Living with Chronic Pain
Coping with chronic pain can be challenging for individuals living with short- or long-term health conditions, affecting various aspects of one’s daily life. A range of pain management treatment options…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 22)
Ann (Circulation) recommends: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan CrandallCategory: Adult Fiction In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old Starla decides to run away. The unplanned daughter of teenage parents, Starla…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)
Looking for something new to read? Why not see what our staff has been reading? We have five succulent suggestions for your reading enjoyment! From Administration to Circulation, Adult Services…
Summer of Pride 2020
Welcome to Westlake Porter Public Library’s Summer of Pride! While the library will not be hosting in-person programs this summer, our staff members are committed to offering diverse and inclusive…
Anti-Racism Titles
This list is not exhaustive, and represents a selection of what is available at the library. However, it can serve as a starting point to understanding, learning, and empathy. The…
Celebrate APIA Heritage Month
May is Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history and culture of the United States. Celebrate by…
Job Search Resources
Are you looking for a new job? Do you need to update your resume or brush up on your interviewing skills? Check out these titles for tips and tricks on how to…
U.S. Political Activism From the 1960s to the Present
The recent 50th commemoration of the tragic events that took place at Kent State University on May 4, 1970 provides us with an opportunity to reflect both on that day and the history of American social movements. Check out these books to learn…
May the 4th Be With You
Are you looking for fun activities for kids (or kids-at-heart)? Celebrate May the 4th with Tom Angleberger, author of the Origami Yoda Files series, by making these simple Star Wars paper crafts: Folding Jabba the Puppet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhCdk0ZIWLs How to…