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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
The haunting true story of the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California during the 70s and 80s, and of the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Room
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Wed, Jan 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 breaking away and trying something new!

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege.

Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
This novel is a deep exploration of our shared humanity, set in the world’s largest ocean.

Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
A literary mystery set in 1945 Barcelona where David Sempere finds the book that changes the course of his life and throws him into a labyrinth of intrigues & buried secrets in the heart of the city.

Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge is back for all ages! Track each day that you read or listen to a book from January 2–February 14 to earn ticket entries for the grand prize. Register on Beanstack or pick up a paper reading log at the Ask Us or Youth Services desks.

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Join WPPL's new Environmentalism Book Club on Wednesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. to engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet and sustainability. Our first selection is Kiss the Ground by Josh Tickell about the hidden power of soil.

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.

Go to Myrna Chelko Literacy Initiatives page

WPPL is proud to offer the Myrna Chelko Literacy InitiativesLittle Sprouts for children ages 4 and under and Reading Is Elementary for kids in grades K-4. Participating in these initiatives will help build the habits that foster lifelong learning—plus there are fabulous prizes!

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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Outreach & Homebound

Kris delivers in the library van

Outreach & Homebound

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Language Resources

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Language Resources

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