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.
Imagination Station
From a post office to a pizza shop, pretend play with this ever-changing interactive display that helps build important life skills.
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
Dinosaur Dance Party (Ages 2-8)
Mar 29th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Chomp, stomp, and ROAR along to dinosaur stories and tunes. Costumes encouraged.
Pete the Cat Storytime (Ages 2-8)
Apr 13th | 10:00am - 10:30am
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 in…
Visit with a Recycling Truck (Ages 2-8)
Apr 27th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a recycling truck from Rumpke Waste Management. Ask questions about trash pickup and recycling services and learn about the…
Summer Reading: Kickoff Activities (Ages 2-11)
May 24th, All day
Swing by the library for family-friendly activities. Register for the challenge by May 26 for a chance to win tickets to Kings Island!
Visit with Farm Animals
May 24th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Indoor Carnival Games
May 31st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Play simple, indoor carnival games to earn tickets for prizes. While you're here, get a temporary tattoo and dance the afternoon away in a…
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.
Storytimes
Various dates & times
Inside or at Hanby Park
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.
Learn Spanish: Storytime with Otterbein University
3rd Tuesdays, 4:30pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn some basic Spanish words and phrases in this English and Spanish storytime, Listen to a story and complete a craft to take home.
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.
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.
Solar Eclipse 2024
Discover events and activities celebrating the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Westerville, Ohio. Includes FAQs.
Have a dance party!
Let your child choose the songs on the playlist.
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 & Shine: Winter Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading and earn a prize when you meet your goal. For all ages.
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.
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.
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.)
Treehouse in the Children's Area
Make a new friend or enjoy a cozy reading nook in this interactive treehouse.
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
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.
Women's History - Little People Big Dreams Series
This list focuses on the stories of many influential women from the best-selling book series for kids, Little People Big Dreams.
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...
Countdown to Spring
Is winter over yet? Check out these books to get ready for those April showers and May flowers.
Sydney Taylor Book Award
Presented since 1968 to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
This award honors books about Asian/Pacific Americans, their history and culture.
American Indian Youth Literature Award
These awards are presented every two years, to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Awarded annually in the U.S. to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished contribution to beginning reader books.
Stonewall Book Awards
A group of awards presented for books of "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience."
Pura Belpre Medal
Awarded to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator for a work of children’s literature that best celebrates the Latino cultural experience.
Schneider Family Book Award
A group of awards presented to the creators of books for children and teens with an artistic expression of the disability experience.
Coretta Scott King Award
Awarded to authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African-American culture.
Newbery Medal
Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Caldecott Medal
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the illustrator of the best American picture book for children
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.