Explore historical topics of local interest to third graders. Includes activity sheets and historical information about Westerville.
History of Education
From a barn to a one-room schoolhouse to a system with over 25 buildings, discover the changes in education from 1808 to today.
History of Transportation
From horse-drawn wagons to airplanes, discover the changes in transportation from 1800 to today.
Westerville Black History
Discover local Black historical figures' stories of courage, perseverance, creativity and how they shaped the history of Westerville.
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
Open Lab: Digital Preservation
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a real-time demonstration on how to convert your memories into digital files using the equipment available at the library.…
Ukraine Is Not Dead Yet: Author Visit with Megan Buskey
Sep 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about the political significance of Ukrainian family histories, including her own family’s experience, with author Megan Buskey.
Haunted Westerville (Free Activity for Pickup)
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Investigate the haunted history of six Uptown Westerville sites with a self-guided tour. Use clues along the way to solve the puzzle.…
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
Open Lab: Digital Preservation
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a real-time demonstration on how to convert your memories into digital files using the equipment available at the library.…
Ukraine Is Not Dead Yet: Author Visit with Megan Buskey
Sep 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about the political significance of Ukrainian family histories, including her own family’s experience, with author Megan Buskey.
Haunted Westerville (Free Activity for Pickup)
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Investigate the haunted history of six Uptown Westerville sites with a self-guided tour. Use clues along the way to solve the puzzle.…
Jackie B.
Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
Jackie B.
Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
