Find your kid's next favorite read, entertain the little ones with an ever-changing interactive play area, or enjoy a storytime together.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Subscription Bundle for Kids
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
School Deliveries
Save yourself a trip to the library! Students and teachers can request free delivery of books, movies and music to your school.
STEAM Experiments: Wizards & Wands Edition (Ages 6-11)
Oct 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Use science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math to test out different experiments that seem almost magical
Chess Club, part of a series
Learn chess for the first time or further develop your skills. Improve your memory, strengthen your concentration, practice logical…
Percy Jackson: Demigod Training Camp
Oct 11th | 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…
Teacup Fairy Garden
Oct 6th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Use your imagination and a bit of magic to create a miniature fairy garden in a teacup. Bring your own teacup or choose one of ours! All…
Magic of Science | OSU Chemistry Demonstration Lab
Oct 16th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watch chemistry come to life with staff and students from the OSU Chemistry Demonstration Lab. Then see the magic up close with…
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
Bats: Shadows of the Night | Ohio Nature Education
Oct 5th | 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…
Ballet Folclórico Xochihua: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Enjoy a dance performance by Ballet Folclórico Xochihua celebrating Mexican folklore and traditions.If your child is ages 2-7, you or…
Science Time: Dinosaurs
Nov 18th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) concept each month through stories, songs & hands-on…
Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1-31st | All Day
Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples to refer to the story of creation.
Reptile Show | Paul's Cool Scales
Oct 4th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about reptiles and amphibians including Burmese pythons, lizards, tortoises, and more. Then get up close with a reptile...and maybe…
Books & Bunnies
Sep 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about these cute creatures from two local 4H students and listen to a story about them before interacting with live…
Visit with BalletMet
Sep 12th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn about ballerinas and their training routines with a dance instructor from BalletMet. Then listen to stories and complete a movement…
Don't Let the Pigeon Take Over Storytime!
Sep 5th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Get ready for a super silly storytime celebrating one of our favorite Mo Willems characters! Enjoy rhymes, stories, and songs all fit for…
Visit with a Snow Plow (Outside)
Nov 13th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a snow plow from Genoa Township. Ask questions about snow removal and learn about the different parts of the truck. Note: In…
Visit with a Leaf Vacuum (Outside)
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a leaf vacuum from the City of Westerville. Ask questions about leaf removal and learn about the different parts of the…
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 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month with the books on this list.
Celebrating Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) with these engaging reads for kids. For ages 2-14.
Fantasy for Mystery Readers
Mystery fans longing to escape the real world will be transported through the books on this list.
Princess Power
Focusing on an evergreen kid-favorite topic -- princesses -- this list includes a variety of storylines and illustration styles.
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month with the books on this list.
Celebrating Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) with these engaging reads for kids. For ages 2-14.
Fantasy for Mystery Readers
Mystery fans longing to escape the real world will be transported through the books on this list.
Princess Power
Focusing on an evergreen kid-favorite topic -- princesses -- this list includes a variety of storylines and illustration styles.
Back to School: Routines for Learning & Easing Anxiety
We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
Kidz Bop (Stream or Download)
Certified bops, kid-approved. Spontaneous dance parties await with Kidz Bop on Hoopla!
Summer Road Trip (Kids)
Discover the best audiobooks for road trips, hit music, and engaging comics to make the miles fly by.
Back to School: Routines for Learning & Easing Anxiety
We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
Kidz Bop (Stream or Download)
Certified bops, kid-approved. Spontaneous dance parties await with Kidz Bop on Hoopla!
Summer Road Trip (Kids)
Discover the best audiobooks for road trips, hit music, and engaging comics to make the miles fly by.
HelpNow for Kids
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
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.
HelpNow for Kids
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
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.
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.
