We can help you find your kid's next favorite read, entertain the little ones with songs and stories, or provide some much-needed homework help.
Homework Help Center
Get started on an assignment, paper or project with help from dedicated staff and volunteers. For all elementary and middle school students.
Subscription Bundle for Kids
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest: Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 19th annual Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest!
Summer Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading for a chance to earn prizes, May 23-July 31.
Summer Reading Challenge
May 23rd - Jul 31st | All day
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading for a chance to earn prizes, May 23-July 31.
Williams Grill: Ice Cream Social
Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy family-friendly activities, view the new museum exhibit & eat ice cream as we look back on this historic restaurant scene.
Social Media & Mental Health
Jun 11th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learn about the impact of social media on mental health & examine the ways social media can affect people's views of themselves & others.
Columbus Symphony Quartet
Aug 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sit back and enjoy a beautiful performance featuring four musicians from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
STEM Events (Ages 6-11)
Various dates & times
Learn about science and nature with hands-on activities.
Yoga for...(Ages 6-11)
Various dates & times
Use yoga to learn strategies to cope with stress and anxiety and to promote calmness.
Women in History: Meet Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Jun 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the First President of the National Women's Suffrage Association who paved the way for women's right to vote.
Visit with a Fire Truck (Outside)
Jun 27th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a fire truck from the Westerville Division of Fire. Ask questions about fire safety and learn about different parts of the truck.
Taylor Swift Party (Ages 6-18)
Jul 15th | Various times
Are you...Ready For It? Dance along to your favorite Taylor Swift tunes and make buttons and friendship bracelets to keep.
Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-7)
Various dates & times
Enjoy shortened storytimes, movement rhymes & songs for children with sensory challenges. Click to view ages for each event.
Reptile Show | Herps Alive Reptile Rescue
Jul 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, ball pythons, boa constrictors & more. Then get up close with a reptile & maybe even touch one.
Preschool Storytime Special: ASL Storyteller with Dawn Watts
Jul 16th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Kids & families, celebrate American Sign Language with Dawn Watts, President of the Ohio Deaf Friends of the Library.
Pokémon Meetup (Ages 6-11), part of a series
Jun 9th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calling all trainers! Get one step closer to catching them all when you meet, trade, and play with other local Pokémon fans.
FAQs
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
As Mentioned at My School...
Book Talks
Find your next read with these recent classroom recommendations from your favorite librarians!
Award Winners
Award Winners
Browse award winners for every age.
Based on Lexile Measures...
Lexile Recommendations by Grade
Find your next read with these recommendations based on the Lexile scale from your favorite librarians!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage With These Books for Teens!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Beginner First Chapter Books: For Ages 6-9
Here are some of our recommendations for those ready to move on from leveled readers and start chapter books.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage With These Books for Teens!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Beginner First Chapter Books: For Ages 6-9
Here are some of our recommendations for those ready to move on from leveled readers and start chapter books.
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Awarded annually in the U.S. to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book for children published in English.
Stonewall Book Awards
A group of awards presented for books of "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience."
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Awarded annually in the U.S. to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished contribution to beginning reader books.
Sydney Taylor Book Award
Presented since 1968 to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Awarded annually in the U.S. to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book for children published in English.
Stonewall Book Awards
A group of awards presented for books of "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience."
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Awarded annually in the U.S. to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished contribution to beginning reader books.
Sydney Taylor Book Award
Presented since 1968 to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
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.
Newspapers.com
Dig into 4,000+ historical newspapers from the 1690 to today. Includes national, regional, state & local newspapers from around the world.
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.
Newspapers.com
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.
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.
