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!
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Haunted Westerville (Free Activity for Pickup)
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Investigate the haunted history of six Uptown Westerville sites with a self-guided tour. Use clues along the way to solve the puzzle.…
Astounding Animals | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Oct 25th | 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meet some real-life animal ambassadors while learning about wildlife conservation from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Great Scott, the Wizards & Wands Festival is back again!
Sep 05, 2024
From life-sized Candyland to a bigger-on-the-inside TARDIS, this year's Wizards & Wands Festival takes fandom to a new level.
Wizards & Wands Festival (October 1-31, 2024)
Experience the spellbinding magic of your library. A month of otherworldly adventure awaits you.
Post-It Holiday Wreath (Online Class)
Choose from Post-it’s diverse color palette to customize for the season, and scale the wreath up or down to fit virtually any space.
Magic Wands (Online Class)
This is a simple and imaginative project, and the wands can be made and decorated in any style.
Drama Kids (Ages 6-11)
Various dates, 4:30pm
Westerville Public Library
Perform drama activities, games, and scenes with experts from Drama Kids.
Celebrate 20 Years of School Deliveries with Prize Drawings!
Students, teachers & staff - for every item you request for delivery, you'll receive one chance to win that month's prize drawing.
Kids Yoga (Ages 6-11)
Nov 10th | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Stretch, meditate, and find a new favorite hobby for both your mind and body with The Balanced Child Method.
Little Gym: Tumbling Performance
Nov 2nd | 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watch gymnasts (ages 6-10) from The Little Gym Polaris showcase their performance tumbling routine. If your child is ages 0-7, you or…
Learn Spanish: Storytime w/ Otterbein University (Ages 4-7), part of a series
Oct 15th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Learn some basic Spanish words and phrases in this English and Spanish storytime, Listen to a story and complete a craft to take…
Creepy Critters | BUGMAN
Oct 25th | 4:30pm - 8:30pm
See and (touch) the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters. Also, learn about bees, hives, and…
The Giant Bubble Show | Circus Pop! (Outside)
Oct 25th | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles.
Upside Down Fairy Town: Puppet Show
Oct 19th | 10:00am - 11:00am
The fairy tales have gotten all mixed up. Help the storyteller untangle the tales in time to celebrate Fairy Tale Day.
Draw Fantastical Creatures | Steve Harpster
Oct 25th | 5:45pm - 8:15pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn how to draw fantastical creatures in this one-of-a-kind drawing game show. You never know what you might draw next!
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Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
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Book Talks
Find your next read with these recent classroom recommendations from your favorite librarians!
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Award Winners
Browse award winners for every age.
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Lexile Recommendations by Grade
Find your next read with these recommendations based on the Lexile scale from your favorite librarians!
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.
¿Habla Espanol?
¿Necesita leer español o simplemente quieres practicar? Mira lo que tenemos en nuestra colección tanto para adultos como para niños.
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.
Tonies Kits (includes Toniebox)
Listen to your favorite characters read stories & sing songs with this screen-free experience. Pickup location: Pick-up window only.
Hands on Crafts for Kids (BingePass)
From molding clay to painting masterpieces and stitching fabrics into unique creations, there’s something to captivate every young mind.
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 working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
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Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
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Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
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Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
