Westlake Porter Public Library's January calendar of events

Tuesday, Jan. 9 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – We’ll discuss "The Stars Are Fire" by Anita Shreve.

Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and 17 (10:15 & 11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Sing and move to the music with Miss Nancy! For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Please arrive early to receive a ticket.

Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and 17 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, Jan. 11 and 18 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with one of the reading therapy dogs! Registration begins each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 11 (10-11 a.m.) Apps to Build Good Habits – Use technology to help form new habits and keep your resolutions! We’ll discuss apps for fitness, diet, spending and more. Please register.

Thursday, Jan. 11 (2-3 p.m.) Great Decisions Discussion Program on World Affairs – Discuss critical global issues facing America today. At the beginning of each month, a copy of the article may be picked up at the Ask Us Desk. Please read the article prior to the meeting. Please register.

Thursdays, Jan. 11 and 18 (4-5:15 p.m.) Code Club! – Learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code! Grades 3-4. Registration begins one week before each session.

Thursday, Jan. 11 (5:30-8:30 p.m.) Heroin, Fentanyl, Carfentanil: The Triple Threat on Our Doorstep – Attend a panel discussion with community partners and local experts for an open conversation regarding the opioid epidemic. Presented by Cleveland Clinic’s Office of Government and Community Relations. Registration is required at clevelandclinic.org/TripleThreat, or call 440-695-5174 for more information. 

Thursday, Jan. 11 (7-8 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond.

Friday, Jan. 12 (9:30 and 10:30 a.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 13 (9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.) Music Therapy & More – For families and their children (ages 0-6 years) who are struggling in an area of development. Siblings (ages 0-6 years) are welcome to attend. Join us for a program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child’s motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. Each session is 30 minutes. Register at connectingforkids.org/register or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Friday, Jan. 12 (Ages 4-6, 3-3:45 p.m.; Grades K-2, 4-4:45 p.m.) Fun Science Friday – Join Mrs. K as we explore our world! We’ll learn about animals that love winter. Please register.

Saturday, Jan. 13 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Happy Birthday, Rubber Duckie! – Splish, Splash! It’s a birthday bash! Come help us celebrate Rubber Duckie’s birthday with loads of crafts and lots of quacking up! Free rubber duckies! (While supplies last.)

Saturday, Jan. 13 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Pokemon Fun! – A fun morning of Pokemon-themed play, prizes and crafts! Ages 6-11.

Saturday, Jan. 13 (1 and 2:30 p.m.) Elementary Experiences – For children ages 7-12 years and their families who are struggling in an area of development. Siblings (ages 7-12 years) may also attend. For more information, visit connectingforkids.org/elementary. Topic: "Get Organized" – If organization is a challenge for your student, learn tips for organizing backpacks, lockers and homework spaces. Register at connectingforkids.org/register or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Saturdays, Jan. 13 and 20 (1-2 p.m.) Tai Chi for Health – Discover the healing effects of this movement therapy. Wear comfortable clothing. Please register.

Saturday, Jan. 13 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Love those bricks? Bring your ideas and imagination! Lego and Duplo bricks provided. For ages 3-12.

Saturdays, Jan. 13 and 20 (3-4:30 p.m.) Tween Code Club – Learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code! Registration begins one week before each session. Grades 5-8.

Sunday, Jan. 14 (2-3:30 p.m.) Boredom Busters! – Are you bored? Drop by the Storytime Room and join in the fun! We will have different activities available each month. All ages welcome!

Sunday, Jan. 14 (3-4 p.m.) Art Smarts – Explore works of a well-known artist and then use what you’ve seen to create an art piece of your own! Grades 3-6. Please register.

Monday, Jan. 15 (2-3 p.m.) Busy Town Building Day – Come build Richard Scarry’s Busy Town using a variety of materials. All ages.

Monday, Jan. 15 (6:30-7:15 p.m.) Adapted Storytime – Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences are encouraged. This 30-minute storytime, followed by time for socialization, is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome. Siblings may also attend, but must register separately. Registration begins one week before each session.

Monday, Jan. 15 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investors’ Interest Group: How to Preserve Personal Wealth – This program will cover basic financial strategies to help you learn how to build wealth by discussing the importance of creating a savings plan based on your personal financial goals. Learn about the impact of recent tax law changes and tax-efficient investing. Participants will also learn about different types of risk and how to minimize it, and how to avoid some of the roadblocks to wealth accumulation. Please register.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 (1-3 p.m.) Power Up Your Job Search – In transition? Refresh what you have been doing or start a plan that uses up-to-date methods. Employers and recruiters don’t play the same game they used to. Glassdoor, LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking Systems will be discussed.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 (6:30 p.m.) Connecting for Kids’ Speaker Series: "Sleep Solutions" – Learn how medications and underlying mental health issues such as anxiety, ADHD and depression can affect a child’s ability to fall or stay asleep. Learn what parents and caregivers can do to encourage higher quality sleep, when a family should seek medical intervention for sleep and what type of a professional to see. Participants will hear about through the benefits of undergoing a sleep study and how the results can be useful to solving sleep problems. Register at connectingforkids.org/register or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Tuesday, Jan. 16 (7-7:30 p.m.) Bedtime Stories – Put on your pajamas and join Mrs. K as we unwind at the end of the day with quiet stories, songs, fingerplays and other activities. Ages 4-6. Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, Jan. 17 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society – Lysa Stanton, president of Westlake Historical Society will present "How to Date Your Old Photos Without Breaking Up With Them!"

Thursday, Jan. 18 (10-11:30 a.m.) Touching Up Digital Photos – Learn beginner/intermediate-level techniques for altering and repairing digital photos, including cropping, adjusting color levels and removing blemishes. Practice files will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring a flash drive with their own photos. Please register.

Thursday, Jan. 18 (noon-1:30 p.m.) Small Business Lunch & Learn: SEO – Learn how to improve your business’s online presence across all digital platforms. We will explore the main off-site factors in local search results, including listings consistency and review generation. Please register.

Thursday, Jan. 18 (Preschool session: 6:30 p.m.) and Friday, Jan. 19 (Preschool session: 9:30 a.m. and Toddler Session: 11:30 a.m.) Teach Me to Play – For families and their children (Toddler: ages 18 months-2 years and Preschool: ages 3-6 years) who are struggling in an area of development. Register at connectingforkids.org/register or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Saturday, Jan. 20 (10:30-11 a.m.) Mother Goose On the Loose! – An interactive storytime featuring simple books, rhymes, songs and movement. For ages birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Saturday, Jan. 20 (2-4 p.m.) Carry Out Crafts – Stop by the Youth Services Department to see what our featured craft is this afternoon. We have all the supplies you’ll need to create something fantastic!

Saturday, Jan. 20 (4-5:30 p.m.) STEAMMaker Lab – This month’s topic: "It’s Electric!" Grades 3-5. Registration begins Jan. 13.

Sunday, Jan. 21 (2-3 p.m.) American Girl Doll Club: Kit Kittredge – Kit, a 9-year-old growing up during the Great Depression, believes that a can-do attitude and good friends are worth more than anything money can buy. We will discuss the Great Depression, play a game and make a craft. Ages 6-11. Registration begins Jan. 14.

Sunday, Jan. 21 (2-3 p.m.) Friends’ Sunday Sounds – The Friends of the Library will present 4 to Go after their brief annual meeting. The “4 To Go Band” is a West Coast Sound Band that performs songs from artists including CSN&Y, The Eagles, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, The Grateful Dead, James Taylor and many others.

Monday, Jan. 22 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Monday, Jan. 22 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Tuesday, Jan. 23 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Anime Movie Club – Enjoy and discuss all your favorite anime movies from Studio Ghibli and beyond! Grades 7 to adult.

Wednesdays, Jan. 24 and 31 (10:15 & 11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Sing and move to the music with Miss Nancy! For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Please arrive early to receive a ticket.

Wednesday, Jan. 24 (2 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – "All By Myself, Alone" by Mary Higgins Clark.

Wednesdays, Jan. 24 and 31 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Jan. 25 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with one of the reading therapy dogs! Registration begins each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25 (4-5:15 p.m.) Code Club! – Learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code! Grades 3-4. Registration begins one week before each session.

Friday, Jan. 26 (10-10:45 a.m.) Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with age-appropriate toys. For children ages 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome.

Friday, Jan. 26 (10 a.m.-noon) Fiber Fanatics – A time for needlecrafters to share, solve problems, and show off.

Saturday, Jan. 27 (3:30-4 p.m.) Family Storytime – An interactive family storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, movement and a small craft. For families with children ages 2-6.

Saturday, Jan. 27 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Adapted Storytime – Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences are encouraged. This 30-minute storytime, followed by time for socialization, is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome. Siblings may also attend, but must register separately. Registration begins one week before each session.

Saturday, Jan. 27 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Love those bricks? Bring your ideas and imagination! Lego and Duplo bricks provided. For ages 3-12.

Saturday, Jan. 27 (3-4:30 p.m.) Tween Code Club – Learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code! Registration begins one week before each session. Grades 5-8.

Sunday, Jan. 28 (2-4 p.m.) Chess Club – Hone your chess skills or learn how to play the game. Recommended for ages 6+, but all ages are welcome. If you have a chess set, please bring it with you.

Monday, Jan. 29 (1-1:30 p.m.) Yoga Time! – This is a perfect way to introduce yoga and practice simple poses that imitate animals and nature. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver.

Monday, Jan. 29 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 (10-11:30 a.m.) eBooks and Digital Content – Whether you want to be tech savvy or pack light for vacation, digital content is for you. Learn how to access the library’s eBooks, eMagazines, digital music, streaming movies and more! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own devices. Please register.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 (2-3 p.m.) Travel Club: Hawaii – Our speaker will show highlights of both Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. Please register.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 (2-3 p.m.) Kanopy Movie Discussion Club – We’ll discuss the movie "Le Samourai," available for viewing with a Kanopy account. Watch at home, then meet and discuss! See the library’s website for details on setting up an account and viewing the movie. (Click “Research Resources” then “K” to find the Kanopy link.) Please register.

To register for any of the programs, please call 440-871-2600 or visit westlakelibrary.evanced.info.

Elaine Willis

Elaine Willis is the Public Relations Associate at Westlake Porter Public Library.

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