Westlake Porter Public Library's upcoming events

Wednesday, August 25 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The August selection is "Sag Harbor" by Colson Whitehead.

Wednesday, August 25 (7 p.m.) Find Money for Your Non-Profit Organization – Learn how to research foundations and companies that give money to non-profit organizations like yours using Foundation Center's database Foundation Directory Online. Please register.

Friday, August 27 (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, August 30 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Thursday, September 2 (7-8:45 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – Craig Koeth will discuss "Taxes, Capital Gains and Inflation: Planning for 2011." Please register.

Friday, September 3 (10:30-11 a.m.), Wednesday, September 8 (10:30-11 a.m.), Monday, September 13 (7-7:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, September 22 (7-7:30 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.

Saturday, September 4 (2-3 p.m.) and Saturday, September 11 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Monday, September 6 Labor Day - Library Closed

Thursdays, September 9 – October 21 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) Kids’ Smart Start Financial Literacy Series – Parents and kids will learn about financial management together. Bring your child and learn how to make wise financial decisions from the get-go! Registration begins August 26. Series will continue in October with sessions for teens and their parents. September sessions are as follows:

• 9/9: Starting Smart – For parents of kids ages newborn to 2. Parents only, please.

• 9/16: Making Sense of Money – For parents and kids ages 3-5

• 9/23: Raising Savvy Savers  – For parents and kids ages 6-8

• 9/30: Kids Mean Business – For parents and kids ages 9-12

Thursday, September 9 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The September selection is "Curse of the Labrador Duck" by Glen Chilton.

Friday, September 10 (7 p.m.) The 36 Hour Day – Dr. Peter Rabins, author of "The 36 Hour Day," will discuss Alzheimer’s Disease, resources available to caregivers whose loved ones are suffering from it, and more. Program will take place at the Westlake Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Friends of Porter Public Library.

Sunday, September 12 (1-5 p.m.) Sunday Hours Resume – The library will be open on Sundays for the school year starting today.

Monday, September 13 Fall Storytime Session begins – No registration is necessary, but the Storytime Room capacity is 58. Storytimes are as follows:

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 13 (9:30 a.m.) SUMMER LAPSIT STORYTIME – Fun rhymes and stories for ages 6-24 months with an adult caregiver.

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 13 (10:15 a.m.) SUMMER TODDLER STORYTIME – Stories, rhymes and silly dancing for ages 2-3 1/2 with an adult caregiver.

• Wednesdays, starting September 15 (1:30 p.m.) MORNING FAMILY STORYTIME – Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family!

• Wednesdays, starting September 15 (10:15 a.m.) AFTERNOON FAMILY STORYTIME – Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Tuesday, September 14 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Teen Movie – Teens in grades 6-12: Join us for a screening of the movie based on Lise Friedman’s book "Letters to Juliet." In Verona, Italy, where Romeo first met Juliet, there’s a place where the heartbroken leave letters to Juliet asking for help. Amanda Seyfried portrays a young woman whose decision to answer one of those letters has life changing results. Rated PG. Please register.

Tuesday, September 14 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – The September selection is "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Mary Lambert will present The 10 Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease at this meeting.

Friday, September 17 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with age appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Please register one week before each session.

Saturday, September 18 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) ACT Practice Test – Get ready for test time with an ACT practice exam, then return the following week to get your results and discuss testing strategies and techniques. Please register starting September 11. Must be in grades 10-12.

Saturday, September 18 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun and easy craft! All supplies provided; just drop in.

Saturday, September 18 (10:45 a.m.) West Side Writers

Sunday, September 19 (2 p.m.) Sunday Sounds – The Friends of Porter Library present classical guitarist Paul Petric.

Monday, September 20 (7-8:45 p.m.) Monday Night Movie — A documentary film about Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her staff as they put together the fashion magazine's all-important September issue. Rated PG-13. Please register.

Tuesday, September 21 (7-8:30 p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, and more! For teens in grades 6-12.

Wednesday, Sept. 22 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The September selection is "South of Broad" by Pat Conroy.

Wednesday, Sept. 22 (4-6:30 p.m.) High School Manicures — Student nail estheticians from Brown Aveda Institute will be giving free manicures to teens in grades 9-12. Space is limited, and teens must present their own Westlake Porter Public Library card at the time of their appointment. Appointment times are 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m. Call the Youth Services Department at 440-250-5471 to reserve your spot. Registration is required and begins September 15.

Thursday, Sept. 23 (2-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile – Type-O Drive

Friday, Sept. 24 (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.

Saturday, Sept. 25 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) ACT Test Results – Get your results for the previous week's exam, and discuss strategies and tips for effective test-taking.

Monday, Sept. 27 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Tuesday, Sept. 28 (6-8:30 p.m.) Karaoke Madness – Call it Porter Idol! For all of you aspiring singers out there, come sing karaoke and show us what you've got! Choose from a large selection of songs – country, rock, pop, hip-hop, and more! For ages 11-18. Please register starting September 21.

Wednesday, Sept. 29 (4-7 p.m.) High School Manicures – Student nail estheticians from Brown Aveda Institute will be giving free manicures to teens in grades 9-12. Space is limited, and teens must present their own Westlake Porter Public Library card at the time of their appointment. Appointment times are 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m. Call the Youth Services Department at 440-250-5471 to reserve your spot. Registration is required and begins September 15.

Thursday, Sept. 30 (9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.) Library Surplus Supply Sale – Items for sale in the Porter Room.

Friday, Oct. 1 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Library Surplus Supply Sale – Items for sale in the Porter Room.

Friday, Oct. 1 (10:30-11 a.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.

Monday, Oct. 4 (7-8:30 p.m.) Making your Net Work – Mr. Mike Perry of Szarka Financials will be talking about where and how to network and what are the new media ways to use your network to help find job prospects. Please register.

Tuesday, Oct. 5 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) School of Rock – Learn how to become a rock star! Members of a legendary local rock band will teach you everything you need to know about starting a band. Live music! Grades 6-12 only.

To register for any of the programs, please call (440) 871-2600 or visit http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.