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,…