Westlake Porter Public Library’s Early February Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early February, 2021 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.

Mondays, February 1 and 15 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Teen Craft Pick Up – Come – to the Drive-Up Window to pick up a craft kit from February 1-7. Grades 7-12. Registration begins one week before each pick-up.

Mondays, February 1, 8, 15 and 22 (11-11:30 a.m.) Be a Heart Health Hero (Live) – Join – us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube for a dose of heart health! Kits for this program are available beginning February 8 but are not necessary for participation. This program is led by a librarian, not a physician or exercise professional. The target audience is families with special needs. Registration begins February 1.

Tuesday, February 2 (9 a.m.- 9 p.m.) Jewelry Junction: Wire-Wrapped Heart Pendant Take Home Kit – Take home a kit to make a wire-wrapped heart pendant using a red stone heart and gold plated wire. This pendant can be hung on a cord, chain or omega for Valentine’s Day or any day. Registration begins January 26. Pickup February 2.

Tuesdays, February 2 and 9 (11-11:30 a.m.) and Wednesday, February 10 (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.

Tuesday, February 2 (1-1:45 p.m.) How to Encourage a Loved One to Improve Their Hearing (Live) – Join the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center on Zoom to learn how to encourage a loved one to improve their hearing. Please register. You must provide an email address to receive Zoom information.

Tuesday, February 2 (6-7:30 p.m.) Great Decisions (VIRTUAL) – Great Decisions world events discussion. Based on materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Readings will be available ahead of time. Please register.

Tuesday, February 5 (7-8 p.m.) Silent Reading Book Club (Live) – Have you been meaning to read more? Join other teens in grades 7-12 via Zoom for a dedicated hour to silently read. Bring your own book. Registration begins January 26.

Wednesday, February 3 (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, February 4 and 11 (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.

Saturday, February 6 (2-3 p.m.) National Hijab Day: Unveil the Veil – Join us on Zoom for an informative program presented by the Westside Cleveland Muslim Association (WCMA). Learn the significance and purpose of the hijab. Presentation will be followed by discussion and trivia. Geared toward adults and teens. Registration begins January 20.

Sunday, February 7 (2-2:30 p.m.) American Girl Doll Club Pick-Up and Program (LIVE) – Valentine’s Day Fun supply kits will be available beginning January 31. You will need a kit to participate in the February 7 Zoom program. Ages 6-10. Please register. Registering for the kit will also register you for the program. Participants must provide an email address to receive ZOOM instructions, which will be sent the day of the event.

Monday, February 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Baby-sitter’s Club Activity Bag Pick Up: Welcome Kit – Calling all Babysitters! Welcome to the Baby-sitters Club. Pick up your Babysitters club activity bags at the Youth Services Desk. Grades 5-8. Registration begins January 25.

Monday, February 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Valentine’s Day Craft Pick Up – Get ready for Valentine’s Day with some fun crafts! Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up your craft kit. Registration begins February 1.

Monday, February 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Crafty Adults Supply Pick Up – Make a craft project of your own with this simple pick-up kit. For adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. While supplies last. No previous crafting experience necessary. Some household items, such as glue, scissors, or markers will not be included. All other craft items will be supplied. Kits will be available for pick-up through 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 14. Contact the department at 440-250-5471 if you need an alternate pick-up option.

Monday, February 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Tween Craft Pick-Up – Come to the Drive-Up Window starting today for a tween craft kit. Grades 4-6. While supplies last. Registration begins February 1.

Monday, February 8 (7-8:30 p.m.) Maker Monday: Transferring Memories to Digital at Home (Live) – On Zoom, learn what you can check out from WPPL’s Non-Traditional Materials Collection to use to transfer your VHS tapes to DVD, cassettes to MP3, records to mp3, and more! Suitable for all ages. Please register. Participants must provide a valid email address to receive Zoom information.

Tuesday, February 9 (1-3 p.m.) Career Transition: Communicating with Employers (LIVE) – Join us on ZOOM as Cynthia Wilt explores the many methods for connecting with employers available to us these days. How are your skills for getting them to see you, know you, or contact you? What is appropriate and what is effective? Let’s talk about the Do’s and Don’ts to save you both time and energy getting through the Hiring Maze. Please register. Once registered for this presentation, you will receive an email containing instructions for joining us via Zoom.

Tuesday, February 10 (7-8:30 p.m.) Tuesday Evening Book Discussion (Live) – Join the WPPL Tuesday Evening Book Club on Zoom for a discussion of The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Please REGISTER to receive a Zoom invitation and instructions. Participants without a computer, tablet or smartphone can join using a traditional phone.

Wednesday, February 10 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Teddy Bear Picnic Craft Kit Pick-Up – Pick up a teddy bear craft kit beginning February 10! Ages 3-6. Registration begins February 3.

Wednesday, February 10 (11-11:30 a.m.) Teddy Bear Picnic Live – Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal and join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a virtual picnic!  There will be stories, rhymes and teddy bear craft ideas! Ages 3-6.

Wednesdays, February 10 and 24 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group (Live) – An online Zoom meet up for writers in grades 7-12. This is a dedicated hour to just write. We’ll save the last 15 minutes for any writer in need of some group brainstorming. Registration begins one week before each program. Participants must provide an email address in order to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Wednesday, February 10 (7-8:30 p.m.) The Beatles in Cleveland (VIRTUAL) – Join author Dave Schwensen as he talks about the Beatles’ two historic Cleveland concerts. This program will feature music, video, and trivia. Please register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Thursday, February 11 (11-11:30 a.m.) Barnyard Storytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as Suma makes a barnyard visit!

Thursday, February 11 (1-7 p.m.) and Friday, January 15 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Friday, February 12 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Barnyard Stuffed Animal Pick-Up – Suma visited the barnyard and brought lots of new pals back to the library with her. Now they need a home! Stop by the Youth Services Department to adopt a stuffed animal friend! Registration begins February 5.

Friday, February 12 (4-4:30 p.m.) Cup of Science (Live) – Join Miss Holly on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a fun video on Static Electricity! Recommended for ages 4-6.

Saturday, February 13 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) STEAM Maker Lab Supply Pick-Up – Join us to celebrate chemistry and art! Chemistry is a part of everything, including art. Kits available in the Youth Services Department from February 13 through 5 p.m. on February 20. Grades 3-5. Please Note: Registration for the pick-up also registers you for the February 20 STEAMMaker program on Zoom. Please provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions before the program.

Saturday, February 13 (11-11:30 a.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 February 6. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

Monday, February 15 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) DIY Bird Feeder Supply Pick-Up – Make your own bird feeder with recycled materials to feed the birds all year long. Materials will be available for pick-up through 5 p.m. on February 21. Grades K-4. Registration begins February 8.

Monday, February 15 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investors Interest Group: Zoom Edition (Live) – Join us on ZOOM for Estate Planning: Why Most Estate Plans Fail and What to do About It. In a world of mounting financial uncertainty, high divorce rates, aggressive lawsuits, and rising health care costs, proper Estate Planning has become essential for the average American family. This seminar will discuss why most estate plans fail to protect your family and assets from unnecessary expenses and risks. You will learn about avoiding probate, protecting your family, and preserving the tax deferral benefits of retirement plans for your heirs. Presented by Mr. Joseph Motta, Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney.

Tuesday, February 16 (4-5:15 p.m.) Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You? – Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated–is it worth it? This class can help you decide. In this session you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward. Please register.

Tuesdays, February 16 (7-8 p.m.) Currently Reading (Live) – Bring a book to rave about or find your next favorite! An open discussion for teens in grades 7-12 who love to read. Registration begins one week before each session. Participants must provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions, which will be sent the day of the program.

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