Do You Know Dewey?: The 600s
The 600s classifications of DDS covers "technology and applied sciences". Now, wait a minute...didn't we already cover science in the 500s? What's the difference and what does "applied" mean in…
Librarians in Books: Solvers of Mysteries, Savers of History, and Defenders of Information
Librarians aren't just found in libraries...they can be found as characters in many books! Begun in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), National Library Week is celebrated this year…
National Library Week: Libraries in the Movies
One of the many great things about Westlake Porter Library’s collection is its generous movie offerings. Let’s celebrate both National Library Week and WPPL’s movie collection with several entertaining movies…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 500s
Call me a nerd, but I've always liked science. I was always super-excited to get my hands on a new science textbook for school (especially if it had a section…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 400s
I naively thought that the 400s would be quick to cover, as each major class has generally the same types of materials (etymology, dictionaries, and grammar), just in different languages.…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 300s
The 300s will always have a special place in my heart, because for a while, I was in charge of purchasing most of the books in this part of the…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 200s
So far, we've covered general knowledge and philosophy in our tour of the library. Today, we're going to look at the 200s, which contain the religion books! 200 (Religion) Starting…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Laugh-O-gram Studio
The early years of the American Animation Industry was filled to the brim with an overabundance of eager artists and entrepreneurs, and none were more enthusiastic than Kansas City tag-team…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 100s
Welcome back to another installment of Do You Know Dewey! This time, we'll be looking at the 100s classification, otherwise known as Philosophy and Psychology. While I enjoyed Psychology, Philosophy…
Do You Know Dewey?: The 000s
Welcome back to Do You Know Dewey? Today, we're looking at the 000s! This classification is usually described as "General Works," "Information," or "Knowledge," and I tend to think of…
Do You Know Dewey?
Introduction: Do You Know Your Dewey? I have a confession to make. I've worked in libraries in some capacity for over ten years now, but apart from a superficial knowledge…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Fleischer Studios
With Disney's Steamboat Willie (1928) entering in the public domain earlier this year, and making headlines in nearly every news outlet, I find myself reminded of an earlier American studio…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: RKO Radio Pictures Part II
Last week, we covered the first twenty years of RKO Radio Pictures. I recommend reading that article first, and join me back here once you've finished. All good? Awesome! Let's…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: RKO Radio Pictures Part I
Once a part of the acclaimed "Big Five" Golden Age Hollywood studios, RKO once rivaled MGM, Paramount, Fox and Warner Bros, contracting the best of the best actors and actresses…
Cat’s Picks! A Charlie Brown Christmas
If you're a kid of the 1970s, like my parents, you might've caught some of the best stop motion Christmas specials as they broadcasted for the first time, or on…
1914: Europe Goes to War
The January meeting of the World at War Forum discusses Europe on the brink of war during the summer of 1914. January's meeting will occur on Wednesday, January 3 at…
Gen. George C. Marshall: His Life & Military Career
In December the World at War Forum welcomed Daniel Zeiser, who discussed the life and military career of General George C. Marshall. The library has several books about General Marshall's…
Cat’s Picks! Cozy Holiday Books for Families!
Whether your household celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the Winter Solstice, Westlake Porter Public Library has an abundance of picture books for all of the winter holidays. Click on the…
Bah! Humbug! Dickens’s Classic Marks 180 Years
This year marks the 180th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens's timeless classic A Christmas Carol. First published on December 19th in 1843, it quickly sold out it's first…
Reading Challenge 2024
One of my favorite things about the end of the year is the sudden surge of reading challenges. Every year, I cram my schedule full of them. In fact, in…
The Classic of the Month: A Christmas Carol
Welcome to this month's Classic of the Month! Today, we're looking at an absolute classic of the Christmas season. The story in this book has been told and retold, again…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Rankin/Bass Animation
To prepare for the holiday season ahead, I find myself reaching for my family's personal collection of Rankin/Bass movies on VHS and DVD. Watching stop motion films like A Year…
Veterans Day Reads
In the United States, November 11 is Veterans Day. On this day we take time to honor and remember the sacrifice and service of the members of America's armed forces.…
Mental Health Help Now in Cuyahoga County!
This post is intended to provide information and resources to assist you when you are in need of mental health resources. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any…