Westlake Porter Public Library’s November Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s November 2026 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates.

Sunday, November 1 (2-3 p.m.) Chess Club – Drop in and hone your skills or learn how to play chess in this casual, non-competitive club. Some sets provided, but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. All ages.

Sunday, November 1 (3-4 p.m.) Finger Knitting Fun – Learn how to finger knit & create a simple knitted rope after listening to a story connecting this skill to literature. Registration begins September 29. Grades 3-5.

Pick-up begins Monday, November 2 November Craft Kit Pick-Up – Celebrate November with some fun crafts. Space is limited. Crafts recommended for ages 3-7. High-Interest/Low-Capacity program. Please join the waitlist.

Tuesday, November 3 (2-3 p.m.) Virtual Author Talk: Asha Frost, “You Are the Medicine” – Join us for a virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost, author of “You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal.” Streamed live. Please register.

Tuesday, November 3 (6-7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 14 (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation – Attend an orientation to learn the basics of using the CNC router and become a verified user of the machine. This is a high interest/low capacity program. Please register for the wait list.

Tuesday, November 3 (7–8:30 p.m.) World at War Forum: Nursing at War – Nurses provided much needed medical care for wounded soldiers in every combat theater during World War II. Beryl Prusinoski will discuss the contribution these women made toward saving lives. Please register.

Wednesday, November 4 (10:30-11:15 a.m.)  Adapted Storytime – Join us for this storytime designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Registration begins October 28. Content is geared toward ages 3-7.

Wednesdays, November 4, 11 and 18 (5-6 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign-up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Wednesday, November 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Horror Film Club – Join us for another creepy classic from the Vault! New members are welcome, but children under 13 must be with an adult. Please register.

Thursday, November 5 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.), Sunday, November 8 (1-5 p.m.) and Monday, November 9 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Thank Our Veterans Card Making Program – Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Thursday, November 5 and Monday, November 23 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile – Please give blood with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.

Thursday, November 5 (3-4 p.m.) Tech Bytes: iPhone and iPad Help Session – Have quick questions about your iPhone or iPad? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips.

Friday, November 6 (10-11:30 a.m.) Cultural Connections – Travel the world without leaving the library. This program will celebrate cultures from around the globe. Join us as we learn, connect, and discover something new together. Please register.

Saturday, November 7 (9:45-10:45 a.m.) Speak & Lead: Speech Prep and Effective Feedback – Learn the fundamentals of speech preparation and giving effective feedback with the Toastmasters. High-Interest/Low-Capacity program. Please join the waitlist.

Saturday, November 7 (1:30-2:30 p.m.) Kids in the Kitchen – Children with disabilities will learn important cooking skills while making 1 or 2 recipes. Tasting is not required. Previous kitchen experience is not necessary. Ages 8-12. Registration begins October 31.

Saturday, November 7 (2-4 p.m.) Make It, Take It! – Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration required. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2.

Saturday, November 7 (4-5:30 p.m.) Women in History Presents Mae West – Join us for a powerful portrayal of Mae West, one of the boldest and most influential entertainers of the early 20th century. This presentation, featuring live music and engaging stories, traces her remarkable journey from her controversial early theatrical productions to her pivotal role in helping save Paramount Pictures. Please register.

Sunday, November 8 (2-3 p.m.) All Abilities Playdate – An open playtime for children of all abilities. Developmentally appropriate toys and a sensory station will be provided for open, imaginative, nonjudgmental play. No registration necessary. Ages 2-7 with a caring adult, siblings welcome.

Sunday, November 8 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) The Nutcracker: A North Pointe Ballet Workshop Performance – North Pointe Ballet’s fall tour features music and choreography from “The Nutcracker” ballet, teaching storytelling through movement and plenty of audience engagement. All ages and abilities. Registration begins November 1.

Monday, November 9 (10-10:30 a.m.) Music Monday – Develop pre-reading skills with music, movement, and rhythm through stories, songs, and rhymes. No registration required. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver, siblings welcome. No registration required.

Mondays, November 9, 16 and 30 (3-5 p.m.) Teen Hang Out – Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more! Grades 7-12.

Monday, November 9 (3-4 p.m.) Take AI For a Test Drive – In this class you will have the chance to test drive your AI program of choice. Kick the tires and try different prompts. Registration begins November 2.

Monday, November 9 (6-7:30 p.m.) Holiday Swag Program – Get into the festive spirit this season by decorating an artificial evergreen holiday swag. Please register.

Monday, November 9 (7-8 p.m.) Earth “kind” Meetup Group – Meet with other veg/plant-based- curious individuals to discover new flavors, new foods and more ways to be kind to yourselves and to our earth. This group will meet most months on the second Monday of the month. Various topics will be discussed. No registration required.

Mondays, November 9, 16 & 23 (7-8 p.m.) Business Launch Pad Series – Planning to start your own business? This 5-part series continuing into November from Cleveland Business Mentors will help you succeed. You’ll gain clear direction, actionable steps, and the confidence to move forward. November 9: Customer Value • November 16: Build and Grow • November 23: Business Finance Made Simple. Registration begins one month before each session.

Tuesday, November 10 (10-11 a.m.) Classic Radio Hour: Gunsmoke (1952) – We hope you’ll tune in for a trip down Memory Lane. Strap on your spurs and saddle your horse because we’re heading out west with Marshal Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke.” Come learn about this Western drama and listen to two exciting episodes! Please register.

Tuesday, November 10 (2-3 p.m.) Virtual Author Talk: Zach and Kelly Weinersmith, “A City on Mars” – Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with “New York Times” bestselling authors Zach and Kelly Weinersmith as they dive into their book, “A City on Mars.” Streamed live. Please register.

Tuesday, November 10 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) Super Smash Tourney – Battle it out to take the top spot to claim champion in our Super Smash Tourney. Free snacks. No registration required. Grades 5-12.

Tuesday, November 10 (6:30-8 p.m.) Pelvic Health for Women Across the Decades – Chrissy Frey, MS, PT, will discuss common concerns women may experience throughout different stages of life, and strategies to support pelvic health and improve quality of life. Please register.

Tuesday November 10 (7-8:30 p.m.) Tuesday Night Book Club (In Person AND Virtual) – Join the WPPL Tuesday Evening Book Club in person or on Zoom to discuss “By the Fire We Carry” by Rebecca Nagle. The discussion will be held in person and on Zoom simultaneously. Please register. If you register for the Zoom option, you will receive a Zoom invitation and instructions by email.

Wednesday, November 11 (2-3 p.m.) Virtual Author Talk: Paul Vigna, “The Almightier” – Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, ‘The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin”. Streamed live. Please register.

Wednesdays, November 11 and 18 (3-4 p.m.) Snacktivity – Who says you can’t play with your food? Drop by the Teen Lounge after school for a snack-related activity on select Wednesdays each month. While supplies last. Enjoy the process then eat the results. Grades 5-12.

Wednesday, November 11 (4-5 p.m.) After School in the ‘Space – Teens ages 11-15 are welcome in the Makerspace to create a project with the Makerspace equipment. Participants must have a library card and a user agreement signed by a parent on file. Registration begins November 4.

Wednesday, November 11 (4-4:45 p.m.) Short Story Workshop: Thanksgiving Fun – Listen to a picture book about different Thanksgiving and autumn traditions read aloud by one of our librarians, learn literary terms, then write about your own family traditions. No registration required. Grades 1-4.

Wednesday, November 11 (6:30-8 p.m.) Inside the West Side Market’s Transformation – Camille Dickson from the Cleveland Public Market Corporation will give us an inside look at the current transformation of the West Side Market. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, November 11 (7-8:30 p.m.) Environmentalism Book Club – This month’s title is “The Future Earth” by Eric Holthaus. Please register.

Thursday, November 12 (12-1 p.m.) Cooking with Chef Garrett – Chef Garrett will share the process for making Sicilian Pasta. This is a high-interest/low-capacity program. Please join the wait list.

Thursday, November 12 (2-3:30 p.m.) Digital Transfer Stations: Analog to Digital – Did you know you could digitize your old, physical media at the library? Attend this info session to learn about our Digital Transfer Stations! This is an overview, not a hands-on training session. Please register.

Thursday, November 12 (7-8:15 p.m.) Thursday Night Book Club – This month’s title is “Nesting” by Roisín O’Donnell. A limited number of copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.

Thursday, November 12 (7-8:30 p.m.) Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg: The Story of the Dedication of the National Cemetery – Civil War historian Brad Gottfried will discuss the dedication of the National Cemetery and Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg and his delivery of one of America’s most noteworthy speeches. Please register.

Saturday, November 14 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Celebration of Stories – Celebrate Children’s Book Week with beloved book character crafts, stories, and songs. No registration required. Ages 3-6.

Saturday, November 14 (1-2 p.m.) Pokémon Fun! – View and trade cards, do a craft, battle your librarian, or play a Pokémon Bingo game. Feel free to bring your cards. No registration required. Ages 6-11.

Saturday, November 14 (1-4 p.m.) Annual Health Fair – Visit area health organizations, receive free health screenings and attend two programs. Registration required for the programs and liver screening. Three-hour fast required before liver screening.

Saturday, November 14 (1-2 p.m.) Staying Aware: Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against Common Scams – Join Captain Dancy from the Westlake Police Department to learn how to protect yourself and your family from common scams. Registration begins October 14.

Saturday, November 14 (2:30-3:30 p.m.) How to Better Manage Relationships – Join Ellie Mental Health to learn how to foster healthier connections with the important people in your life and break out of negative cycles. Registration begins October 17.

Sunday, November 15 (2-3 p.m.) Come Play With Me – An open playtime for children. No registration required. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver, siblings welcome!

Monday, November 16 (10-10:45 a.m.) STEAM Ahead: Volcanoes – Some volcanoes erupt slowly and others are fast. Let’s explore volcanoes by making some of our own pretend lava eruptions, Ages 4-6, up to kindergarten. Please register.

Monday, November 16 (11-11:45 a.m.) Adult Stories – Adults with disabilities laugh, sing, listen to stories, and do a craft or a coloring page. Please register.

Monday, November 16 (11-11:45 a.m.)  True Crime Book Club – This month’s title is “Furious Hours,” by Casey Cep. Please register.

Monday, November 16 (4:30-5:15 p.m.) Tinkering with Tinkercad – Explore 3D design with Tinkercad. Learn the basics, start a project, and return to the Makerspace later to finish. No printing during the session. Recommended for grades 3-6. Registration begins November 9.

Monday, November 16 (7-8 p.m.) Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen: Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes – Join Meredith Pangrace, editor of Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen, for a lively cooking demonstration featuring plant-based holiday favorites. Registration begins November 9.

Tuesday, November 17 (10-11 a.m.) Let’s Learn Hoopla – Come learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more using Hoopla. Registration begins November 10.

Tuesday, November 17 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) A Look Back with Sarah – Take a trip down memory lane with Outreach Specialist, Sarah. Each month, enjoy a different presentation exploring topics from yesteryear, inspiring conversation and reminiscence. Registration begins October 17.

Tuesday, November 17 (6-8 p.m.) You & Me Printmaking – Create and print your own design with the linocut (linoleum block) technique. Grades 6-12 with an accompanying adult. Please register each participating adult separately. High-Interest/Low-Capacity program. Please join the waitlist.

Tuesday, November 17 (6-8 p.m.) Craft Club – Join us for craft club! All crafts and skill levels welcome. No registration required.

Tuesday, November 17 (7-8 p.m.) Let’s Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour-¡Hablemos! Hora Social en Español – Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.

Wednesday, November 18 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – The Wednesday Book Group meets the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s title is “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See. No registration required.

Wednesday, November 18 (6-7:45 p.m.) 3D Printed Lithophane Nightlight Covers – Learn about the art of lithophanes and use 3D printing to create one. High-Interest/Low-Capacity program. Please join the waitlist.

Wednesday, November 18 (7–8 p.m.) Adult Creative Writing Group: Gratitude Edition – Join us for an hour of writing prompts to inspire you to keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It’s about breaking away and trying something new! For adults and teens age 16 and up. Please register.

Thursday, November 19 (3-4 p.m.) Tech Bytes: Android Help Session – Have quick questions about your Android device? Need help with basic features or navigation? Join our Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips! No registration required.

Thursday, November 19 (7-8 p.m.) Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhorse, “Mirrored Heavens” – Explore Rebecca Roanhorse’s acclaimed “Between Earth and Sky” trilogy, a sweeping world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies inspired by the diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas. Streamed live. Please register.

Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 29 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Do you love Legos®? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration is required, but room capacity is limited. First come, first served. Ages 5-12.

Monday, November 23 (10:30-11 a.m.) Little Yogis – Stretch, breathe, and move with poses that build balance, focus, and joy in this yoga session. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. High-Interest/Low-Capacity program. Please join the waitlist. Ages Infant-5 with a caregiver.

Monday, November 23 (6-8 p.m.) Future Ohio: Building 2076 with LEGO® Bricks – What will Ohio look like 50 years from now? In celebration of America 250’s December theme, “Future Ohio: Projecting into 2076” use LEGO® bricks to build your vision of Ohio’s future. Registration begins October 23.

Wednesday, November 25 – Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day: Library Closed

Saturday, November 28 (10:30-11 a.m.) Family Storytime – Join us for rhymes, songs and play. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Sunday, November 29 (All Day) Gingerbread House Display – Show off your gingerbread house! Individuals or families are invited to decorate a gingerbread house to be displayed in our lobby display case during the month of December. Registration begins November 1.

Monday, November 30 (6-8 p.m.) Jewelry Junction: Snowflake Necklace and Earrings – Make a beautiful snowflake necklace and earrings to enjoy all through the winter.

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