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No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books

No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books

  • Post published:October 2, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I have a skull sitting on my desk at home. Not only does it look really cool, but it makes me feel like the writer of some sort of dark…

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Love is Very Nearsighted: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses

Love is Very Nearsighted: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses

  • Post published:September 27, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

Manga is full of adorable romance series, so it can be hard to keep things original. The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses does a great job of playing with…

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Folklore Fun: World Tour!

Folklore Fun: World Tour!

  • Post published:September 15, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica M.

In honor of WPPL's Welcoming Week, we're going on a whirlwind trip around the world! Let's ease in with some broader collections. The books will feature familiar tales, as well…

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Check Out Our World Languages Collection!

Check Out Our World Languages Collection!

  • Post published:September 12, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Did you know that the library has a collection of titles in several foreign languages? Books in world languages can be easily searched in the library catalog with these instructions,…

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Lewis Barnavelt: John Bellairs and More Middle Grade Scares

Lewis Barnavelt: John Bellairs and More Middle Grade Scares

  • Post published:August 22, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

If you read and enjoyed the titles on my previous list of Johnny Dixon mysteries, then I have another series to recommend to you! These are the adventures of Lewis…

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The Adventures of Johnny Dixon: A Middle Grade Series Big on Scares

The Adventures of Johnny Dixon: A Middle Grade Series Big on Scares

  • Post published:August 8, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I've heard it said multiple times before that a well-written children's book should appeal not only to children, but to adults as well. And I'll fully admit that I do…

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STEAM Week: Easy DIY Zoetrope

STEAM Week: Easy DIY Zoetrope

  • Post published:July 11, 2023
  • Post author:Andrea

This DIY Zoetrope project creates movement in design and is the perfect way to celebrate STEAM Week with your children. Making a Zoetrope encourages your children to practice multiple skills…

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Video Game Movies and Shows

Video Game Movies and Shows

  • Post published:June 13, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out on DVD and BluRay today! This action-packed adventure is one of the highest grossing animated films of all time and there is already…

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Find Your Next Read: Cozy Horror

Find Your Next Read: Cozy Horror

  • Post published:June 9, 2023
  • Post author:Chad Statler

We're all familiar with cozy mysteries. They are mysteries where the violence, blood, and dead bodies are kept at arm's length. Often, they feature characters who have quaint jobs --…

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There’s More to the Story! Non-Traditional Items

There’s More to the Story! Non-Traditional Items

  • Post published:April 24, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Westlake Porter Public Library circulates books, sure, but did you know you can check out a DVD player? That's just one of the non-traditional items that the library makes available…

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Learn a New Language from the Comfort of Home!

Learn a New Language from the Comfort of Home!

  • Post published:March 29, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Expand your horizons and increase your appeal in the job market by learning a new language. From Spanish to Swahili, the library offers two databases, Mango Languages and Transparent Language…

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A Quick History of Black Cartoonists

A Quick History of Black Cartoonists

  • Post published:February 15, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica M.

American comic strips have been around for just over a century. The newspaper business took off around 1900, and comics were one way to draw more readers to the paper.…

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The Commonplace Book

The Commonplace Book

  • Post published:February 11, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I've always been a big fan of writing, journaling, note-taking, etc. But, I've found it hard over the years to keep up with a diary or a bullet journal. There's…

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Little Books with Giant Characters!

Little Books with Giant Characters!

  • Post published:January 17, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

There is something truly awe-inspiring about a giant! These characters are truly "larger than life" and add a wonderful dose of fantasy to any story. Some giants are good and…

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15 Classic Children’s Books for Readers of All Ages

15 Classic Children’s Books for Readers of All Ages

  • Post published:January 2, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

There's nothing quite like a classic children's book. As I'm sure many of my dedicated readers already know, this librarian is a huge fan of the classics. And I especially…

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Folklore Fun! Winter Traditions

Folklore Fun! Winter Traditions

  • Post published:December 20, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica M.

Ohioans are no strangers to winter weather. December means low temperatures, big sweaters, and sometimes even snow! This time of year, citizens of the northern hemisphere are bundling up and…

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Reading Challenge 2023

Reading Challenge 2023

  • Post published:December 15, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Hello, readers! Every year, I put together a big reading challenge for the staff here at the library. This comprises of 40+ prompts that they can use to help them…

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More Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

More Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

  • Post published:December 12, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

A few weeks ago, I came to you with a list of graphic novels you could read online right now. If you liked what you saw and would be interested…

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Read more about the article Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month
An Elderly Native American Woman (Navajo) Wearing Turquoise Rings on Her Fingers Touches a Woven Navajo Basket

Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month

  • Post published:November 7, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month has been chosen to honor the complexity and honor of Native American culture and history. The following are titles aimed at a…

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The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out

The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out

  • Post published:November 1, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica M.

Humans and water are inseparable. We drink it, work with it, exhale it, and play with it. The human body can only last mere days without it. It has been…

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Folklore Fun! Slavic Tales

Folklore Fun! Slavic Tales

  • Post published:October 30, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica M.

Just when I stared considering my next folklore post, I saw The Castle of Tangled Magic on display. Those beautiful domes on the cover reminded me of St. Basil's Cathedral,…

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Tales of Friendship, Love, and Hospitality

Tales of Friendship, Love, and Hospitality

  • Post published:September 12, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Hospitality is a very special gift. It's a giving of yourself, from your time, your resources, and your heart. The tales included below are all stories of hospitality in some…

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More Than One Story

More Than One Story

  • Post published:September 9, 2022
  • Post author:Brenda, Heather Feenaughty

More Than One Story is a card game designed to build bridges between people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. Our staff checked out some of the questions posed in…

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Andy Serkis Reads Lord of the Rings

Andy Serkis Reads Lord of the Rings

  • Post published:September 7, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

I've been a Lord of the Rings fan for years--in that I've seen the movies (extended editions!) at least half a dozen times, and I quote it often enough. But,…

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