Westlake Porter Public Library's March programs
Tuesday, March 2 (7:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, March 30 (7:30 p.m.) FYI:OPERA – Join the Westlake Westshore Arts council and Alan Montgomery for a presentation of "Candide" on March 2. The March 30 program features a discussion of “Opera Scenes” by David Bamberger from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Wednesday, March 3 (10:30-11 a.m.), Wednesday, March 10 (7-7:30 p.m.), Friday, March 19 (10:30-11 a.m.) and Thursday, March 25 (3:30-4 p.m.) LET'S SING AND DANCE! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (4-6 p.m.) OPEN PLAY WII – Teens: Come play Wii! We’ll feature different games every week!
Wednesday, March 3 (7 p.m.) WESTLAKE WESTSHORE ARTS COUNCIL 2010 SYMPOSIUM – Carla Blackmon, owner of Design Interface, will discuss industrial design.
Wednesday, March 3 (7-7:30 p.m.) DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY READ-ALOUD PARTY – Come share some of the coolest, wackiest children’s books around as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. We’ll read your favorites!
Thursday, March 4 (7-8:45 p.m.) INVESTOR INTEREST GROUP – John Sawczak of AAII will discuss "Options in this Interesting Market." Please register.
Friday, March 5 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) and Saturday, March 27 (10-10:45 a.m.) COME PLAY WITH ME! – Open playtime with age-appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Registration begins one week before each session.
Saturday, March 6 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) SAT RESULTS/TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES – If you took the practice test on February 27, this is the time to get your results and discuss test taking strategies with mentors from Westlake’s Sylvan Learning Center. Register at the same time you register for the test.
Saturday, March 6 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) CRAFTS-A-GO-GO – Join us for a fun and easy craft! All supplies provided – just drop in. Try a cool new craft each month.
Saturday, March 6 (11-11:45 a.m.) IN STITCHES CLUB – Share your projects, learn new stitching techniques, and more. For ages 10-13. Registration begins one week prior to each session.
Saturday, March 6 (2-2:45 p.m.) FANCY WITH NANCY! – Would you like to learn how to be as glamorous as possible AND make a posh craft? Then join Miss Nancy for special stories, refreshments and that craft! Ages 4 to 7. Registration begins February 27.
Monday, March 8 (1-7 p.m.) AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE (Type O drive)
Tuesday, March 9 (7 p.m.) TUESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION –The March selection is "March" by Geraldine Brooks.
Thursday, March 11 (7 p.m.) NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION – The March selection is "Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longest from the People Who've Lived the Longest" by Dan Buettner.
Saturday, March 13 (2-3 p.m.) and Saturday, March 20 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO CLUB – Bring your ideas and imagination to our club! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.
Saturday, March 13 (2-3 p.m.) TEENS TALK BOOKS – Can’t stop raving about the last book you read? Were you disappointed in your favorite author’s latest work? Let’s talk about it! Join us for an evening of books, conversation and refreshments. For ages 12 to 18. Registration begins March 6.
Sunday, March 14 (2 p.m.) SUNDAY SOUNDS – Join the Friends of the Library for a program featuring the Westlake High School jazz band under the direction of Raymond Walczuk.
Tuesday, March 16 (7-8:30 p.m.) MAD4MANGA – Are you mad for manga? Then take heart because the M4M Club meets the third Tuesday of every month! M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, and more! For teens in grades 6-12.
Saturday, March 20 (10:45 a.m.) WEST SIDE WRITERS
Tuesday, March 23 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) TEEN CRAFT - BUTT PILLOWS– Transform your old jeans into a stylish, yet comfy, pillow! You supply the old pair of jeans, we’ll supply the rest. For ages 12-18. Registration begins March 16.
Wednesday, March 24 (2 p.m.) AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION – The March selection is "Rainwater" by Sandra Brown.
Wednesday, March 24 (7-8 p.m.) PAWSITIVE READERS –That super canine listener, Baby, returns to listen to your stories! For kids in grades 1-4. Please call Youth Services for one of five time slots.
Friday, March 26 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) PORTER'S FIBER FANATICS – Socialize, share, and solve problems with fellow needle artists while you work on your current project.
Monday, March 29 (1-7 p.m.) – AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
To register for any of the programs, please call (440) 871-2600 or visit http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.
Elaine Willis is the Public Relations Associate for Westlake Porter Public Library.