Free Play Activities: Gross Motor Skills
This edition of Free Play activities focuses on Gross Motor Skills. These activities use items found around the house and take minutes to set up. Developing Gross Motor Skills will…
New Non-Fiction for Grades 7-12
Careers for People Who Love Comics, Animation, and Manga There are many different forms of entertainment, but comics, animation, and-increasingly-manga are among the most popular. Many people dream of working…
Teen Reviews – The Kissing Booth 2 (Film)
Based on the book: Going the Distance by Beth Reekles Synopsis: Elle and Noah are navigating the ups and downs of a long distance relationship. Marco, the handsome new student,…
Fun Games for Card Sharks of All Ages
I love a good game of cards. It started early, when I would play gin rummy and UNO with my grandparents, and even now, I still enjoy a good game…
Read It Make It : Unity Handprint Wreath
Goin' Someplace Special written by Patricia C. McKissack and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney is the ideal book to read as we celebrate Black History Month. Goin' Someplace Special is a…
Teen Reviews – Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up by Naya Rivera (Book)
Synopsis: A look into the life of Naya Rivera. We see her at her best moments and at her worst. We learn about her career, family, and relationships all from…
Toni Morrison Day
This past December, the Ohio Senate and Governor DeWine signed House Bill 325, declaring February 18th as Toni Morrison Day. Morrison, a native of Lorain county, passed away at 88…
Teen Reviews – The Kissing Booth (Film)
Synopsis: Elle Evans and Lee Flynn have been best friends since birth, literally. They have a set of rules to ensure that their friendship always remains strong. Most of the…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 17)
Sometimes, you don't know what you want to read, but you know that you want something good. That's where our staff picks come in! These titles were all selected and…
Kinder Club – Shapes
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun stories, activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…
Teen Reviews – Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (Book)
Synopsis: Jojo's family is dysfunctional to say the least and when his dad gets out of prison, things get even weirder. His mother Leonie takes him and his baby sister…
I’m Reading It For the Title
They say you should never judge a book by its cover. And yes, this is certainly true. But, I also will be the first to admit that sometimes, a really…
Free Play Activities: Number Recognition
We are back with more Westlake Porter Public Library Free Play Activities. This edition of Free Play Activities focuses on number recognition. The items required are commonly found around the…
Teen Reviews – To All The Boys – P.S. I Still Love You (Film)
Synopsis: Lara Jean’s relationship with Peter has been complicated since the beginning but things are finally starting to settle down. That is until John Ambrose ends up volunteering with Lara…
There’s a Book About That?
As a lifelong learner, I'm always on the hunt for a new read. I love to learn about all kinds of topics, and this often gets me teased by family…
Read It Make It: Valentine’s Day Craft
Valentine's Day is around the corner. It is the time of year to let those closest to you know how much you love them. Porcupine Cupid written by Jason June…
Storytime Round-up: February 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like:…
Teen Reviews – Red Dead Redemption II (Video Game)
Reviewed by Hassan Shah Synopsis: Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), the sequel to Red Dead Redemption, is an epic tail about outlaw life in the old wild west. The game…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 16)
Our Staff Picks blog posts are a selection of titles recommended by staff across various areas of the library, from Circulation to Adult Services; Tech to Building Services; Youth Services…
Kinder Club – Numbers
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun stories, activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…
Teen Reviews – Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel (Book)
Review written by Areesha Nouman Synopsis: Silverwing is the first book of the Silverwing series by Kenneth Oppel. The book is an animal fiction book that narrates the story of…
Love is in the air….
Can you feel the love? As we move through this cold month, let us take a moment to appreciate some of the most poignant books of love poetry, available in…
Teen Reviews – To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (Film)
Synopsis: Lara Jean is a quiet girl going into junior year. Her life is turned upside down when her secret love letters are somehow mailed out. She has to find…
Introducing the 2021 Newbery Award Winner!
A few years ago, I started reading all the Newbery award winners, going all the way back to 1922 (once I finish, I plan on going back and reading the…