January events at Westlake Porter Public Library

by Elaine Willis

Tuesday, Jan. 3 (2-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile – Type O Drive

Tuesday, Jan. 3 (7-8:15 p.m.) Introduction to Overdrive and E-books – Join a staff member from the Popular Materials Department for an instructional class on downloading eBooks on the most popular eReaders. Please register.

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11 and 25 (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, Jan. 4 (1-2:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society Help Session – Wondering how to get started researching your ancestors? Hit a roadblock on your search? Stop in for suggestions and help!

Thursday, Jan. 5 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – Economist Jack Kleinhenz will discuss what to expect in 2012 and how the presidential election could affect the financial markets. Please register.

Friday, Jan. 6 (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.

Friday, Jan. 6 (1-4 p.m.) E-Reader Help – Did you get an eReader for Christmas? Interested in learning how to access and download eBooks from the library? Make an appointment at the Popular Materials Desk to find out!

Saturday, Jan. 7 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) SAT Practice Test – Get ready for test time with an SAT practice exam, then get your results and discuss testing strategies and techniques the next week. Grades 10-12. Please register. Sponsored by Sylvan Learning Centers of Westlake.

Saturday, Jan. 7 (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, Jan. 7 (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, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 (4-6:30 p.m.) Teen Techno-Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Techno-Lounge located in our computer lab! You can access the Internet, do homework, or just hang out.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – In January we’ll discuss "Wildwater Walking Club" by Claire Cook.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 (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.

Thursday, Jan. 12 (7-8:45 p.m.) Dean’s Greenhouse Movie Series – Join Debbie Dean Espie for a viewing of "Queen of the Sun," which takes viewers on a journey through the world of bees, the hive collapse crisis, and what some creative beekeepers are doing.

Thursday, Jan. 12 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The January selection is "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba.

Saturday, Jan. 14 (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, Jan. 14 (12:30-2:30 p.m.) SAT Test Results – Get your results from the previous week's exam and discuss strategies and tips for effective test-taking.

Saturday, Jan. 14 (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, Jan. 15 (2-4 p.m.) Sunday Sounds – The Friends of the Library present the Elm Street Blues Band.

Monday, Jan. 16 (2-3:30 p.m.) Movies @ Your Library: "Mr. Popper's Penguins" – 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 (2-3:30 p.m.) Movies @ Your Library: "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" – 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.

Monday, Jan. 16 (4-6:30 p.m.) Teen Techno-Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Techno-Lounge located in our computer lab! You can access the Internet, do homework, or just hang out.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 (2-4 p.m.) Open Play Wii – 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 (7-8:15 p.m.) Introduction to Overdrive and E-books – Join a staff member from the Popular Materials Department for an instructional class on downloading eBooks on the most popular eReaders. Please register.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society

Wednesday, Jan. 18 (7-8 p.m.) Superhero Storytime – Kapow! Dress up as your favorite Superhero and listen to stories of bravery. We'll play super-power games and make a cool craft. For ages 3-6. Please register starting Jan. 11.

Friday, Jan. 20 (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, Jan. 21 (10:45 a.m.) West Side Writers

Saturday, Jan. 21 (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 Jan. 14.

Saturday, Jan. 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.

Monday, Jan. 23 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Monday, Jan. 23 (4-6:30 p.m.) Teen Techno-Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Techno-Lounge located in our computer lab! You can access the Internet, do homework, or just hang out.

Monday, Jan. 23 (7-8:45 p.m.) Westlake Historical Society

Tuesday, Jan. 24 (7-8:15 p.m.) Introduction to Overdrive and E-books – Join a staff member from the Popular Materials Department for an instructional class on downloading eBooks on the most popular eReaders. Please register.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The January selection is "Wicked Appetite" by Janet Evanovich.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 (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.

Friday, Jan. 27 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

Saturday, Jan. 28 (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.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 (2:30-3:30 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, Jan. 30 (4-6:30 p.m.) Teen Techno-Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Techno-Lounge located in our computer lab! You can access the Internet, do homework, or just hang out.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 (7-8:15 p.m.) Introduction to Overdrive and E-books – Join a staff member from the Popular Materials Department for an instructional class on downloading eBooks on the most popular eReaders. Please register.

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