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Featured Programs & Events
Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Learn about mental health concerns specific to older adults. Discover strategies for self-care and healthy aging, and find out about local resources for... more
Learn about mental health concerns specific to older adults. Discover strategies for self-care and healthy aging, and find out about local resources for support in Cuyahoga County.
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Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2

Sat, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room
At 32, Sally Ride became both the youngest American astronaut and the first American female astronaut in space. Join us to hear more about this remarkable life.

Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Explore the works of a well-known artist and then use what you've seen to create an art piece of your own! Grades 4-6.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, to learn the... more
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, to learn the "ins and outs" of Medicare.

Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
PT-728 (Thomcat) is housed at the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton. During this program we will hear about the history of this particular boat and... more
PT-728 (Thomcat) is housed at the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton. During this program we will hear about the history of this particular boat and the exploits of PT boats during WW2.

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 10, 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.

Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services
Visit Christina's Corner in the Youth Services department to decorate and add a star to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11. Supplies provided.

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

Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar logo and view of Westlake restaurant's interior

Dine at Houlihan’s in Westlake on Thursday, September 18, from 5–9 p.m. to help the Friends raise funds for the library. Mention to your server that you are there to support the Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library—the more that is purchased, the more that is donated!

Non-Traditional Materials selection

Check out WPPL's collection of musical instruments, equipment for converting analog media to digital formats, board and card games, LEGO® sets and other non-traditional materials available with your library card.

box containing BinaxNOW COVID-19 test kit

WPPL no longer has free COVID-19 test kits after distributing our final shipment of kits. The Ohio Department of Health has discontinued the program which, since early 2022, provided free COVID-19 test kits to public libraries.

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

Reading on a tablet

Download & Stream

Reading on a tablet

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

blogs home page on a tablet

Blogs & Newsletters

blogs home page on a tablet

Blogs & Newsletters