August events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Tuesday, August 3 (2-3 p.m.) Junie B's Bestest Summer Survival Guide! –  Be Junie B. for the day and enjoy games, stories and a craft. Wowie! For ages 6-9 with a caregiver.

Wednesday, August 4 (1-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m.) Afternoon Movie: “Wimpy Kid” – Trying to escape that late summer heat? Come watch a movie with us! Relive all the hilarity of Greg Heffley's life as a "Wimpy Kid." All ages.

Wednesday, August 4 (7-7:45p.m.) Princess For A Day – Dress up as your favorite princess and join us for an evening of princess themed stories game and a craft. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Thursdays, August 5, 12 and 19 (10-11 a.m.) Babygarten – Infants ages 1-18 months and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books and do fun projects that demonstrate their child's developmental milestones - usually a handmade toy or a baby book item. Register once for the three-week series beginning July 29.

Friday, August 6 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let's Sing and Dance! –  Join Miss Nancy for a fun session of singing songs and dancing to the music! For children ages 2-6 with adult caregiver.

Saturday, August 7 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Love your LEGO blocks? Can't stop building? Bring your ideas and imagination to the LEGO Club! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Monday, August 9 (10-11:30 a.m.) Mouse and Keyboard 101 –  Practice using a mouse and learn about the keyboard. Westlake residents can register for this class starting August 2 in person or by calling the Reference Desk. Open and online registration starts August 4.

Tuesday, August 10 (10-11:30 a.m.) Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 – Learn basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Learn how to change size, color and font. Practice indenting and aligning text, and using copy, cut and paste. Westlake residents can register for this class starting August 3 in person or by calling the Reference Desk. Open and online registration becomes available August 4.

Tuesday, August 10 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) Summertime Blues Book Swap –  Nothing new to read? Bring your gently used books and swap them for some new-to-you titles! Swaps must be children's books in good condition. Damaged, soiled, stained or excessively worn books will not be accepted. Please, no copyright dates prior to 1990.

Tuesday, August 10 (7-8:30 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – Join us for a discussion of Heather Gudenkauf's novel, "The Weight of Silence." "Masterfully written and beautifully told, Gudenkauf's debut is a stunning novel of family devotion, honesty, and regret that's sure to linger long after the last page is turned–a story of two families tied by the question of what had happened to their children." New members are welcome. Registration will be taken at the meeting.

Wednesday, August 11 (10-11:30 a.m.) Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 – Learn basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Learn how to change size, color and font. Practice indenting and aligning text, and using copy, cut and paste. Westlake residents can register for this class starting August 3 in person or by calling the Reference Desk. Open and online registration becomes available August 4.

Wednesday, August 11 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let's Sing and Dance! –  Join Miss Nancy for a fun session of singing songs and dancing to the music! For children ages 2-6 with adult caregiver.

Wednesday, August 11 (2-2:45 p.m.) The Art of Art –  Join us for stories that celebrate art, then create some of your own! For kids in grades 1-2.

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