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
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt
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…
The Giant Bubble Show | Circus Pop! (Outside)
Oct 25th | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles.
Creepy Critters | BUGMAN
Oct 25th | 4:30pm - 8:30pm
See and (touch) the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters. Also, learn about bees, hives, and…
Draw Fantastical Creatures | Steve Harpster
Oct 25th | 5:45pm - 8:15pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn how to draw fantastical creatures in this one-of-a-kind drawing game show. You never know what you might draw next!
Astounding Animals | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Oct 25th | 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meet some real-life animal ambassadors while learning about wildlife conservation from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Oct 28th | 11:00am - 11:45am
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns.
Little Gym: Tumbling Performance
Nov 2nd | 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watch gymnasts (ages 6-10) from The Little Gym Polaris showcase their performance tumbling routine. If your child is ages 0-7, you or…
Learn Spanish: Storytime w/ Otterbein University (Ages 4-7), part of a series
Nov 19th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Learn some basic Spanish words and phrases in this English and Spanish storytime, Listen to a story and complete a craft to take…
Musicologie Junior (Ages 2-5), part of a series
Nov 25th | 11:00am - 11:45am
Sing, move, dance, and play instruments with instructors from Musicologie Westerville. Instrument experimentation promotes brain…
Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Online Event
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes, December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024.
Model Trains on Display (10am-5pm)
Dec 1st - Dec 14th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Choo, choo! Train enthusiasts of all ages will love this display of electric model trains – some operated by hand & some by app. All ages.
Music in the Library (Sundays)
Dec 1st - Dec 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Relax with unique seasonal music performed by local artists (Sundays only). Dec. 1: Tiffany Jones Dec. 8: John Morgan Dec. 15: Gary Puckett
Visit with BalletMet (Ages 2-7)
Dec 7th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Learn about ballerinas & their training with a dance instructor from BalletMet. Stay for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Nutcracker!
Visit with a Snow Plow (Outside)
Dec 13th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a snow plow from Genoa Township. Ask questions and learn about the different parts of the truck. Ages 2-11. Note:…
Countdown to the New Year (Ages 0-7)
Dec 30th | 9:30am - 2:30pm
Ring in the new year with music, crafts, games & a visit from Bluey! Sessions start at 9:30am, 11:30am, & 1:30pm (sensory-friendly).
Urban Strings Columbus: Youth Orchestra
Feb 9th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Listen to music from popular African American composers and arrangers, performed by Youth String Ensembles. About Urban StringsUrban…
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)
More Recommendations
Sensory Kit (Coming Soon!)
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.
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!
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.
