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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:October 6, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

The artwork of Tom Hemsath, an award winning artist and member of the Aquarelle Watercolor Society, is currently displayed in the Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery. Tom specializes in…

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Moonlight Lantern Festival 2022

Moonlight Lantern Festival 2022

  • Post published:October 3, 2022
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Andrea

Welcome to the Moonlight Lantern Festival! You can participate by registering and then picking up a lantern kit in the Youth Services Department starting on October 11th and completing it…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:September 8, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to have two exhibits in our Art Gallery for the month of September. We are exhibiting photographs from Summer Art Walk Programs taken by…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:August 4, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is pleased to welcome back the Community of Fine Arts Show presented by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council. The Community of Fine Arts Show displays art from…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:July 13, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

This month Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery is pleased to welcome Macy Sinreich. Macy will be entering her sophomore year at Columbia University in the fall and will be…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:June 9, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to display photography by Thurston Cosner. Mr. Cosner is a retired psychologist with a keen eye for photography. He developed his interest in photography…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:May 5, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery is pleased to welcome Glen Behra Photography. This is Mr. Behra's first photography showcase and it does not disappoint. Mr. Behra started taking pictures…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:April 8, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Dover Watercolorists Westlake Porter Public Library is hosting the Dover Watercolorists during the month of April. The Dover Watercolorists was created in January 2017. A group of 12 individuals moved…

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Happy National Library Week

Happy National Library Week

  • Post published:April 7, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Let's talk about Peeps! Peeps were first introduced in 1953 and have become a widely popular candy throughout the United States. According to the Food Network, Just Born Candy Company…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:March 9, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to host the creative efforts of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Printmakers. The WPPL Art Gallery is filled with one of a kind pieces…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:February 8, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

During the month of February, Westlake Porter Public Library is delighted to be displaying artwork from Westlake High School art students. Stop by the Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery…

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Teas From Around the World

Teas From Around the World

  • Post published:January 6, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is exploring teas from around the world during the month of January. The New Year is the perfect time to try something new. Whether you are…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:January 6, 2022
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is pleased to welcome the return of the artwork of Westlake resident, Ken Marshall. More than 50 of his watercolors, paintings and original prints will be…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:December 3, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to display artwork from the Westshore Watercolor Society through the month of December. The Westshore Watercolor Society meets weekly with various instructors to improve…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:November 17, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

This month Westlake Porter Public Library welcomes the artwork of Westlake City School Students as part of The Reflections program. There are currently 26 original pieces of art displayed in…

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Environmental Wellness

Environmental Wellness

  • Post published:October 28, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

.Environmental wellness is a term established by the Center for Environmental Health in 1980. Having been established approximately 40 years ago, it is a relatively new concept. Environmental wellness refers…

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Tea and Wellness

Tea and Wellness

  • Post published:October 26, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Tea and wellness go hand in hand. We were very fortunate to visit Carlos at The Tea Lab in Lakewood, Ohio. Carlos shares both the benefits of how tea relates…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:October 1, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery Our Featured Artists Our featured artists for the month of October are Basil Provenzale and Deborah Hammerle. Both artists are Cleveland area natives and…

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STEAM Week: DIY Dog Biscuits

STEAM Week: DIY Dog Biscuits

  • Post published:July 23, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Baking homemade dog treats is a great way to educate and entertain your child. If you do not have a furry friend at home, donate the treats to a nearby…

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Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

  • Post published:May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Children are curious by nature, so they love looking for things. A perfect free play activity to entertain your child is a simple scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are educational and…

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Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

  • Post published:May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always fun to try a variety of foods. It is never too early to introduce new meal to your child. Even better, get them in the kitchen and…

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Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

  • Post published:May 2, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always the right time to talk to your kids about Random Acts of Kindness. Random Acts of Kindness promote emotional well being, connections with other, empathy and compassion.…

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Free Play Activities: Homemade Play-Dough and Printable Play-Dough Scenes

Free Play Activities: Homemade Play-Dough and Printable Play-Dough Scenes

  • Post published:April 29, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Play-dough is a great way to keep your child entertained. Play time with play-dough encourages creativity and helps children develop small muscles in their hands. It can develop hand eye…

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Read It Make It : Earth Day Craft

Read It Make It : Earth Day Craft

  • Post published:April 22, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Earth Day is April 22, but we really celebrate the earth every day. If I Were A Tree written by Andrea Zimmerman and Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong helps your…

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