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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Porter Room
Jesse Jukebox and DJ Turkey Sandwich perform an interactive concert where kids can be kids and grown-ups have fun, too! Ages 0-8, families welcome.
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Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 9:15 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is... more
Join us for rhymes, songs & play! Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk, available beginning at 10:00 a.m. the morning of each session. Space is limited. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, and play! Siblings are welcome. Ages 3 1/2 - 5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group
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, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate beloved book characters with crafts, games, and more! All ages.

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Customize your own special plushie. Grades 1-4.
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Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Sports card fans and fanatics, view and swap cards and compete in a trivia game. This is a great event for children and their caring adults together. Feel... more
Sports card fans and fanatics, view and swap cards and compete in a trivia game. This is a great event for children and their caring adults together. Feel free to bring your cards. All ages.

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Pavilion
Drop by the Friends Pavilion for an hour of active fun with our jump ropes and hula-hoops! Ages 5-10, siblings welcome.

Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
A drop-in hour at the Makerspace to celebrate LGBTQIA Pride with a pinback badge/button-making activity.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
View and trade cards, do a craft, battle your librarian, or play a Pokémon Bingo game. Feel free to bring your cards! Ages 6-11

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Porter Room
Games Done Legit is bringing their collection of Virtual Reality games. From the newest games for VR to the nostalgic videogames you grew up with, this... more
Games Done Legit is bringing their collection of Virtual Reality games. From the newest games for VR to the nostalgic videogames you grew up with, this event has something for everyone. Grades 3-12.

Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
An open playtime for children. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, siblings welcome! No registration required.

Sun, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Stop by the library and create a one-of-a-kind zine! While supplies last. Grades 5-8

Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Celebrate July with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.

Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Celebrate bubbles big and small in this bubble show presented by Zap Entertainment featuring The Bubble Lady! Grades PreK-5, siblings welcome.
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Skip News 26-08-01: Summer Library Challenge widget
Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Read or listen to books and complete activities from June 1 to August 1 for a chance to earn prizes in the 2026 Summer Library ChallengeAll ages can sign up and log progress online with Beanstack or in person at the library. 

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Ice Cream Social and Friends logo over paper cup filled with ice cream

Celebrate the first day of summer with your friends, family, fun activities, and Mitchell's Homemade ice cream! The Friends of Porter Library's Ice Cream Social returns Sunday, June 21, with $1 cups while supplies last.

Skip News 26-10-20: New! Educate Station widget
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NEW! Educate Station provides quality educational content for homeschooling families and teachers, including a full curriculum presented as printable packets that simulate a full school year for kids in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

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Fiero Code high school students on laptop

Check out Fiero Code—a self-paced learn-to-code software program. With fun and engaging tutorials and projects, kids ages 8-18 learn coding languages—like HTML, Python and JavaScript―that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more. Learn how to get started!

Downloads & Streaming for Kids
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TumbleBook Library
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TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Have fun with reading in a whole new way!

There is more information, including a User's Guide and FAQ on TumbleBook Library's site.

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