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Virtual Author Talk - David Epstein - "Inside the Box"
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!Register
Tuesday Night Book Club - "Ohio" by Stephen Markley
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2
On one feverish, fateful summer night in 2013, four former high school classmates converge on their hometown, each with a mission and all haunted by the ghosts of their shared histories.
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Friends' Preview Sale
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Environmentalism Book Club - "Human Nature" by Kate Marvel
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 2
In each chapter of this book, a different emotion is used to explore the science & stories behind climate change. As expected, there is anger, fear, and grief--but also wonder, hope, and love.
Annual Friends' Book Sale
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!
Annual Friends' Book Sale
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Half-Price Sale
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Find plenty of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Three rooms—plus the Book Nook—will be filled to the brim including a room dedicated to hundreds of children’s books!
Annual Friends' Book Sale - Bag Sale
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Dover Room,Porter Room
Bring your own bags. Pay on the way out what you think your bags are worth.
True Crime Book Club - "Last Call" by Elon Green
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
In New York of the 1980s and 1990s the Last Call Killer preyed on gay men. Due to nature of his victims, New York's already sky-high crime rate, and the AIDS crisis his crimes are almost forgotten.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
Adult Creative Writing Group - The Beauty of Fall Edition
Wed, Oct 28, 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 breaking away and trying something new!
Virtual Author Talk - Asha Frost - "You are the Medicine"
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for a virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost, author of "You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal."Register
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Don't know what to read next? Go to My Librarian and simply answer a couple of questions about what you've read recently, what you like and don't like, and our team of readers will send you a list of recommendations.

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100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn equals one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

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