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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.
Top 10 Sustainability Themed Children's Books 2024
Delve into these books about nature, conservation, and communities for kids!
Great Family Movies with Animal Main Characters
Take a look at these great family movies featuring a furry, scaled, or feathered cast of characters.
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.
Teens, apply to volunteer for the summer!
Get involved with your community this summer while earning hours. Tasks include: giving out prizes, signing up readers, event help & more
Bead Pets (Ages 12-18)
May 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Does your backpack need a buddy? Make a bead pet keychain! All supplies provided.
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…
Performance Dogs of Ohio
Jul 6th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Hanby Park
Witness trained dogs showcase tricks, stunts, agility, and Frisbee skills. Learn about each dog and their training routine.
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+)
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.Â
Meet the Author: Nicola Yoon
Sep 18th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westerville Central High School
Stay tuned for details!
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 6th | 12:00am - Aug 16th | 12:00am
Stop by the kid's area to catch a glimpse of the library's temporary visitor - Jake - eating, napping & exploring his traveling home.
Coloring Pages
Print out a coloring page. These pages commemorate special holidays, heroes & awareness months! They can be a quiet entry into creativity.
Historical Underground Railroad Trail (Ohio.org)
Includes a list of sites in Ohio that were part of the Underground Railroad, including Hanby House in Westerville. Printable map included.
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.
