Westlake Porter Public Library's March calendar of events

Wednesdays, March 7 and 14 (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, March 7 (1-2:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogy Society Help Session – Join the genealogy group for an informal walk-in help session.

Wednesdays, March 7 and 14 (3:45-5 p.m.) Tween Scene – Weekly hang-out for 5th and 6th graders ONLY!

Wednesdays, March 7 and 14 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, March 8 and 15 (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.

Wednesday, March 7 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club – Join us as we explore the classics of horror, science fiction, and suspense! Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Please register.

Thursday, March 8 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Thursday, March 8 (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 to be read prior to the meeting. Please register.

Thursdays, March 8 and 15 (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, March 9 (9:30 and 10:30 a.m.) and Saturday, March 10 (9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.) Music Therapy & More – For families and their children (up to age 6) who are struggling in an area of development. Siblings (up to age 6) are welcome to attend. Learn how to use music to improve your child’s motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. Each session is 30 minutes. Register at connectingforkids.org or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Friday, March 9 (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Fun Science Friday – We’ll investigate the science of clouds and weather. Discoveries will be made through hands-on experiments, active participation and a simple take home project. Ages 4-7. Please register.

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

Saturday, March 10 (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 or to register, visit connectingforkids.org or call 440-250-5563. Topic: "Ballet" – North Pointe Ballet will present a fun, engaging dance workshop for all abilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet a ballerina.

Saturday, March 10 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Love those bricks? Bring your ideas and imagination! Lego and Duplo bricks provided. For ages 3-12.

Saturdays, March 10 and 17 (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, March 11 (2-3:30 p.m.) Boredom Busters! – Drop by the Storytime Room and join in the fun! We will have different activities available each month. All ages welcome.

Sunday, March 11 (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.

Mondays, March 12 and 19 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Monday, March 12 (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. Please register.

Monday, March 12 (7-8 p.m.) ACT vs SAT – Presentation on the differences between the ACT and the SAT including what both tests look like, what’s tested and how they’re scored in order to best help you decide which (or both) test is more appropriate to take. Geared towards students in grades 10-12 and their parents. Please register.

Monday, March 12 (7-8:30 p.m.) Maker Monday: Custom Iron-Ons with Silhouette Cameo – Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo, and bring a T-shirt or other fabric item you'd like to iron custom designs onto! (Canvas and other rough fabrics don't work well). Please register.

Tuesday, March 13 (10-11:30 a.m.) Intro to Smartphones – Learn the basics of using smartphones, such as screen brightness, wifi settings, adding apps and more. If bringing your device, please bring all account passwords. Please register.

Tuesdays, March 13 and 20 (2-3 p.m.) Conversational Spanish – Learn Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation with an expert instructor.

Tuesday, March 13 (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.

Tuesday, March 13 (7 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion – We’ll discuss "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond.

Thursday, March 15 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) SLIME! – What kind of Slime can you make? Spend an hour making different kinds of slime to use and take home. Grades 7-12. Registration begins March 8.

Thursday, March 15 (Preschool session: 6:30 p.m.) and Friday, March 16 (Preschool session: 9:30 a.m., Toddler Session: 11:30 a.m.) Teach Me to Play – For families and their children (Toddler: ages 18 months-2 years; Preschool: ages 3-6 years) who are struggling in an area of development. Register at connectingforkids.org or by phone: 440-250-5563. 

Friday, March 16 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Got Science? – Sink or Float: Guess the densities of different objects and place them in water to test your predictions. Grades 1 and 2. Registration begins March 9. 

Saturday, March 17 (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, March 17 (11 a.m.-noon) 3D Printing Orientation – In order to use the library’s new 3D printer, you’ll need to take this orientation first. Learn library policies about using it, how to download a 3D-printable object, and how to prepare it for a great print. Please register.

Saturday, March 17 (4-5:30 p.m.) STEAMMaker Lab – Topic: Optical Illusions! Grades 3-5. Registration begins March 10.

Sunday, March 18 (2-3 p.m.) American Girl Doll Club – Nellie O’Malley, an Irish immigrant, would most probably celebrate her Irish heritage, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll also celebrate with a craft and games! Ages 6-11. Registration begins March 11.

Monday, March 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investors’ Interest Group: Economics & Investing – Former U.S. Treasury Department economist Dr. Kevin Jacques discusses the basics of the U.S. economy and economic policy, how they influence the U.S. stock market and how individual investors can make better investment decisions. Please register.

Tuesday, March 20 (1-3 p.m.) Career: Talk to Me – Employers are People Too – Are you unsure about how to speak to a current or future employer? This class gives some tips for successful conversations so you can make the right impression.

Tuesday, March 20 (7-8 p.m.) Collection and Care of Vinyl Records – Charles from My Mind’s Eye Records in Lakewood will discuss what to look for when buying or selling records. He will also talk about storage and upkeep to ensure that your collection can last through generations. Please register.

Wednesdays, March 21 and 28 (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, March 21 and 28 (3:45-5 p.m.) Tween Scene – Weekly hang-out for 5th and 6th graders ONLY!

Wednesdays, March 21 and 28 (4-5:30 p.m.) and Thursdays, March 22 and 29 (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.

Wednesday, March 21 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society – Genealogical Roundtable Sharing.

Thursday, March 22 (noon-1:30 p.m.) Small Business Lunch & Learn: Intellectual Property – An introduction to the concepts of protecting various forms of intellectual property including: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Please register.

Thursdays, March 22 and 29 (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, March 22 (7-8 p.m.) Wow Factor: 150 Years of Bold Clothes – An overview of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s exhibit featuring showstopping outfits worn by Clevelanders dating back to 1853, including local designers. Please register.

Friday, March 23 (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, March 23 (10 a.m.-noon) Fiber Fanatics – A time for needlecrafters to share, solve problems, and show off.

Saturday, March 24 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Celebrate National Craft Month! – There will be a variety of supplies in the Youth Services Department for you to make your own crafts. For kids of all ages. Bring your imagination and get crafty with us.

Saturday, March 24 (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. Please register.

Saturday, March 24 (2-3 p.m.) Queen Isabel: Gender and Power During Spain’s Golden Age – Dr. Elizabeth Lehfeldt from Cleveland State University will discuss the reign of Queen Isabel I of Castile and Leon, and how gender and shared sovereignty shaped her ability to rule. Please register.

Saturday, March 24 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Love those bricks? Bring your ideas and imagination! Lego and Duplo bricks provided. For ages 3-12.

Saturdays, March 24 and 31 (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.

Saturday, March 24 (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.

Sunday, March 25 (2-3:30 p.m.) Sensory-Friendly Movie – A sensory-friendly environment including more light, less sound and the option to move around the room will help children with special needs and their families enjoy this free movie screening. All ages.

Sunday, March 25 (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, March 26-Saturday, April 7 – DIY Peep Diorama – Choose your favorite book or literary character and then create a diorama about it using Peeps! Stop by the Youth Services Department beginning March 26 to pick up your “starter peep” and instructions. Return your diorama by April 7 at 6 p.m. Dioramas will be on display throughout National Library Week (April 8-14).

Monday, March 26 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Monday, March 26 (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, March 26 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We have computers, video games, board games, snacks and more! For grades 7-12 only.

Monday, March 26 (7-8:30 p.m.) Beekeeping Basics – Learn the basics of beekeeping: how to set up your hive, how to move bees into their home, how to feed them, the tools of the trade and more. Presented by the Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association. Children 12 and up are welcome with an adult. Please register.

Monday, March 26 (7-8:30 p.m.) 3D Printing Orientation – In order to use the library’s new 3D printer, you’ll need to take this orientation first. Learn library policies about using it, how to download a 3D-printable object, and how to prepare it for a great print. Please register.

Tuesday, March 27 (2-3 p.m.) Travel Club: England – Hear about fun and exciting places to see, both well-known and lesser known, in England. Please register.

Tuesday, March 27 (2-3 p.m.) Conversational Spanish – Learn Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation with an expert instructor.

Tuesday, March 27 (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.

Wednesday, March 28 (2-3 p.m.) Kanopy Movie Discussion Club – We’ll discuss the movie "Glassland," 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.

Wednesday, March 28 (2 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – "Dollbaby" by Laura Lane McNeal.

Wednesday, March 28 (7-8 p.m.) Alternatives to Cable TV – Frustrated with cable service? This program will help you sort through the variety of viewing alternatives available. Learn about digital media players, streaming services and additional options. Please register.

Thursday, March 29 (10-11:30 a.m.) Beginning Coding for Adults – Learn the basics of coding through self-paced online modules. An instructor will be on hand to help get you started and to facilitate lessons. Please register.

Thursday, March 29 (7-8:30 p.m.) One Community Reads: Recovery Resources – As part of our One Community Reads program, Nabil Pervaiz of Recovery Resources will be presenting on how the trifecta of addiction, substance abuse, and mental illness relates to eviction and poverty, the vicious cycle it creates, and how it can be overcome. Please register.

Saturday, March 31 (3-5 p.m.) Anime Club – A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otakus and newbies are welcome! Grades 7 to adult.

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