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Subscription Bundle for Kids
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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.
Kids Area
Inspire little ones to put thoughts into words, tell stories, share, and problem-solve with this ever-changing interactive play area.
Crafternoon: Magical Crafts
Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy-themed crafts for the whole family. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's exhibits.
Enchanting Sing-Along | The Caravan (Outside)
Oct 23rd | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Part sing-along, part storytelling, this musical performance is guaranteed to fill your belly...with laughter!
Latinx KidLit Book Festival (Virtual Festival)
This 6th annual virtual festival aims to uplift voices of Latinx kidlit book creators & connect Latinx creators with readers & educators.
STEAM Experiments: Wizards & Wands Edition (Ages 6-11)
Oct 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Use science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math to test out different experiments that seem almost magical.
Chess Club, part of a series
Learn chess for the first time or further develop your skills. Improve your memory, strengthen your concentration, practice logical…
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…
Teacup Fairy Garden
Oct 6th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Use your imagination and a bit of magic to create a miniature fairy garden in a teacup. Bring your own teacup or choose one of ours! All…
Magic of Science | OSU Chemistry Demonstration Lab
Oct 16th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watch chemistry come to life with staff and students from the OSU Chemistry Demonstration Lab. Then see the magic up close with…
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
Bats: Shadows of the Night | Ohio Nature Education
Oct 5th | 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…
Science Time: Dinosaurs
Nov 18th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) concept each month through stories, songs & hands-on…
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…
Visit with a Snow Plow (Outside)
Nov 13th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a snow plow from Genoa Township. Ask questions about snow removal and learn about the different parts of the truck. Note: In…
Visit with a Leaf Vacuum (Outside)
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hanby Park
Explore a leaf vacuum from the City of Westerville. Ask questions about leaf removal and learn about the different parts of the…
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!
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Batman Day (September 19)
Leap into the action-packed streets of Gotham City with the best Batman comics available on Hoopla!
Books Featuring Spidey & His Amazing Friends
Enjoy these books for kids featuring Spidey, Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, and Spidey's comical but loyal Spider-bot, Trace.
Back to School: Routines for Learning & Easing Anxiety
We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Batman Day (September 19)
Leap into the action-packed streets of Gotham City with the best Batman comics available on Hoopla!
Books Featuring Spidey & His Amazing Friends
Enjoy these books for kids featuring Spidey, Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, and Spidey's comical but loyal Spider-bot, Trace.
Back to School: Routines for Learning & Easing Anxiety
We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
HelpNow for Kids
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
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.
HelpNow for Kids
Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.
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.
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.
