Porter Library's October events include Customer Appreciation Week, Oct. 23-29

Tuesday, Oct. 18 (4-4:45 p.m.) Pickle Tree Club – Join us and explore the many ways you can enjoy a story. We'll look at books, movies, audiobooks and even investigate the new and exciting world of children's book apps. For grades 1-3. Please register starting one week prior to each session.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 (7:30-8:45 p.m.) FYI: Opera – The Westlake-Westshore Arts Council brings David Bamberger and students from the Cleveland Institute of Music to preview and perform excerpts from the opera "Cendrillon" by Massenet.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 (4-5 p.m.) Wednesday After School Fun – Want to play Wii? How about watch a DVD? Maybe listen to some music? Hang out with us every Wednesday after school at 4 p.m. and we'll have some fun! Grades 5 & up.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 (6:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society

Thursday, Oct. 20 (7-8:30 p.m.) What the Small Business Administration Can Do For the Small Business Owner – A representative from the SBA will discuss the SBA programs and services that can assist a current small business owner or help start a new small business. Please register.

Friday, Oct. 21 (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.

Saturday, Oct. 22 (10:30 a.m.-noon) Spooky Movies @ Your Library: "Spooky Buddies" – With the help of some new friends – including a ghost! – this exciting adventure is howling-good fun for the Buddies! All ages welcome. In accordance with library policy, all children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Please register starting Oct. 15.

Saturday, Oct. 22 (2-3:30 p.m.) "Goosebumps" Double Feature – We've got a double feature of R.L. Stine's ghostly tales. All ages welcome. In accordance with library policy, all children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Please register starting Oct. 15.

Westlake Porter Public Library will celebrate its customers during Customer Appreciation Week, Oct. 23-29. Look for giveaways, the “Customer of the Day” awards and special programs. Included are:

Monday, Oct. 24 (6:45-8:45 p.m.) Monday Night Movie: "Jane Eyre" – Note earlier starting time! This month's movie will be the 2011 adaptation of the classic Gothic romance by Charlotte Bronte featuring a “plain” governess and her brooding employer. MPAA rating PG-13. Please register.

Monday, Oct. 24 (7 p.m.) Westlake Historical Society

Tuesday, Oct. 25 (3-4:30 p.m.) Fireside Chat – Stop by and chat with Library Director Andrew Mangels, ask him a question, or just say “Hi”!

Wednesday, Oct. 26 (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, Oct. 26 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion — The October selection is "Alex Cross’s Trial" by James Patterson.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 (4-5 p.m.) Wednesday After School Fun – Want to play Wii? How about watch a DVD? Maybe listen to some music? Hang out with us every Wednesday after school at 4 p.m. and we'll have some fun! Grades 5 & up.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 (7-8 p.m.) Family Fun Night – Enjoy some good old-fashioned Halloween stories and rhymes, decorate a trick-or-treat bag and show off your costume in a library parade! Ages 3-7. Registration begins Oct. 19.

Thursday, Oct. 27 (4-4:45 p.m.) Last Minute Crafts – Leaving things 'til the last minute can be frantic, or fun! Join us for a fun, easy, holiday-themed craft and film. For grades 1-2. Please register starting Oct. 20.

Friday, Oct. 28 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

Saturday, Oct. 29 (9 a.m.-noon) Shredding Event – Take a step to avoid identity theft: bring your sensitive documents to be shredded by a commercial shredder. Two box limit.

Saturday, Oct. 29 (10:30 a.m.-noon) Halloween Movies @ Your Library: "Scared Shrekless"; "Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space" – Spooky fun is in the air with this double feature! First, Shrek gets in the Halloween spirit by challenging his friends to come up with scary stories. Next, the Monsters are challenged by mutant pumpkin Aliens bent on taking over the world! In accordance with library policy, all children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Please register starting Oct. 22. 

Saturday, Oct. 29 (2-3:30 p.m.) Halloween Movies @ Your Library: "The Dog Who Saved Halloween" – It's up to the dog to save Halloween in this adventure. All ages welcome. In accordance with library policy, all children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Please register starting October 22.

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