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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Thu, Apr 02, 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.

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Technology Training Lab
Listen to a picture book about a board game that comes to life, learn literacy terms and write an action packed short story! Grades 1-4.

Mon, Apr 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Register to take home an escape room in a box. Play as a group or on your own as you solve puzzles and unravel the mystery of an ancient civilization!... more
Register to take home an escape room in a box. Play as a group or on your own as you solve puzzles and unravel the mystery of an ancient civilization! Grades 5-12.

Mon, Apr 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Celebrate April with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Registration required. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7.
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Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Discover why we need bees and how they help our gardens grow. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten.

Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
A board game where the future of rail travel for Ohioans is in your hands... problem is, the map and some pieces are missing! Maybe the technology in the... more
A board game where the future of rail travel for Ohioans is in your hands... problem is, the map and some pieces are missing! Maybe the technology in the Makerspace can help!? Grades 6-12.

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Lounge
Come watch everyone's favorite plumber brothers on the big screens in the Teen Lounge. Popcorn and candy while supplies last. Grades 5-12.

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a circuit project in honor of the invention of the stoplight!

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 09, 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.

Thu, Apr 09, 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.

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stack of colorful books

Request a Story Stack from Youth Services and we'll pick out books, magazines, videos and more for the subjects, ages and grade levels you select. In about a day, we'll contact you to pick up your stack at the drive-up window.

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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!

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Westlake Porter Public Library Genre Challenge Beanstack

Join the Genre Challenge for kids in K-12th and challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine! Stretch your reading skills and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Sign up on Beanstack to begin strengthening your reading comprehension and sparking your imagination!

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jigsaw puzzle pieces

Borrow a jigsaw puzzle and return it when you are finished! Find an assortment of puzzles across from the Circulation desk. If you would like to donate a puzzle (with all its pieces) for others to enjoy, put it in one of the library's book drops.

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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