A Little Birdie Told Me…
That there is new art work in the ArtWalk! This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features spring birds created by Kindergarten Westlake…
(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland Part 2
This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowflakes created by 1st and 2nd grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…
(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland
This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowmen created by 3rd and 4th grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…
STEAM WEEK: Bread Pets
“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.”American Chef James Beard (1903-1985) What's is a Bread Pet? You've heard of…
Storytime Round-Up: June 22
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like…
Storytime Round-Up: July 6
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is Summer: sand and surf! Books Fish…
Storytime Round-up: June 29
Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was: Down at the Farm! Books The…
Storytime Round-Up: May 11
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like…
Storytime Round-Up: May 4
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is Mother's Day! Books My Mom by…
Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29
Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year during National Poetry Month. Poem in Your Pocket Day 2021 is on on Thursday, April 29th. This is a fun day to share…
Storytime Round-Up: April 6
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week we read about libraries because it's National Library…
Storytime Round-Up: March 30
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is springtime! Books Mouse's First Spring by…
Storytime Round-up: March 16
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like:…
Storytime Round-Up: March 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is birds! Books Birds by Carme Lemniscates…
Storytime Round-up: February 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like:…
Storytime Round-up: February 2
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is Groundhog Day and Shadows! Books Groundhog…
Storytime Round-up: January 19
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is foxes! Books If you enjoyed these…
Storytime Round-up: January 12
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is colors! Books Who Eats Orange? by…
Celebrating the New Year
I loved New Year's as a child. I loved staying up until midnight and having "champagne" (sparkling grape juice) as much as I loved my grandmother's unique traditions. My grandmother…
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa celebrations begin on December 26 and last for seven days. Here are some books, DVDs, and more to help you celebrate Kwanzaa! Picture Books Kayla and her family observe…
Storytime Round-Up: December 8
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like:…
Storytime Round-up: December 1
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is kindness! Books The Kindness Book by…
Storytime Round-Up: November 17
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If You're Hoppy is part of our Staff Storytime…
When You Lose a Pet
“Having a dog will bless you with the happiest days of your life, and one of the worst days," is an anonymous but true sentiment. Hopefully fond memories, family traditions,…