Explore, read, sing, and play with your little ones - at the library and beyond.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Story Trails
Enjoy the fresh air, a stroll...and a story! This literacy adventure builds reading skills and creates memories. For all ages.
Featured Events
Family Storytime at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop, part of a series
Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs, especially designed for ages 2-5.Location: Family Room Coffee & Bake ShopAddress: 545 S.…
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,…
Giant Bubble Show, part of a series
Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles. Presented by…
Baby Olympics: Diaper Dash (Ages 0-3)
Jul 26th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Crawl, walk, run, jump, and go for the gold! Show off your little one's talents by completing a variety of physical feats such as…
Beekeeping 101 (Ages 4+)
Jul 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about honeybees and beekeeping. Marvel at the interior of a beehive, examine preserved bee specimens, & touch beekeeper tools.
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…
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 6th | 12:00am - Aug 16th | 12:00am
Stop by the kid's area to catch a glimpse of the library's temporary visitor - Jake - eating, napping & exploring his traveling home.
Gymboree on the Go! (Ages 0-5), part of a series
Aug 9th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Play, learn, dance, and grow with experienced Gymboree teachers. Discover age-appropriate music, and movement activities, including…
Storytimes
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs - fun for the whole family!
Sensory Storytime
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and songs, especially designed for children with sensory processing challenges.
My Little & Me Book Club
4th Saturdays, 2pm
Westerville Public Library
Caregivers - meet new friends, interact one-on-one with your child, and explore new library books and activities. Kids welcome.
Open Playtime
3rd or 4th Fridays, 9:30am
Westerville Public Library
Explore and engage with a variety self-directed activities during this drop-in program. No registration required.
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.
In the Kids Area
Play Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Building Table
Enjoy hours of open-ended play with this station full of building blocks.
Mirror Door
Look into a distorting mirror that bends and twists your reflection!
Board Games for Families (In-Library Use Only)
Play a game while you're at the library! A rotating collection of board games is available in the children's area.
Interactive Projector
Wave your hands over it and watch as the image changes. You never know what it might do next, so revisit often for a new adventure.
Light Table
Experience a calming glow and stretch your attention span during play time.
Treehouse in the Kids Area
Make a new friend or enjoy a cozy reading nook in this interactive treehouse.
Peg Bright Wall
Explore limitless possibilities and encourage imagination with this giant light wall.
Services & Amenities
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.
Little Artists: A Course for Parent and Child (Online Class)
Make an art box that your kids can have regular access to and learn how to be flexible and receptive to your child's unique process.
Sew Animal Placemats (Online Class)
Make meal times more fun for your little ones with these animal-themed placemats.
Sustainable Play: Make a Dollhouse Cafe (Online Class)
Suzy Ultman shows you how to transform an ordinary cardboard box into an extraordinarily cute dollhouse cafe.
Read & listen to a picture book...with sign language!
Watch free videos of ASL retellings of books for kids. Reading and signing stories together promotes essential literacy skills for all kids.
Puzzle & Game Swap (Take Home)
Take a puzzle or a board game. Leave one. No need to return what you borrow. (Located on the 2nd floor. No missing pieces, please.)
Storytime at Home
Bring storytime to your family room with these songs, activities, and more from your favorite librarians!
Little Free Libraries
No library card required. No fines. No need to return. Take a book, leave a book. These tiny libraries offer a free reading experience.
Fairy Tales, Folklore & More
From Mother Goose to the Brothers Grimm, find your favorite stories and characters from classic fairy tales, fables, myths, and legends.
Toddler Favorite Books
Try adding some of these titles to your toddler's rotation of favorites. You might find something new!
Beginning Readers: Getting Started
Beginning Readers: Guided Reading Levels A - D (0 - 150 L)
More Recommendations
Rhyming Books for Kids
Hickory dickory dock! These books will help kids learn about word families and begin to create a mental library of sounds.
Celebrate Disability Pride Month (For Kids & Families)
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with stories by some of our favorite disabled, chronically ill, Deaf, and neurodivergent writers.
Celebrate Juneteenth! For Kids and Families
Celebrate Juneteenth with stories about the history of the holiday and stories featuring Black joy.
Non-Violent Movies for Sensitive Kids
Movies for 3-12 year olds that include NO bag guys, NO weapons, and NO intent to kill or kidnap as main elements of the story.
Read Alouds: For Ages 4+
These are great chapter books to read aloud with the whole family!
Sight Words: For Ages 5-8
Practice reading sight words these books for beginning readers.
Interactive: For Ages 3-6
Enjoy a fun-filled read with these picture books where you help tell the story by touching the pages, talking to the characters, and more!
Dinosaurs: For Ages 2-6
Travel back to the time of the dinosaurs with these roaring picture books.
Axolotls and Other Cool Critters (for kids)
Discover stories and facts about adorable axolotls and other cool critters.
TV & Movie Favorite Characters (for kids)
Explore books starring your favorite characters from TV and the movies!
Grown Up's Childhood Favorites
Caregiver childhood favorite stories - still perfect for kids today.
Library Love
Inspired by book, grandparents build skyscraper in backyard.
Maria and David's 3-year-old grandson came up with the idea to build a skyscraper after reading Up! Up! Up! Skyscraper together.
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.
Raychelle S.
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...
Grace G.
When Grace isn't helping students tackle their homework assignments, she's likely devouring a delicious pastry or spending time outdoors.
