A Manga for Every Mood
The one thing I really love about manga (Japanese comic books), is that like any other medium of writing, there's something for every mood. Whether you want a dark tale…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Television Show Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Award-Winning Books: Reading by Prize
Wanting to try something new? I've learned that a good place to look for fresh, new book recommendations is Award Winners and their longlisted peers! Many of these awards are voted on…
Carts filled with new materials await shelving.
From Selection to Shelf: How Library Materials Make It to Your Hands
When patrons enter the library they find a world of information and entertainment waiting for them in the form of books, DVDs, Blu-rays, magazines, digital materials, and more. But how do these materials make their way to Westlake Porter Public Library’s shelves? The answer is the library’s Technical Services Department
Sci-Fi Reads That Are Out of This World!
As the new home of the Great Lakes Astrophotography Space Exploration Lab, space has been on the mind a lot recently here at WPPL. Stars, spaceships, aliens, and clones, science…
The Baby-Sitters Club Turns 40!
The Baby-Sitters Club is a series that brings back wonderful childhood nostalgia for me. There are many series in the books that follow 7 girls on their baby-sitting jobs, friendships,…
Horror Reads to Chill Your Blood This Summer
It doesn't matter if it's the middle of the summer or the depths of winter...I always enjoy reading something spooky. While I don't like gore, I'm such a sucker for…
Outreach Specialist Sarah Beebe (left) helps an Outreach patron check out library materials during a visit to a Westlake senior residential facility.
Library Outreach Delivers Happiness
The library’s outreach specialist, Sarah Beebe, doesn’t just deliver library materials to Westlake senior facilities and homebound patrons — she also delivers much needed social interaction, education and entertainment.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Animated Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Reader’s Advisory Round-up: Summer 2026
Welcome to the Reader's Advisory Round-up! Every season, the Adult department puts together recommendations for readers of all genres. Happy browsing!
Uncover Your Family History!
Census forms, marriage records, as well as naturalization papers and military records help researchers and the curious alike to open up their family's past and provide new and surprising details about their ancestors.
Make a Red, White and Blue Dish to Share This Summer!
What is an Independence Day celebration without food? The USA’s national birthday party usually includes grilled burgers, hot dogs or maybe ribs – and other delectables. But for this year,…
Our Founding Fathers and Mothers
Learning about the men and women who helped found this country In 1776 Britain's thirteen North American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. This was the culmination of years…
Cat’s Picks! Look for Constellations
Friendly reminder: If you read this blog post or look for constellations in the night sky, it counts towards an activity badge for Summer Library Challenge. Make sure you go back to Beanstack or talk to a staff…
J Is My Favorite Color: An Introduction to Synesthesia
A is a pretty boring gray-tan. B is brown. C is where it gets good: the exact color of Crayola's "Macaroni and Cheese" crayon. My initials, J and M, are…
Share a Smile in Your Community with Dear Elders
Earlier this month, I wrote a blog post about one of my very favorite hobbies: letter writing. And today, I wanted to take that idea a step further and talk…
Jump Into Joy With These Adult Non-Fiction Titles
As National Library week comes to a close, it's important to remember that you can find joy every day. Joy can be felt in every day small moments. It can…
National Library Week: The Joy of Reading
Artwork by Lorraine Nam from "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." It's National Library Week! This year, the theme is "Find Your Joy", so I thought…
Cat’s Picks! Reminiscing about Food
Researchers believe that connecting multiple sensory associations can strengthen our working memory, and exposure to particular sensory stimuli can evoke recall of memories, no matter how long ago the memory…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Comic Book Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Rachel Gerig preparing a Powerpoint show for an upcoming class visit.
Library Outreach Aids Teachers and Enhances Student Learning
School Liaison Associate Rachel Gerig prepares a slide show for a class visit to the library. Did you know that library staff deliver materials and coordinates class visits to the…
April is Card and Letter Writing Month!
One of my absolute favorite hobbies (ever since I was a little girl) was writing letters to friends and family. There was something so much fun about choosing a nice…
April Is Fair Housing Month
What is Fair Housing Month? In the aftermath of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. riots gripped many of America's largest cities. During that time President Lyndon B. Johnson…
5 Uplifting Books to Read This Lent!
We're just at the start of the Lenten season, and I thought this would be a fun time to talk about some good spiritual reading. For those of you who…