Westlake Porter Public Library’s Early November Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early November, 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Sunday, November 1 (1-1:30 p.m.) Adapted Storytime (Live) – Join us for this ZOOM storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime. Content is geared toward ages 3-7 years. Registration begins September 26. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Sunday, November 1 (1-5 p.m.) Gratitude Journals – Research shows that expressing gratitude has many physical and mental benefits. Pick up a gratitude journal kit, view the gratitude journal blog post on blogs.westlakelibrary.org and start practicing an attitude of gratitude! Grades K-4, both typical children and those with special needs. Please register.

Mondays, November 2 and 9 (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) Teen Craft Pick Up – Stop by Youth Services to pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Grades 7-12.

Monday, November 2 (11-11:30 a.m.) Story Ideas: NaNoWriMo Month Writing Tutorial (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a writing tutorial series to support your NaNoWriMo month writing goals. For Tweens, Teens and Adults.

Tuesdays, November 3 and 10 (11-11:30 a.m.) and Wednesday, November 11 (6:30-7 p.m.) Family Storytime (Live) – Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs and movement. For families with children up to 2-6, siblings welcome. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions on the day of the program.

Wednesday, November 4 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sing and Dance! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on ZOOM for Sing and Dance! Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions which will be sent the day of the program. Ages 2-6.

Wednesday, November 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club: Online Edition – Are you scared yet? The Horror Film Club returns for another online viewing! New members are always welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Due to an abundance of caution surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Horror Film Club will meet online using the video sharing site Watch2Gether. To participate, please check the event on the library’s website as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the program. There will be a link to take you to the site. Please note: You do not need an account with Watch2Gether to participate.

Thursdays, November 5 and 12 (11-11:30 a.m.) Library at 11 (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to see what family friendly video we have in store for you today!

Thursday, November 5 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Friday, November 6 (All Day) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join Got Science and learn about Newton’s Law of Motion, Kits will be available beginning today. Grades 1-2. Registration begins October 30. Registering for this event will also register you for the Zoom event on November13. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

Friday, November 6 (11-11:30 a.m.) Foodies at 11 – Have you ever wondered if all those kitchen hacks work? Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as Miss Cathy and Miss Natalie test some popular kitchen hacks for you!

Monday, November 9 (All Day) Jewelry Junction: Fall Leaf Earrings (Take Home Kit) – Pick up directions and supplies to create a pair of silver-plated fall leaf earrings using metal leaves with a hanging bead. No video or online program. Registration begins November 2.

Monday, November 9 (11-11:30 a.m.) Creating Characters: NaNoWriMo Month Writing Tutorial (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a writing tutorial series to support your NaNoWriMo month writing goals. For Tweens, Teens and Adults.

Tuesday, November 10 (1-3 p.m.) Career Transition: Best Job Search Letters (Live) – Sharpen your pencils and your writing skills. Learn about letter writing techniques for sending the best cover letters, cold call or networking letters, and thank you and follow-up letters. Learn the keywords that may be used to screen candidates in or out, and what employers are looking for in a letter. Get noticed and receive that all important interview! Please register. Participants must provide an email to receive Zoom instructions for joining the meeting.

Tuesday, November 10 (7-8:45 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion (Live) – Join the WPPL Tuesday Evening Book Club on Zoom for a discussion of The Reckoning by John Grisham. Please REGISTER to receive a Zoom invitation and instructions. Participants without a computer, tablet or smartphone can join using a traditional phone.

Wednesday, November 11 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storywalk (Live) – Join us on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram for a virtual tour of WPPL’s Storywalk at the Westlake Recreation Center.

Wednesday, November 11 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group: Writers Room (Live) – An online meet up for teens in grades 7-12. This is an hour to just write, with the last 15 minutes reserved for any writer in need of some group brainstorming. Please register. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Thursdays, November 12 and 19 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL has a club for you! We have some private servers set up for Tweens in grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends and enjoy some of the most popular games via Zoom. Please register.

Thursday, November 12 (2-2:45 p.m.) Yoga with Miss Jen (Live) – Calm your body, mind, and spirit in this live ZOOM yoga class taught by Ms. Jen, certified Yoga Instructor. Recommended for kids and their families! Registration begins November 5. Participants must provide an email to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Friday, November 13 (All Day) Kindness Craft Bag Pick Up – “Choose Kindness.” Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day. Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a bag of assorted crafts. While supplies last.

Friday, November 13 (4-4:45 p.m.) Got Science? (Live) – Join us on Zoom and explore Newton’s Law of Motion by conducting simple experiments! Grades 1-2. Registration begins October 30. Participants will need to provide an email to receive Zoom instructions, and will also need to pick up supplies in the Youth Services Department beginning November 6.

Saturday, November 14 (All Day) Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge Supply Pick Up – Pick up your Mystery STEAM Bag Supplies at the Youth Services Desk. Grades 1 and 2. Registration begins November 7. Registering for the supplies also registers you for the Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge on November 21.

Saturday, November 14 (11-11:30 a.m.) Pokemon Fun! (Live) – Join Miss Rachel for a Pokemon Zoom meeting! We’ll play a guess that Pokemon game and have time for show and tell. Feel free to bring a favorite Pokemon card or toy for show and tell! Registration begins November 7.

To register for any of the programs, please visit westlakelibrary.org/events.