Age Is Just a Number … But What Do Those Categories Mean?
I have always been known for reading outside of my age group. When I was little, I loved to pick up books that challenged me, reading titles that were meant…
The Beast and the Bethany: A Deliciously Devious Series
The beast has the finest house in the land.It's so tall and long and terribly grand.Even the Queen, with her palace so wide,Couldn't compete with the beast if she tried.The…
No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books
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…
Love is Very Nearsighted: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
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…
Folklore Fun: World Tour!
This post was updated in November 2026 to reflect WPPL’s current collection. In honor of WPPL's Welcoming Week, we're going on a whirlwind trip around the world! Let's ease in…
Check Out Our World Languages Collection!
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,…
Lewis Barnavelt: John Bellairs and More Middle Grade Scares
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…
The Adventures of Johnny Dixon: A Middle Grade Series Big on Scares
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…
STEAM Week: Easy DIY Zoetrope
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…
Video Game Movies and Shows
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…
Find Your Next Read: Cozy Horror
What is cozy horror? Like its cousin cozy mysteries, blood, gore, and jump scares are kept at arm's length or are only alluded to.
There’s More to the Story! Non-Traditional Items
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…
Learn a New Language from the Comfort of Home!
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…
A Quick History of Black Cartoonists
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.…
The Commonplace Book
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…
Little Books with Giant Characters!
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…
15 Classic Children’s Books for Readers of All Ages
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…
Folklore Fun! Winter Traditions
This post was updated in August 2026 to reflect WPPL’s current collection. Seasons Ohioans are no strangers to winter weather. December means low temperatures, big sweaters, and sometimes even snow!…
Reading Challenge 2023
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…
More Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla
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…
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
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…
The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out
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…
Folklore Fun! Slavic Tales
This post was updated in July 2026 to reflect WPPL’s current collection. Just when I stared considering my next folklore post, I saw The Castle of Tangled Magic on display.…
Tales of Friendship, Love, and Hospitality
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…