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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Mon, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Technology Training Lab
A thoroughly entertaining and darkly humorous roundup of history’s notorious but often forgotten female con artists and their bold, outrageous scams—by the acclaimed author of "Lady Killers."
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a desire to be creative?

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget and what we can do to protect our memories, from the acclaimed neuroscientist and bestselling author of "Still Alice."

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Explore pathways back to open-minded living with bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp in this live streamed event.Register

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
For years, journalist Helen Marketti has conducted interviews with famous musicians and television personalities. Join us as she shares some of her most memorable interviews!

Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Connect for a live streamed chat with the mega-bestselling author about her newest novel—a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at the endless struggle to maintain certainty in an uncertain world.Register

Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!

Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Room
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club!

Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Programming 2,Dover Room
From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Guest List" comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide…

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring along a stuffed animal for Storytime! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live.

Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food. The refreshments for this meeting will surely be inspired by one of Mrs. Quinn's recipes!

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
A gripping work of historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night, from the author of "Florence Adler Swims Forever."

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
For members of the Friends of Porter Public Library only! Memberships are available at the door.

New mobile app

Explore WPPL's new mobile app for Apple and Android devices! This mobile version of the library gives you instant access to search the catalog, renew checkouts, place holds, and more, using your smartphone or tablet.

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

Cuyahoga Reads logo over adult and 2 children reading together

All of the library systems in Cuyahoga County are teaming up to fight learning loss! Cuyahoga Reads is a program designed to help families make reading a priority through fun programs and reading challenges, like the Westlake Reads Challenge that's now available on Beanstack.

Connect to WPPL's blog site

Connect with WPPL on our blogs and newsletters! Whether you prefer to get print or email, to binge on blog posts or learn about the latest books by your favorite author, we're ready to connect. Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for fun and interesting posts by library staff.

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

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