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Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early January, 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. Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day – Library Closed Saturday, January 2 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge Supply Pick Up – Pick up your ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library is inviting the community to Chill with a Good Book during the annual Winter Reading Challenge January 3-31. The program is open to children ages birth-grade 4, teens and tweens grades 5-12 and adults age 18+. Every book participants read while the challenge runs earns them a chance to win prizes weekly for adults or one ... Read More »

Drive-thru Testing Available Beginning at 11 a.m. Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center. Testing begins at 11 a.m. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library has been named a 4 Star Library by Library Journal magazine in its annual Star Libraries index. Libraries are eligible for up to five stars. The index used 2018 statistics on physical circulation, circulation of electronic materials, library visits, program attendance, public computer use and WiFi sessions. In addition, successful retrievals of electronic information, which measures ... Read More »

This year’s annual Westlake Police ‘Shop with a Cop’ last weekend event was FAR from the norm because, well…2020. However, it was the best one yet! We had a “drive thru” event that gave the families some time to hang out with our officers and meet Santa. The looks on the kids faces when Santa handed them a gift that ... Read More »

Thank you to all who contributed to the St Paul Lutheran Church and School’s Toy Drive last month! Thanks to your help, a truck filled with toys was delivered to inner city children. These toys were received with great joy to needy children. Thanks again! St. Paul Lutheran Church Give-A-Christmas Drive: Let’s make Black Friday a great Friday for the ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough recognized the Senior and Community Services Department’s Senior Transportation Team on Friday, Dec. 11, for continuing to provide ‘steadfast, reliable’ service throughout the Covid-19 situation. The 10-driver team has taken great care to ensure the safest environment possible for senior residents who rely on the transportation services these drivers provide to get to their essential ... Read More »

The Westshore Enforcement Bureau is a network of west shore law enforcement agencies that allows for safety forces in our communities to collaborate. “WEB would like to respectfully extend its gratitude to the residents of Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake for their continued trust and support of this beautifully orchestrated multi city-wide partnership. This ... Read More »

Several Westlake Police Officers are certified Crime Prevention Specialists through the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. The Crime Prevention Unit asks that you follow these guidelines to help keep you and your family safe throughout the holiday season. #StaySafeWestlake Westlake Police Department Crime Prevention Unit – Dedicated to Public Safety One Neighborhood at a Time The holidays are a special time ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late December, 2020 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, December 16 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion – This month’s title is The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Please register to receive Zoom instructions. Wednesday, ... Read More »