Genre Journeys: Historical Fiction
If history was your favorite class in high school, then you just might enjoy reading historical fiction, a genre that brings the past to life in creative new ways! What…
Cat’s Picks! Fall Favorites!
Autumn, that wonderful season! Cold enough for jackets and flannels, and warm slices of pumpkin pies! Caramel apples and apple ciders; scratchy warm scarves that cover our necks from the…
Genre Journeys: Science Fiction
Do you find yourself bored with the humdrum "real world"? Do you long for adventure and travel? Would you like to explore strange new worlds? Then Science Fiction might be…
Medium Monday: 3D and Unusual Media
What is 3D and Unusual Media? 3D art is anything that isn't flat. This includes traditional sculpture (like clay or stone), as well as diorama-style setups, knitting and sewing, and…
Genre Journeys: Fantasy
Are you looking to get away from it all? Do you long for stories of epic journeys, fairies, elves, magic, and monsters? Then step through the portal and delve into…
Pick Up a Puzzle!
I've spent the last few nights with a sore back--all from hunching over the jigsaw puzzle I've set up on a piece of foam-board on the floor. It's worth it,…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary!
As we reach the one year anniversary of this series in October 6th, I am faced with the intimidating question: "What next?" I'm excited to announce the in-person presentation of…
Genre Journeys: Horror
That creeping feeling down the back of your spine, that horrible sensation that you're being watched...It's the genre that has you sleeping with the lights on and jumping at every…
Genre Journeys: Romance
Welcome back to another installment of Genre Journeys! This week, we're looking at a genre that is beloved by many. The stories you'll find here will warm your heart and…
Genre Journeys: Mysteries
Welcome to Genre Journeys, where we explore the wild world of the many, many genres and subgenres in publishing! Today, we'll be starting off with a genre that is so…
A Chat with Centenarian George Chanter, 106 Years Young
Take a moment to listen to a centenarian and local Westlake Porter Library patron George Chanter. George will be celebrating his 106th birthday on September 19th 2024. George has an excellent memory and has lived through numerous historical events during…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Spümcø and Stretch Films
Ah, the dog days of summer- the hottest, longest days of the year when nothing seems to break the beating rays of the sun. Named after the days in which…
Genre Journeys
It's been a few months since we delved into Dewey and I thought it might be fun to start another library-themed adventure. So, I hope you'll join us for Genre…
My Favorite Books Ever
First, foremost, and forever, my answer is The Mysterious Benedict Society. When I first read this, I was just at the age where I started to notice how carelessly written some…
Kinder Club Kits: Colors, Shapes and Sorting
Welcome to Porter Library’s Kinder Club Kit blog. Each season, Mrs. K. and Ms. Jamie will put together a Kinder Club Kit containing a variety of early literacy activities that…
Voices of Our Teen Volunteers
Enjoy another round of book reviews from one of our VolunTeens! Our VolunTeens provided over 70 hours of community service this summer! Our summer VolunTeen program is open to any…
Nostalgia Showcase Presents: Tex Avery Screwball ‘Toons
Summer, sometime in the early 2000s. My parents and I meet up to our local Family Video to rent some movies. We'd snag a romantic-comedy movie for them, a couple…
Medium Monday: Oil Paint
What Is Oil Paint? Oil paint is simply pigment mixed into an oil medium, often linseed oil. Most famous artists of history used oil paint. Oil paint is similar to…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: FILMATION
One of my fondest memories growing up involves my two older cousins and I, sitting around my parent's box television, trying to cool down from the humid Michigan summer heat.…
STEAM WEEK: All About Astronomy
Did you attend Mr. Molecule's Outer Space Adventures for STEAM Week this year and want to learn more? Or maybe you miss all the excitement from April surrounding the great…
Cat’s Picks! Shark Week Edition
It's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Week at Westlake Porter Public Library! Coincidentally, it's also Shark Week, a whole week dedicated to some of the most misrepresented predators…
WPPL STEAM Week 2024: Exciting Experiments for Kids
It can be a challenge to keep kids occupied during the summer. These three STEAM activities are fun, educational and will amaze the kids. Have the kids repeat the experiments…
A Bug in the Works: Insect-Themed Horror Films
Bugs are creepy. They're kinda gross. But, there's something really cool about them, too. All those legs! Those eyes! Those wings! Perhaps, that's why they make for such great movie…
Voices of our Teen Volunteers
Please enjoy some book reviews from one of our VolunTeens, Julia W.! The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes This book immerses you in a world where teens are solving decades…