July events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Saturday, July 3 (2-3 p.m.) Summer Stamps & Stationery – Make some neat summer cards, bookmarks or gift tags with us! For ages 6-10. Please register.

Monday, July 5 - Library Closed

Tuesday, July 6 (3-4 p.m.) Juggling Workshop – Learn how to juggle with world renowned juggler Matt Jergens! This will be a hands-on class. For grades 6-12. Please register.

Tuesday, July 6 (7-7:45 p.m.) Juggling with Matt Jergens – Bring the family to this juggling extravaganza! Tickets available in Youth Services starting June 29. No reserves.

Thursday, July 8 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The July selection is "Queen of the Road" by Doreen Orion.

Thursday, July 8 (7-8:30 p.m.) Options Market and How it Works – John Sawczak will present this program. Please register.

Friday, July 9 (2-2:45 p.m.) Trash Into Treasure – Put your recycling to creative use and make a cool treasure box! For kids in grades Kindergarten-2. Please register.

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

Monday, July 12 (11-11:45 a.m.) Under the Sea – Venture beneath the waves with stories, songs and a fun undersea craft! For ages 5-8. Please register starting July 5.

Monday, July 12 (2- 7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile (Type O drive)

Tuesday, July 13 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – The July selection is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer.

Tuesday, July 13 (7-7:30 p.m.) Poolside Sing-Along – Keep your cool while you sing along with some fun beachy, watery tunes! For all ages.

Wednesday, July 14 (12:30 p.m.) The “Garden Sage” – Gardening expert Debra Knapke will speak and sign books. Co-sponsored by the Herb Guild.

Wednesday, July 14 (2-3 p.m.) Survivor Water Challenge – Join us for an afternoon of games to celebrate summer vacation! Weather permitting, portions of this program may take place outdoors. For kids in grades 1-3. Please register starting July 7.

Wednesday, July 14 (7 p.m.) Couponing: Back to School and More! – Learn how to pair coupons with store sales to get the best deals on all your back-to-school, special occasion/holiday, or just everyday needs. Please register.

Friday, July 16 (7 p.m.) Friends of Porter Library Spelling Bee – Enter this friendly competition between teams to crown Westlake's best spellers. There’s still time to register your team and pick up a word list!

Saturday, July 17 (10:45 a.m.) West Side Writers

Saturday, July 17 (1:30 p.m.) Right From the Chef with Nolan Konkoski – Nolan Konkoski, executive chef at Tartine Bistro, will share his philosophy of cooking along with some practical tips and a summertime treat. Please register.

Saturday, July 17 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Saturday, July 17 (3 p.m.) Special Saturday Film: "Julie and Julia" – A film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams about a young woman who attempts every recipe in Julia Child's book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Please register starting June 1.

Monday, July 19 (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.

Monday, July 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Monday Night Movie: "Leap Year" – A romantic comedy starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode about a young woman who travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on February 29 – Leap Day. Please register.

Tuesday, July 20 (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.

Thursday, July 22 (7 p.m.) Erie Lights and Lighthouses – Lighthouses...what stories can they tell? Are some haunted? Have some been silent sentinels witnessing tragedy? Are others beacons full of romance? We will take a look at how the lights operate, and when they were built.

Friday, July 23 (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.

Friday, July 23 (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.

Friday, July 23 (2-4 p.m.) Advanced Origami with Jenn Cline – This is a class for teens and adults who already know how to create origami. We'll be taking you to the next level. No beginners, please! For ages 13 and up. Please register starting July 16.

Monday, July 26 (6-8 p.m.) Ice Cream Social – Enjoy $1 sundaes and family fun at the Friends of Porter Library’s annual event!

Tuesday, July 27 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Wednesday, July 28 (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.

Wednesday, July 28 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The July selection is "La’s Orchestra Saves the World" by Alexander McCall-Smith.

Wednesday, July 28 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Thursday, July 29 (6:30 p.m.) Dream Interpretation with Sandra Simon – Sandra Simon speaks about dream interpretation. Come early to meet and greet Sandra and each other. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. Enter drawing to win a prize. Question and Answer segment; ask Sandra what it means. Please register.

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