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…
Coping with chronic pain can be challenging for individuals living with short- or long-term health conditions, affecting various aspects of one’s daily life. A range of pain management treatment options…
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about minimalism, downsizing, decluttering, simplifying, the KonMari Method etc. While I am certainly no expert in this field as evidenced by my…
Westlake Porter Public Library has many picture book titles that address sensory issues, overwhelming situations, sensory processing disorder, or autism. Check out Samantha Cotterill's Little Senses series and similar titles.…
Depression is a complicated disease. Its causes are varied and treatments can be unsuccessful. The toll on the sufferer and the caregiver(s) is lasting. The following library resources provide a…
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…
Besides being ridiculously fun, puzzles are also incredibly good for your brain! If you want to improve your logic skills, sharpen your mind, and have a bit of fun in…
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There's a crisp chill in the air and the leaves are beginning to turn. You know what that means -- its time…
Now that we have embarked upon the "ber" months (September, October, November, December), we also tend to focus on various celebrations. These celebrations could be cultural, religious, historical, or civic…
Westlake Porter Public Library has a wide variety of materials to help patrons learn new languages! Books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more are available in our catalog. Just type the name…
Nothing says welcome like a home cooked meal. Better yet...a home cooked meal from a country of origin. Did you know that you can access cookbooks from countries all over…
One way to experience the wide variety of human cultures around the world is to travel. Visiting places and experiencing diverse cultures is often a life-changing experience for people. However,…
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…
This week is Welcoming Week at Westlake Porter Public Library! One way to celebrate this week is by reading any of these picture books that celebrate making connections and diversity.…
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…
Westlake Porter Public Library is excited to have two exhibits in our Art Gallery for the month of September. We are exhibiting photographs from Summer Art Walk Programs taken by…
Westlake Porter Public Library is pleased to welcome back the Community of Fine Arts Show presented by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council. The Community of Fine Arts Show displays art from…
Salt paintings really pop on dark backgrounds. This multi-colored heart was painted on black construction paper. Salt is a very familiar ingredient in the kitchen. There are hardly any recipes,…
Today in STEAM Week’s “Oceans of Possibilities,” we will be looking at “A” for the “ARRRRRts!” They’re all over TikTok: sea shanties! Also spelled “chanties” or “chanteys,” they are work…
The last two years saw the annual WPPL Egg Drop Challenge as a streamed event. This year, we are back in person and the splatters will be heard live in…
My favorite place in the world has to be the beach. The warmth of the morning, the heat of the afternoon, and the cool of the night--it's always a lovely…
Sharks have always fascinated me and apparently I am not alone! Shark week starts July 24, 2022 on the Discovery Channel. Shark Week 2022 on Discovery Channel SHARK FACTS All…
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…
I confess, I have a relative who asks me every time I see him, "how are all the books?" I try my best to remind him that while books are…