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Read It, Make It: Red Paper Snowflakes

Read It, Make It: Red Paper Snowflakes

  • Post published:January 29, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

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…

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Folklore Fun! Japan

Folklore Fun! Japan

  • Post published:January 27, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

For my first focused Folklore Fun post (say that five times fast!) I decided to feature Japan! I had some preexisting familiarity with the culture and was interested to see…

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Read more about the article Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns

Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns

  • Post published:January 13, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

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…

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What I’m Reading: January 2022

What I’m Reading: January 2022

  • Post published:January 11, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

It's the start of a new year, and already my resolution to only check out 5 books at a time has completely failed. If you're curious about some of the…

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Author Spotlight: JRR Tolkien

Author Spotlight: JRR Tolkien

  • Post published:January 3, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Reading Challenge 2022

Reading Challenge 2022

  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Read it, Make it – Finger Knitted Scarf

Read it, Make it – Finger Knitted Scarf

  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Read the delightful and funny story If You Want to Knit Some Mittens by Laura Purdie Salas to learn all about the process of making wool yarn; from bringing home…

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Read It, Make It: Snowflakes

Read It, Make It: Snowflakes

  • Post published:December 14, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: No Two Alike by Keith Baker "No two snowflakes are alike. Almost, almost but not quite," are the opening lines of the picture book No Two…

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Read more about the article (Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland

(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland

  • Post published:December 13, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Rachel G, Natalie Bota

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…

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Folklore Fun! A World of Stories

Folklore Fun! A World of Stories

  • Post published:December 6, 2021
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

Wherever there are people, there are stories. Stories about why flowers are red, and how the world was made, and what happened when your cousin had a run-in with a…

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Read It, Make It – Squirrel Paper Tube Puppet

Read It, Make It – Squirrel Paper Tube Puppet

  • Post published:November 30, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

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…

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Read It, Make It: Pinwheels

Read It, Make It: Pinwheels

  • Post published:November 18, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Windy Days by Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato We often think of pinwheels and windy days when it comes to Spring, but there is another windy…

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Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

Westlake Porter Public Library Art Gallery

  • Post published:November 17, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

This month Westlake Porter Public Library welcomes the artwork of Westlake City School Students as part of The Reflections program. There are currently 26 original pieces of art displayed in…

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Favorite Folk and Fairy Tales

Favorite Folk and Fairy Tales

  • Post published:November 1, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

I love, love, love folk and fairy tales! These classic stories of good and evil, clever heroes and brave heroines have been entertaining people for centuries. Whether you hear them…

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Monster Books for Your Little Monsters

Monster Books for Your Little Monsters

  • Post published:October 27, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

Halloween is almost upon us! And as we prepare for the spooky season, trick-or-treating, and the longer nights that come with this time of the year, it's important to remember…

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Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

  • Post published:October 27, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

School is back in session, and the routine of day-to-day is back in swing. After a tumultuous 2020 school year, this one promises to be much smoother...or maybe not. With…

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Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

  • Post published:October 25, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

When I started looking for scientific/medical resources espousing the mental health benefits of crafting, I found primarily anecdotal evidence. This anecdotal evidence was mostly about knitting and crocheting and some…

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Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

  • Post published:October 19, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Little Bat in Night School by Brian Lies Little Bat was so excited to start school that he couldn't sleep. He had all of his supplies…

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A Closer Look: Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick

A Closer Look: Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick

  • Post published:October 19, 2021
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

I confess: I passed by this book many times before I ever took note of it. The cover is an extremely close picture of an eye, so close that it…

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Read It, Make It – Unicorn Horn

Read It, Make It – Unicorn Horn

  • Post published:October 5, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of shining like a unicorn?  Well, Shine Like a Unicorn by Shelli R. Johannes, with its step-by-step instructions for discovering your inner…

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Read It, Make It – Paper Tube Owl Puppet

Read It, Make It – Paper Tube Owl Puppet

  • Post published:September 21, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

It’s time for little owl to go to bed but he is having the hardest time settling down.  Luckily, mommy owl has lots of ideas to help quiet his restless…

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Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

  • Post published:September 18, 2021
  • Post author:Rachel G

Ahoy, Mateys! National Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19. Celebrate all things pirate with these fun picture books. Pirate Pete by Kim KennedyAs Pirate Pete and his trusty…

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Read It, Make It: The Peace Symbol

Read It, Make It: The Peace Symbol

  • Post published:September 17, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It Make It: Three Lines in a Circle: The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol It is hard to believe that the Peace Symbol that we know and love…

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Read It, Make It: in the Kitchen – Blueberry Cake

Read It, Make It: in the Kitchen – Blueberry Cake

  • Post published:September 9, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It Make It: in the Kitchen Blueberry season in North America runs from June to September. In Ohio, the blueberry season runs from late June until mid August. In…

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