A Little Birdie Told Me…
That there is new art work in the ArtWalk! This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features spring birds created by Kindergarten Westlake…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
Dover Watercolorists Westlake Porter Public Library is hosting the Dover Watercolorists during the month of April. The Dover Watercolorists was created in January 2017. A group of 12 individuals moved…
Happy National Library Week
Let's talk about Peeps! Peeps were first introduced in 1953 and have become a widely popular candy throughout the United States. According to the Food Network, Just Born Candy Company…
Example of finished butterfly craft
Read It, Make It: Butterfly Craft
Check out the classic story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, the story of a little caterpillar with a very big appetite, then make a fun butterfly craft to celebrate Spring.…
Summer ArtWalk Invitation!
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…
Author Spotlight: Lewis Carroll
I still remember the illustrations from when I first read Alice in Wonderland. They were done in beautiful gouache, and the book was so big that I had to prop…
Using the NoveList Appeal Mixer
Today, let's talk about NoveList! This is one of my favorite databases offered at the library. It's a great resource for finding your next favorite read. From author, title, and…
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Complete Series of The Wizard of Oz books
I was a very avid reader as a child, and my grade school library had a lot of old books. So, I very quickly developed a passion for reading older…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to host the creative efforts of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Printmakers. The WPPL Art Gallery is filled with one of a kind pieces…
Read It, Make It : Snowman Craft
Find out what real animals think of the mysterious stranger that shows up one day unexpectedly in the story, Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy by Carl Sams II and Jean…
(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland Part 2
This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowflakes created by 1st and 2nd grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
During the month of February, Westlake Porter Public Library is delighted to be displaying artwork from Westlake High School art students. Stop by the Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery…
Read It, Make It: Red Paper Snowflakes
Moving away from friends is difficult, especially when everything and everyone is so different from what you know. Friends are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield reminds…
Folklore Fun! Japan
This post was updated in February 2026 to reflect WPPL's current collection. For my first focused Folklore Fun post (say that five times fast!) I decided to feature Japan! I…
Saturday Night with the Duke: A John Wayne Movie Marathon
My dad has always been a big fan of Westerns, so I saw a lot of them growing up. And even now, I'm more than happy to sit down and…
Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns
Read It, Make It: Playing With Lanterns by Wang Yage, Illustrated by Zhu Chengliang Lunar New Year falls on February 1 this year. One of the many traditions associated with…
Teas From Around the World
Westlake Porter Public Library is exploring teas from around the world during the month of January. The New Year is the perfect time to try something new. Whether you are…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
Westlake Porter Public Library is pleased to welcome the return of the artwork of Westlake resident, Ken Marshall. More than 50 of his watercolors, paintings and original prints will be…
Author Spotlight: JRR Tolkien
Today is JRR Tolkien's 130th birthday! In addition to creating the magical world of Middle Earth, including all the fearsome and friendly creatures that inhabit it, Tolkien has created many…
Reading Challenge 2022
As the year draws to a close, it's time to start thinking about our goals for next year. Are you going to get active? Clean the house? Learn a new…
(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland
This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowmen created by 3rd and 4th grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…
Folklore Fun! A World of Stories
This post was updated in February 2026 to reflect WPPL's current collection. Wherever there are people, there are stories. Stories about why flowers are red, and how the world was…
Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery
Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to display artwork from the Westshore Watercolor Society through the month of December. The Westshore Watercolor Society meets weekly with various instructors to improve…
Read It, Make It – Squirrel Paper Tube Puppet
Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Pulley Sayre and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins is a sweet read-a-loud that takes the reader along for a day in the life of a squirrel…