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Subscription Bundles for Teens
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
Teen Volunteers
Earn service hours by helping library staff. Requirements vary. Spaces are limited.
Tutor.com for Teens
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage With These Books for Teens!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Try Something New: Fantasy
Ever wish you had magic? Get lost in a new world with these fantasy books for teens.
Start a New Series: Manga
Check out the first issues of these newer library manga titles!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage With These Books for Teens!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Try Something New: Fantasy
Ever wish you had magic? Get lost in a new world with these fantasy books for teens.
Start a New Series: Manga
Check out the first issues of these newer library manga titles!
Teen Kits
Teen Kits
Borrow a kit for practical purposes - or just for fun! Topics include: homework tools, yoga & mindfulness, driving practice, influencer.
Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933
Discover the records and publications of one of the most influential forces for social reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Virtual Career Coaching with Tutor.com
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Tutor.com for Teens
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933
Discover the records and publications of one of the most influential forces for social reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Virtual Career Coaching with Tutor.com
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Tutor.com for Teens
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Meet the Author: Meg Cabot
Enjoy a presentation, audience Q&A, book sale, and book signing with author Meg Cabot. Plus an option for a reception at Meza Wine Shop!
Dog Man: Movie Screening (Outside)
Jul 12th | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Genoa Twp. hosts community partners, Westerville Public Library & Humane Society of Delaware County, for a movie screening at McNamara Park.
Beyond Limits: Exploring Disability & Innovation | Form5
Jul 24th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover how cutting-edge technology & design empower people with disabilities to navigate the world in new and meaningful ways with Form5.
Meet the Author: Meg Cabot
Sep 17th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westerville South High School
Enjoy a presentation about her life and writing, followed by audience Q&A, book sale, and book signing. Cost: $20 ($10 student/ages 55+).
Bats & Their Predators | Ohio Nature Education (Ages 4+)
Oct 22nd | 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…
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 9th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO. Prizes and fun for the whole family!
Haunted Westerville (Free Activity for Pickup)
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Investigate the haunted history of six Uptown Westerville sites with a self-guided tour. Use clues along the way to solve the puzzle.…
Donate to the Hobbit Pantry
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Whether you're preparing for second breakfast, elevenses, or afternoon tea, there's always room in the hobbit pantry for more food. Help…
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | 9:00am - 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…
8th Grade Art Show: Wizards & Wands Exhibit
Oct 18th - Oct 30th | All day
Marvel at fantasy characters brought to life by 8th grade art students from Westerville City Schools. Each character will be represented…
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest: Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 19th annual Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest!
Summer Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading for a chance to earn prizes, May 23-July 31.
Summer Reading Challenge
May 23rd - Jul 31st | All day
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading for a chance to earn prizes, May 23-July 31.
Columbus Symphony Quartet
Aug 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sit back and enjoy a beautiful performance featuring four musicians from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
UNO Afternoon (Ages 12-18)
Jul 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Match your skills against fellow teens through rounds of gameplay. Winners will walk away with a small prize & UNO champion bragging rights!
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!
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.
