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Kids & Parents

Programs & Events for Kids
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Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special music themed storytime. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Do you love LEGO® bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration required. Ages 5-12.

Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Porter Room
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please... more
Stretch, breathe, and move through fun poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages 0-5.
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Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craft Room
Get ready for spring by planting kitchen herbs in a 3D-printed pot while learning about 3D printing.
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Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process... more
Who says you can't play with your food? Select Wednesdays each month, drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.

Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in... more
Sometimes learning is just hard. It helps to practice school skills with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by for drop-in homework help. Grades 1-6.

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dover Room
Come play with us! Register

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dover Room
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Crochet or knit wildflowers for community garden

The Westlake High School Crochet/Knitting Club and Westlake Porter Public Library invite local yarn enthusiasts to contribute to a community crochet/knitted wildflower garden to be displayed in WPPL’s lobby this spring. Drop off is March 18-22 at the Circulation Desk.

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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.

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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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