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Westlake Porter Public Library's late February calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late February 2021 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 (11-11:30 a.m.) Foodies @ 11 Part Deux (Live) – Join Miss Cathy and Miss Natalie on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as they test popular kitchen hacks! All ages.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion (Live) – This month’s book is "The Second Mrs. Hockaday" by Susan Rivers. Please note that this monthly discussion will take place on the THIRD Wednesday of the month from now on. Discussion will be held via Zoom. Please register.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 (7-8 p.m.) Creative Writing for Adults (Live) – This class is designed to wake up the creativity within. No experience is necessary, just a desire to try new things! Practice the art of putting pen to paper and spontaneously creating. This class will be taught on Zoom. Please register. Please provide an email address to receive a link to the program. To make the class more interactive, a working camera and microphone are recommended.

Thursday, Feb. 18 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a fun storytime!

Thursdays, Feb. 18 and 25 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Friday, Feb. 19 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join us as we explore phases of the moon! Kits will be available beginning Feb. 19. You will need a kit to participate in the program. Grades 1 & 2. Registering for the supply pick up will also register you for the Zoom event on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

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Volume 13, Issue 4, Posted 11:08 AM, 02.16.2021

WPPL and WPD partner on crime prevention webinar

Westlake Porter Public Library and the Westlake Police Department are partnering to offer "Neighborhood Crime Prevention" on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required, and participants will receive Zoom login information by email after registering.

In response to the recent string of home burglaries in Westlake, Lt. Jason Dancy of the Westlake Police Department will offer information on ways you can safeguard your home and property, as well as tips on spotting and helping to reduce crime in your neighborhood.

To register please visit westlakelibrary.org/events.

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Volume 13, Issue 3, Posted 10:11 AM, 02.02.2021

Westlake Porter Public Library's early February calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early February calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Feb. 3 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – The Horror Film Club returns for another online viewing! New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. The Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, please check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program.  There will be a link to take you to the site. You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Thursdays, Feb. 4 and 11 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Saturday, Feb. 6 (2-3 p.m.) National Hijab Day: Unveil the Veil – Join us on Zoom for an informative program presented by the Westside Cleveland Muslim Association (WCMA). Learn the significance and purpose of the hijab. Presentation will be followed by discussion and trivia. Geared toward adults and teens. Please register.

Sunday, Feb. 7 (2-2:30 p.m.) American Girl Doll Club Pick-Up and Program (Live) – Valentine’s Day Fun supply kits will be available beginning Jan. 31. You will need a kit to participate in the Feb. 7 Zoom program. Ages 6-10. Please register. Registering for the kit will also register you for the program. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Monday, Feb. 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Baby-Sitter’s Club Activity Bag Pick Up: Welcome Kit – Welcome to the Baby-Sitters Club! Pick up your Baby-Sitters Club activity bags at the Youth Services Desk. Grades 5-8. Please register.

Monday, Feb. 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Valentine’s Day Craft Pick Up – Get ready for Valentine’s Day with some fun crafts! Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up your craft kit. Please register.

 

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Volume 13, Issue 3, Posted 10:16 AM, 02.02.2021

Westlake Porter Public Library's late January calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late January 2021 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 (11-11:30 a.m.) Preschoolers Rock! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on social media as we have fun singing songs and using instruments to keep to the beat of the music! This month we’ll share ideas for making shakers from everyday items! Ages 3-5.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 (noon-1 p.m.) Accelerating Growth with New Business Development, Part 2 (Live) – Kelly Lawrence, founder and CEO of Lawrence Innovation, shows us how great interviewing leads to better customer insights and engagement which leads to superior new products and services … then ultimately rapid, profitable, sustainable growth. This is the second part of a 3-part series presented by Cleveland SCORE. Please register. You will need to provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion (Live) – This month’s book is "The Guest Book" by Sarah Blake. Please note that this monthly discussion will take place on the third Wednesday of the month from now on. Discussion will be held via Zoom. Please register. An email must be provided to receive Zoom instructions.

Thursdays, Jan. 21 and 28 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Thursday, Jan. 21 (7-8:30 p.m.) Business Legal Series (Live) – SCORE Cleveland is offering this free presentation on Human Resources. Please register. You will need to provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Friday, Jan. 22 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join Got Science? as we experiment with electricity! Kits will be available beginning Jan. 22. You will need a kit to participate in the program. Grades 1 & 2. Registering for the supply pick up will also register you for the Zoom event on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

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Volume 13, Issue 2, Posted 10:00 AM, 01.19.2021

Curbside service and personalized picks at the Bay Village Branch Library

The staff of the Cuyahoga County Public Library Bay Village Branch wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year! 

As the library branches are currently only open for curbside transactions due to the County Stay at Home Advisory, we have rolled out a new service to help get our materials into the hands of our customers! 

It’s called "Personalized Picks" and it’s very simple!

Fill out the brief online form to give staff an idea of what types of materials (books, DVDs, etc.) you are looking for and a few hints as to your preferences.

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Volume 13, Issue 1, Posted 9:43 AM, 01.05.2021

Porter Library invites community to join annual Winter Reading Challenge

Westlake Porter Public Library is inviting the community to "Chill with a Good Book" during the annual Winter Reading Challenge Jan. 3-31. The program is open to children ages birth-grade 4, teens and tweens grades 5-12 and adults age 18+.

Every book participants read while the challenge runs earns them a chance to win prizes weekly for adults or one end-of-the-month prize drawing each for both of the youth age categories. Paper logs for youth readers are available to print out at home or pick up at the library.

Ebooks, audiobooks, large print, graphic novels and traditional books all count. To sign up simply visit westlakelibrary.beanstack.org. If you already signed up for an account during the Summer Library Challenge, just sign in to get started.

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Volume 13, Issue 1, Posted 9:39 AM, 01.05.2021

Westlake Porter Public Library receives 4 stars in Library Journal's annual index

Westlake Porter Public Library has been named a 4 Star Library by Library Journal magazine in its annual Star Libraries index. Libraries are eligible for up to five stars. The index used 2018 statistics on physical circulation, circulation of electronic materials, library visits, program attendance, public computer use and WiFi sessions. In addition, successful retrievals of electronic information, which measures use of electronic resources such as databases other than by title checkout, was added this year.

The index is compiled by budget category so that libraries of approximately the same size and budget are compared to each other. Westlake Porter Public Library received its star rating in the $1-4.9 million category.

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Volume 13, Issue 1, Posted 9:44 AM, 01.05.2021

Westlake Porter Public Library's late December calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late December 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – This month’s title is "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin. Please register to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group (Live) – A bi-weekly meet-up for writers in grades 7-12. This is a dedicated hour just to write. We’ll reserve the last 15 minutes for any writer in need of group brainstorming. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 (7-8 p.m.) Alfred Hitchcock: His Greatest Films (Live) – Join us on Zoom for a fascinating presentation on the Master of Suspense! Alfred Hitchcock was a master director of mystery movies with surprise endings in the early and middle 20th century. He was also a very active anti-fascist as some of his movies confirm. This presentation will offer information on many of his greatest films. Please register. Participants must provide an email to receive Zoom instructions.

Thursday, Dec. 17 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Friday, Dec. 18 (4-4:30 p.m.) Cup of Science (Live) – Join Miss Holly on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a fun science video about Candy Chemistry! For ages 4-6.

Friday, Dec. 18 (4:30-5 p.m.) Adapted Storytime (Live) – Join us for this Zoom storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime. Content is geared toward ages 3-7 years. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

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Volume 12, Issue 24, Posted 9:56 AM, 12.15.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's early December calendar of events

Effective Nov. 19, Westlake Porter Public Library is offering drive-up window services, telephone services, online programs and limited computer access ONLY. The physical library will be closed for browsing, but open for limited computer access by appointment only. The new, expanded WiFi can be accessed in the parking lot for those who need the Internet.

Customers may continue to request materials online by visiting westlakelibrary.org or by calling the library at 440-871-2600. Materials already on hold will be available for pick-up through the drive-up window during regular open hours. Limited computer access appointments can be requested by calling the library at 440-871-2600, ext. 2.

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early December 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check the library's website or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 (11-11:30 a.m.) Cook with WPPL, Volume 1 (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube as we make Smoky Chipotle Chicken Chili for a chilly weekend.

Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and 16 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group (Live) – An online meet-up for teens in grades 7-12. This is an hour to just write, with the last 15 minutes reserved for any writer in need of some group brainstorming. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – The Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. To participate, check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site. You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Dec. 3-10 – Calling Crafters: Snowman Ornament Take-Home Kit – Using glue and our take-home kit, create a Snowman Ornament. This is a fun, easy project to do at home. Please register. Kits may be picked up at the Drive-Up Window anytime from Dec. 3-10.

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Volume 12, Issue 23, Posted 10:03 AM, 12.01.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library announces services changes due to county order

Effective Thursday, Nov. 19, Westlake Porter Public Library will be offering drive-up window services, telephone services, online programs and limited computer access ONLY. The physical library will be closed for browsing, but open for limited computer access by appointment only. The new, expanded WiFi can be accessed in the parking lot for those who need the Internet.

“The health and safety of our patrons and staff are of the upmost importance,” said Library Director Andrew Mangels. “This difficult decision to reduce services was made in response to the rising COVID-19 cases locally as well as in response to the Cuyahoga County stay-at-home advisory.”

Customers may continue to request materials online by visiting westlakelibrary.org or by calling the library at 440-871-2600. Materials already on hold will be available for pick-up through the drive-up window during regular open hours. Limited computer access appointments can be requested by calling the library at 440-871-2600, ext. 2.

NOTE: Cuyahoga County Public Library also announced the closing of their branches, including the Bay Village branch, to in-person services. Materials on hold may be picked up via drive-though window or curbside service.

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Volume 12, Issue 23, Posted 9:50 AM, 11.19.2020

Dreaming big at Porter Library

Westlake Porter Public Library is encouraging tweens, teens and adults to dream big this month by viewing a series of engineering-related video programs and panels on Vimeo, Mimecast and YouTube. Titled "Dream Big: Engineering Our World," the programs are presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the STAR Library Network (STAR Net) and its Project Build engineering program.

"Dream Big: Engineering Our World" will be presented On-Demand on Nov. 17 and 24 via Vimeo. Registration is required to receive a password to access the video. The remaining panel programs include:

  • Dream Team: El Futuro se Diseña (Spanish) – Thursday, Nov. 19 (3-4 p.m.)
  • Dream Team: Chats with Change Makers featuring Avery Bang – Friday, Nov. 20 (2-3 p.m.)
  • Dream Team: Engineering Extravaganza – Tuesday, Nov. 24 (4-5 p.m.)

The panel programs will be available on YouTube except for "Chats with Changemakers," which will take place on Mimecast. To register for any of the programs or panels please visit westlakelibrary.org/events or call 440-871-2600.

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Volume 12, Issue 22, Posted 9:25 AM, 11.17.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's late November calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late November 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 and 24 (All Day) Dream Big: Engineering Our World (On Demand) – You're invited to participate in an exciting virtual engineering experience introducing engineers and engineering for people of all ages, especially families and children. Travel the world to see engineering in action, from the Great Wall of China, to solar car races in Australia, and underwater robots in the USA. Please register. Once registered, the URL and passcode will work all day. You will receive Vimeo.com links and passcodes to English, Spanish, and Closed-Captioned versions later in an email.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions. Ages 2-6.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – This month’s title is "The Stationery Shop" by Marjan Kamali. Please register to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and 25 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group: Writers Room (Live) – A bi-weekly meet-up for writers in grades 7-12. We’re working our way through National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) with a dedicated hour just to write. We’ll reserve the last 15 minutes for any writer in need of group brainstorming. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 (7-8 p.m.) A Taste of Tea: Tea Preparation and Health Benefits (Live) – Join us on Zoom as we learn all about tea! Paula from Storehouse Teas will teach us how to properly select and brew tea, while also explaining the health benefits of various varieties. Please register. Participants must provide an email to receive Zoom instructions.

Thursday, Nov. 19 (11-11:30 a.m.) American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Storytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for a storytime celebrating American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month.

Thursday, Nov. 19 (3-4 p.m.) Dream Team: El Futuro se Diseña/the Future is Designed (Spanish) (Live) – Join us online for a Spanish-language engineering panel led by Fernando Ceballos, a Minecraft builder and featuring engineers Angelica Hernandez and Isamar Escobar. To join in, visit westlakelibrary.org/events and click on the link in the program description.

Thursday, Nov. 19 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Friday, Nov. 20 (11-11:30 a.m.) Fall Yoga with Miss Nancy! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to calm your body and mind with yoga. Ages K-4.

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Volume 12, Issue 22, Posted 9:25 AM, 11.17.2020

Porter Library partnering with SJMC to provide 'Welcome Baby Bundles'

Westlake Porter Public Library is partnering with the Family Birth Center at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center to provide "Welcome Baby Bundles" to expecting families. Beginning in November, families who take childbirth and/or newborn classes through UH St. John Medical Center will receive a bib, board book and information about early literacy and your baby.

“Studies show that reading to your infant helps them develop language skills as they grow,” said Youth Services Manager Rebecca Shook. “This project aims to support parents and provide resources to help them start their children on the road to literacy.”

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Volume 12, Issue 22, Posted 9:25 AM, 11.17.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's early November calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early November 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions which will be sent the day of the program. Ages 2-6.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – The Horror Film Club returns for another online viewing! New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. The Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, please check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site. You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Thursdays, Nov. 5 and 12 (11-11:30 a.m.) Library at 11 (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to see what family friendly video we have in store for you today!

Thursday, Nov. 5 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Friday, Nov. 6 (All Day) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join Got Science and learn about Newton’s Law of Motion. Kits will be available beginning today. Grades 1-2. Please register. Registering for this event will also register you for the Zoom event on Nov. 13. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

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Volume 12, Issue 21, Posted 9:28 AM, 11.03.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's late October calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late October 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 (7-8 p.m.) Currently Reading (Live) – Bring a book to rave about or find your next favorite! An open discussion for Teens in grades 7-12 who love to read. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.) Moonlight Lantern Festival – Drive by Westlake Porter Public Library this evening to experience the Moonlight Lantern Festival!

Wednesday, Oct. 21 (All Day) Spooky Sounds Contest – Do you have what it takes to send shivers down our spines? Submit your spooky sound creation by Oct. 26 for a chance at a Halloween grand prize! Grades 4-12. Visit westlakelibrary.org/events for rules, the submission form, and resources.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 (11-11:30 a.m.) Academic Search Premiere/CRAAP Resource Share (Live) – These two databases are excellent research companions for your teen or college-age student. Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to find out about them.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 (7-8 p.m.) Vampires: A Bloody History (Live) – Join us on Zoom for a spine-chilling talk on vampires with local author, actor and scholar Mark Dawidziak! Dawidziak is the author of vampire-centric books, including "The Nightstalker Companion." He also teaches "Vampires on Film and Television" at Kent State University. Please register. Participants must provide an email to receive Zoom instructions for joining the meeting.

Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Tune in to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and join the fun as we livestream a storytime!

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Volume 12, Issue 20, Posted 10:25 AM, 10.20.2020

Porter Library adds a shredding day due to demand

Westlake Porter Public Library has scheduled an additional Shredding Day event due to popular demand. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until the 5.5 ton shredding truck is full.

Visitors are limited to two boxes per vehicle and should stay in their cars as a COVID-era precaution. Large boxes or bags will not be accepted. While the truck scheduled is larger than the truck used during the Customer Appreciation Week shredding event, participants should still be prepared for heavy traffic.

The Westlake Kiwanis Club and the Westlake Police Auxiliary are assisting with the event.

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Volume 12, Issue 20, Posted 10:15 AM, 10.20.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library closed until Sunday, Sept. 20, due to COVID-19

Westlake Porter Public Library will be closing beginning today, Sept. 15, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Library has been informed that staff members of the library have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, WPPL will remain closed and will reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

During the closure, browsing and computer use will be suspended. However, the drive-up window on the south side of the building will remain open and many of our scheduled virtual programs will continue. Visit westlakelibrary.org for updates to check the status of online programs.

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Volume 12, Issue 19, Posted 5:01 PM, 09.15.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's early October calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early October calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions which will be sent the day of the program. Ages 2-6.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. The Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, please check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site. You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 14 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live)—Tune in to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and join the fun as we livestream a storytime!

Friday, Oct. 9 (All Day) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join us on and make your own miniature geodesic dome! Kits will be available for pick up in the Youth Services Department beginning Oct. 9. You will need a kit to participate in the program. Grades 1-2. Please register.

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Volume 12, Issue 19, Posted 9:54 AM, 10.06.2020

Porter Library participates in One Community Reads effort

Westlake Porter Public Library has joined with Cuyahoga County’s eight other library systems to present the One Community Reads program, which focuses on racial equity in America. The program will allow readers to learn about and reflect on race, history, and a more just future locally and nationally. In addition to reading and discussing the same books, participants are encouraged to join in the conversation about the issues they cover at onecommunityreads.org.

In addition to the programs offered throughout the county through December, WPPL will offer a special book discussion of "March: Book One" by John Lewis. Join the Tuesday Evening Book Club on Oct. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., for a discussion of the graphic novel version of the late Congressman’s memoir, including the Civil Rights movement. The discussion will include an interview with local comic book creator Abdul Rashid.

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Volume 12, Issue 19, Posted 9:51 AM, 10.06.2020

Porter Library takes annual Health Fair virtual

Westlake Porter Public Library is taking its annual Health Fair virtual this year, with a week’s worth of virtual programs, online health challenges and health blogs. The Virtual Health Fair Week will take place Sept. 20-26.

All ages are invited to join The Healthy Living Challenge on Beanstack. Complete activities to earn points toward a healthy living prize. Participants may log their activities on Beanstack using the same account they used for the Summer Reading Challenge, or on logs they can pick up at the library or print out at home from westlakelibrary.org. Points may be earned from Sept. 20-26, and paper logs must be returned to the library by Sept. 26. Prize drawings will be held on Sept. 28. The more activities participants do and the more library programs they attend during the week, the more prize points they’ll earn.

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Volume 12, Issue 18, Posted 10:22 AM, 09.15.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's late September calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late September 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 (All Day) Fall Craft Pick Up! – Kids: Stop by the Youth Services Department starting Sept. 16 to pick up your bag of festive fall crafts. While supplies last.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 (11-11:30 a.m.) Dot Day (Live) – Celebrate Dot Day with us with our Dot Day blog, and tune in to our social media to hear a special Dot Day storytime! The Dot Day crafts pick up begins Sep. 16, while supplies last. Grades K-4.

Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and 30 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group (Live) – A bi-weekly meet-up for writers in grades 7-12. In this workshop we’ll be prepping for National Novel Writing Month in November. Hit the ground running in November by getting organized and brainstorming with a supportive group of young writers. We’ll also share tips and tricks for maintaining a productive writing environment. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Thursday, Sept. 17 (All Day) Wire-Wrapped Pendant – Supplies to make a wire-wrapped pendant will be available for pick-up at the Drive-Up Window from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1. You will need to supply wire cutters and round-nosed pliers. Please register.

Thursday, Sept. 17 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Tune in to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and join the fun as we livestream a live storytime!

Thursdays, Sept. 17 and 24 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program. Then we'll get everyone's Roblox screen name and admit you onto the servers.

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Volume 12, Issue 18, Posted 10:22 AM, 09.15.2020

Early September virtual events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early September 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, Sept. 2; Thursday, Sept. 3; and Friday, Sept. 4 (11-11:30 a.m.) Library at 11 (Online) – Join us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to see what family friendly video we have in store for you!

Wednesday, Sept. 2 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. The Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site. You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Thursday, Sept. 3 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Thursday, Sept. 3 (6-6:30 p.m.) Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge – Pick up your Mystery Bag of craft materials and a challenge card at the library. Use these materials to complete the design challenge, and share your designs in a Zoom meeting on Sept. 3 with Miss Andrea and Miss Holly. Grades 1-2. Please register.

Monday, Sept. 7 (11-11:30 a.m. or 7-7:30 p.m.) Kindergarten Kick-Off Storytime (online) – Join us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for a kindergarten-themed storytime as we kick off the new school year! For kindergartners.

Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 15 (11-11:30 a.m.) Family Storytime (Live) – Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs and movement. For families with children up to 2-6, siblings welcome. Registration begins one week before each session. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions on the day of the program.

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Volume 12, Issue 17, Posted 9:34 AM, 09.01.2020

William Perry appointed to Porter Library board of trustees

Westlake resident William Perry has been appointed to the Westlake Porter Public Library board of trustees. Perry replaces Audrey Forrest, who stepped down earlier this year. He will fulfill her term which expires in December 2025.

Perry is an attorney who owns and operates an independent law practice in Westlake. Prior to receiving his Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law he was a PR/communications specialist at Progressive Insurance. Perry received a Bachelor of Arts from Cleveland State University.

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Volume 12, Issue 17, Posted 9:32 AM, 09.01.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's mid-August calendar of events

Wednesday, Aug. 19 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Zoom) – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom! Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 (7-8 p.m.) Moralists in Disguise: Mark Twain Meets the Twilight Zone – What do Mark Twain and Rod Serling have in common? Join author and actor Mark Dawidziak for a fascinating online program to find out! Dawidziak is the author of "Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone," as well as five books about Mark Twain. This program will be hosted on Zoom. Registration is required to attend.

Thursdays, Aug. 20 and 27, and Tuesday, August 25 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime Online – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a livestreamed storytime with one of our Youth Services staff.

Thursdays, Aug. 20 and 27 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? We have a few private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games. Please register separately for each session. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Fridays, Aug., 21 and 28, and Monday, Aug. 31 (11-11:30 a.m.) Library at 11 (Online) – Join us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to see what family friendly video we have in store for you!

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Volume 12, Issue 15, Posted 9:53 AM, 08.04.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's early August calendar of events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early August calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Saturday, Aug. 1 (11-11:30 a.m.) Mystery STEAM Bag – Pick up a bag at the library starting July 25. Each bag will contain craft materials and a challenge card. Use them to complete the challenge and share your designs on a Zoom meeting on Aug. 1. Grades 1-2. Please register. An email must be provided to receive meeting instructions.

Monday, Aug. 3 (6-8 p.m.) Virtual Tarot Card Readings – After a short introduction to tarot card reading, practice reading with the assistance of an experienced reader. Bring your own cards (Rider-Waite recommended). Some tarot card experience helpful. Please register. An email must be provided to receive meeting instructions.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – Calling all horror film fans: Join us for another creepy classic from the vault...if you dare! New members always welcome; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. The club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, please check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site.

Thursday, Aug. 6 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

*CANCELLED* Monday, Aug. 10 (7-8 p.m.) Pets and the Pandemic – Do you have a pet that has helped you cope through the pandemic? This is your opportunity to show him or her off! Please register. This program will take place on Zoom, so attendees must provide an email address to receive meeting instructions.

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Volume 12, Issue 14, Posted 10:05 AM, 07.21.2020

Mid-July events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Porter Library’s late July 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Tuesday, July 21 (9:30-10 a.m.) Lapsit Storytime – Join Miss Jamie on Zoom for a live Lapsit Storytime for ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Registration begins July 14. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

Tuesdays, July 21 and 28 and Thursdays, July 23 and 30 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime Online – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as we stream a live storytime!

Tuesday, July 21 (7-8:15 p.m.) Gender Trouble: Exploring Why Gender Identity is So Contested (Online) – Join Dr. Molly Merryman as she shares historical and cultural context to trans and other non-binary gender identities. Dr. Merryman, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Center for Gender and Sexuality and an associate professor of sociology at Kent State. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Wednesday, July 22 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Zoom) – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom to sing and dance! Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Wednesday, July 22 (1-1:30 p.m.) Preschool Storytime (Zoom) – Ages 3.5 to 5 with a caregiver. Registration begins July 15. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Wednesday, July 23 (All Day) Virtual Calling Crafters: Library Card Mini-Notebook – Learn how to make yourself a mini-notebook! You will need a glue stick and a ¼-inch single hole punch. Other materials provided. Registration begins July 16. Participants must provide an email address to receive instructions about when to pick up materials and how to access the webinar.

Thursday, July 23 (10-10:30 a.m.) Toddler Storytime (Zoom) – For ages 2-3.5 with a caregiver. Registration begins July 16. Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions, which will be emailed the day of the program. 

Thursdays, July 23 and 30 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? We have a few private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games. Please register separately for each session. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program. We'll keep the Zoom meeting going for anyone who wants to chat while playing or if you have any tech questions. Grades 4-6.

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Volume 12, Issue 13, Posted 10:04 AM, 07.07.2020

Porter Library reopens June 17

Westlake Porter Public Library will reopen the building for patrons to browse the collection on Wednesday, June 17, at 9 a.m. At this time, curbside service will cease in lieu of the drive-up window on the south side of the building. The first hour of the day, 9-10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, will be set aside for older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.

Because WPPL takes the safety of its patrons and staff seriously, physical distancing guidelines and a continued reduction in some services will be in place to provide a safe environment for everyone. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building.

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Volume 12, Issue 12, Posted 9:49 AM, 06.16.2020

Late June and early July events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late June and early July 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Tuesdays, June 16 and 30 and July 14 (3-4 p.m.) Hunger Games Book Club Online – In this book club, we'll be reading through the "Hunger Games" series in chronological order. For the June 16 meeting, please read "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." For the June 30 meeting please read "The Hunger Games" (and watch the film too!) and for the July 14 meeting please read "Catching Fire" (and watch the film too!). Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

Wednesday, June 17 (11-11:30 a.m.) Dinosaur Yoga – Kids: Calm your body and mind with yoga with Miss Nancy! Program will be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.

Wednesday, June 17 (1-1:30 p.m.) Preschool Storytime – Join us for a live Preschool Storytime on Zoom! Ages 3.5 to 5 with a caregiver. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Thursday, June 18 (All Day) Virtual Calling Crafters: Paper Pinwheels – For this virtual class for adults all you need is an internet connection, email and a device to watch a webinar. Other supplies are included. We will notify you when to pick up the supplies and instructions. Please register.

Thursdays, June 18 and July 2 (9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.) Teen Crafts (Pick-Up) – Stop by Youth Services to pick up your craft kit anytime on June 18 or July 2, while supplies last.

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Volume 12, Issue 12, Posted 9:45 AM, 06.16.2020

Late May and early June virtual events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following are additions to Westlake Porter Public Library’s late May and June 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Thursday, May 28 (3:30-4:0 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have a few private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program. Then we'll get everyone's screen name and admit you onto the servers. We'll keep the Zoom meeting going for anyone who wants to chat while playing or if you have any tech questions. Grades 4-6.

Tuesday, June 2 (9-11 a.m.) Kinder Club – Pick up your Kinder Club packet between 9 and 11 a.m. at the library. Each bag will contain four alphabet letter activities that will be featured on the library’s weekly Kinder Club blog (find it on the library’s website and social media). Please register.

Tuesday, June 2 (9:30-10 a.m.) Lapsit Storytime – Join Miss Jamie on Zoom for a live Lapsit Storytime for ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Registration begins May 26. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

Wednesday, June 3 (11-11:30 a.m.) Stories and Signs – Join us on Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and enjoy a storytime while learning a few words in sign language. Ages 0-3.

Wednesday, June 3 (1-1:30 p.m.) Preschool Storytime – Join us for a live Preschool Storytime on Zoom! Ages 3.5 to 5 with a caregiver. Registration begins May 27. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

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Volume 12, Issue 11, Posted 12:40 PM, 05.26.2020

Later June events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s mid-late June 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Wednesday, June 10 (11-11:30 a.m.) Let’s Sing & Dance – Join Miss Nancy on Zoom! Registration required. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Wednesday, June 10 (7-8 p.m.) Virtual Trivia Night – Play as a single player or as a family. Presented live via Zoom. Registration is required. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions. You can join using a desktop, laptop, mobile phone, tablet or Chromebook.

Thursdays, June 11, 18 and 25 (3:30-4:0 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have a few private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games. Please register separately for each session. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Tuesday, June 16 (9:30-10 a.m.) Lapsit Storytime – Join Miss Jamie on Zoom for a live Lapsit Storytime for ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Registration is required. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

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Volume 12, Issue 11, Posted 10:39 AM, 06.02.2020

Porter Library's Summer Reading Challenge will be online this year

Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge will be conducted solely online this year to minimize transmission of the COVID-19 virus. All the other details will be the same: Read books and attend library programs via Zoom, YouTube and other virtual means and become eligible for weekly prizes and a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. The program will run from June 1 to Aug. 1 and is for all ages, from birth to adult.

Participants should register online via Beanstack at westlakelibrary.beanstack.org. Anyone who has previously used Beanstack to participate in library challenges like Winter Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten or last year’s Summer Reading Challenge should still be able to use their account. Anyone who hasn’t used it before just needs to register.

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Volume 12, Issue 10, Posted 10:44 AM, 05.19.2020

Upcoming virtual events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late May and June 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Tuesday, May 19 (7-8 p.m.) Dogs of WPPL MeetUp – We can't wait to "meet" all the dogs of WPPL and see their special tricks and hear their stories! Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program. Please register.

Wednesday, May 20 (noon-12:45 p.m.) Improve Your Mental Health Naturally – May is Mental Health Month. Join Dr. Casen DeMaria from the Drugless Doctors for this short and dynamic interactive Zoom session on tips to naturally improve your mental clarity. Please register and provide an email address. You will receive a confirmation email containing a Zoom link and instructions. 

Wednesday, May 20 (1-3 p.m.) Coping with Job/Career Loss or Change – Is this you: "I don't know what to do next? I did not see it coming!" Let's name "it" – downsizing, layoff, dismissed, fired or retired. And now the pandemic has made it worse! Feelings like denial anger, sadness and grief may occur. Accept your feelings and let's move forward! This presentation will be conducted on the Zoom platform. Registration is required so that a Zoom link and instructions can be emailed to you.

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Volume 12, Issue 10, Posted 10:42 AM, 05.19.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library's homebound service is operating

Once again Westlake Porter Public Library is offering free, monthly delivery to Westlake residents who are unable to safely visit the library due to a permanent or temporary condition. All deliveries will be contactless to ensure the safety of both patrons and library staff. For more information or to register for the Homebound Delivery Service please contact the Outreach Department at 440-250-5448.

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Volume 12, Issue 10, Posted 10:42 AM, 05.19.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library announces re-opening plans

In accordance with the plan for reopening businesses and organizations in Ohio announced by Governor DeWine on April 27, Westlake Porter Public Library will begin reopening procedures starting the week of May 3.

The plan for bringing back in-person services will occur in three parts while ensuring that the library continues to be mindful of the health and safety of both patrons and staff. Library staff will be cleaning the building and preparing materials for circulation throughout the reopening process.

Curbside service and telephone reference services are the first part of the gradual reopening plan. The official start date for both will be announced soon. When curbside service begins, patrons will be able to pick up new or existing holds by parking in one of several parking spaces in front of the building. Patrons will then call the library and provide their name and parking spot number. A WPPL staff member will bring out the materials in a plastic bag and place them in the trunk of the patrons’ vehicle. Any materials returned to the library will be quarantined for 72 hours.

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Volume 12, Issue 9, Posted 9:43 AM, 05.05.2020

Porter Library is closed through April 6

After considering information indicating social distancing can stop the coronavirus from exponentially spreading, Westlake Porter Public Library leadership made the difficult decision to close on Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. The library plans on reopening on Monday, April 6. However, the length of the closure will be continually reassessed. WPPL believes the longer the library remains open, the less benefit the community gets from this difficult decision.

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Volume 12, Issue 6, Posted 4:26 PM, 03.13.2020

Bay Library to close through April 5

Cuyahoga County Public Library announced on March 13 that all branches, including the Bay Village branch, will close to the public on Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, April 5.

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Volume 12, Issue 6, Posted 5:55 PM, 03.13.2020

Westlake Porter Public Library named a 'Star Library'

Westlake Porter Public Library has once again been named a “Star Library” by Library Journal magazine in its annual rating of public libraries across the United States. WPPL was awarded four stars out of five based upon 2017 statistics compiled by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The index compares public libraries across the nation with their budget-category peers using total circulation, library visits, program attendance, public internet computer use, circulation of electronic materials (such as e-books) and WiFi usage.

“It is always nice to be recognized as one of the best libraries in the nation,” said Library Director Andrew Mangels. “We could not do it without the tremendous support from our community.”

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Volume 12, Issue 5, Posted 10:07 AM, 03.03.2020

Upcoming programs at Bay Village Branch Library

Grown-ups and their kids are invited to participate in a fun, non-competitive, zany challenge-meets-party led by the Upcycle Parts Shop on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Bay Village branch library. We’ll supply more pieces and parts than you could imagine, and you’ll bring the enthusiasm and innovation needed to create some truly fabulous objects to take home! You'll work together to upcycle items from our challenge list. Enjoy hands-on problem solving with no expectations other than to have a great time!

On Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., you won't want to miss Jazz for All Ages. The Biasella Trio will take you on a live musical journey through America’s jazz history from swing to Latin to blues to ballads.

CHILDREN

Weekly Storytimes

  • Mondays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months
  • Tuesdays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months
  • Tuesdays (6:45 p.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages
  • Wednesdays (10 a.m.) Baby and Me Storytime – ages birth-18 months
  • Thursdays (10 a.m.) Preschool Storytime – ages 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten)
  • Fridays (10 a.m. and 11 a.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages

Thursday, Feb. 20 (4 p.m.) Flight School – Let’s learn about airplanes and then design your own. We’ll see which ones fly the farthest!

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Volume 12, Issue 4, Posted 10:07 AM, 02.18.2020

Create a dream wedding reception

Westlake Porter Public Library is offering a class on “How to Create A Dream Wedding Reception” on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. This class is for anyone who may be planning a wedding, part of the wedding party, or just interested in wedding design.

Get your questions answered. Meet a wedding and design expert that talks about a realistic budget for a wedding design, how to create an actionable budget plan, key components to an unforgettable wedding reception design, and how to make the reception a true reflection of the couple. Learn how to select the best team of vendors, and see a live demonstration of the creation of a reception centerpiece.

The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road. The class is free; call 440-871-2600 to register.

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Volume 12, Issue 4, Posted 10:03 AM, 02.18.2020

Bay library to host community-wide book discussion

Cuyahoga County Public Library is once again a proud partner and presenter of the One Community Reads program. This initiative for all Cuyahoga County residents, with County Executive Armond Budish as honorary chair, encourages discussions based around the reading of a common book exploring themes that resonate with our communities in Northeast Ohio.

The book this year is "Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life" by renowned sociologist Eric Klinenberg, which explores the connections between robust community services including libraries and parks, to overall neighborhood and public health. Klinenberg has written a testament to the roles of libraries, community centers and public parks as critical components of social infrastructure for our residents.

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Volume 12, Issue 3, Posted 9:52 AM, 02.04.2020