Explore, read, sing, and play with your little ones - at the library and beyond.
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.
Story Trails
Enjoy the fresh air, a stroll...and a story! This literacy adventure builds reading skills and creates memories. For all ages.
Featured Events
Mermaid Crafts (Ages 4-11)
Jul 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a splash with a variety of mermaid-themed crafts and activities! All supplies provided, while supplies last.
Visit with a Fire Truck (Outside)
Jul 31st | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a fire truck provided by Westerville Division of Fire. Ask questions about fire safety & learn about different parts of the truck.
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…
Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 4th - Aug 14th | All day
Visit with the library's temporary visitor - a small rabbit! Stop by the kids area to catch a glimpse of them eating, napping & exploring.
Bubble Party at the Park, part of a series
Dance in a swarm of bubbles while visiting with your favorite librarians. Location: Hanby Park.
Playtime with Better Playnasium, part of a series
Aug 7th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Discover purposeful, inclusive play with parachutes, sensory bins, fine and gross motor activities, music, bubbles...
Gymboree on the Go!, part of a series
Play, learn, dance, and grow with experienced Gymboree teachers. Discover age-appropriate music, and movement activities, including…
Stroller Stride | FIT4MOM (Outside), part of a series
Connect with other caregivers while completing a full-body workout focused on strength, cardio, and core training - all while engaging…
Rubber Duck Party
Aug 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quack! Celebrate all things rubber duck with live ducks, crafts, games, and more.
Family Storytime @ Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop, part of a series
Aug 19th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes & action songs designed for ages 2-5. Location: Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop Address: 545 S. Otterbein Ave.
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.
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…
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
America250 Hallway Display
Stop by the hallway displays leading to the museum to explore historic photos & artifacts from Westerville relating to America250.
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, 2025)
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
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.
Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with these books intended for birth through elementary grades.
Lunar New Year Books for Kids (Ages 0-9)
Celebrate lunar new year with these wonderful books for children. This list is created by staff at Livermore Public Library (CA).
Decodables - Vowel Sounds
Use these Science of Reading based resources for literacy concepts of vowel sounds!
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.
