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Battle of the Bands: Live Performances
Apr 20th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hanby Park
Rock out to music performed by local teen artists. Performances are open to the public & free to attend.
STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat (Online Class)
Craft your sea monkeys a new home with a Cricut machine that will send them to outer space.
Inspired by Picture Books: Daily Practice (Online Class)
Explore the elements of line, shape, and color while focusing on using accessible tools and materials found in most classrooms.
Animal Visit | Picture Perfect Ranch (Outside)
Aug 3rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Picture Perfect Ranch. Animal visitors may…
Adventure of the Lost Treasure: Science Show (Ages 4-11)
Jun 15th | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Search for hidden treasure - and discover some exciting challenges along the way! Explore air pressure, energy transfer, physical vs.…
Dog Man Party (Ages 6-11)
Jun 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Celebrate your favorite comic book hero - Dog Man! Show off your expertise during Dog Man Trivia, play Dog Man BINGO, create your own…
Performance Dogs of Ohio
Jul 6th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Hanby Park
Witness trained dogs showcase tricks, stunts, agility, and Frisbee skills. Learn about each dog and their training routine.
Mermaid Storytime - with a Live Mermaid! (Ages 2-7)
Jun 22nd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Listen to a live mermaid read a story and sing your favorite under-the-sea tunes. Then stay for family crafts and games and take photos…
Leaping Lizards: Reptile Show
Jul 9th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about snakes, millipedes, frogs, spiders, lizards, and more. Then get up close with a reptile and a bug...and maybe even touch one!…
LEGO Competition
Jul 20th | 10:00am - 5:30pm
Westerville Public Library
LEGO superfans unite! Create something from scratch (ages 6-11), then vote for your favorite and attend a reception.
Magic Show (Ages 4-11)
Jul 17th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a highly-interactive magic show full of card tricks, disappearing props, humor, and a live rabbit! Presented by the Tada Musician,…
Bug Box | OSU Entomology
Jul 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn all about creepy-crawly critters through trivia, crafts, and live bugs from Ohio State University's Insectary. Bugs will vary but…
Musical Instrument Meet & Greet (Ages 2-7)
2nd Thursdays, July-August, 11:30am
Westerville Public Library
Try out a variety of musical instruments while learning about music with teachers at Musicologie Westerville.
Mysteries & Marvels: Comedy Juggling
Jun 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watch the extraordinary juggling tricks and comedy of entertainer Tony Sweetland.For ages 4-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain…
STEM Events
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Explore a different STEM topic each session: Static Electricity, DIY Animation, Rocks & Minerals, Soil health, and Paper Engineering.
Juggling 101
June 18 & July 25, 2pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn the basic skills you need to juggle. Then stick around and practice juggling!
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Great Family Movies with Animal Main Characters
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Great Family Movies with Animal Main Characters
Take a look at these great family movies featuring a furry, scaled, or feathered cast of characters.
Epilepsy Awareness / Purple Day (eBooks & eAudiobooks)
March 26 is Purple Day. This collection of stories are for kids & adults to raise awareness about this neurological disorder.
Women's History Month for Kids (eBooks & audiobooks)
Celebrate the history of influential women this month, and all year long, with this collection of ebooks and audiobooks from Hoopla.
Growing Up: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids (BingePass)
Growing up can be tough, but it can be easier with the right support. Read ebooks on topics like relationships, feelings & healthy choices.
Cuentos para niños en español (BingePass)
Estos libros, escritos principalmente para niños de kindergarten a tercer grado, son un buen comienzo para los jóvenes lectores...
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When she’s not recommending a great fantasy read or planning an author event, she’s likely floating in a kayak or trying a new recipe...
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When Grace isn't helping students tackle their homework assignments, she's likely devouring a delicious pastry or spending time outdoors.
