Teens

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Tutor.com for Teens

Students and job seekers, connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance, and more.

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.

Valentine's Day Romance (Digital Collection)

From sweet love stories to funny comedies, you'll find the perfect film to enjoy with someone special.

Ohio's Firsts and Originals

Enjoy these teen reads by Ohio authors!

YALSA Teens' Top Ten Books of 2025

Readers ages twelve to eighteen voted online to choose their top ten books of 2025!

Literacy for Kids (Digital Collection)

These books offer simple language & engaging stories, perfect for kids learning to read (including reluctant readers & struggling learners).

Teen Kits

Teen Kits

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

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.

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.

Dolley Madison | Women in History

Mar 28th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy a performance about Stagecoach Mary by Leslie Stager from Women in History.  If your child is ages 6-7, you or a caregiver…

Pixel Art with Perler Beads (Ages 12-18)

Apr 14th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create one-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by your favorite video games with Perler Beads. All materials provided.

DIY Beauty Bags (Ages 12-18)

Apr 6th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Decorate your own makeup bag, claw clip, or hairbrush to take home. All supplies provided.

Meet a Rocket Engineer

Mar 14th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about space travel from a real rocket engineer, Iddrisu Seidu, founder and director of Makerspace Central and chief engineer for a…

Escape Room: Five Nights at Freddy's

Mar 10th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
You are one of the newest employees at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Can you earn your check and escape from the haunted animatronics before…

Pipe Cleaner Animals

Mar 9th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create one-of-a-kind sculptures with pipe cleaners.

STEAM: Biomedical Engineering (Ages 12+)

Mar 2nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Get an interactive look at biomedical engineering by treating a pretend cardiac patient. Explore how engineering and healthcare…

Anime Club

Various dates | 6:30-7:30pm
Love anime? Meet fellow fans to discuss your favorite series.

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. ,

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.

Make Prize-Filled Party Crackers (Online Class)

Learn how to make a traditional paper cracker, a quick tissue-paper one for last-minute party favors, and a reusable fabric version.

Paper House Lanterns (Online Class)

Using just paper, a tiny light, and a special place to set a cut flower or leaf, she created a charming dream house.

Meet the Author: TJ Klune

Apr 28th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westerville Central High School
Enjoy an onstage interview with author TJ Klune on the same day his newest book is released! (Tickets: $20/person)

Film Screening: Camp Delaware

Feb 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Take an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment by…

Plant & Seed Swap

Jan 31st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all gardening and houseplant enthusiasts! Join us for National Seed Swap Day where we'll swap not just seeds, but plants.…

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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