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School Deliveries
Save yourself a trip to the library! Students and teachers can request free delivery of books, movies and music to your school.
Teen Volunteers
Earn service hours by helping library staff. Requirements vary. Spaces are limited.
Subscription Bundles for Teens
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
Fantasy for Mystery Readers
Mystery fans longing to escape the real world will be transported through the books on this list.
Dual-Perspective Romances for Teens
Both parties in the romantic couple are represented in these teen titles. Curated by Suzanne Temple at Novelist.
Celebrate Disability Pride (Teen)
Celebrate Disability Pride with these fiction and nonfiction reads about people with disabilities.
Fantasy for Mystery Readers
Mystery fans longing to escape the real world will be transported through the books on this list.
Dual-Perspective Romances for Teens
Both parties in the romantic couple are represented in these teen titles. Curated by Suzanne Temple at Novelist.
Celebrate Disability Pride (Teen)
Celebrate Disability Pride with these fiction and nonfiction reads about people with disabilities.
Teen Kits
Teen Kits
Topics include: homework tools, yoga & mindfulness, driving practice, influencer. Return to: Welcome Desk.
HelpNow for Teens
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
American Indian History
Explore the stories and culture of North America’s Native communities spanning over 15,000 years of history.
Newspapers.com
Dig into 4,000+ historical newspapers from the 1690 to today. Includes national, regional, state & local newspapers from around the world.
HelpNow for Teens
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
American Indian History
Explore the stories and culture of North America’s Native communities spanning over 15,000 years of history.
Newspapers.com
Dig into 4,000+ historical newspapers from the 1690 to today. Includes national, regional, state & local newspapers from around the world.
Teens: Earn a Volunteer Hour
Sep 22, Oct 19, Nov 17
Meeting Room A
Help with special projects to earn an hour of service credit. Tasks may include sorting, cutting, and organizing.
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…
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…
McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]
Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.
Bag Charm Party: 25 Baubles For Your Bags (Online Video)
Learn how to make 25 adorable bag charms with a gigantic assortment of materials.
Junk Journaling Daily Practice (Online Video)
Whether you're an avid junk journaler or have never stuck a scrap piece of trash between two pages, you'll find something to learn.
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…
Wolves: Fact vs. Myth
Oct 25th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the history of wolves including family life, habitat, and diet with a representative from Ohio Canid Center.
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition
Oct 8th | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO! Prizes and fun for the whole family. If your child is ages 2-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+)…
DIY Pennants (Ages 12-18)
Aug 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate your school spirit in style. Make your own pennant to show your high school (or future college) spirit.
Anime Club (Ages 12-18)
3rd Mondays | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Love anime? Meet fellow fans to discuss your favorite series.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
