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Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Beekeeping 101 (Ages 4+)
Jul 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about honeybees and beekeeping. Marvel at the interior of a beehive, examine preserved bee specimens, & touch beekeeper tools.
How to Make a Foldable Book (Online Tutorial)
Learn how to make a mini-book with just one piece of paper!
Taylor Swift Party (Ages 6-18)
Jul 22nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you...Ready For It? Dance along to your favorite Taylor Swift tunes, compete for prizes during Taylor Swift trivia, make buttons and…
Lambda Literary Award
Awarded yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
Help Me Grow
Pregnant, a new parent, or raising a child with developmental delays or disabilities? Sign up for home visits or early intervention.
Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest: Winners Announced
Channel your imagination and share your talents for a chance to showcase your creativity in the local newspaper.
STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat (Online Class)
Craft your sea monkeys a new home with a Cricut machine that will send them to outer space.
Inspired by Picture Books: Daily Practice (Online Class)
Explore the elements of line, shape, and color while focusing on using accessible tools and materials found in most classrooms.
Animal Visit | Picture Perfect Ranch (Outside)
Aug 3rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Picture Perfect Ranch. Animal visitors may…
LEGO Competition
Jul 20th | 10:00am - 5:30pm
Westerville Public Library
LEGO superfans unite! Create something from scratch (ages 6-11), then vote for your favorite and attend a reception.
Magic Show (Ages 4-11)
Jul 17th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a highly-interactive magic show full of card tricks, disappearing props, humor, and a live rabbit! Presented by the Tada Musician,…
Musical Instrument Meet & Greet (Ages 2-7)
2nd Thursdays, July-August, 11:30am
Westerville Public Library
Try out a variety of musical instruments while learning about music with teachers at Musicologie Westerville.
STEM Events
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Explore a different STEM topic each session: Static Electricity, DIY Animation, Rocks & Minerals, Soil health, and Paper Engineering.
Juggling 101
June 18 & July 25, 2pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn the basic skills you need to juggle. Then stick around and practice juggling!
Giant Bubble Show, part of a series
Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles. Presented by…
Family Storytime at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop, part of a series
Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs, especially designed for ages 2-5.Location: Family Room Coffee & Bake ShopAddress: 545 S.…
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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!
Lexile Levels 500L-600L for K-2nd Elementary School Students
Here are some books for elementary school students (grades K-2) that fall in the 500L-600L range.
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.
Pokémon the Series (Bingepass)
Watch seasons 6-13 of Pokémon the Series for one borrow. With so many episodes, every moment is a step closer to becoming a Pokémon Master.
Epilepsy Awareness / Purple Day (eBooks & eAudiobooks)
March 26 is Purple Day. This collection of stories are for kids & adults to raise awareness about this neurological disorder.
Women's History Month for Kids (eBooks & audiobooks)
Celebrate the history of influential women this month, and all year long, with this collection of ebooks and audiobooks from Hoopla.
Growing Up: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids (BingePass)
Growing up can be tough, but it can be easier with the right support. Read ebooks on topics like relationships, feelings & healthy choices.
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.
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When she’s not recommending a great fantasy read or planning an author event, she’s likely floating in a kayak or trying a new recipe...
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When Grace isn't helping students tackle their homework assignments, she's likely devouring a delicious pastry or spending time outdoors.
