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Subscription Bundle for Kids
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
Homework Help Center
Get started on an assignment, paper or project with help from dedicated staff and volunteers. For all elementary and middle school students.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Otterbein Cardinal Singers
Feb 16th | 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Listen to the treble voice ensemble of Otterbein University (includes students, faculty & community members). Performance begins at 3:20pm.
Anything But a Paintbrush (Ages 2-7)
May 7th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make art with anything but a paintbrush, then take it home to enjoy! Alternative tools may include sponges, straws, toy cars, and…
K-Pop Dance Class (Ages 5-11)
May 17th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn simple K-pop dance routines, themed around the Year of the Horse, from instructors at KPop Dance Columbus.
Science Experiments | COSI Science LIVE!
May 22nd | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Wonder at the magic of science with some of the biggest, loudest, and messiest science demonstrations by COSI.
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Meet the BUGMAN
May 24th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Explore the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters.
Playtime | The Play Spot
May 22nd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discover purposeful play with parachutes, sensory bins, fine and gross motor activities, music, bubbles, and more.
BINGO Spectacular (Ages 2-11)
May 29th | 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Play a few rounds of BINGO featuring some of your favorite characters. Prizes and fun for the whole family!
Library Tour for Families
May 4th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New to the library? Get a tour of the library including a behind-the-scenes demonstration of the library's book sorter.
Stories & Songs from the Jewish Heritage with Joanie Calem
May 2nd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy an interactive performance of Jewish stories, songs, and movement. Performed by Joanie Calem.
Visit with a Vet
Apr 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about veterinarians and their day-to-day activities with Dr. Watts from My Vet Animal Hospital.
Arab-American Heritage Month: Author Visit with Aya Khalil
Apr 19th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy a reading of Ramadan for Everyone by Ohio children's author Aya Khalil. Crafts, book signing, and book sale to follow.
Storytime with a Pilot
Apr 18th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Soar through the skies with songs, stories, and rhymes. Then meet a Republic Airways pilot.
Family Storytime with Twinkle the Service Dog
Apr 11th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn about service animals through stories, rhymes, and songs. Then meet-and-greet with working dog Twinkle and her handler Noelle.
Only Owls | Glen Helen Raptor Center
Mar 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet three Ohio native owls from the Glen Helen Raptor Center and discover the unique adaptations that make them masters of the night.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Mar 18th | 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Bring your stuffed animal for a bedtime storytime. After, leave your plush friend for an overnight sleepover.
FAQs
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
As Mentioned at My School...
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!
Black Inventors & Record Breakers for Kids!
A world without Black American inventors would look really different. Take a look at this list of books about those who changed the world.
Decodables - Vowel Sounds
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of vowel sounds!
Decodables - Phonemes & Graphemes
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of phonemes and graphemes!
Decodables - Digraphs & Trigraphs
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of digraphs and trigraphs!
Black Inventors & Record Breakers for Kids!
A world without Black American inventors would look really different. Take a look at this list of books about those who changed the world.
Decodables - Vowel Sounds
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of vowel sounds!
Decodables - Phonemes & Graphemes
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of phonemes and graphemes!
Decodables - Digraphs & Trigraphs
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of digraphs and trigraphs!
Kids Read-Alongs (Digital Collection)
Read along while listening to this curated collection of first chapter books favorites.
Dogman (Digital Collection)
Fetching all Dog Man lovers! Stream the adventures with this collection of books and comics on Hoopla.
Literacy for Kids (Digital Collection)
These books offer simple language & engaging stories, perfect for kids learning to read (including reluctant readers & struggling learners).
Lit for Learning | Science
Just in time for kids heading back to school, young readers can enjoy a wide variety of science audiobooks, eBooks & comics from Scholastic.
Kids Read-Alongs (Digital Collection)
Read along while listening to this curated collection of first chapter books favorites.
Dogman (Digital Collection)
Fetching all Dog Man lovers! Stream the adventures with this collection of books and comics on Hoopla.
Literacy for Kids (Digital Collection)
These books offer simple language & engaging stories, perfect for kids learning to read (including reluctant readers & struggling learners).
Lit for Learning | Science
Just in time for kids heading back to school, young readers can enjoy a wide variety of science audiobooks, eBooks & comics from Scholastic.
The Mailbox Plus
Teachers, get 54,000+ ideas and worksheets that teach essential skills and take the stress out of lesson planning. For grades PreK-6.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
The Mailbox Plus
Teachers, get 54,000+ ideas and worksheets that teach essential skills and take the stress out of lesson planning. For grades PreK-6.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
