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Featured Programs & Events
Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
This program will give you the helpful guidance you need to navigate your Medicare supplement options with our (Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online)... more
This program will give you the helpful guidance you need to navigate your Medicare supplement options with our (Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online) Medicare Supplement Insurance Buyers' Guide.
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Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
How Tax Planning Changes Through the Four Stages of Retirement Learn the critical tax question you must answer BEFORE retiring.

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Room
Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Light refreshments provided.

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, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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.

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... more
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, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room
Join us for an end of summer earring and bracelet program. Make a stylish piece of jewelry for you or someone else!

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... more
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.
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Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn about the art of shadow puppetry, watch a performance, and make your own shadow puppets to take home. Please register each child individually. For... more
Learn about the art of shadow puppetry, watch a performance, and make your own shadow puppets to take home. Please register each child individually. For students in grades 3-5.

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Programming 1
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of... more
Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a Club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4th-6th to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom.

Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Pavilion
Join the Friends for visits from costumed characters, surprises and other fall fun!

Visit welcome page: September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Renew, replace, or sign up for a Westlake library card this month and you will be automatically entered in a prize raffle! Of course, you get access to all of our entertaining, informative and trustworthy resources, as well.

New Teen Area Rendering

The library is undergoing a series of improvement projects including creating a dedicated Young Adult area in Youth Services, reorganization of Circulation, and opening of the second floor to the public. In addition, self-service coffee and other vending options will be available this winter.

New Authors Every Month Virtual Author Talks Live and On Demand

Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks from the Library Speakers Consortium and Westlake Porter Public Library. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar logo and table from above

Dine at Houlihan’s in Westlake on Thursday, September 19, between 5 and 9 p.m. to help the Friends raise funds for the library. Mention to your server that you are there to support the Friends of Porter Public Library—the more that is purchased, the higher the percentage donated.

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

teens playing board game

Teens

teens playing board game

Teens

adults in library

Adults

adults in library

Adults

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

DISABILITY RESOURCES

Christian and Christopher with sensory break box items

Disability Resources

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

readers & writers

Readers & Writers

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

3-D printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

Learn about the Friends and Foundation organizations

Friends & Foundation

Learn about the Friends and Foundation organizations

Friends & Foundation

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

View community information Welcome to Westlake sign

Community Information

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters