November events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Tuesday, November 1 (2-7 p.m.) (Type O drive) and Monday, November 28 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Wednesday, Nov. 2 (1-2:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society Help Session – The Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society will present a free genealogy help session for the public. Stop in to find out how to start researching your family tree or get advice about roadblocks.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 (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, Nov. 2 (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.

Thursday, Nov. 3 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – Topic and speaker to be announced. Please register.

Friday, Nov. 4 (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. Registration begins Oct. 28.

Saturday, Nov. 5 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Kids in Motion Sensory Storytime – Join us for stories, activities, music and more! Program is designed to engage children with special needs/sensory challenges, and consists of a 30-minute storytime followed by a 30-minute social-sharing time. Each child must have adult caregiver. Please register starting Oct. 29.

Saturday, Nov. 5 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session.

Monday, Nov. 7 (2-3:30 p.m.) Introduction to Overdrive and E-Books – Learn how to download e-books available through the library to the most popular e-readers. Please register.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – The November selection is "Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar" by Robert Alexander.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 (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, Nov. 9 (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, Nov. 9 (7-8:30 p.m.) Finding Money For Your Non-Profit Organization – Learn how to use Foundation Directory Online, the database that provides funding resources and information for individuals seeking money for non-profit organizations. Please register.

Thursday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion — The November selection is "Halfway to Heaven" by Mark Obmsascik.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Westlake is 200 – How Old is Your Family? – The library, the City of Westlake Community Services Center, Westlake’s Family Research Center and the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society offer you a day of free genealogical advice. Stop in and see what these experts can help you find! Part of the Westlake Bicentennial Celebration.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 (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 Nov. 8.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 (2-4 p.m.) MEDICARE: Review of Options for the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Enrollment Period – Leanne Smith of Talus Brokerage Services will review what you need to know for the current Medicare Enrollment Period. She will cover Medicare Parts A and B and what you need in your supplemental insurance. Please register.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 (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, Nov. 16 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society

Friday, Nov. 18 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

Friday, Nov. 18 (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, Nov. 19 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun and easy craft experience! All supplies provided; just drop in. A new, cool craft idea every time!

Saturday, Nov. 19 (10:45 a.m.) West Side Writers

Saturday, Nov. 19 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session.

Sunday, Nov. 20 (2 p.m.) Sunday Sounds – The Friends of the Library will present the poets of the 2100 Lakeside Men’s Shelter.

Monday, Nov. 21 (6:45-8:45 p.m.) Monday Night Movie – Note earlier starting time! This historical drama tells the story of Mary Surratt, the only woman tried as a co-conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. MPAA rating: PG-13. Please register.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 (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 Nov. 15.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving - Library Closed

Friday, Nov. 25 (2-4 p.m.) Movies @ Your Library – Set sail for stranger tides with Captain Jack Sparrow and crew! For ages 10 and up only, please. Please register starting Nov. 18.

Saturday, Nov. 26 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun and easy craft experience! All supplies provided; just drop in. A new, cool craft idea every time!

Monday, Nov. 28 (7 p.m.) Westlake Historical Society

Tuesday, Nov. 29 (7-8:30 p.m.) Karaoke Madness! – 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! Grades 4 & up.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 (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, Nov. 30 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The November selection is "Half-Broke Horses" by Jeanette Walls.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 (7-7:45 p.m.) Go, Dog, Go! – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of P.D. Eastman's classic dog story! We'll have a special video reading of the story, activities and a craft. For ages 4-7. Please register starting Nov. 23.

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