Late January Events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late January, 2019 calendar of events:

Monday, January 21 (1-1:30 p.m.) Yoga Time! – This is a perfect way to introduce yoga and practice simple poses. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Namaste!

Monday, January 21 (7-8:30 p.m.) Investors’ Interest Group: The Economy in 2019 – What It Means for Your Portfolio – Former U.S. Department of the Treasury senior economist Dr. Kevin Jacques examines what to expect for the U.S. economy in 2019. This includes a discussion of Federal Reserve interest rate policy, inflation, economic growth, and the political economy, with an eye toward the implications for individual investor stock and bond portfolios. Please register.

Tuesday, January 22 (11 a.m.-Noon) Aging in Place…On a Budget! – Covers accessibility basics in every area of the home, focused on solutions that help increase safety and efficiency. Also includes costs, resources, and working with contractors. Presented by Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio. Please register.

Wednesday, January 23 (2 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – The January selection is Tangerine by Christine Mangan.

Wednesday, January 23 (3:45-5 p.m.) Tween Scene – Drop in after school to play board games and video games with your friends. Snacks will be provided. For students in grades 5-6. No registration required.

Wednesday, January 23 (7-8:30 p.m.) Live stream of Public Kick-Off Event with Claudia Rankine – Join us for a live stream of the conversation between poet Claudia Rankine and Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas in which she will discuss her award-winning book Citizen: An American Lyric. Please register.

Thursday, January 24 (Noon-1:30 p.m.) Small Business Lunch & Learn: Is Entrepreneurship For You? – Are you contemplating or in the process of starting a business? Attend this seminar to receive valuable start-up basics. Attendees will learn what it takes to succeed in starting their own business and sustaining it for the long term. Please register.

Thursday, January 24 (7-7:30 p.m.) Parachute Play! – Get ready to jump and move with music, stories and the parachute. Bring your energy, mom, dad, or other caregiver to Parachute Play! Ages 4-6. Registration begins January 17.

Friday, January 25 (10 a.m.-Noon) Fiber Fanatics – A time for needlecrafters to share, solve problems, and show off.

Saturday, January 26 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) SAT Practice Exam – Get ready for test time with an SAT practice exam. Study skills will be discussed and detailed results will be returned to students the following week at the results session. Remember to come prepared with two #2 pencils and a calculator. Grades 9-12. Registration begins January 19.

Saturday, January 26 (2-4 p.m.) Carry Out Crafts – Stop by the Youth Services Department to see what our featured craft is this afternoon. We have all the supplies you’ll need to create something fantastic! No registration required.

Saturday, January 26 (3-5 p.m.) Anime Club – A great club for anime and manga lovers! All otakus and newbies are welcome! Grades 7 to adult. No registration required.

Sunday, January 27 (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. No registration necessary.

Sunday, January 27 (2-4 p.m.) Puzzle Day – Celebrate Puzzle day a few days early with a variety of puzzles in the Youth Services Department. No registration required.

Monday, January 28 (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. No registration required.

Tuesday, January 29 (10-11:30 a.m.) Touching up Digital Photos – Learn beginner-intermediate level techniques for altering and repairing digital photos, including cropping, adjusting color levels, and removing blemishes. Practice files will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring a flash drive with their own photos. Please register.

Tuesday, January 29 (7-8:30 p.m.) Growing Up Cleveland: Barnaby, Captain Penny & Ghoulardi – Baby boomers raised in Cleveland grew up with a variety of unique children’s television hosts — including the lovable Barnaby, the affable Captain Penny and the outrageous Ghoulardi. Join Dennis Sutcliffe as he relives the early days of Cleveland television, and along the way have fun with some television trivia. Please register.

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