Teens

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Subscription Bundles for Teens

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.

Tutor.com for Teens

Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.

Teen Kits

Teen Kits

Borrow a kit for practical purposes - or just for fun! Topics include: homework tools, yoga & mindfulness, driving practice, influencer.

Mending with Wool Felt (Online Class)

Create any shape or design that you want, and learn a new way to repair your clothes to make them as unique as you.

Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest: Accepting Submissions

Writers! Use your imagination and share your creativity in this contest for all ages.

Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks

Nov 14, 2024
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.

Library Gets LOUD!

Feb 17th | 9:30am - 7:30pm
Glide on over to the big musical bash of the year. Shimmy, hum, or strum your way through the library with family-friendly activities.

Ohio Women Vote: Exhibit

Through the stories of Ohio and Westerville women, celebrate women's efforts to seek and advance their rights with ten questions.

Battle of the Bands: Westerville Music & Arts Festival, part of a series

Rock out to music performed by local teen artists & winners of the Battle of the Bands at the Westerville Music & Arts Festival.

Battle of the Bands: Accepting Submissions

Jan 2nd - Feb 28th | All day
Showcase your musical talents by entering a video of your best performance for a chance to share your with a live audience. Ages 11-19.

De-stress with Dogs (Ages 12-18)

Feb 25th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whether you're stressed about school or just want to pet dogs, visit with certified therapy dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Plant & Seed Swap

Jan 25th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all gardening & houseplant enthusiasts! Join us for National Seed Swap Day & swap seeds AND plants. Drop-ins welcome.

Wolves: Fact Vs Myth | Ohio Canid Center

Feb 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the history of wolves including family life, habitat, and diet. Stay to get an up close look at a live wolf ambassador.

Winter Reading Challenge

Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Online Event
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes.

Urban Strings Columbus: Youth Orchestra

Feb 9th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Listen to music from popular African American composers and arrangers, performed by Youth String Ensembles.

Prom Swap: Free Shopping Days (Ages 16-18)

Mar 8th - Mar 9th | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Shop a selection of new/gently used formal attire & accessories & pick out formal wear that fits your needs. No cost or donation required.

Prom Swap: Accepting Donations

Dec 1st - Jan 31st | All day
Donate new or gently used (in good condition) formal attire & accessories for this free swap. Drop off your items at desk in the kids area.

Take a Quick Survey

Share your experience from this year's Wizards & Wands Festival 2024.

Great Scott, the Wizards & Wands Festival is back again!

Sep 05, 2024
From life-sized Candyland to a bigger-on-the-inside TARDIS, this year's Wizards & Wands Festival takes fandom to a new level.

As Mentioned at My School...

Book Talks

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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!
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