Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday:

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (starting August 10)Sunday:

HONOR ROLL ($1-249)All American Sports CenterAstra AsciniaBay Landing Common FacilitiesRichard S. CroyCarol J. GibbWalter Krenz

WESTERN RESERVE SOCIETY($250-999)

Braces by DiMassaBrown Aveda Institute

IN-KIND GIFTSApplebee’sBaker’s SquareLanders and Partners/Taco BellLiquid PlanetMalley’s ChocolatesMitchell’s Ice Cream (Westlake)Rometrics SalonSi SenorWestlake Westshore Arts Council

The library welcomes gifts ofbooks, other materials and fundsby individuals or organizations, aslasting and useful memorials or ascelebrations of special events.They also make wonderful gifts forthe book or library lover who haseverything.

Many such gifts have allowedthe library to provide materialsand services it might not ordinarilybe able to afford.

Donations to the library are taxdeductible, and may be made in avariety of ways. To discuss theoptions available to you, pleasecall the Fiscal Officer at (440) 871-2600.

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EditorElaine Willis

Board of TrusteesJohn A. Weedon, PresidentAlayne Fodor-Gopalakrishna

Annette Hazapis Sandra HaznersDon Mitterholzer Robert S. Plantz, Jr.

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Andrew MangelsDirector

Anita WoodsMary WorthingtonAssistant Directors

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August & September 2012 Notes

We would like to thank the following for their generous contributionsfrom April 1-May 31, 2012.

NotesHolidays

The library will be CLOSEDon the following holiday:

Labor Day (September 3)

ScienceWeek2012

Director’s Notes: New Hours, New Services

This is turning out to be a big year for WestlakePorter Public Library. It is perhaps fitting that some ofour biggest changes in a long time come in the year ofthe tenth anniversary of our building. Since 1884 thelibrary has been housed in four different buildings, andon July 23 we celebrated a decade in our currentedifice.

A significant change this year is to the library’shours of operation. Beginning on August 5 we will beopen every Sunday in August. Traditionally we havebeen closed on Sundays in the summer, but this yearwe will be opening a month sooner. The Board ofTrustees approved this change at their June meetingwith an eye toward being open on Sundays throughoutthe summer in 2013. In addition, Friday and Saturdayhours have been extended an extra hour to 6 p.mstarting on Friday, August 10.

In May we rolled out a new service by joiningSearchOhio and OhioLink. SearchOhio and OhioLink are

resource sharing consortiums that allow us to get youmaterials from public and academic libraries aroundOhio much easier and faster. If you search our catalogand can’t find what you need, a link is provided tothese new resources. Our staff is also available to helpyou try out this new service.

LibALERTS is another very cool innovation. Throughthis service you can be notified when we order the latest release from your favorite author, allowing youto place a hold right away.

I’m happy to report that on this ten-year anniver-sary of our current building and our 128th year ofcontinuous service that Westlake Porter Public Librarycontinues to fulfill the vision of Leonard G. Porter. Ihope you’ll enjoy the additional hours and terrific new services!

Andrew Mangels, Director

Plain Dealer Artist Chris Morris Shares His Talents at WPPL

Cleveland Plain Dealer ArtDirector Chris Morris will exhibit hisdrawings of Rock and Roll Hall ofFame inductees at the library andpresent a program in September.His exhibition and program are co-sponsored by The WestlakeWestshore Arts Council.

The exhibition will take place inSeptember. The drawings wereoriginally created for an April 13Plain Dealer Friday Magazinefeature celebrating the 2012 induc-tion ceremony held here inCleveland. Morris created carica-tures of all 541 inductees (includingthe 2012 class). The caricatureswere grouped together for themagazine’s cover, then picturedseparately across 27 pages. Ifyou’re a fan of rock’n’roll you

won’t want to miss this opportunity!

Chris will also appear at thelibrary on Tuesday, September 18from 7-7:45 p.m. He’ll share someof the illustrations he’s donethroughout his career as well assome of the stories behind them.

Chris has been the PlainDealer’s art director since lastAugust. Prior to that he was artdirector at the Las Vegas Sun. In his20 years in the news illustrationbusiness, Chris has worked at theDallas Times Herald, the DallasMorning News and the SanFrancisco Examiner. He also hasplenty of freelance experience,contributing to ESPN.com, theWashington Post, the New YorkTimes and the Hollywood Reporteramong others.2

On the CoverOur thanks to Chris

Morris for providing thecover art for this issue ofNotes!

Right: Morris’drawing of thePlain Dealer’slegendary rock-’n’roll reporterJane Scott for aPD tribute tolocal arts lumi-naries whopassed away in2011.

Meet Former ClevelandBrown Don Cockroft

at WPPL!

Westlake Porter Public LibraryBoard of Trustees member JohnWeedon will be stepping down onDecember 31, 2012, creating anopening for interested and quali-fied candidates. Weedon has beena member of the Board for 13 yearsand is the current Board President.

The Board, the policy-makingbody of the library, is composed ofseven members. The LibraryBoard’s primary responsibilities areapproving library policies, settingthe budget, hiring a director andfiscal officer and advocating for

the library. Terms are seven yearswith a maximum of two terms.

Trustees represent the commu-nity at large and their variedlibrary interests. The only prerequi-site for applicants is that they havean interest in public library issuesand wish to become a public libraryadvocate.

Library board meetings are heldmonthly, usually on a Wednesday,at 6:30 pm. These meetings areopen to the public and agendas areposted in the library in advance ofthe meetings.

Those interested in applying fora position as a trustee may get anapplication from the library’sAdministration Department by calling (440) 250-5451 or by down-loading it from the library web site(www.westlakelibrary.org).

For more details on responsibili-ties of trustees or on the applica-tion process, please call libraryDirector Andrew Mangels at (440)250-5450. Application deadline isSeptember 16, 2012.

New Library Board Member Sought

Don Cockroft, who most foot-ball fans remember as thepunter/placekicker for theCleveland Browns during the“Kardiac Kids” era, will visit WPPLon Tuesday, September 25 at 6 p.m.He will discuss and sign his bookThe 1980 Kardiac Kids - Our UntoldStories.

Don was the Browns’ punter fornine seasons and placekicker for all13 seasons of his NFL career withthe team. He was one of the lastdouble-duty kickers in the NFL andthe Browns’ second all-time leadingscorer for 34 years, surpassed onlylast season by kicker Phil Dawson.Don’s final NFL season - 1980 - wasthe year the Browns were dubbedthe “Kardiac Kids” because of theirpredilection for heart-stopping last-

minute wins. He retired in 1981with 1080 points scored, at thetime the eighth highest in the NFL.

Don was inducted into theCleveland Sports Hall of Fame in2002 and the Cleveland BrownsLegends in 2007.

Inspired by memories of theheady 1980 season, Don releasedThe 1980 Kardiac Kids - Our UntoldStories in October, 2011. A 672-page coffee-table book, it recountsthe 1980 season, complete withphotos, game recaps (including the

January, 1981 playoff game againstthe Oakland Raiders which endedwith the infamous “Red Right88.”), fan memories and personalstories from players and coaches.

Don will sign books from 6-6:45p.m. as well as after his talk,which will begin at 7 p.m.

Please register by visitingwww.signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080 orcalling 440-250-5462.

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Technology Training

CALENDAR of EVENTS

Ability to use a mouse is required for all classes except the Tech Talks and Mouse101. Classes use Windows XP and Office 2007. Registration for Westlake residentsstarts August 1. Open and online registration begins August 2.

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TECH TALKSE-mail BasicsLearn about common e-mailtasks and terms.Wednesday, August 29 (10-11:30 a.m.)

FacebookLearn about various features ofFacebook.Tuesday, August 21 (3-4:30 p.m.)

COMPUTER BASICSMouse 101Practice using a mouse while exploring the computer and thelibrary website. Tuesday, August 14 (10-11:30 a.m.)Wednesday, September 5 (10-11:30 a.m.)

Computers for BeginnersBecome familiar with the keyboardand basic computer terms.Wednesday, August 15 (10-11:30 a.m)Tuesday, September 11 (10-11:30 a.m.)

Windows and ToolbarsPractice creating and deleting folders, copying, pasting, and saving documents. Based on Windows XP.Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 a.m.)Tuesday, September 18 (10-11:30 a.m.)

INTERNET BASICSIntroduction to the InternetLearn about web browsers, web addresses, search engines, and how toget to a website. Tuesday, August 21 (10-11:30 a.m.)Wednesday, September 12 (10-11:30 a.m.)

Searching with GoogleLearn how to narrow your searchresults and discover some fun featuresof Google.Tuesday, August 28 (10-11:30 a.m.)

Research ResourcesFind out about the variety of researchdatabases available through the library.Wednesday, August 29 (3–4:30 p.m.)

Job Searching on the InternetLearn about job searching resources avail-able through the library’s website.Wednesday, September 5 (3-4:30 p.m.)

MICROSOFT SOFTWAREIntroduction to Microsoft Word2007Learn basic features of Microsoft Word,including modifying text and using copy,cut, and paste.Thursday, August 16 (7-8:30 p.m.)Saturday, August 25 (10-11:30 a.m.)Tuesday, September 11 (3-4:30 p.m.)

Introduction to Microsoft Word2007, Part IIPrevious Word experience required. Go beyond text and learn how toinsert additional material.Thursday, August 23 (7-8:30 p.m.)Saturday, August 25 (2-2:30 p.m.)Tuesday, September 18 (3-4:30 p.m.)

Mail Merge with WordPractice using mail merge in MicrosoftWord 2007. Previous experience withWord required.Tuesday, August 28 (3-4:30 p.m.)Thursday, September 20 (3-4:30 p.m.)

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007Learn how to create a basic PowerPoint presentation with text, pictures, and sound.Thursday, August 23 (3-4:30 p.m.)Thursday, September 20 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Introduction to Microsoft Excel2007Learn basic features of Excel andhow to set up a worksheet.Thursday, August 9 (3-4:30 p.m.)Thursday, September 6 (7-8:30 p.m.)Saturday, September 22 (10-11:30 a.m.)

Introduction to Microsoft Excel2007, Part IIPrevious experience with Excelrequired. Get started using basic formulas in Excel. Thursday, August 16 (3-4:30 p.m.)Thursday, September 13 (7-8:30 p.m.)Saturday, September 22 (2-3:30 p.m.)

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007Learn basic features of Publisher.Wednesday, September 19 (3-4:30 p.m.)

Duct Tape Creations: WalletsJoin us as we turn colorful rolls of ducttape into fun and stylish wallets! Grades6-12. Please register starting July 25.Wednesday, August 1 (2-3:30 p.m.)

Summer Lock-inTake over the library after hours! We'llhave games, crafts, karaoke, pizza, andmuch more. Grades 6-8. Please registerstarting July 27.Friday, August 3 (6-8 p.m.)

Solar CookingJoin Kathleen Rocco and learn all aboutSolar Cooking. Grades 5-12. Please regis-ter starting July 31.Tuesday, August 7 (2-4 p.m.)

Teen ManicuresHead back to school in style!Students from the Brown AvedaInstitute will be doing manicures forFREE so that you can have gorgeousnails for your first day back! Grades9-12 only. Sign up for a 45-minute

slot at the Youth Services desk start-ing August 2.Thursday, August 9 (3-6 p.m.)

Mad4Manga M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, andmore! Grades 6 - 12 only. Saturday, August 11 (3-4:45 p.m.)Saturday, September 8 (3-4:45 p.m.)

Hunger Games PartyTo celebrate the upcoming DVD release ofThe Hunger Games we're going all out witha Hunger Games Party! Join us for games,crafts, and snacks all inspired by yourfavorite book and movie! Grades 6-12.Please register starting August 7.Tuesday, August 14 (3:30-4 p.m.)

Hunger Games ScreeningThe Hunger Games DVD comes out today!Join us as we watch the biggest movie ofthe year! Rated PG-13. Grades 6-12. Pleaseregister starting August 11.Saturday, August 18 (2-4 p.m.)

Teen LoungeNeed a place to hang out after school?Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Mondayafternoons! We've got computers, video games, board games, snacks, and more!Mondays, September 10, 17 and 24 (3:30-5:30 p.m.)

Caramel Apple Dipping PartyWhat's the best thing about fall? Caramelapples of course, and we'll be dipping ourvery own fall treats! Grades 6-12. Pleaseregister starting September 19.Wednesday, September 26 (4-4:45 p.m.)

Teen Programs

Teen CornerTeen Twitter

Book ClubWe're starting a new type of

book discussion group--a TwitterBook Club! Throughout the monthof September we'll read the bookDivergent by Veronica Roth, anaction-packed Dystopian tale thateveryone will enjoy! Then, fromSeptember 24-28, we'll discuss iton Twitter. Just log on throughoutthe week and use the designatedhashtag to participate in the discussion. Whether you've readDivergent before or are picking itup just for the book club, we'd loveto have you join in on the discussion!

Book: Divergent by Veronica RothDiscussion Dates: Sept. 24-28thHashtag: #WPPLdivergent

Introducing Samantha Hendzell,Our New Young Adult Specialist!

Meet Samantha Hendzell, thelibrary’s new Young AdultSpecialist! Samantha came toWPPL from Southfield PublicLibrary in Southfield, Michigan.She previously worked at theCanton, MI Public Library.

Samantha received herMaster’s degree in LibraryInformation Science (MLIS)from Wayne State Universityand her undergraduatedegree at Eastern MichiganUniversity. While studying forher MLIS she focused on youthservices, and fell in love with theyoung adult field.

Teen VolunteersNeeded!

Looking for a volunteer opportunity to fulfill yourschool’s service requirement?See page 7 for information onvolunteering for the HomeworkHelp Center!

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Get YourKindergartner aLibrary Card!

September is National LibraryCard Sign Up Month. If your childis a kindergartner, be sure to getthem the most important schoolsupply of all - a library card!

During September sign yourkindergartner up for a WPPL card,show that card to a member of theYouth Services staff, and your childcan choose a reward! We’ll alsohave rewards for kindergartnerswho already have library cards.

Please note: Prizes will beavailable in September only, sodon’t forget to come get that

Fall Storytimes

To register for Youth programs pleasecall (440) 250-5471 or visithttp://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.

Let’s Sing and Dance!Join us for a fun session of singing anddancing. For children ages 2-6 with acaregiver. Space is limited. Pleasearrive early enough to receive a ticketat the Preschool Desk.Wednesday mornings, August 1, 8, 15, 22and 29 and September 5, 19 and 26 (10:30-11 a.m.)

The Hardy Boys Mystery ClubAre you a fan of the Hardy Boys and othermysteries? Join the Hardy Boys MysteryClub! We'll play games, watch movies andhave fun! Grades 4-6. Please register oneweek prior to each session.Thursdays, August 2 and 9 (7-8 p.m.) ANDSunday, September 9 (1-2 p.m.)

Kindergarten Kick-OffReady? Set? Go!!! Join us for a fun-filledmorning of stories, songs and games to cele-brate that BIG step into Kindergarten! Forchildren entering Kindergarten in Fall 2012.Please register starting July 27.Friday, August 3 (10-10:45 a.m.)

Crafts A Go-Go!Join us for a fun and easy craft experience!All supplies provided; just drop in. A new,cool craft idea every time! Saturdays, August 4 and September 15(10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Pokemon LeagueBring your cards and accessories for afun morning of play, drawing or coloring your favorite characters, andmore! For kids ages 7-10 only. Please,no younger siblings. Please register,starting July 28.Saturday, August 4 (10:30 a.m.-Noon)

Brick Builders ClubLove those LEGO bricks? Then bring yourideas and imagination to the club! All bricksprovided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins oneweek prior to each session.Saturdays, August 4, 11, and 25 andSeptember 1, 8, 15 and 22 (2-3 p.m.)

Born to be Wild!See a screening of Born to be Wild andmeet some animals from the Lake ErieNature and Science Center! Grades kinder-garten and up. Please register starting July30.Monday, August 6 (2-4 p.m.)

A Robot StorytimeAll systems are GO! Clink, Beep,Creak...to our Robot Storytime!Listen to out-of-this worldstories about robots, sing songs,play games and make a stellarcraft to take home. For ages 4-7.Please register starting July 31.Tuesday, August 7 (7-8 p.m.)

Trick My LockerYou'll have the coolest locker in schoolwhen you trick it out with these fun--and useful--locker craft ideas. Grades5-7. Please register starting August 1.Wednesday, August 8 (3-5 p.m.)

Experiment StationScience Week continues with drop-inexperiment stations in the Craft Room.*New* this year we will be doing an eggdrop at 3:00! Supplies to participate inthe egg drop will be available startingat 2:00. All ages welcome!Friday, August 10 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Mad Science A Mad Scientist will useaudience members for hands-on science demonstrationsduring this special Science

Week event. Free ticketsavailable at the YouthServices desk beginning

August 3. Friday, August 10 (7-8 p.m.)

Worry DollsLegend has it that placing a worry dollunder your pillow at night will chase all yourworries away. Join us and learn how tomake a worry doll of your own! Grades 3-5.Please register starting August 6.Monday, August 13 (2-2:45 p.m.)

Come Play With Me!Open playtime including age-appropriatetoys, songs and rhymes. For children ages 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome!Please register starting one week beforeeach program.Fridays, August 17 and 31 and September 14and 28 (10-10:45 a.m.)

Superhero StorytimeKAPOW! Dress up as your favoritesuperhero and use your bionic hearingto listen to tales of bravery. Be pre-pared to use your amazing strength toplay games and make a super-dupercraft to take home! Ages 3-6. Pleaseregister starting August 30.Thursday, September 6 (7-8:00 p.m.)

Mother Goose on the Loose!Mother Goose is on the loose in this

interactive storytime featuringsimple books, rhymes, songs

and movement. Forages Birth-3 years old

with an adult caregiver.Mother Goose on the

Loose promotes the joys of sharedreading, the benefits of early literacyand the importance of the caregiver-child connection. Saturday, September 8 (10:30-11 a.m.)

Family Fun!Join us for stories, rhymes, silly songsand craft! For children ages 3 and upwith their families.Thursdays, September 13, 20 and 27(4-5 p.m.)

Kids in Motion Sensory TimeJoin us for stories, activities, musicand more! Program consists of a 30-minute storytime followed by a 30-minute social-sharing time for thegroup. No registration required.Program is designed to engage childrenwith autism or other special needs/sensory challenges. Each child musthave adult caregiver for assistance.Saturday, September 29 (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

CALENDAR of EVENTS August & September

Children’s Programs

Programs,events and classes arephotographedand videotaped

for library pro-motional purposes.

Please notify library staff if youprefer not to be photographed.

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The Fall session begins onSeptember10. No registration is necessary, but group size is limited to58.

LAPSIT STORYTIME-Join Miss Jamiefor songs, rhymes and play! For ages0-24 months with caregiver.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:30a.m.)

TODDLER STORYTIME-Join Miss Bethand Poe for stories, rhymes and songs.For ages 2-3 1/2 with caregiver.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays(10:15 a.m.)

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME-Stories, songsand rhymes for ages 3 1/2 to 5; siblingsand families welcome.Wednesdays (1:30 p.m.)

SATURDAY LAPSIT STORYTIMEJoin us for songs, rhymes and stories- then stay and play! For ages 0-24months with caregiver.Saturday, August 11 (10-10:45 a.m.)

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If your child needs help withhomework that you just can’t pro-vide, then come to the library’sHomework Help Center (H2C)!

The H2C is a drop-in centerwhere students can get homeworkhelp from other students, access aselection of the Westlake CitySchools’ textbooks, and use laptopcomputers to do research and workwith Microsoft Office software.

The H2C will open on Sunday,September 30, in the library’sStorytime Room (in the YouthServices Department). It will be open from 6:30 - 8 p.m. onMondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays,and from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sundays,when Westlake City Schools are in session.

“Reading Buddies” will returnwith the H2C. “Reading Buddies” isan informal program aimed at

improving literacy skills for childrenin grades K and up by making reading a fun and exciting experi-ence. Kids can meet with a teenbuddy for 20 minutes when the H2Cis open. Bring your own book orwe’ll supply one.

The Homework Help Centerwas created in 2004 with the helpof several donors.

VolunteersNeeded!

If you’re a high school studentwith a GPA of 3.2 or higher and wouldlike to help other kids with theirhomework, then consider volunteering at the library’sHomework Help Center (H2C).

This is an excellent project forcollege applications and service project credit. H2C hours areMondays, Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 6:30-8 p.m. and Sundays from2-3:30 p.m. (when Westlake schoolsare in session), beginning onSeptember 30. There will be amandatory orientation session onThursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Applications are available onAugust 1 in the Youth ServicesDepartment. Hurry! We will only beaccepting 40 volunteers this year!

Homework Help and Reading Buddies Return!

Westlake Porter Public Library’ssecond annual Science Week willtake place August 6-11. Sponsoredby the Friends of Porter PublicLibrary, Science Week is intendedto emphasize the importance of

science and technology in today’seconomy while encouraging peopleof all ages to expand their knowl-edge of scientific concepts andideas. Programs planned coversome of the S.T.E.M. (Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math)objectives included in the WestlakeCity Schools’ curriculum.

Here are the programs we’veplanned:

Now you can get holds placedon new books by your favoriteauthors sooner. The library hasintroduced a service calledLibALERTS that notifies libraryusers when the library has ordereda new book by their favoriteauthor(s).

Register for LibALERTS atwww.westlakelibrary.org/libalerts/and select the author(s) you wishto receive notifications about.Notifications will be sent to youre-mail account or cell phone, andcontain links you can follow to thecatalog to place holds.(Unfortunately, the system does notautomatically place a hold on thetitle.) There is a mobile version ofthe service which allows users toaccess it via their cell phones.

LibALERTS grew out of libraryusers’ requests for a way to findout when their favorite authorsrelease new books. Rather thanlook for a vendor to provide such a

service, Web Librarian Matt Weaverdeveloped LibALERTS himself usingDrupal, the open source softwarethe library’s other sites are builton, augmented with some customcode. While developing the pro-gram, he decided to go one betterby setting it up to notify patronswhen we order new books so thatthey may get holds placed sooner.

Anyone who opts to receivealerts on their cell phone via textmessage should be aware that mes-sage and data rates for your cellu-lar carrier apply. Due to restrictionsfrom the library’s carrier for textmessages, LibALERTS users canreceive a maximum of five alertsper month via text message, sovoracious readers should considerreceiving their notifications viae-mail.

Authors included in the servicesrepresent a variety of genres, bothfiction and non-fiction, and includepopular, best-selling luminaries likeJohn Grisham, Nora Roberts,Stephen King, and Janet Evanovich.

LibALERTS also includes young adultand childrens authors. If usersdon’t find a particular author, theycan submit it to the site and a staffmember will attach a subscriptionto the user’s account.

For more information about thisservice, including video tutorials,go to the “How it Works” page atwww.westlakelibrary.org/libalerts/?q=howitworks.

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Science Week Returns

Puts You in the Know!

Sunday 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.Monday 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.Tuesday 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.Wednesday 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Effective August 5th, 2012

Mad Science A Mad Scientist will use audiencemembers for hands-on sciencedemonstrations during this spe-cial Science Week event. Freetickets available at the YouthServices desk beginning August 3. Friday, August 10 (7-8 p.m.)

Experiment StationScience Week continues withdrop-in experiment stations in theCraft Room. *New* this year wewill be doing an egg drop at 3:00!Supplies to participate in the eggdrop will be available at 2:00. Allages welcome!Friday, August 10 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

My Extraordinary SonIn My Extraordinary Son,Stephanie Kramer-Vetrone portrays Nancy Edison, mother ofthe famous inventor. Please register.Thursday, August 9 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Astronomy: Sun and Moon by Day

This daytime astronomy sessionwill allow visitors of all ages tosee the Sun and Moon through telescopes. Viewing is dependentupon the weather: clouds orinclement weather will cause acancellation.Thursday, August 9 (9 a.m.-Noon)

A Robot StorytimeAll systems are GO! Clink, Beep,Creak...to our Robot Storytime! Listento out-of-this world stories aboutrobots, sing songs, play games andmake a stellar craft to take home. Forages 4-7. Please register starting July 31.Tuesday, August 7 (7-8 p.m.)

Solar CookingJoin Kathleen Rocco and learn allabout Solar Cooking. Grades 5-12.Please register starting July 31.Tuesday, August 7 (2-4 p.m.)

Born to be Wild!See a screening of Born to be Wildand meet some animals from theLake Erie Nature and Science Center!Grades kindergarten and up. Pleaseregister starting July 30.Monday, August 6 (2-4 p.m.)

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Westlake Porter Public Libraryand the Westlake City Schools willpresent CBS Correspondent JimAxelrod on Saturday, September 8at 7 p.m at the WestlakePerforming Arts Center. Jim willtalk about his book In the LongRun. Copies will be available forpurchase and signing.

In the Long Run is the story ofJim’s quest to run the 2009 NewYork Marathon and beat his latefather’s finish times doing it. Withhis personal and professional livesat a crossroads, his effortbecomes about more than amarathon and running - it ulti-mately is about confrontingchange, life lessons the dead canstill teach us, and finding happi-ness.

Jim is a national correspon-dent for CBS News,

appearing on CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley and other CBSNews broadcasts. He served asChief White House Correspondentfrom 2006 to 2009, and has cov-ered a broad range of stories,including the war in Iraq, the U.S.invasion of Afghanistan, the 2004and 2008 presidential elections,the Balkans War and the after-math of the 2000 presidentialelection.

Jim was one of the CBS Newscorrespondents who received a2002 Emmy Award for coverage ofthe Washington, D.C. sniper siege.

Prior to joining CBS News’ NewYork bureau Jim worked in theDallas and Miami bureaus. He hasalso held various positions at localnews stations around the country.

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Adult Programs

No registration necessary.

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion In August we’ll discuss State of Wonderby Ann Patchett. The September selec-tion is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.Tuesday, August 14 (7 p.m.)Tuesday, September 11 (7 p.m.)

Non-Fiction Book DiscussionThe September selection is LittlePrinces by Conor Grennan. Thursday, September 13 (7 p.m.)

Wednesday Afternoon Book DiscussionThe August selection is The WildwaterWalking Club by Claire Cook. September’sselection is Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.Wednesday, August 22 (2 p.m.) Wednesday, September 26 (2 p.m.)

To register for business programsplease call (440) 250-5460 or visithttp://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.

Social Media: Business to ConsumerUsing social media for small business —Facebook, Twitter, QR codes. Please registerstarting August 1.Thursday, September 20 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Social media: Business to BusinessThursday, September 27 (7-8:30 p.m.)LinkedIn for business use. Please registerstarting August 2.

To register for general interest programs visit http://signup.westlake-library.org:8080 or call (440) 250-5462.

Westlake WestShore Arts Council’sAnnual Juried Art ShowAugust 1-18

UFOs in OhioThomas Wertman of the Mutual UFONetwork (MUFON) will speak about UFOactivity around Ohio. Please register. Thursday, August 2 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Science Week--My Extraordinary SonIn My Extraordinary Son, StephanieKramer-Vetrone portrays Nancy Edison,mother of the famous inventor. Pleaseregister.Thursday, August 9 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Meet the Artists ReceptionJoin the Westlake WestShore ArtsCouncil and the meet the artists whoparticipated in this year’s Juried ArtShow.Saturday, August 18 (2-3:30 p.m.)

Porter's Fiber FanaticsThis is a group for needle crafters.It will be a time to socialize, share,solve problems, and show off.Friday, August 24 (10 a.m.-Noon)Friday, September 28 (10a.m.-Noon)

American Red Cross BloodmobileMonday, August 27 (1-7 p.m.)Wednesday, September 5 (2-7 p.m.) (Type ODrive) Monday, September 24 (1-7 p.m.)

Introduction to Foundation DirectoryOnline ProfessionalLearn how to use Foundation DirectoryOnline Professional, a Foundation Centerdatabase you can use to help find potentialfunders for your nonprofit organization.Please register.Wednesday, August 29 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society Stuck on your genealogical research? Notsure how to get started? Stop by for a free Help Session!Wednesday, September 5 (1-2:30 p.m.)

Beginning GenealogyGet started researching your family his-tory. Learn where to begin, how toresearch, what resources are available,and where to find them. Bring alongnames & dates for hands-on research.Please register starting August 18.Saturday, September 8 (2-3:30 p.m.)

Jim Axelrod: In the Long RunJoin CBS political correspondent andauthor Jim Axelrod as he discusses therunning journey that reconnected himwith his late father and the book itinspired. Books will be available for

purchase and signing after his talk. Saturday, September 8 (7 p.m.)

Proposal Writing BasicsLearn the steps of writing a thoroughgrant proposal, from planning andresearch to writing to following up.Please register. Wednesday, September 12 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Friends' Sunday SoundsKathleen Bosl and Elegance will per-form Baroque opera. Presented by theFriends of Porter Public Library.Sunday, September 16 (2-4 p.m.)

Monday Night Movie: Big MiracleA drama starring Drew Barrymore andJohn Krasinski based on the true storyof a reporter and a Greenpeace volun-teer who captured the world's atten-tion with their efforts to save threegray whales. Rated PG. Registrationrequested.Monday, September 17 (7-8:45 p.m.)

Chris Morris: Visual JournalistThe Westlake Westshore Arts Councilpresents Chris Morris, an illustrator forthe Plain Dealer. He will show hisworks throughout his career along withlife stories. Tuesday, September 18 (7-8:45 p.m.)

Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society Wednesday, September 19 (6:30-8:45 p.m.)

1980 Kardiac Kids: Our Untold StoriesBook Talk and Signing by Don CockroftJoin Don Cockroft, former Cleveland Brownskicker for the heart-stopping Kardiac Kids,as he takes us back to those exciting times.Don will sign books from 6- 6:45 p.m. Histalk will begin at 7 p.m. with more booksignings following. Please register.Tuesday, September 25 (6-8:45 p.m.)

Westlake Historical SocietyThursday, September 27 (7-8:45 p.m.)

WIXY 1260: Pixies, Six-packs & SupermenLearn about the origins and history ofCleveland rock radio station WIXY 1260!Please register starting September 1.Tuesday, October 2 (7 p.m.)

Labor Day - Library ClosedMonday, September 3

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

GENERAL INTEREST

HOLIDAYS

CALENDAR of EVENTSIn the In the Long RunLong Run

withCBS News Correspondent

Jim AxelrodSaturday, September 8

at 7 p.m.at the Westlake

Performing Arts Center