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Visit with a Fire Truck (Outside)

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Visit with a Fire Truck (Outside) Friday, June 28, 2024 2–3 p.m.Hanby Park (behind library) Explore a fire truck provided by the Westerville Division of Fire. Ask questions about fire safety and learn about the different parts of the truck. Then discover books about fire trucks and an activity packet to take home. Location: Hanby Park […]

Performance Dogs of Ohio

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Performance Dogs of Ohio (Outside)   Saturday, July 6, 2024 10–10:30 a.m.Hanby Park Witness trained dogs showcase tricks, stunts, agility, and Frisbee skills. Learn about each dog and their training routine. Then stay to meet some of the furry performers. Presented by Performance Dogs of Ohio. Location: Hanby Park (behind the library)Address: 115 E Park St, Westerville, OH […]

Event Series Parents’ Night Out

Parents’ Night Out

Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop 545 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH

Parents' Night Out 6:30-–7:30 p.m.Various locations Leave the kids at home to talk about all things books and reading with fellow parents around town! Share your favorite reads, what's on your to-be-read pile, and get book recommendations for yourself (and the kids in your life). July 18 - Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop (545 S Otterbein […]

Taylor Swift Party

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Taylor Swift Party (ages 6-18) Monday, July 22 6–8 p.m. Westerville Public Library Uptown Meeting Rooms A and B (Combined) Are you...Ready For It? Dance along to your favorite Taylor Swift tunes, compete for prizes during Taylor Swift trivia, make buttons and friendship bracelets to keep, and more. Costumes encouraged. For ages 6-7, parents or […]

Event Series Giant Bubble Show

Giant Bubble Show

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Performance Dogs of Ohio (Outside) Tuesday, July 232–3 p.m.Westerville Public Library UptownMeeting Rooms A and B (Combined) Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles. Presented by The Giant Bubble Show.  The same show will also be presented at both 2pm and 4pm. For ages 2-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) […]

Event Series Giant Bubble Show

Giant Bubble Show

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Performance Dogs of Ohio (Outside) Tuesday, July 234-5 p.m.Westerville Public Library UptownMeeting Rooms A and B (Combined) Experience the excitement of 20-foot bubbles, fog bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and even kids inside of bubbles. Presented by The Giant Bubble Show. The same show will also be presented at both 2pm and 4pm. For ages 2-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) […]

Baby Olympics: Diaper Dash

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Baby Olympics: Diaper Dash Friday, July 26, 2024 10–11 a.m.Westerville Public Library UptownMeeting Rooms A and B (Combined)   Crawl, walk, run, jump, and go for the gold! Show off your little one's talents by completing a variety of physical feats such as balance beam walking, tunnel crawling, and ball pit digging. Don't skip the main […]

Beekeeping 101

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Beekeeping 101 Wednesday, July 312–3 p.m.Westerville Public Library UptownMeeting Rooms A and B (Combined)   Learn about honeybees and beekeeping with Bring the Farm to You. Marvel at the interior of a beehive, examine preserved bee specimens, and touch beekeeper gear and tools. No live animals included.  For ages 4-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room […]

Parents’ Night Out

Birdie Books 74 N. State St., Unit C, Westerville, Ohio

Parents' Night Out Thursday, June 20, 2024 6:30-–7:30 p.m. Good Vibes Winery Leave the kids at home to talk about all things books and reading with fellow parents around town! Share your favorite reads, what's on your to-be-read pile, and get book recommendations for yourself (and the kids in your life). July 18 - Family Room Coffee […]

Hispanic Latino Heritage Activities

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 - Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 Stop by the Westerville Public Library to celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage all month long with these activities for kids and families: Pick up a Loteria BINGO card to learn more about Hispanic culture. Make Mexican tissue paper flowers to keep or to decorate the kids area. […]

Trees, Bushes, or Shrubs? Landscaping 101

Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., Westerville, United States

Westerville Public Library Meeting Room A A Westerville Public Library program: Trees, Bushes, or Shrubs? Landscaping 101 What plant will thrive in your yard year after year? Get tips and tricks on what kind of bush, shrub, or tree will do well for your type of yard from an OSU Master Gardener. Registration required. Register […]

Meet the Author: Nicola Yoon

Westerville Central High School 7118 Mt Royal Ave, Westerville, Ohio

Meet Author Nicola Yoon A Westerville Public Library program: Meet New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon! Enjoy an onstage interview with Nicola Yoon about One of Our Kind, a thriller of race and privilege set in an all-Black gated community. This is the author's first novel for adults, following three bestselling novels for teens: Everything, Everything, The Sun Is […]

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