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Study Hall (Ages 6-14)
Jul 30th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
As summer starts to wind down, brush up on your academic skills. Math, reading and writing worksheets will be available. Stop by to pick…
Haunted Westerville (Free Activity for Pickup)
Oct 1st, 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.…
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO. Prizes and fun for the whole family!
Disney Heroes Adventure (Ages 2-11)
Oct 6th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate your favorite Disney heroes - from Elsa and Moana to Mirabel and Lightning McQueen. Complete challenges featuring your…
Life-Sized Candyland: Magical Forest Edition
Oct 12th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Follow the rainbow path through a magical forest of sweet and fantastical surprises. Discover unicorns and dragons while earning sweet…
Percy Jackson: Demigod Training Camp (Ages 6+)
Oct 13th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! Design your own bead necklace, test your prophecy-solving skills, discover your godly parent, and participate…
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!
Pumpkin Parade (Ages 0-7)
Saturday, October 26
Westerville Public Library
Come dressed in your favorite costume for a silly and spooky storytime. Then join a procession through the library and snag a few treats.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt
Oct 1st | 9:00am - Oct 31st | 6:00pm
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's current…
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!
Lambda Literary Award
Awarded yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
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Kindergarten Favorite Books
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
Raychelle S.
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.
