Kids

Kids

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.

All About Chick Hatching (Ages 4-11)

Mar 12th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about how incubating eggs hatch into fuzzy chicks. Then, stop by the kids area to watch a live hatch (available through March 31).

COSI Science Festival: Biomedical Engineering

Apr 29th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Students and grown-ups, get an interactive look at the future of biomedical engineering! Explore how engineering and healthcare come…

Anything But a Paintbrush (Ages 2-7)

May 7th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make art with anything but a paintbrush, then take it home to enjoy! Alternative tools may include sponges, straws, toy cars, and…

K-Pop Dance Class (Ages 5-11)

May 17 (3pm and 4:30pm)
Westerville Public Library
Learn simple K-pop dance routines, themed around the Year of the Horse, from instructors at KPop Dance Columbus. Beginners welcome.

Science Experiments | COSI Science LIVE!

May 22nd | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Wonder at the magic of science with some of the biggest, loudest, and messiest science demonstrations by COSI.

Visit with Farm Animals

May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…

Meet the BUGMAN

May 24th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Explore the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters.

Playtime | The Play Spot

May 22nd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discover purposeful play with parachutes, sensory bins, fine and gross motor activities, music, bubbles, and more.

BINGO Spectacular (Ages 2-11)

May 29th | 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Play a few rounds of BINGO featuring some of your favorite characters. Prizes and fun for the whole family!

Library Tour for Families

May 4th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New to the library? Get a tour of the library including a behind-the-scenes demonstration of the library's book sorter.

Stories & Songs from the Jewish Heritage with Joanie Calem

May 2nd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy an interactive performance of Jewish stories, songs, and movement. Performed by Joanie Calem.

Visit with a Vet

Apr 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn about veterinarians and their day-to-day activities with Dr. Watts from My Vet Animal Hospital.

Arab-American Heritage Month: Author Visit with Aya Khalil

Apr 19th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy a reading of Ramadan for Everyone by Ohio children's author Aya Khalil. Crafts, book signing, and book sale to follow.

Storytime with a Pilot

Apr 18th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Soar through the skies with songs, stories, and rhymes. Then meet a Republic Airways pilot.

Family Storytime with Twinkle the Service Dog

Apr 11th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn about service animals through stories, rhymes, and songs. Then meet-and-greet with working dog Twinkle and her handler Noelle.

Only Owls | Glen Helen Raptor Center

Mar 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet three Ohio native owls from the Glen Helen Raptor Center and discover the unique adaptations that make them masters of the night.

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.

1st Grade Favorite Books

Great new reads for first graders!

2nd Grade Favorite Books

Our new favorite reads for second graders.

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!

Alcott 5th Grade Book Talk

Books shared in March 2026 with Alcott 5th Graders

Grand Adventure Films for Various Ages

Whether you are going across the world, to another world, or even into space, adventure awaits you! These films are for various ages.

Celebrate Women's History Month

Celebrate real life women and strong female characters with this list!

Celebrate Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month with these books intended for birth through elementary grades.

Stories for Every Voice (Bingepass)

This collection amplifies underrepresented voices and explores themes of identity, culture, resilience, and belonging. Ages 4-11.

Travel with Kids | Spring Break (Digital Collection)

Pack the snacks, adventure awaits! Find titles that make traveling with kids or just chilling at home extra fun on Hoopla.

Lunar New Year 2026 (eBooks)

Kick off the year of the Fire Horse with this collection of ebooks, all about the Lunar New Year, for kids.

Kids Read-Alongs (Digital Collection)

Read along while listening to this curated collection of first chapter books favorites.

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The Mailbox Plus

Teachers, get 54,000+ ideas and worksheets that teach essential skills and take the stress out of lesson planning. For grades PreK-6.

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.

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.
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