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
Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Online Event
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes.
Periodic Table of Black History
Feb 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Learn about America by exploring the Periodic Table of Black History! Complete activities & pick up a take-home packet to extend learning.
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns.
On Your Marks: Concert with ProMusica
Mar 2nd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate sports with musicians from ProMusica Chamber Orchestra. Listen to the story Ready to Soar by Cori Doerrfeld while enjoying…
Preschool Storytime Special: Tool Demonstration
Mar 12th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Listen to a story about tools, and then learn about various hand tools with Ben, Maintenance Technician at the Westerville Public Library.
Dinosaur Storytime & Dance Party (Ages 2-7)
Mar 15th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Chomp, stomp, and ROAR along to dinosaur stories and tunes. Costumes are encouraged.
Elephant & Piggie Storytime
Mar 28th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Celebrate Mo Willem's Elephant and Piggie books with stories, songs, and rhymes featuring your favorite characters.
Baby Buckeyes: Author Visit with John Biemer
Mar 30th | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Enjoy a reading by local author John Bieme and from his book Baby Buckeyes. Book signing and Q&A to follow.
Family Storytime with Twinkle the Service Dog
Apr 5th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Learn about service animals through stories, rhymes, and songs. Then meet-and-greet with working dog Twinkle and her handler Noelle.
Arab-American Heritage Month: Author Visit with Aya Khalil
Apr 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a reading by Ohio children's author Aya Khalil. Book signing, book sale, and audience Q&A to follow.
Pete the Cat Storytime
Apr 12th | 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Visit with a Recycling Truck (Ages 2-7)
Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a recycling truck from Rumpke Waste Management.
Pint-Sized Prom
May 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Put on your fanciest clothes and dancing shoes! Groove along to your favorite tunes while enjoying limo (wagon).
Stories & Songs from the Jewish Heritage with Joanie Calem
May 16th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an interactive performance of Jewish stories, songs, and movement. Performed by Joanie Calem.
Summer Reading: Kickoff Activities (Ages 2-11)
May 23rd, All day
Swing by the library for family-friendly activities. And you might just spot one of your favorite characters...
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Front Lawn
Stop by during Uptown Westerville's 4th Friday celebrations to see, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals.
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
Great Scott, the Wizards & Wands Festival is back again!
Sep 05, 2024
From life-sized Candyland to a bigger-on-the-inside TARDIS, this year's Wizards & Wands Festival takes fandom to a new level.
Wizards & Wands Festival (October 1-31, 2024)
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.
Celebrate 20 Years of School Deliveries with Prize Drawings!
Students, teachers & staff - for every item you request for delivery, you'll receive one chance to win that month's prize drawing.
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)
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
Horses: Books for Kids
Get ready for the Westerville Library Foundation's Day at the Derby fundraiser with these horse books for children!
Celebrate Black History: Books for Kids
Celebrate Black History Month with a mix of books about Black History and stories with Black protagonists.
Sensory Kits
Lessen sensory overload while at the library with this kit. Designed for all ages, though some items may fit better on kids.
Halloween for Kids (eBooks)
Explore the fun side of spooky season with this collection of ebooks for your little ones. For ages 1-12.
Inspiring Future Voters: A Booklist for Young Readers
These books help young people understand the importance of voting, civic engagement, and making their voices heard.
Back to School Reads
Get ready for the new year with these reads in a school setting.
Tonies Kits (includes Toniebox)
Listen to your favorite characters read stories & sing songs with this screen-free experience. Pickup location: Pick-up window only.
Magical Disney Stories: For Families
Celebrate the magic of Disney with these titles for kids and families.
Magical Creatures: For Ages 3-8
From mermaids to monsters, these magical picture books are sure to be filled with mystical adventure.
Magical First Chapter Books: For Ages 5-9
Dragons and mermaids and fairies, oh my! These spellbinding first chapter books will excite every reader.
Great Picks for Tots TV Time
Watch these great stories involving amazing characters that teach important lessons for your toddler (or anyone)!
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.
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.
