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.
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.
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.
Family Games & Crafts: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 19th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy games and crafts for the whole family.
Escape Room, part of a series
Escape a magical world hidden within the library! Unlock the door by working together with your friends and family to complete puzzles and…
STEAM Experiments: Magic (Ages 6-11), part of a series
Oct 16th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Use science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math to test out different experiments that appear to be magic. Please attend only 1…
Teacup Fairy Garden (Ages 6+)
Oct 14th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Use your imagination and a bit of magic to create a miniature fairy garden in a teacup.
Paper Dragon Eggs (Ages 2-7)
Oct 11th | 9:30am - 2:00pm
Drop in to create your own magical paper dragon egg or choose from printed coloring sheets. All supplies provided. While supplies…
Rubber Duck Cosplay (Ages 6+)
Oct 8th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Transform a rubber duck with your own original costume design. All supplies provided. While supplies lastIf your child is ages 6-7, you or…
Reptile Show | Paul's Cool Scales
Oct 5th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about reptiles and amphibians including Bumese pythons, lizards, tortoises, and more. Then get up close with a reptile and maybe…
Crafternoon
Friday, October 3, 10, 17 (4:30pm)
Westerville Public Library
Create a magical craft together. All supplies provided. While supplies last.
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 5th - Aug 15th | All day
Visit with the library's temporary visitor - a small rabbit! Stop by the kids area to catch a glimpse of Jake eating, napping,…
Dog Man: Movie Screening (Outside)
Jul 12th | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Genoa Twp. hosts community partners, Westerville Public Library & Humane Society of Delaware County, for a movie screening at McNamara Park.
Beyond Limits: Exploring Disability & Innovation | Form5
Jul 24th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover how cutting-edge technology & design empower people with disabilities to navigate the world in new and meaningful ways with Form5.
Pumpkin Parade (Ages 0-7)
Oct 25th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Come dressed in your favorite fantastical costume for a silly and spooky storytime. Afterwards, join a procession through the library and…
Descendants Villainous Bash
Oct 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate the Descendants films with tunes and activities. Party with your favorite fairy-tale villains through trivia, BINGO, and crafts.
Bats & Their Predators | Ohio Nature Education (Ages 4+)
Oct 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Test your Bat IQ while learning about one of nature's most misunderstood animals. Live bats and a predator included. Presented by Ohio…
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 9th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO. Prizes and fun for the whole family!
Life-Sized Candyland: Magical Forest Edition
Oct 11th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Follow the rainbow path through a magical forest of sweet and fantastical surprises. Discover unicorns and dragons while earning sweet…
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.
eBooks for Kids (with Libby!)
Download or stream ebooks and audiobooks for kids - anywhere, anytime, and for free!
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.
eBooks for Kids (with Libby!)
Download or stream ebooks and audiobooks for kids - anywhere, anytime, and for free!
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.
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.
