We can help you find your kid's next favorite read, entertain the little ones with songs and stories, or provide some much-needed homework help.
Subscription Bundle for Kids
Find your next great read with the help of our experts!
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Homework Help Center
Get started on an assignment, paper or project with help from dedicated staff and volunteers. For all elementary and middle school students.
Family Storytime: Library Love
Feb 7th | 10:00am - 10:30am
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special storytime featuring amazing stories and fun facts about your library.
Color the Hebrew Alphabet
May 1st - May 31st | All day
Learn about Jewish heritage by exploring the Hebrew alphabet with coloring sheets.
Origami Animals
May 1st - May 31st | All day
Make a paper creature to take home with you while learning about the Asian roots of origami to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage.
Color the Arabic Alphabet
Apr 1st - Apr 30th | All day
Learn about Arab American heritage by exploring the Arabic alphabet with coloring sheets.
Books & Bunnies (Ages 4+), part of a series
Learn about these cute creatures from two local 4H students & listen to a story about them before interacting with live rabbits.
Science Time (Ages 4-7)
Various dates | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) concept each month through stories, songs & hands-on activities.
LEGO Club
4th Wed, Jan-May | 6:30-7:30pm
Challenge yourself to build something awesome with your fellow LEGO superfans!
Drama Kids
Various dates | 4:30-5:30pm
Perform drama activities, games, and scenes with experts from Drama Kids.
Dig into Archeology
Various dates | 2-3pm
Explore history, science, and culture through hands-on archeology activities. Led by local expert Akeighla Jenkins.
STEAM Experiments
Various dates | 4:30-5:30pm
Use science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math to test out different experiments about how the human body works.
Crafty Tales (Ages 2-7)
Various dates | 10-11:30am
Listen to stories before making a craft to keep. All supplies provided. Caregivers participate with their children.
Chick Hatching: Watch Live at the Library
Mar 13th - Mar 31st | All day
Watch live as eggs hatch into fuzzy chicks! On display through March 31. Approximate hatch date is March 25. ,
Sensory Storytime & Playtime
Various dates | 6:30-7:30pm
Enjoy a shortened storytime with a book, rhymes & songs. Especially designed for children with sensory processing challenges.
Art Time (Ages 4-11)
1st Wed Feb-May | 4:30-5:30pm
Explore a different art topic each month through a story & hands-on art activities.
Chess Club (Ages 8-18), part of a series
Improve your memory, strengthen your concentration, practice logical thinking skills, challenge your friends...and have fun! Board provided.
Kids Knitting: I-Cord and Garter Stitch Bugs (Online Class)
Learn how to make bite-sized, joy-filled projects using just a few simple stitches.
FAQs
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
Middle School Favorite Books
These books are great for middle schoolers who are between juvenile middle grade books and young adults books.
Kindergarten Favorite Books
Some of our favorite picture books and non-fiction books for kindergarteners.
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!
YALSA Teens' Top Ten Books of 2025
Readers ages twelve to eighteen voted online to choose their top ten books of 2025!
Gratitude and Self-Care for Teens
Take a moment for reflection, gratitude, and self-care this season!
YALSA Teens' Top Ten Books of 2025
Readers ages twelve to eighteen voted online to choose their top ten books of 2025!
Gratitude and Self-Care for Teens
Take a moment for reflection, gratitude, and self-care this season!
Kids Read-Alongs (Digital Collection)
Read along while listening to this curated collection of first chapter books favorites.
Dogman (Digital Collection)
Fetching all Dog Man lovers! Stream the adventures with this collection of books and comics on Hoopla.
Literacy for Kids (Digital Collection)
These books offer simple language & engaging stories, perfect for kids learning to read (including reluctant readers & struggling learners).
Lit for Learning | Science
Just in time for kids heading back to school, young readers can enjoy a wide variety of science audiobooks, eBooks & comics from Scholastic.
Kids Read-Alongs (Digital Collection)
Read along while listening to this curated collection of first chapter books favorites.
Dogman (Digital Collection)
Fetching all Dog Man lovers! Stream the adventures with this collection of books and comics on Hoopla.
Literacy for Kids (Digital Collection)
These books offer simple language & engaging stories, perfect for kids learning to read (including reluctant readers & struggling learners).
Lit for Learning | Science
Just in time for kids heading back to school, young readers can enjoy a wide variety of science audiobooks, eBooks & comics from Scholastic.
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.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
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.
Explora
Find reliable information to finish your homework and research projects.
Educate Station
Take the guesswork out of teaching kids at home with worksheets and learning plans. For grades PreK-5.
Tutor.com for Kids
Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.
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.
