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Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks
Nov 14, 2024
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.
Library Gets LOUD!
Feb 17th | 9:30am - 7:30pm
Glide on over to the big musical bash of the year. Shimmy, hum, or strum your way through the library with family-friendly activities for…
Battle of the Bands: Westerville Music & Arts Festival, part of a series
Jul 12th, All day
Heritage Park
Rock out to music performed by local teen artists & winners of the Battle of the Bands at the Westerville Music & Arts Festival.
Battle of the Bands: Live Performances (Finals)
Apr 27th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hanby Park
Rock out to music performed by local teen artists. Performances open to the public & free to attend at Hanby Park.
Martin Luther King Jr. (Free Learning Activity for Pickup)
Jan 2nd - Jan 19th | All day
Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with activities from Seeds of Caring. Read about the history of MLK Day & discover social action idea
Balloon Mystery Magic Show | Erica Carlson
Jan 4th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Solve the mystery of Erica's missing balloons with her pet hedgehog as the prime suspect at this family-friendly, interactive magic show!
Ten Fundamentals of Financial Fitness
Jan 8th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Review the ten fundamentals of financial fitness & identify your strengths and weaknesses. Then learn about the Financial Wellness toolkit.
States of Matter: Science Show
Jan 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how atoms come together to form different states of matter in this highly interactive science show with Whiz Bang Science. About the…
Family Storytime: Library Love
Feb 1st | 10:00am - 10:30am
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special storytime featuring amazing stories and fun facts about your library.
Picture Frame Craft
Feb 4th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create a fun heart-shaped photo frame made with puzzle pieces just in time for Valentine's Day. All supplies provided.
Wolves: Fact Vs Myth | Ohio Canid Center
Feb 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the history of wolves including family life, habitat, and diet. Stay to get an up close look at a live wolf ambassador.
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.
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…
Turtle & Rabbit Tales with Lyn Ford
Feb 15th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Become immersed in the “trickster critters” stories of Affrilachian oral tradition shared with humor and history. Performed by Lyn Ford.
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:…
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Kindergarten Favorite Books
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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.
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¿Necesita leer español o simplemente quieres practicar? Mira lo que tenemos en nuestra colección tanto para adultos como para niños.
Native American Stories & Experiences (ebooks)
Discover stories about the lives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples of North America with Hoopla Digital.
Sensory Kit
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.
Back to School Reads
Get ready for the new year with these reads in a school setting.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
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Dig into 4,000+ historical newspapers from the 1690 to today. Includes national, regional, state & local newspapers from around the world.
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.
