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SPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

This is the monthly meeting of the Southwest Public Libraries Board of Trustees.

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Southwest Public Libraries Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Tinker Lab Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Become an inventor with Tinker Lab Take and Make this spring. Children can take home and complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills and creative reasoning. Geared towards grades 2-6.

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Take & Make
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Become an inventor with Tinker Lab Take and Make this spring. Children can take home and complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills and creative reasoning. Geared towards grades 2-6.

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Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Police Therapy K9s Bo & Maverick (Books with Bo)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), All Ages

UPDATE: Bo is bringing along a special friend to his Thursday, May 15 visit! Come meet Bo and his friend Maverick, a therapy K9 with the Columbus Division of Police.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

UPDATE: Bo is bringing along a special friend to his Thursday, May 15 visit! Come meet Bo and his friend Maverick, a therapy K9 with the Columbus Division of Police.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Watercolor Club

Watercolor Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Have some fun as we watch instructional videos together that will guide us through each step of a simple painting. Monthly adult program for ages 18+. Registration required. Program held the 3rd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have some fun as we watch instructional videos together that will guide us through each step of a simple painting. Monthly adult program for ages 18+. Registration required. Program held the 3rd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Adult ESL Class

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL).

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
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Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL).

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Legal Aid with LASCO

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Legal Aid:

Monthly walk-in program offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Get free walk-in advice from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tena...

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills, Other

Monthly walk-in program offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Get free walk-in advice from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tenant issues, public benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other non-criminal issues.

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Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 124 at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

*BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a free, 30-minute session at Grove City Library with career consultant Tim McNish.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Study Room 124
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

*BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a free, 30-minute session at Grove City Library with career consultant Tim McNish.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Build & Bloom: DIY Brick Succulents for Teens

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO, Teen
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Create your own decorative succulent using building bricks—no watering needed! Enjoy snacks, spend time with friends while you build, and take home your creation. Registration required. For grades 6-12.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Create your own decorative succulent using building bricks—no watering needed! Enjoy snacks, spend time with friends while you build, and take home your creation. Registration required. For grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Spring Book Club Picks

In Other Worlds Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Grove City Library
Age Group:
Adults

Adult fantasy lovers, join us this spring to discuss popular fantasy reads! Meets the 3rd Tuesday at Grove City Library unless otherwise noted. We will be discussing:  

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Adult fantasy lovers, join us this spring to discuss popular fantasy reads! Meets the 3rd Tuesday at Grove City Library unless otherwise noted. We will be discussing:  

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Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Grove City Library, Westland Area Library

Library closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Grove City Library, Westland Area Library
Description:

Library closed for Memorial Day

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Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Page Turners Book Club:

Join fellow book lovers at the Grove City Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss our book of the month.

March 25: North Woods by Daniel Mason

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers at the Grove City Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss our book of the month.

March 25: North Woods by Daniel Mason

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

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Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Storytime in the Park

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Grove City Town Center Park at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Bring your blanket and join us at Town Center Park (3359 Park St.) for an engaging storytime. If the weather is not cooperating, storytime will still be held at the library.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Town Center Park
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your blanket and join us at Town Center Park (3359 Park St.) for an engaging storytime. If the weather is not cooperating, storytime will still be held at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

The Science of Sight

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

When light enters our eyes, our brains must interpret the signals from our eyes into our perceptions of sight. Join Dr.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

When light enters our eyes, our brains must interpret the signals from our eyes into our perceptions of sight. Join Dr.

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Creative Card Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Featuring a variety of greeting card options for you to craft with at least 2 take-home cards.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Featuring a variety of greeting card options for you to craft with at least 2 take-home cards.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Baby Arts Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Tinker Lab Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Become an inventor with Tinker Lab Take and Make. Children can take home and complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills and creative reasoning. Geared towards grades 2-6.

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM, Take & Make
Event Details:

Become an inventor with Tinker Lab Take and Make. Children can take home and complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills and creative reasoning. Geared towards grades 2-6.

Teens Try: World Building

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Join us for our “Teens Try” series this summer, where you’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of creative crafts and activities, including cupcake decorating, printmaking, world-building for writing or games, and fiber arts!

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us for our “Teens Try” series this summer, where you’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of creative crafts and activities, including cupcake decorating, printmaking, world-building for writing or games, and fiber arts!

Disclaimer(s)

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

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Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Art and Nature

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Come explore the colors and textures of nature! We will be making our own nature paint brushes, painting with flowers and leaves, and making nature prints. 

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Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Come explore the colors and textures of nature! We will be making our own nature paint brushes, painting with flowers and leaves, and making nature prints. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Kids Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Pick up a Take & Make kit on the 1st Friday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make kit on the 1st Friday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

Teen Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Pick up a TEEN Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a TEEN Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.