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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Westlake Independence Day Parade
Fri, Jul 04, 9:15am - 11:00am
Parking Lot
Join WPPL and march in the Westlake Fourth of July Parade!
Teen Crafternoon
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Stop by and enjoy a calming afternoon of crafting. Grades 5-12.
Inclusive Sugar Plum Fairy Dance Camp - Presented by North Pointe Ballet
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Porter Room
This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short... more
This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short performance of The Nutcracker! Ages 3 and up.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Virtual Author Talk - Raúl the Third - "¡Vamos! Let's Go Read!"
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades PreK-2, all ages welcome.Register
Teen Maker Wednesdays - Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a Makerspace project
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace,Technology Training Lab
Level Up at Your Library Makerspace! Make a different project each week!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Foodies
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Aspiring teen chefs, come try out our new kitchen cart as we practice advanced kitchen skills. Grades 7-12.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
July Escape Room in a Box
Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Register to take home an escape room in a box. Play as a group or on your own as you solve puzzles in an under-the-sea adventure. Grades 5-12.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Nights, Cosmic Sights: Exploring the Summer Sky - An Evening with the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society
Tue, Jul 15, 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Friends Pavilion
Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star... more
Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and more. Ages 10 and up.
Sensory Friendly Spectacular Magic Show - Presented by Cody Clark
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Porter Room
Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with... more
Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with grown up. Adults with disabilities welcome!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Maker Wednesdays - Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a Makerspace project
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace,Technology Training Lab
Level Up at Your Library Makerspace! Make a different project each week!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
WPPL's Annual Egg Drop
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Pavilion,Porter Room
Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends... more
Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends Pavilion for the official egg drop.
Papermaking with 3D Printed Tools
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Use 3d printed mould & deckles to create your own handmade paper!
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Virtual Author Talk - Marie Lu - "Legend"
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 9-12, all ages welcome.Register
Family Photography Walk @ WPPL
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Garden
Enjoy a low impact walk around library property, starting in the Reading Garden. Dress for the weather and bring water! All ages.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Porter Room
Celebrate STEAM week and attend a virtual program with the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Family Gaming Event - Presented by Games Done Legit
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Share vintage video games with your favorite gamer in grades 2-12 or have them show you around their current modern game of choice. For families with... more
Share vintage video games with your favorite gamer in grades 2-12 or have them show you around their current modern game of choice. For families with children in grades 2 and up.
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Go to the Westlake Porter Public Library Summer Library Challenge page

Summer Library Challenge: June 1-August 1

Read or listen to books and complete activities for a chance to earn prizes! For library lovers of all ages. Register and track your reading online with Beanstack or visit our Ask Us or Youth Services desks to register in person.

stack of books on greenery

It's easier than ever to fit the library into your busy fall schedule with our Story Stack service. Fill out the online form and Youth Services librarians will select a stack of materials curated for your family. Once you are notified, you can pick up your items at the drive-up window.

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!

100 Books Before Graduation

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

WPPL Blogs for Teens

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

New Titles for Teens

New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

Learn more about volunteering

Our Summer 2025 session is full. Check back here in late August for our academic school year (2025-26) application. Contact Youth Services with questions.

Links for Teens

Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
Call or email with questions. We love answering questions!

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Adults

adults in library

Adults

3-d printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

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Blogs & Newsletters

blogs on a laptop

Blogs & Newsletters