Exploring Illustration at the Mazza Museum Weekend Conference
The University of Findlay's Mazza Museum is home to a stunning collection of original art from picture books. As a UF alumnus from their illustration program, I spent a lot…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Rankin/Bass Animation
To prepare for the holiday season ahead, I find myself reaching for my family's personal collection of Rankin/Bass movies on VHS and DVD. Watching stop motion films like A Year…
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Veterans Day Reads
In the United States, November 11 is Veterans Day. On this day we take time to honor and remember the sacrifice and service of the members of America's armed forces.…
Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness
Westlake Porter Public Library's 2023 Health Fair takes place on Saturday, November 4, and one of the featured events is Understanding Mental Illness at 2:30pm. It aims to "reduce the…
Mental Health Help Now in Cuyahoga County!
This post is intended to provide information and resources to assist you when you are in need of mental health resources. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any…
The Healing Power of Nature
I don't know about you, but I spend an awful lot of time indoors (and I can bet that you do, too!). My job as a librarian has me sitting…
Classic of the Month: Moby-Dick, or The Whale
Welcome to another Classic of the Month! This month, we're looking at a classic that many have heard of, but few have read (much less finished). And today, I'm going…
Resources for ADHD Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a very treatable condition that affects 366 million adults (according to the Journal of Global Health). It is a treatable and manageable condition with the…
Monstrous Musicals: Ghoulish Tunes for Halloween
I'm a huge fan of musicals, ever since as a high school freshman, I was forced assigned to present on the musical The Phantom of the Opera (complete with performing…
Great Graphic Novels You’ll Want to Read Right Now!
I'm a sucker for books with pictures--always have been, always will be. And that's one of the reasons that I love graphic novels. Because not only do they have pictures,…
Age Is Just a Number … But What Do Those Categories Mean?
I have always been known for reading outside of my age group. When I was little, I loved to pick up books that challenged me, reading titles that were meant…
Fun with Artificial Intelligence!
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly invading our lives. That may seem scary, but it's also exciting! The potential of AI to improve our everyday tasks is boundless. You may already be…
The Beast and the Bethany: A Deliciously Devious Series
The beast has the finest house in the land.It's so tall and long and terribly grand.Even the Queen, with her palace so wide,Couldn't compete with the beast if she tried.The…
Zombies on Your Bookshelf? It May Be More Likely Than You Think
How Can a Book Be Undead? I'll be honest: I've never liked zombies. They're scary. They're gross. They bear the faces of humans—people who once laughed, and dreamed, and fell…
How to Make Good With AI
How can we be sure that AI works in our best interests? Across the globe, scientists, developers and programmers in the field of Artificial Intelligence are working together to analyze…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Don Bluth Studios
Post-Walt Disney's death in 1966, Disney Studio's Animation Department was steadily declining- Walt Disney was a vital part of the story develop process in the animated films, constantly giving notes,…
Four Books About Love For Readers Who Love Books
Romance readers, by definition, must also love books. So, what's a better than a romance novel with a bookish theme? The titles we're sharing today are all about love, books,…
No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books
I have a skull sitting on my desk at home. Not only does it look really cool, but it makes me feel like the writer of some sort of dark…
Artificial Intelligence Resources on LinkedIn Learning
AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Amongst many other resources, Westlake Porter Public Library has lots of videos from LinkedIn Learning…
Classic of the Month: The Kit Bag
This month's classic recommendation is going to be a little short. You see, the classic I'm recommending is also a little short, and I don't want to give too much…
Love is Very Nearsighted: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Manga is full of adorable romance series, so it can be hard to keep things original. The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses does a great job of playing with…
Cat’s Picks: Legacy of Jim Henson’s Muppets
September 24th, 2023 would have been Jim Henson's 87th birthday. Jim Henson, the man who brought the cultural zeitgeist of the Muppets to the world of children's television (Sesame Street,…
Doomsday with My Dog: The Apocalypse Has Never Been So Chill!
Don't let the title fool you. This post-apocalyptic manga series is about as chill as they come! Hold up. A chill post-apocalyptic series? That's right! Doomsday with My Dog tells…
Folklore Fun: World Tour!
In honor of WPPL's Welcoming Week, we're going on a whirlwind trip around the world! Let's ease in with some broader collections. The books will feature familiar tales, as well…