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Monthly Archives: May 2023

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Summer Scares: Horror Anthologies To Chill You To The Bone

Summer Scares: Horror Anthologies To Chill You To The Bone

  • Post published: May 25, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I love to read scary stories in the summer. Not only are the days longer (so I'm "safe" for longer), but also, I like to read outside, which means there…

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Folklore Fun! Oceania and the Philippines

Folklore Fun! Oceania and the Philippines

  • Post published: May 16, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica M.

This post was updated in August 2026 to reflect WPPL’s current collection. Ohio is not known for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. And since the Westlake Porter Library does…

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The Classic of the Month: Ten Days in a Mad-House

The Classic of the Month: Ten Days in a Mad-House

  • Post published: May 1, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

This month's classic is a little different from most of the titles I've selected. Namely, it's a work on nonfiction, based on a real, journalistic account of a young woman's…

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County.

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    by Cat B.
    October 23, 2026
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    by Julia K
    October 20, 2026
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    October 6, 2026
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