Westlake Porter Public Library's December calendar of events

Thursday, Dec. 1 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – John Sawczak will look at the 2011 investing year and what he expects 2012 to look like for investors. Please register.

Friday, Dec. 2 (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 one week before each session.

Saturday, Dec. 3 (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, Dec. 3 (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 Nov. 26.

Saturday, Dec. 3 (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.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 (7-8:45 p.m.) Westlake-Westshore Arts Council – Reid Wood will present a program about “MAIL ART.”

Wednesday, Dec. 7 (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, Dec. 7 (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.

Thursday, Dec. 8 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The December selection is "The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature" by Daniel J. Levitin.

Saturday, Dec. 10 (10-10:45 a.m.) Saturday Lapsit Storytime – Join us for songs, rhymes and stories, then stay and play! For ages 0-24 months with caregiver.

Saturday, Dec. 10 (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, Dec. 10 (2-3:30 p.m.) Beginning Genealogy – Get started researching your family history. Learn where to begin, how to research, what resources are available, and where to find them. Bring along names & dates for hands-on research. Please register.

Saturday, Dec. 10 (2:30-4:30 p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, and more! Grades 6-12 only.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – In December we’ll discuss our most meaningful Christmas books. Bring one or two books that hold the key to unlocking your holiday spirit.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 (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.

Thursday, Dec. 15 – WPPL’s 127th Anniversary – Stop by for a free cookie!

Friday, Dec. 16 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

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

Saturday, Dec. 17 (2-3 p.m.) Gingerbread Fun! – Join us for an afternoon of sloppy, gloppy fun as you create and decorate your own gingerbread house. All supplies provided! For kids ages 7-10. Please register starting Dec. 10.

Starting, Dec. 19 (2-3:30 p.m.) Movies @ Your Library! – All ages welcome. In accordance with library policy, all children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. Please register starting one week before each movie. All movies will be shown from 2-3:30 p.m. Check with the library for movie titles. Dates are: Monday, Dec. 19; Friday, Dec. 23; Tuesday, Dec. 27; Wednesday, Dec. 28; Friday, Dec. 30; Monday, Jan. 17; Tuesday, Jan. 18

Tuesday, Dec. 20 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Wednesday, Dec. 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.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 (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.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 (7-7:45 p.m.) Holly Jolly Christmas – Join us for an evening of holiday cheer featuring stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft. For kids ages 3-7. Please register starting Dec. 14.

Thursday, Dec. 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 kids in grades 1 and 2. Please register starting Dec. 15.

Saturday, Dec. 24-Monday, Dec. 26 – Library Closed for Christmas Holiday

Tuesday, Dec. 27 (11 a.m.-noon) Scrap It! – Make a scrapbook page – or two! – for your holiday memories. Craft supplies provided; bring your own photos or personal memorabilia. For kids in grades 4-8. Please register starting Dec. 20.

Wednesday, Dec. 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, Dec. 28 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The December selection is "The Christmas List" by Richard Paul Evans.

Thursday, Dec. 29 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) Youth Book Swap – Trade your gently used children's books 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 1991.

Thursday, Dec. 29 (2-4:30 p.m.) Open Play Wii – Looking for something to do during Winter Break? Come play Wii with us! We have two consoles for twice the fun. Choose from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, MarioKart, Guitar Hero, and more! Grades 5 & up.

Saturday, Dec. 31 (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.

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