Porter Public Library Remembers September 11, 2001
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These attacks claimed the…
Health on the Shelf: National Preparedness Month
When I was 13, I was at a softball game in late May playing out in left field. Suddenly, the…
More Happiness Hints from Around the World
In a previous post, we looked at various approaches to happiness from around the world, including hygge, niksen, and kalsarikänni.…
Library Space Planning Process
Westlake Porter Public Library is engaging in a new space planning process. One of the goals of WPPL’s most recent…
Happiness Hints from Around the World
What is the secret of happiness? Everyone claims to have their own reasoning behind it, whether the secret is helping…
Health on the Shelf: Start with your Heart
If you are looking for ways to become healthier, you can always start with your heart. Don't wait until January…
Lost at Sea: Classic Tales of Shipwrecks and Survival
When I was a kid, the thought of being stranded on a desert island was kind of exciting. There would…
STEAM Week: Whale, Whale, Whale!
Celebrate STEAM Week with us by taking a look at some of the coolest animals in the ocean: whales. Your…
STEAM Week: Birding
My three-year-old niece calls them "chirpers." When she sees one bouncing about the yard, she insists on trying to get…
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…