Teens

There's home. There's school. Then there's here.

School Deliveries

Save yourself a trip to the library! Students and teachers can request free delivery of books, movies and music to your school.

Subscription Bundles for Teens

Find your next great read with the help of our experts!

Teen Volunteers

Earn service hours by helping library staff. Requirements vary. Spaces are limited.

Celebrate Disability Pride (Teen)

Celebrate Disability Pride with these fiction and nonfiction reads about people with disabilities.

First Crush

Middle school books about young love.

Schneider Family Book Award

Honors an author/illustrator for work that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child & adolescent audiences.

Summer Road Trip (Kids)

Discover the best audiobooks for road trips, hit music, and engaging comics to make the miles fly by.

Teen Kits

Teen Kits

Topics include: homework tools, yoga & mindfulness, driving practice, influencer. Return to: Welcome Desk.

HelpNow for Writers

Work with experts to brainstorm, revise, and refine your writing.

HelpNow for Job Seekers

Get resume help, prepare for an upcoming standardized test, or work with experts to brainstorm, revise & refine your writing.

HelpNow for Kids

Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.

HelpNow for Teens

Connect online with tutors for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more. Powered by Brainfuse.

Annie Sullivan | Women in History

Jul 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a performance about Annie Sullivan - Helen Keller's teacher by Anne McEvoy from Women in History.

Disability Pride: Flags and Facts

Jul 1st - Jul 31st | All day
Learn more about disability and show your pride with buttons and coloring sheets.

Taylor Swift Party (Ages 6-18), part of a series

Are you...Ready For It? Dance along to your favorite Taylor tunes, make friendship bracelets to keep and enjoy more crafts & activities.

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.

Puff Paint Journals (Ages 12-18)

Aug 4th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Head back to school in style! Decorate a journal using puff paint, paint pens & stickers! All supplies provided, while supplies last.

Visit with a Live Rabbit!

Aug 4th - Aug 14th | All day
Visit with the library's temporary visitor - a small rabbit! Stop by the kids area to catch a glimpse of them eating, napping & exploring.

Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)

Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.

Design Your Own Hat (Ages 12-18)

Jul 27th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Decorate your own baseball cap or bucket hat using paint pens and puffy paint! All supplies provided, while supplies last.

Service Project with Seeds of Caring

Jul 25th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Help assemble back-to-school kits for Westerville kids in partnership with Neighborhood Bridges.

Annie Sullivan | Women in History

Jul 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a performance about Annie Sullivan - Helen Keller's teacher - by Anne McEvoy from Women in History.

Pixel Art with Perler Beads (Ages 12-18)

Jul 15th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create one-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by your favorite video games with Perler Beads.

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.
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