September events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Wednesday, Sept. 7 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club – Join us as we explore some of the classic films from the genres of horror, science fiction and suspense. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Please register.

Wednesdays, Sept. 7 and 14 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, Sept. 8 and 15 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by the Youth Services Department and sign your child up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Registration begins each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and each Thursday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The September selection is "Theft of Memory" by Jonathan Kozol.

Friday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 12 (6:30-7:15 p.m.) Sensory Storytime – Features an adapted storytime for children with special needs and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Includes time for social play. Content is geared to ages 3-7. Registration begins one week before each session.

Friday, Sept. 9 (3-3:35 p.m. OR 4-4:45 p.m.) Fun Science Friday – Join Mrs. K as we explore the wonders of the world. This month we’ll explore our closest star and the changing seasons. Ages 4-6. Please register.

Saturday, Sept. 10 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Pokemon Fun! – Bring your cards and accessories for a fun morning of Pokemon-themed play, prizes, and crafts! Ages 6-12.

Saturday, Sept. 10 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Bring your ideas and imagination to the club! Ages 3-12. Lego and Duplo bricks provided.

Sunday, Sept. 11 (3-4 p.m.) Art Smarts – Explore some works of a well-known artist and then use what you've seen to create an art piece of your own! Grades 3-5. Please register.

Mondays, Sept. 12 and 19 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Monday, Sept. 12 (7-8:30 p.m.) The 20 #1 Hits of the Beatles – Dr. Keller of Baldwin-Wallace University returns with his usual wit and wisdom to explore the history of the Beatles and their music from 1960-1970. Please register.

Monday, Sept. 12 (7-8:30 p.m.) Road to Wealth: How to Manage Your Financial Life – Get to Know Your Money: This first of three presentations will discuss the importance of understanding income and expenses, assets and liabilities, net worth and ratio analysis. Bring a flash drive to save a personal assignment. Please register.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (10 a.m.-noon) Career Transition Center: Keys to Finding Hidden Jobs – Research and informational interviewing can reduce competition and help you sell yourself to an employer. Learn about the research needed and how to do it to determine the best job for you and to find out about positions before they’re advertised.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (7-7:30 p.m.) Bedtime Stories – Put on your pajamas and join Mrs. K as we unwind at the end of the day. We’ll count some sheep and unwind with quiet stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities to help us get ready for bedtime. Ages 4-6. Siblings welcome.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (7-7:45 p.m.) Lush Life! – Join us for an evening of indulgence with skincare products from Lush Cosmetics as they tell us about their company and products, and even let us try some out! Grades 7-12. Please register.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – In September we’ll discuss "The Winter of Our Discontent" by John Steinbeck.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 (noon-1:30 p.m.) Career Transition Center: Lunch & Learn Speaker Series – Guest speakers join Career Transition Center to present informative and timely topics for job seekers. Bring your lunch; learn and grow. Coffee provided.

Wednesdays, Sept. 21 and 28 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, Sept. 22 and 29 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by the Youth Services Department and sign your child up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Registration begins each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and each Thursday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15 (6:30 p.m.) and Friday, Sept. 16 (9:30 OR 11 a.m.) Connecting for Kids: Teach Me to Play – This program is designed for children ages 3-6 who need help with communication and social skills. Join us for a play-based program designed to model and teach families strategies to improve their child’s social interactions, facilitate communication and manage behavior in a positive way. Register at connectingforkids.org or by phone, 440-250-5563.

Friday, Sept. 16 (1-2:30 p.m.) Fantastic Fridays – Fantastic Friday is a great day for homeschoolers! Every month we’ll explore a new topic with related activities. Ages 6-12. Registration begins Sept. 9.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (10–11 a.m.) Android Tablet Group: Pinterest – Bring your Android tablet and learn how to use Pinterest. Prerequisite: Must have access to Google Play. Please register.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (10-11:30 a.m.) Star Trek Day: Space Exploration with NASA – Join us as we welcome Jeffrey Woytach from the NASA Glenn Research Center to discuss space exploration. Please register.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (10:30-11 a.m.) Mother Goose on the Loose! – An interactive storytime featuring simple books, rhymes, songs and movement. For ages birth-3 with an adult caregiver.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (noon-1 p.m.) Get Ready for 3D Printing – What’s 3D printing, and how is it done? Come find out! Grades 3-5. Registration begins Sept. 10.

Saturday, Sept. 17 Star Trek Day Double Feature – Celebrate Star Trek Day with a classic Star Trek movie double feature! Please register.

• 1-3 p.m.: With the assistance of the Enterprise, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan. (PG)
• 3-5 p.m.:  The Borg go back in time intent on preventing Earth’s first contact with an alien species, and Captain Picard and the crew pursue them. (PG-13)

Saturday, Sept. 17 (2-3 p.m.) Pinterest Club for Teens – Calling all crafters! This is the perfect place to exercise your creativity. Each month we will make a craft inspired by a Pinterest post. Grades 7-9. September craft = DIY Marble Stationery. Registration begins Sept. 10.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (4-5 p.m.) Full STEAM Ahead: Light and Color – STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements. This month: Explore properties of light and color through experiments and building your own spectrascope. Grades 3-4. Registration begins Sept. 10.

Sunday, Sept. 18 (2-3 p.m.) American Girl Doll Club: Lindsey, 2001 Girl of the Year –  Funny and good-hearted Lindsey Bergman just wants to help out and “fix” things. We will discuss how to help out in different ways, play a game and make a craft. Ages 6-11. Registration begins Sept. 11.

Monday, Sept. 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investors’ Interest Group: Anticipating Trend Changes – Due to the stock market’s random nature, predicting its future is not possible. Lou Floyd will show us how, with the use of trend-following techniques, one can detect trend changes with a reliability sufficient for taking action. Please register.

Monday, Sept. 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Movie Maker Monday – Ever want to make a movie using just your smartphone? Or learn about how to create better home movies? This series for all ages will show you how. This month’s session: Shooting Your Movie. Please register.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 (10 a.m.-noon) Career Transition Center: Writing to Employers – Learn how to prepare effective cover letters, marketing letters, follow-up letters and more. You will learn new ways to make your letters stand out among other job seekers.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 (7 p.m.) Connecting for Kids: Family Discussion Group – Join us for a discussion on a relevant, childhood topic with a local pediatric expert. This month’s topic: Food Allergies. Register at connectingforkids.org or by phone, 440-250-5563.

Wednesdays, Sept. 21 and 28 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, Sept. 22 and 29 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by the Youth Services Department and sign your child up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Registration begins each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and each Thursday at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society – Jennifer Nieves presents "Storage and Preservation of Family Archival Photos, Documents & Heirlooms."

Wednesday, Sept. 21 (7-8 p.m.) Developing Study Skills – This seminar focuses on recognizing the student's learning style, understanding time and study management, how to take notes based on your learning style, memorization strategies, group studying, and test-taking strategies. For students and parents. Registration begins Sept. 14.

Thursday, Sept. 22 (noon-1:30 p.m.) Small Busine$$ Lunch & Learn: Advertising Concepts, Print and Digital Techniques – In today's digital world it is important for businesses to advertise in the formats appropriate to their target market. Learn about advertising channels, ways to brand your business, how to correct important online business information, and drive new leads. Please register.

Thursday, Sept. 22 (2–3 p.m.) Travel Club: Ohio State Parks – Ms. Cindi Bessett of Ohio State Park Lodges & Conference Centers will help you discover, or rediscover, Ohio’s beautiful and historic state parks so you can find your ultimate Ohio State Park experience. Please register.

Thursday, Sept. 22 (4-5 p.m.) TBD – Color your way to calm. We will have coloring pages, crayons, pencils and markers available. Grades 5-7.

Friday, Sept. 23 (10-10:45 a.m.) Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with age-appropriate toys. For children ages 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome!

Friday, Sept. 23 (10 a.m.-noon) Fiber Fanatics – A time for needlecrafters to share, solve problems, and show off.

Saturday, Sept. 24 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Minecraft Fun Day! – Join us in the Youth Services Department for a fun-filled day of Minecraft activities and crafts! All ages welcome.

Saturday, Sept. 24 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Sensory Storytime – Features an adapted storytime for children with special needs and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Includes time for social play. Content is geared to ages 3-7. Registration begins one week before each session.

Saturday, Sept. 24 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Bring your ideas and imagination to the club! Ages 3-12. Lego and Duplo bricks provided.

Saturday, Sept. 24 (3:30-5 p.m.) Teen SN Lounge – Enjoy a centers-based open lounge including video games, LEGO and more! For teens in grades 6-12 with special needs, siblings are welcome. Please register.

Sunday, Sept. 25 (1-1:45 p.m.) Meet-Ups! – Join us for a centers-based open play group including video games, LEGO and more! For children in grades 1-5 with special needs. Siblings are welcome. Please register.

Sunday, Sept. 25 (2-3:30 p.m.) Boredom Busters! – Are you bored? Drop by the Storytime Room and join in the fun! We will have different activities available each month. All ages welcome! Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, Sept. 26 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Monday, Sept. 26 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Tuesday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m.-noon) Career Transition Center: Improving Interviewing Skills – Preparation is the essential ingredient for a successful job interview. It starts with research to ensure the job is right for you and that you are well qualified; learning about the job and the company, and then preparing to answer difficult questions.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 (2 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – The September selection is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr.

Thursday, Sept. 29 (7-8 p.m.) Fail! How the News Media is Letting Down American Society – John Kerezy, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Cuyahoga Community College will discuss how our news is disseminated through the various channels. Please register.

Friday, Sept. 30 (9:30 OR 10:30 a.m.) Connecting for Kids: Music Therapy & More – This program is designed for children ages 1-6 who are struggling in an area of development. Join us for a program designed to model and teach families how to use music to improve their child’s skills. This program is led by a board-certified music therapist. Each session is 30 minutes. Register at connectingforkids.org or by phone, 440-250-5563.

To register for any of the programs, please call 440-871-2600 or visit westlakelibrary.evanced.info.