Genre Journeys: Metafiction
You're bored, so you decide to go to the library's website and look for a book to read. But, because you don't know what you want to read, you check…
Genre Journeys: Adventure
I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure! If you're ready for a high-stakes, high-action story that will keep you glued to the page, then you should consider checking…
Author Spotlight: Nick Seluk
I'm mostly on the internet for the memes. And I spend a lot of time online reading comics. So, when a favorite webcomic author publishes a book, you can bet…
Genre Journeys: Humor
Whether you've got the giggles or are looking for something to break you out of the doldrums, humor is a great genre to explore. Humor ranges across both fiction and…
Genre Journeys: Graphic Novels
I hesitate to call graphic novels a genre, because that would be like calling TV a genre or books a genre. Graphic novels are a style of storytelling, but within…
Genre Journeys: Thrillers
If you regularly describe your favorite books as "pulse-pounding", "fast-paced", or "impossible to put down", then perhaps the thriller genre is perfect for you! Let's take a look at these…
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.
Genre Journeys: Historical Fiction
If history was your favorite class in high school, then you just might enjoy reading historical fiction, a genre that brings the past to life in creative new ways! What…
Cat’s Picks! Fall Favorites!
Autumn, that wonderful season! Cold enough for jackets and flannels, and warm slices of pumpkin pies! Caramel apples and apple ciders; scratchy warm scarves that cover our necks from the…
Genre Journeys: Science Fiction
Do you find yourself bored with the humdrum "real world"? Do you long for adventure and travel? Would you like to explore strange new worlds? Then Science Fiction might be…
Medium Monday: 3D and Unusual Media
What is 3D and Unusual Media? 3D art is anything that isn't flat. This includes traditional sculpture (like clay or stone), as well as diorama-style setups, knitting and sewing, and…
Genre Journeys: Fantasy
Are you looking to get away from it all? Do you long for stories of epic journeys, fairies, elves, magic, and monsters? Then step through the portal and delve into…
Genre Journeys: Horror
That creeping feeling down the back of your spine, that horrible sensation that you're being watched...It's the genre that has you sleeping with the lights on and jumping at every…
Genre Journeys: Romance
Welcome back to another installment of Genre Journeys! This week, we're looking at a genre that is beloved by many. The stories you'll find here will warm your heart and…
Genre Journeys: Mysteries
Welcome to Genre Journeys, where we explore the wild world of the many, many genres and subgenres in publishing! Today, we'll be starting off with a genre that is so…
My Favorite Books Ever
First, foremost, and forever, my answer is The Mysterious Benedict Society. When I first read this, I was just at the age where I started to notice how carelessly written some…
Medium Monday: Oil Paint
What Is Oil Paint? Oil paint is simply pigment mixed into an oil medium, often linseed oil. Most famous artists of history used oil paint. Oil paint is similar to…
Voices of our Teen Volunteers
Please enjoy some book reviews from one of our VolunTeens, Julia W.! The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes This book immerses you in a world where teens are solving decades…
John Cena Did WHAT? Celebrities, Picture Books and the Keys to Success
Do you know who John Cena is? Of course you do. He's the guy from the memes. Also a wrestler. Also an actor. Also... a picture book author? In 2018,…
Cat’s Picks! The Wacky World of Underground Comix
The comic book industry has a modern reputation of being squeaky clean, appealing to children, and easily digestible by the masses. Chock full of super heroes and damsels-in-distress needing saving,…
U.S. Marines and Entry Into World War I
The May 7th World at War Forum at Porter Public Library welcomes Dr. Michael Dory to talk about the role of America's Marines in World War I. In 1917 the…
Librarians in Books: Solvers of Mysteries, Savers of History, and Defenders of Information
Librarians aren't just found in libraries...they can be found as characters in many books! Begun in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), National Library Week is celebrated this year…
Medium Monday: Charcoal and Graphite
What is Charcoal? What is Graphite? Charcoal and graphite are both made of carbon, but the element is structured differently for each. This means that graphite and charcoal have different…
Cat’s Picks! Celebrate Lunar New Year with Picture Books!
February 10th is the beginning of a week-long celebration—the Lunar New Year! Also known as the Spring Festival, this annual holiday ends with a bang on Lantern Day (literally, with…