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Author: Rebecca Shook

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Summer ArtWalk Invitation!

Summer ArtWalk Invitation!

  • Post published:March 21, 2022
  • Post author:Rachel G, Ms. Jamie, Rebecca Shook

Calling all artists! What does summer look like to you? During the school year, the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library (WPPL) and Westlake Elementary School (WES) features student…

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Storytime Round-Up: May 4

Storytime Round-Up: May 4

  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Storytime Round-Up: April 6

Storytime Round-Up: April 6

  • Post published:April 6, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Aaron Spears

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…

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Storytime Round-Up: March 30

Storytime Round-Up: March 30

  • Post published:April 5, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)

  • Post published:March 22, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Natalie Jemiola, Frances Brawner, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Storytime Round-up: March 16

Storytime Round-up: March 16

  • Post published:March 16, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Rebecca Shook

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:…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)

  • Post published:March 15, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Robin, Rebecca Shook

Whether you're looking for a gritty mystery, a graphic novel, or a tale of mermaids, our staff picks have you covered! Looking for more? Check out our whole list of…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 19)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 19)

  • Post published:March 8, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Rebecca Shook, Robin

Welcome to our latest round of staff picks! Sometimes, it's hard to find a good book. But, we've done all the hard work for you! The books listed here are…

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Storytime Round-up: February 9

Storytime Round-up: February 9

  • Post published:February 9, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Rebecca Shook

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:…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 16)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 16)

  • Post published:February 8, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Nancy Sabo, Rebecca Shook, Robin

Our Staff Picks blog posts are a selection of titles recommended by staff across various areas of the library, from Circulation to Adult Services; Tech to Building Services; Youth Services…

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Storytime Round-up: February 2

Storytime Round-up: February 2

  • Post published:February 3, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Storytime Round-up: January 19

Storytime Round-up: January 19

  • Post published:January 19, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Katie S.

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…

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Storytime Round-up: January 12

Storytime Round-up: January 12

  • Post published:January 18, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Storytime Round-up: December 1

Storytime Round-up: December 1

  • Post published:December 6, 2020
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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…

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Storytime Round-Up: November 17

Storytime Round-Up: November 17

  • Post published:November 17, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Rebecca Shook

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…

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Gratitude Journals

Gratitude Journals

  • Post published:November 1, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

Getting Started: What is Gratitude? Gratitude can be a difficult concept to explain to a child. Telling them that their gratitude journal is a place to keep track of what's…

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Storytime Round-Up: October 13

Storytime Round-Up: October 13

  • Post published:October 12, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Rebecca Shook

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 kittens! Books If you enjoyed these…

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Storytime Round-Up: October 6

Storytime Round-Up: October 6

  • Post published:October 8, 2020
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime . Books Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert Leaves in Fall…

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Storytime Roundup: September 29

Storytime Roundup: September 29

  • Post published:September 30, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Rebecca Shook

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week we made a glorious noise with our voices,…

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Storytime Round-Up: September 22

Storytime Round-Up: September 22

  • Post published:September 25, 2020
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

Thank you to everyone that 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…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 5)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 5)

  • Post published:September 7, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Nancy Sabo, Rebecca Shook, Cassie DiMarino

This week's Staff Picks come from Youth Services, Administration, and Adult Services! For more book suggestions, check out Part 4 of our series! Nancy (Youth Services) recommends: How the Penguins…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 4)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 4)

  • Post published:August 31, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Rebecca Shook, Natalie Bota, Chad Statler

Welcome to our weekly staff picks! We have a great selection of recommended titles from staff across the library. Looking for more? Check out Part 3 for more titles! This…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 2)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 2)

  • Post published:August 17, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Aaron Spears, Chad Statler

Looking for your next favorite read? Why not try one of these? Check out these recommendations from the staff in Adult and Youth Services! Looking for more? Check out Part…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 1)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 1)

  • Post published:August 10, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Victoria Vogel, Miss Cathy

Looking for your next favorite read? Why not try one of these? Check out these recommendations from the staff in Adult and Youth Services! Natalie (Youth Services) recommends: Southermost by…

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