Westlake Porter Public Library’s Late February Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late February 2022 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.

Thursday, February 17 (10-11:30 a.m.) Windows 10 Introduction – Learn how to work with the basic features of Windows 10: the Start Menu, Tiles, Access Settings, Task View, Action Center, and Microsoft Edge. This class is in person. Capacity is limited. Registration begins February 10.

Thursday, February 17 (12:30-2:30 p.m. OR 3-5 p.m.) Jewelry Junction: Earrings Using Precious Stones – Design and make a pair of earrings using precious stones, and learn the benefits of precious stones. Registration begins February 10.

Fridays, February 18 (4-4:30 p.m.) Read It, Make It @ the Library – Make a craft based on a story that is read aloud. Grades PreK-1, siblings are welcome. Registration begins February 11.

Saturday, February 19 (1-2 p.m.) Pokémon Fun – Join Miss Rachel for Pokémon fun! This will be a time to view and trade cards, do a craft (if desired), and play a Pokémon bingo game. Feel free to bring your cards! Ages 6-11. Registration begins February 12.

Saturdays, February 19 and 26 (10:30-11 a.m.) Family Storytime – Join us for rhymes, songs and play! For families with children ages 2-6. Siblings are welcome. Registration begins one week before each session.

Saturday, February 19 (1-2 p.m.) Can the Right Headshot Make You Money? – You need to look your best for your business publicity shot or your LinkedIn profile. Learn the difference between portraits, headshots, and branding photography and which will be most beneficial for you and your business. Presented by professional photographers Christina Bock and Katie Garlock. Please bring your smartphone as Christina and Katie will teach you to take better selfies! Please register.

Sunday, February 20 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Do you love Legos©? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration required, but room capacity is limited. First come, first served. Ages 5-12.

Sunday, February 20 (2-4 p.m.) Anime Club – A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otaku and newbies welcome! Grades 7-adult. Registration begins February 13. Room capacity is limited, but walk-ins are welcome if space allows!

Mondays, February 21 (11 a.m.-Noon) Amazing Adults – Enjoy crafts, songs, simple fitness, and more fun in each session! This program is for adults with special needs. Registration begins February 14.

Monday, February 21 (7-8:45 p.m.) Investors’ Interest Group – Long Term Care Planning: According to the federal government, a majority of people over the age of 65 will need long-term care, with a significant number of people needing extended care in a nursing home. Learn your options. Presented by Dave Herwerden with AFE – Association of Financial Educators. Herwerden is Director of WestPoint Wealth Management in Berea. Please register.

Tuesday, February 22 (10-11:30 a.m.) Excel 1: Introduction – Practice entering and formatting text and numbers within cells. Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows. Begin working with basic formulas. Registration begins February 15. Room capacity is limited.

Tuesday, February 22 (4-4:45 p.m.) The Science of Magic Tree House: Polar Bears Past Bedtime – Together we will learn that animals can either adapt to cold weather, hibernate or migrate. Discoveries will be made through hands-on experiments, active participation and a simple take-home project. Grades 1-2. Registration begins February 15.

Tuesday, February 22 (6-8:30 p.m.) Heartsaver CPR/AED – Get certified for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Email required for certification. Participants under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian with them in class. Instruction provided by certified instructors from UH St. John Medical Center. If any questions, contact the instructors at uh4cpr@gmail.com. Please register at uhems.org/event-search.

Wednesday, February 23 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Discovery Box Sign-Up – Teens in grades 7-12: You’ll receive a survey to fill out, and we’ll use your responses to create a custom Discovery Box! Registration begins February 16. Box pick-up takes place March 2-6.

Wednesday, February 23 (4-5 p.m.) Family Puzzle and Game Time – Put together a puzzle or enjoy a game at the library! You can bring your own or use one of ours! Ages 5-9. In the interest of safety, no games or toys will be shared between families. Instead, families can gather together and have fun in an understanding and empathetic environment. This program is for children with special needs and their family. Registration begins February 16.

Wednesday, February 23 (7-8 p.m.) Creative Writing Workshop: African American History Month (Virtual) – Join us on Zoom for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. This meeting will include exercises inspired by African-American poets and the themes of their works. Please register and provide an email address to receive Zoom instructions.

Thursday, February 24 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Roblox Arcade (Virtual) – Love Roblox? Then join us in the Roblox Arcade! 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 25 (11-11:30 a.m.) Adapted Storytime – Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime. Content is geared toward ages 3-7 years. Registration begins February 18.

Saturday, February 26 (1-2 p.m.) VR Gaming @ WPPL – Curious about VR gaming? Join us to try out a variety of PS4 VR games. Grades 4-6. Registration begins February 19.

Saturday, February 26 (3-4 p.m.) VR Gaming @ WPPL – Curious about VR gaming? Join us to try out a variety of PS4 VR games. Grades 7-12. Registration begins February 19.

Saturday, February 26 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Stories in Shadow – Watch Jacqueline Woodson’s book, The Other Side, performed with shadow puppets, then learn how to make shadow puppets of your own to help tell your own stories. Grades 2-5. Registration begins February 19.

Sunday, February 27 (2-3 p.m.) Teen Craftapalooza – Calling all crafters! Join us in Youth Services for a variety of craft projects. While supplies last. Masks required during program for all patrons. Grades 7-12. Registration begins February 20.

Sunday, February 27 (2-3:30 p.m.) Hand Sewing for Literacy – Learn basic sewing skills and create a sewn project while listening to a story with sewing as its central theme. Hand sewing helps kids develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, patience and focus – skills used in reading and writing. Caregivers are encouraged to stay for the program to learn the sewing techniques and assist their child(ren). Grades Kindergarten-2. Younger siblings are welcome and a simple stitching project will be available for them. Registration begins February 20.

Mondays, February 28 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge – Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge for video games, board games and more! Grades 7-12.

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