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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.
Anniversary of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31 marks the anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre in the neighborhood of Greenwood (Black Wall Street) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Celebrate Pride: For Ages 12-18
Want to read a book with an LGBTQ+ main character? Try one of these!
Sports: For Ages 14-18
Transport yourself to the court, field, diamond, track, pool, or dance floor with these teen sports stories.
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.
Beekeeping 101 (Ages 4+)
Jul 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about honeybees and beekeeping. Marvel at the interior of a beehive, examine preserved bee specimens, & touch beekeeper tools.
One Square At a Time: Making Art on a Grid (Online Class)
Blank pages can be overwhelming, but what if the page was divided into small squares?
How to Make a Foldable Book (Online Tutorial)
Learn how to make a mini-book with just one piece of paper!
Taylor Swift Party (Ages 6-18)
Jul 22nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you...Ready For It? Dance along to your favorite Taylor Swift tunes, compete for prizes during Taylor Swift trivia, make buttons and…
Lambda Literary Award
Awarded yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
Interview with author Gene Luen Yang (PBS Books)
Gene Luen Yang, Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, talks “Paths & Portals” and “American Born Chinese”.
Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest: Winners Announced
Channel your imagination and share your talents for a chance to showcase your creativity in the local newspaper.
STEAM: Make a Flying Squirrel Glider
Create a fun glider using the draw-and-print function on the Cricut and learn about airfoil design, center of mass, and flying squirrels.
STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat (Online Class)
Craft your sea monkeys a new home with a Cricut machine that will send them to outer space.
Inspired by Picture Books: Daily Practice (Online Class)
Explore the elements of line, shape, and color while focusing on using accessible tools and materials found in most classrooms.
Garden Journaling (Online Class)
Make the most of every season with a personal journal for exploring dreams, stashing plant tags & seed packets & diagramming planting ideas.
Animal Visit | Picture Perfect Ranch (Outside)
Aug 3rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Picture Perfect Ranch. Animal visitors may…
Walking Tour: The World of William Fouse, part of a series
Jul 24th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Issue Sculpture
Retrace the footsteps of William Fouse, the first Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University. Learn how Fouse…
Juggling 101
June 18 & July 25, 2pm
Westerville Public Library
Learn the basic skills you need to juggle. Then stick around and practice juggling!
Amateur Radio for the Family (Ages 8+), part of a series
Jul 24th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Prepare to go on the air with this 4-week course in ham radio operation led by Dr. Lawrence Feth. Learn the rules, regulations, and basic…
Blackout Poetry (Ages 12-18)
Jul 18th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create a poem using upcycled books and magazines. While supplies last.
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!
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.
Raychelle S.
When she’s not recommending a great fantasy read or planning an author event, she’s likely floating in a kayak or trying a new recipe...
Grace G.
When Grace isn't helping students tackle their homework assignments, she's likely devouring a delicious pastry or spending time outdoors.
