Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Happy National Library Week
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Teas From Around the World
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Environmental Wellness
.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…
Tea and Wellness
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
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…
Moonlight Lantern Festival 2021
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 12th and completing it…
STEAM Week: DIY Dog Biscuits
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…
Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts
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…
Read It Make It: In The Kitchen
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…
Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness
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.…
Free Play Activities: Homemade Play-Dough and Printable Play-Dough Scenes
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…
Read It Make It : Earth Day Craft
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…
Free Play Activities: DIY Sensory Bags
This month we are making DIY sensory bags. Sensory bags are a great way to engage and entertain your child. They require minimal supplies and are easy to make at…
Watch It Make It
Here at Watch It Make It (Read It Make It) we are pairing a simple craft with the movie A Costume for Nicolas. Below you will find instructions for a…
Read It Make It: In The Kitchen
Today we are making Blueberry Muffins! The recipe is from Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins written and illustrated by Chris Monroe. This silly story is sure…
Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skill
This Free Play Activity post focuses on fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are so important for young children. These activities are inexpensive and require items mostly found around the…
Read It Make It: Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month and a great way to introduce Women's History Month to your child is with a book and an activity. Michelle's Garden written and illustrated by…