Explore, read, sing, and play with your little ones - at the library and beyond.
Story Trails
Enjoy the fresh air, a stroll...and a story! This literacy adventure builds reading skills and creates memories. For all ages.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Featured Events
Costume Swap: Accepting Donations
Aug 1st - Sep 19th | All day
Clear out space from your closet while making someone else’s costume dreams come true! Donate your new or gently used costumes and…
Playtime with The Play Spot, part of a series
Aug 21st | 10:00am - 11:00am
Play with music, bubbles & more. Supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Aug 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way. Led by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Physical Therapist from Nurture Columbus.
Bubble Party at the Park, part of a series
Dance in a swarm of bubbles while visiting with your favorite librarians. Location: Hanby Park.
Music Time with Learn, Sing & Grow, part of a series
Aug 28th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Explore rhythm, song & music through Kindermusik instructors from Learn, Sing & Grow.
Sustainability Fair
Aug 29th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Spend a day dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and community action. Declutter responsibly, fix a broken item, or learn a new…
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…
Miniature Horses | Dreams on Horseback
Sep 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Observe live miniature horses while learning about working with horses, horse equipment, and horse health. After an educational…
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…
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…
Costume Swap: Free Shopping Day
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for a costume to wear for Halloween, a theater production, Comic-Con, or themed party? Check out our selection of new and…
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Sep 28th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns.
Fantastical Hedgehog Magic Show | Erica Carlson
Oct 3rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Grab your superhero cape and show off your muscles for this magic show featuring Sedgie the Hedgie, a live hedgehog.
Mario Celebration! (Ages 4-11)
Oct 3rd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yahoo, it's-a Mario time! Celebrate our favorite plumber hero Mario and his pals through crafts, games, and activities. If your child is…
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…
In the Kids Area
Play Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Building Table
Enjoy hours of open-ended play with this station full of building blocks.
Mirror Door
Look into a distorting mirror that bends and twists your reflection!
Board Games for Families (In-Library Use Only)
Play a game while you're at the library! A rotating collection of board games is available in the children's area.
Interactive Projector
Wave your hands over it and watch as the image changes. You never know what it might do next, so revisit often for a new adventure.
Light Table
Experience a calming glow and stretch your attention span during play time.
Treehouse in the Kids Area
Make a new friend or enjoy a cozy reading nook in this interactive treehouse. For ages 0-7.
Peg Bright Wall
Explore limitless possibilities and encourage imagination with this giant light wall.
Services & Amenities
Make a wish list!
Create a list of the things your child wishes to learn during this school year to help them talk about what they are thinking & feeling.
Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville
Become an investigative journalist to uncover the stories behind the most gripping headlines and heated debates in Westerville history.
Sustainable Play: Make a Book About Me (Online Class)
Create a personalized journal packed with guided prompts to help children fill the pages with their own words and drawings.
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.
Wizards & Wands Festival
OCTOBER 1-31 - Experience the spellbinding magic of your library. A month of otherworldly adventure awaits you.
Magic Wands (Online Class)
This is a simple and imaginative project, and the wands can be made and decorated in any style.
ASL Stories Directory (DeafChildren.org)
ASL Stories Directory offers hundreds of free videos of your favorite books. Reading & signing helps promote essential literacy skills.
Coloring Pages
Print out a coloring page. These pages commemorate special holidays, heroes & awareness months! They can be a quiet entry into creativity.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Little Artists: A Course for Parent and Child (Online Class)
Make an art box that your kids can have regular access to and learn how to be flexible and receptive to your child's unique process.
Sew Animal Placemats (Online Class)
Make meal times more fun for your little ones with these animal-themed placemats.
Sustainable Play: Make a Dollhouse Cafe (Online Class)
Suzy Ultman shows you how to transform an ordinary cardboard box into an extraordinarily cute dollhouse cafe.
Read & listen to a picture book...with sign language!
Watch free videos of ASL retellings of books for kids. Reading and signing stories together promotes essential literacy skills for all kids.
Puzzle & Game Swap (Take Home)
Take a puzzle or a board game. Leave one. No need to return what you borrow. (Located on the 2nd floor. No missing pieces, please.)
Storytime at Home
Bring storytime to your family room with these songs, activities, and more from your favorite librarians!
Beginning Readers: Getting Started
Beginning Readers: Guided Reading Levels A - D (0 - 150 L)
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Toddler Favorite Books
Try adding some of these titles to your toddler's rotation of favorites. You might find something new!
Beginning Readers: Getting Started
Beginning Readers: Guided Reading Levels A - D (0 - 150 L)
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Toddler Favorite Books
Try adding some of these titles to your toddler's rotation of favorites. You might find something new!
More Recommendations
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.
Princess Power
Focusing on an evergreen kid-favorite topic -- princesses -- this list includes a variety of storylines and illustration styles.
Caring Communities
These picture books feature kids being good neighbors, such as being welcoming, generous, cooperative, and kind.
Celebrate Disability Pride (For Kids and Families)
Celebrate Disability Pride with these fiction and nonfiction reads about people with disabilities.
Schneider Family Book Award
Honors an author/illustrator for work that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child & adolescent audiences.
Kidz Bop (Stream or Download)
Certified bops, kid-approved. Spontaneous dance parties await with Kidz Bop on Hoopla!
Family Movie Night (Streaming Movies)
Gather everyone together for family movie nights filled with laughter, heart, and unforgettable stories with this collection.
Things That Go for Kids (Digital Collection)
Buckle up! Find stories of trains, trucks, and things that go zoom on Hoopla.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (Kids)
Enjoy these titles for kids to celebrate AANHPI heritage this May (and all year long!)
Asian Pacific American Literature Award for Kids
This award recognizes individual works by Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pasifika authors that highlight AANHPI experiences.
Spring for Kids (Digital Collection)
Sunshine, stories, and springtime fun! Kids can find it all on Hoopla.
Internet Safety for Kids!
These books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction that address different issues that kids may face when exploring the Internet. Ages 4-12.
Science of Reading
Parents and teachers, find books that help kids learn to read through science-backed practices.
Stories for Every Voice (Bingepass)
This collection amplifies underrepresented voices and explores themes of identity, culture, resilience, and belonging. Ages 4-11.
Travel with Kids | Spring Break (Digital Collection)
Pack the snacks, adventure awaits! Find titles that make traveling with kids or just chilling at home extra fun on Hoopla.
Library Love
Inspired by book, grandparents build skyscraper in backyard.
Maria and David's 3-year-old grandson came up with the idea to build a skyscraper after reading Up! Up! Up! Skyscraper together.
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.
