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Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late 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.
Wednesday, February 17 (11-11:30 a.m.) Foodies @ 11 Part Deux (Live) – Join Miss Cathy and Miss Natalie on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as they test popular kitchen hacks! All ages.
Wednesday, February 17 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion (Live) – This month’s book is The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers. Please note that this monthly discussion will take place on the THIRD Wednesday of the month from now on. Discussion will be held via Zoom. Please register. An email must be provided to receive ZOOM instructions.
Wednesday, February 17 (7-8 p.m.) Creative Writing for Adults (Live) – This class is designed to wake up the creativity within. No experience is necessary, just a desire to try new things! Practice the art of putting pen to paper and spontaneously creating. This class will be taught on Zoom. Please register. Please provide an email address to receive a link to the program a few days before the class. To make the class more interactive, a working camera and microphone are recommended.
Thursday, February 18 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a fun storytime!
Thursdays, February 18 and 25 (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.
Friday, February 19 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Got Science? Supply Pick Up – Join Got Science? as we explore phases of the moon! Got Science? kits will be available beginning February 19. You will need a kit to participate in the program. Grades 1 & 2. Registering for the supply pick up will also register you for the ZOOM event on February 26 at 4 p.m. Registration begins February 12. Participants must provide an email address to receive ZOOM instructions. ZOOM invite will be sent the day of the event.
Fridays, February 19 and 26 (11-11:30 a.m.) First Chapter Friday (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to hear Youth Services staff read the first chapter of a book appropriate for children in grades K-4.
Monday, February 22 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Kinder Club Packet Pick Up – Pick up your packet at the Youth Services Desk on or after February 22. Each bag will contain multiple early literacy concepts that will be featured weekly on our Kinder Club Blog. Ages 4-6 While supplies last.
Monday, February 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 but 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. Please register.
Tuesday, February 23 (11-11:30 a.m.) Stories and Signs – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and enjoy a storytime while learning a few words in sign language. Ages 0-3.
Tuesday, February 23 (6-8 p.m.) Supporting the Immune System Naturally (Live) – Learn from Dr. Carolyn Smilor, DA, how to use herbs and nutrition to support your immune system naturally. Gain insight on the importance of getting the acid-alkaline balance in your body correct. Please register. You must provide an email address to receive Zoom information.
Wednesday, February 24 (11-11:30 a.m.) Preschoolers Rock! (Live) – Join Miss Nancy on social media as we have fun singing songs and using instruments to keep to the beat of the music! This month we’ll share ideas for making rhythm sticks from everyday items! Ages 3-5.
Wednesday, February 24 (4-5 p.m.) Teen Writers Group (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.
Wednesday, February 24 (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, February 24 (8-9 p.m.) Discovery Box for Teens Sign Up – A personalized subscription box services for teens in grades 7-12. Each box will include a book, a paper craft, a mystery snack and a few other surprises! After signing up you’ll receive a survey to help us personalize your box to your taste. Registration begins February 17. Pick up takes place March 3-5.
Thursday, February 25 (11-11:30 a.m.) Black History Month Storytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for a storytime celebrating Black History Month!
Saturday, February 27 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge Supply Pick Up – Pick up your Mystery STEAM Bag Supplies at the Drive-Up Window on or after January 2. Each bag contains mystery craft materials and a challenge card. Use the materials to complete the design challenge and share with us on Zoom! Grades 1 and 2. Please register; registering to pick up materials also registers you for the Zoom event on March 6 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 27 (11-11:30 a.m.) Pokemon Fun (Live) – Join Miss Rachel for a virtual Pokemon ZOOM meeting! We will 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 February 20. 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.
