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Adult Services

Upcoming Adult Programs
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Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room
Get certified for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Email account required. Class led by certified instructors from University Hospitals. Check-in... more
Get certified for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Email account required. Class led by certified instructors from University Hospitals. Check-in starts at 5:45 PM.
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Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Make a beautiful spring/summer floating necklace and matching earrings using your choice of crystals, pearls, or stones with gold findings.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room
Learn about United States History, Government, Geography, your rights and responsibilities as a United States citizen and how to participate in democracy.

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Dive into the history of comic books and graphic novel adaptations into film, TV and video games. Watch some clips from iconic live action and animated... more
Dive into the history of comic books and graphic novel adaptations into film, TV and video games. Watch some clips from iconic live action and animated shows. Grades 8-Adult.

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover 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... more
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!

Sat, May 02, All day
Entrance Lobby
Celebrate comic books with us! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Learn the ins and outs with a counselor from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program.

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is... more
Attend this orientation to get to know the basics of using the CNC router, and become a verified user of the machine. Space is limited and registration is required.

WPPL Blogs for Adults
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visit WPPL Blog sites

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more.

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Find Your Joy National Library Week April 19-25, 2026

Find your joy during National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026. Visit the library and connect with informative blog posts, great programs—especially our Local Author Meet and Greet, and activities all week.

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Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to review your financial health: Check out books, audiobooks and moreaccess online resources like Weiss Financial Ratings, or sign up for an upcoming finance program.

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Join public libraries and partners this spring for Bite Into Books, an NEA Big Read celebration, to read, discuss, and celebrate Bite by Bite, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s essay collection on the foods that shape our stories.

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Celebrate Comic Books

Come Celebrate Comic Books with us on Saturday, May 2! Pick out up to four free comic books while supplies last! Drop in to Make Your Own Comic from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Stop by any time to take selfies with the “The Guys!”

Test Proctoring
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Exam iconThe Westlake Porter Public Library offers test proctoring free of charge during the hours the library is open. Computers are available for online-based tests and individual study rooms are available for paper tests.

Contact Adult Services with your name, contact information, and desired testing date and time. Scheduling is based upon staff availability. Please allow enough time for correspondence with your institution to receive testing materials and instructions.

SelectReads
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SelectReads linkSelectReads is a free online service delivering information on books to match your interests directly from the shelves at WPPL to your inbox. In addition to monthly updates on various genres and subjects, you can also find newsletters for the Horror Film Club, Investors' Interest Group and other library groups. Sign up today!

New Book Alerts
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New Book Alerts linkNew Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by Westlake Porter Public Library. Sign up to receive email alerts of new books in a variety of categories.

eBook Alerts
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New Book Alerts linkeBook Alerts is a service that notifies you of amazing eBooks matching your interests and available with your Westlake Porter Public Library card. Sign up with your email address today!