Cat’s Picks! Disability Representation in Media
Two years ago, I wrote about how mental health and different diagnosis are represented in visual media, like movies and television shows. This year for our annual Health Fair I…
Touch Grass (It’s Good for You!)
Usually, "touch grass" is a snarky comment that implies someone has been on their digital device for too long. However, I take it as an imperative! When I put down…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Movie Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Short Horror Stories To Keep You Up At Night
October isn't October without reading some horror and getting your creepy crawlies on! Don't have time for the long, building suspense of a good horror novel? Check out some of…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Three Years of Research Fun!
Today, October 6th marks the third anniversary of this blog series, and where has the time gone? Over the past three years, I have researched and posted twenty-nine (this post…
September Is National Translation Month
Every September is National Translation Month, a time to recognize excellent works translated from languages across the globe. September may be coming to a close, but translated books are a…
Innovation Specialist Adrien Krajnik Brings Patrons Tech Help, Resources and Programs
Innovation Specialist Adrien Krajnik in the Makerspace. A few years ago, when the library asked patrons what they wanted to see in a future library renovation, the most popular request…
Adult Books About Magic Schools
All grown up and still waiting on your letter from Hogwarts? Here are some book recommendations about magic schools to transport your grown-up self to a magical world during back-to-school…
A Manga for Every Mood
The one thing I really love about manga (Japanese comic books), is that like any other medium of writing, there's something for every mood. Whether you want a dark tale…
America 250: Sports and Recreation in Ohio
Throughout this year staff members have been changing out the display in the lobby (just to left of the Book Nook). Changes are made on a monthly basis to celebrate…
Remembering 9/11 at the Library
September 11 marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the United States claimed the lives of over 3,000 people. Westlake Porter Public Library will observe this solemn anniversary with…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Television Show Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Award-Winning Books: Reading by Prize
Wanting to try something new? I've learned that a good place to look for fresh, new book recommendations is Award Winners and their longlisted peers! Many of these awards are voted on…
Carts filled with new materials await shelving.
From Selection to Shelf: How Library Materials Make It to Your Hands
When patrons enter the library they find a world of information and entertainment waiting for them in the form of books, DVDs, Blu-rays, magazines, digital materials, and more. But how do these materials make their way to Westlake Porter Public Library’s shelves? The answer is the library’s Technical Services Department
Sci-Fi Reads That Are Out of This World!
As the new home of the Great Lakes Astrophotography Space Exploration Lab, space has been on the mind a lot recently here at WPPL. Stars, spaceships, aliens, and clones, science…
The Baby-Sitters Club Turns 40!
The Baby-Sitters Club is a series that brings back wonderful childhood nostalgia for me. There are many series in the books that follow 7 girls on their baby-sitting jobs, friendships,…
Horror Reads to Chill Your Blood This Summer
It doesn't matter if it's the middle of the summer or the depths of winter...I always enjoy reading something spooky. While I don't like gore, I'm such a sucker for…
Kanopy Round-Up
Did you know that you have access to thousands of movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids' read-alongs, and more with your WPPL library card? With no fees or commercials, Kanopy is…
Teen Foodies: Let’s Try Corn Dogs
Every year I try to attend one of the many local fairs or festivals in the area in the summer months, an annual tradition I always look forward to. There's…
Environmentalism Book Recommendations & Resources
A curation of some of the Environmentalism Book Club's favorite books, plus a collection of local, national, & global resources that will enable and inspire you to take action and get involved with the fight against climate change.
Let’s Celebrate Disability Pride Month!
In honor of the signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, July is Disability Pride Month. The ADA is an important legal document that protects the rights of people with a wide…
Outreach Specialist Sarah Beebe (left) helps an Outreach patron check out library materials during a visit to a Westlake senior residential facility.
Library Outreach Delivers Happiness
The library’s outreach specialist, Sarah Beebe, doesn’t just deliver library materials to Westlake senior facilities and homebound patrons — she also delivers much needed social interaction, education and entertainment.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Animated Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Teen Foodies: Let’s Try Waffle Cones
Close your eyes and step back in time. It's 1904, during the St. Louis World's Fair; a seven month spectacular expedition of the world's biggest, newest, and impactful innovations, inventions,…