Explore, read, sing, and play with your little ones - at the library and beyond.
Story Trails
Enjoy the fresh air, a stroll...and a story! This literacy adventure builds reading skills and creates memories. For all ages.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Featured Events
Fantasy LEGOs on Display
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Immerse yourself in your favorite fantasy universes with this display of magical LEGO creations built by members of…
Donate to the Hobbit Pantry
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Whether you're preparing for second breakfast, elevenses, or afternoon tea, there's always room in the hobbit pantry for more food. Help…
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's current…
Storybook Tales | Bright Star Theatre (Ages 2+)
Oct 4th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Delight in a live performance of Pinocchio and Hansel & Gretel starring comedy performers from Bright Star Theatre.
Reptile Show | Paul's Cool Scales
Oct 5th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about reptiles and amphibians including Burmese pythons, lizards, tortoises, and more. Then get up close with a reptile and maybe…
Descendants Villainous Bash
Oct 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate the Descendants films with tunes and activities. Party with your favorite fairy-tale villains through trivia, BINGO, and crafts.
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 9th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO. Prizes and fun for the whole family!
Paper Dragon Eggs (Ages 2-7)
Oct 11th | 9:30am - 2:00pm
Drop in to create your own magical paper dragon egg or choose from printed coloring sheets. All supplies provided. While supplies…
Life-Sized Candyland: Magical Forest Edition
Oct 11th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Follow the rainbow path through a magical forest of sweet and fantastical surprises. Discover unicorns and dragons while earning sweet…
How to Train Your Dragon: Training Camp
Oct 12th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Become a dragon-riding Viking and celebrate the How to Train your Dragon film franchise. Make a Viking helmet and shield, complete a…
Gymboree on the Go! (Ages 0-5), part of a series
Oct 13th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Play, learn, dance & grow with Gymboree teachers. Discover age-appropriate music, & movement activities, including parachute time & bubbles.
Fairytale Ball (Ages 0-3)
Oct 17th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Put on your fanciest clothes and your dancing shoes! Take a ride in a royal carriage, dance along to tunes featuring your favorite magical…
Halloween Scream-along | Eric Nassau
Oct 18th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Dance the afternoon away with favorite Halloween tunes performed by local musician Eric Nassau, accompanied by a guitar, ukulele,…
Family Games & Crafts: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 19th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy games and crafts for the whole family.
Bats & Their Predators | Ohio Nature Education (Ages 4+)
Oct 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Test your Bat IQ while learning about one of nature's most misunderstood animals. Live bats and a predator included. Presented by Ohio…
Fantastical Hedgehog Magic Show | Erica Carlson (Outside)
Oct 24th | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a hedgehog? That’s right! A super hedgehog!
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
Sustainable Play: Make a Book About Me (Online Class)
Create a personalized journal packed with guided prompts to help children fill the pages with their own words and drawings.
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.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Summer Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading for a chance to earn prizes, May 23-July 31.
Wizards & Wands Festival (October 1-31, 2025)
Experience the spellbinding magic of your library. A month of otherworldly adventure awaits you.
Magic Wands (Online Class)
This is a simple and imaginative project, and the wands can be made and decorated in any style.
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.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
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!
Beginning Readers: Getting Started
Beginning Readers: Guided Reading Levels A - D (0 - 150 L)
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
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)
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Toddler Favorite Books
Try adding some of these titles to your toddler's rotation of favorites. You might find something new!
More Recommendations
Magical Creatures: For Ages 3-8
From mermaids to monsters, these magical picture books are sure to be filled with mystical adventure.
Back to School: Kindergarten (Digital Collection)
Find the perfect content for your student & get ready for Back to School season with these popular, fun & educational titles on Hoopla!
Learning Kits
Encourage curiosity with math, science, and literacy topics. Great for kids with learning differences. Designed for ages 0-8.
It's a bird, it's a plane...
Celebrate the Superman release with books about the Man of Steel, with books and movies that cover all ages.
eBooks for Kids (with Libby!)
Download or stream ebooks and audiobooks for kids - anywhere, anytime, and for free!
Beginning Readers: Getting Started
Beginning Readers: Guided Reading Levels A - D (0 - 150 L)
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Toddler Favorite Books
Try adding some of these titles to your toddler's rotation of favorites. You might find something new!
Story Trails: Featured Books in 2025
Check out what titles are coming to a story trail near you, or reread a past favorite.
Picture Books That Rhyme
Rhyming is so much fun, but it is also a great way to teach children how to read.
Blueberry Awards 2024
Check out the best nature and climate change books for kids 3 - 10+ from 2024.
Stonewall Book Awards
A group of awards presented for books of "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience."
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.
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.
