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Libby, Hoopla, and ComicsPlus: Which Should I Use and When?

Libby, Hoopla, and ComicsPlus: Which Should I Use and When?

  • Post published:August 10, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Westlake Porter Public Library has a whole host of excellent Download and Stream options. From ebooks to movies, we have a little something for everyone. But, sometimes with this much…

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Saturday Night with the Duke: A John Wayne Movie Marathon

Saturday Night with the Duke: A John Wayne Movie Marathon

  • Post published:January 25, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

My dad has always been a big fan of Westerns, so I saw a lot of them growing up. And even now, I'm more than happy to sit down and…

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Kick 2021 Out With a Movie Night to Remember!

Kick 2021 Out With a Movie Night to Remember!

  • Post published:December 22, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Well what better way to do it than with a movie marathon from the comfort of home? You have access to…

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Noirvember Film Recommendations II: Neo-Noir

Noirvember Film Recommendations II: Neo-Noir

  • Post published:November 24, 2021
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

As we wrap up Noirvember, a month dedicated to enjoying film noir movies, it's about time to move into the Neo-Noir category of films. In a previous post we recommended…

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Noirvember Film Recommendations

Noirvember Film Recommendations

  • Post published:November 10, 2021
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Erin

Film Noir is a specific sub-genre of crime film that features cynical characters, femme fatales, the criminal underworld, an ominous atmosphere and utilizes shadowy photography complemented by foreboding music. It…

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Read more about the article Fathers in Film

Fathers in Film

  • Post published:June 16, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

This weekend we celebrate Father's Day. Whether you are a father or know a father, one thing is for sure, fatherhood can be complicated. The following films present fathers in…

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Watch It  Make It

Watch It Make It

  • Post published:April 15, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Here at Watch It Make It (Read It Make It) we are pairing a simple craft with the movie A Costume for Nicolas. Below you will find instructions for a…

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Irish movies you’ll love

Irish movies you’ll love

  • Post published:March 11, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

In honor of St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month, here is a selection of Irish-themed movies in our collection that will make for a great movie night. In the…

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Heady Horror on Hoopla

Heady Horror on Hoopla

  • Post published:October 22, 2020
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Yes, Hoopla has mind-numbing, unsettling, scary movies...quite a few, actually. Here are a few that aren't to be missed. Perhaps you never even heard of them. No need to worry…

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Queue It Up! Vol. 5

Queue It Up! Vol. 5

  • Post published:August 28, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

Film Recommendations for Young Adults: Social Justice In previous volumes of our Queue It Up! film recommendation posts, we’ve taken a look at Police Reform Documentaries, Musicals, LGBTQ+ films and Dystopian YA…

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Queue It Up! Vol. 4

Queue It Up! Vol. 4

  • Post published:August 14, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

Film Recommendations for Young Adults: Dystopian Films In previous volumes of our Queue It Up! film recommendation posts, we’ve taken a look at Police Reform Documentaries, Musicals and LGBTQ+ films. Today, let's…

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Shark Week 2020 at WPPL

Shark Week 2020 at WPPL

  • Post published:August 9, 2020
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie

Shark Week 2020 runs from August 9th - August 16th. Shark Week is an annual week-long TV programming block on the Discovery Channel in it's 32nd year! This year boasts…

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Queue It Up! Vol. 3

Queue It Up! Vol. 3

  • Post published:July 31, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

Film Recommendations for Young Adults: LGBTQ+ Films In our last two volumes of our Queue It Up! film recommendation posts, we've taken a look at Police Reform Documentaries and Musicals.…

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Queue It Up! Vol. 2

Queue It Up! Vol. 2

  • Post published:July 17, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

Film Recommendations for Young Adults: Musicals In our last Queue It Up! post, we took a look at Police Reform documentaries. Today, we're going to lighten the mood a bit…

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Queue It Up! Vol. 1

Queue It Up! Vol. 1

  • Post published:June 26, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

Films Recommendations for Young Adults: Police Reform A documentary on any given topic can be a great way to see life thru someone else's eyes. Some may inspire you to…

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Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts

  • Post published:May 28, 2020
  • Post author:Sue Provenzale

... are just a computer click away with Qello Concerts by Stingray June 19 First Energy Stadium concert postponed Summer and concerts go together like lazy days at the beach…

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Four Film and Book Recommendations for Families

Four Film and Book Recommendations for Families

  • Post published:May 15, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears

https://youtu.be/3YsCZuuDmaY Wonderstruck Wonderstruck: a novel in words and pictures by Brian Selznick Wonderstruck (DVD)  Hugo The Invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures by Brian Selznick…

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Remembering Jerry Stiller

Remembering Jerry Stiller

  • Post published:May 11, 2020
  • Post author:Robin

Jerry StillerJune 8, 1927-May 11, 2020  We all heard the sad news about the death of comedian Jerry Stiller. Prior to gaining fame as part of the comedy duo Stiller…

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A Celebration of Mothers

A Celebration of Mothers

  • Post published:May 6, 2020
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel, Adult Services Staff

May 10th is Mother's Day. What better time to celebrate the strength and determination of moms and motherhood than now? Here are some titles that celebrate famous and notable mothers…

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