Bag Lunch Playgroup – A playgroup for parents with questions or concerns about their child’s development. Bring your brown bag lunch (no peanuts, please) and we'll hold an informal discussion while the children eat lunch and play. In partnership with Connecting for Kids. The May 25 topic is "Children’s Diet Challenges" with Marge Robison, MPH, RD, LD.

Saturday, May 26 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun and easy craft experience! All supplies provided; just drop in. A new, cool craft idea every time!

Saturday, May 26 (2-3 p.m.)Brick Builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session.

Sunday, May 27 – Closed on Sundays for the Summer Starting Today

Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day – Library Closed

Wednesday, May 29 (6-8 p.m.) E-Reader Help – Make an appointment at the Popular Materials Desk for help with your e-Reader!

Wednesday, May 30 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

To register for any of the programs, please call 440-871-2600 or visit http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.