Anti-Inflammatory Diet: A Healthy Option
Inflammation is a typical reaction to anything out of the ordinary that happens to your body. Examples include an injury, being exposed to a virus or toxic chemical or a…
Adventures in Mindfulness
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” - Anne Lamott Amid the buzz and hubbub of modern life, resolving to be mindful can…
Cat’s Picks! Mental Health Representation in Media
The first time I saw Disney's Return to Oz (1985), I was expecting the same fantastical, magical, wonderful escapism from the MGM classic, or something akin to Warner Bros The…
Eating the Rainbow is the New Black!
It seems that going to a Whole Foods, Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet is all the rage!So what does that mean? For some like myself, it means going vegan. For others, it…
Healthy Aging Resources At Westlake Porter Library
Exercise, a healthy diet, a gentle skincare regimen, and style can all contribute to one’s perception of age. To supplement our upcoming Health Fair at Westlake Porter Library, here are several resources related to healthy aging that are offered at our library.
STEAM WEEK: All About Astronomy
Did you attend Mr. Molecule's Outer Space Adventures for STEAM Week this year and want to learn more? Or maybe you miss all the excitement from April surrounding the great…
Cat’s Picks! Shark Week Edition
It's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Week at Westlake Porter Public Library! Coincidentally, it's also Shark Week, a whole week dedicated to some of the most misrepresented predators…
WPPL STEAM Week 2024: Exciting Experiments for Kids
It can be a challenge to keep kids occupied during the summer. These three STEAM activities are fun, educational and will amaze the kids. Have the kids repeat the experiments…
A Bug in the Works: Insect-Themed Horror Films
Bugs are creepy. They're kinda gross. But, there's something really cool about them, too. All those legs! Those eyes! Those wings! Perhaps, that's why they make for such great movie…
Do You Know Dewey? Miscellaneous Formats
Happy National Library Week! This week, we celebrate all the things that make our libraries wonderful, including, but not limited to, the Dewey Decimal System! Since I've been talking about…