Kids

Kids

We can help you find your kid's next favorite read, entertain the little ones with songs and stories, or provide some much-needed homework help.

Homework Help Center

Get started on an assignment, paper or project with help from dedicated staff and volunteers.

Subscription Bundle for Kids

Find your next great read with the help of our experts!

Tutor.com for Kids

Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.

Creating Graphic Novels: Author Visit with Grace Ellis

Jun 10th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn about creating graphic novels for kids and teens from bestselling author of the Lumberjanes and Moonstruck series.

ASL Stories Directory (DeafChildren.org)

ASL Stories Directory offers hundreds of free videos of your favorite books. Reading & signing helps promote essential literacy skills.

Coloring Pages

Print out a coloring page. These pages commemorate special holidays, heroes & awareness months! They can be a quiet entry into creativity.

Historical Underground Railroad Trail (Ohio.org)

Includes a list of sites in Ohio that were part of the Underground Railroad, including Hanby House in Westerville. Printable map included.

Summer Reading: Kickoff Activities (Ages 2-11)

Swing by the library for family-friendly activities. Register for the challenge by May 26 for a chance to win tickets to Kings Island!

Indoor Carnival Games

May 31st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Play simple, indoor carnival games to earn tickets for prizes. While you're here, get a temporary tattoo and dance the afternoon away in a…

Visit with Farm Animals

May 24th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…

Visit with Columbus Astronomy

Mar 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn about space and the stars with the Columbus Astronomical Society. Get hands-on time with telescopes while learning about the…

Visit with a Recycling Truck (Ages 2-8)

Apr 27th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a recycling truck from Rumpke Waste Management. Ask questions about trash pickup and recycling services and learn about the…

Pete the Cat Storytime (Ages 2-8)

Apr 13th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Groove along with the world's coolest cat while singing along to Pete the Cat stories. Stay until the end for a visit from Pete the Cat in…

Solar Eclipse 2024

Discover events and activities celebrating the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Westerville, Ohio. Includes FAQs.

Dinosaur Dance Party (Ages 2-8)

Mar 29th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Chomp, stomp, and ROAR along to dinosaur stories and tunes. Costumes encouraged.

Make a Frog Fly Catcher (Ages 4+)

Mar 26th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Make your own frog fly catcher, reminiscent of the old wooden cup and ball toss toy. All materials provided.

Chick Hatching: Watch Live at the Library

Feb 28th | 12:00am - Mar 19th | 12:00am
Watch live as incubating eggs hatch into fuzzy chicks! On display through March 19. Approximate hatch date is March 12.

Learn Spanish: Storytime with Otterbein University

3rd Tuesdays, 4:30pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn some basic Spanish words and phrases in this English and Spanish storytime, Listen to a story and complete a craft to take home.

Building Table

Enjoy hours of open-ended play with this station full of building blocks.

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Book Talks

Find your next read with these recent classroom recommendations from your favorite librarians!

Award Winners

Award Winners

Browse award winners for every age.

Based on Lexile Measures...

Lexile Recommendations by Grade

Find your next read with these recommendations based on the Lexile scale from your favorite librarians!

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Whether you're a new parent, a student, a young professional, a teacher, a homeschooler or a senior citizen, there's something here for you. And it's all free.
Whether you're a new parent, a student, a young professional, a teacher, a homeschooler or a senior citizen, there's something here for you. And it's all free
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