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Columbus Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Come to the Instrument Petting Zoo and have a hands on experience with real instruments provided by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

 

 

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Educational, Other
Event Details:

Come to the Instrument Petting Zoo and have a hands on experience with real instruments provided by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

 

 

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.

Winter Science Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Embrace STEM and join us once a month for Science club! This January we will foster our creativity by making Marshmellow Snowflakes. In February we will pursue our curiosity and problem solve while creating indoor-friendly Snowball Launchers.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Embrace STEM and join us once a month for Science club! This January we will foster our creativity by making Marshmellow Snowflakes. In February we will pursue our curiosity and problem solve while creating indoor-friendly Snowball Launchers.

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.

Let's Talk Reptiles with the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join a naturalist from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we talk all about Ohio's reptiles! See real-life reptile artifacts and learn about our scaly, skittery, and slithery friends!

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join a naturalist from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we talk all about Ohio's reptiles! See real-life reptile artifacts and learn about our scaly, skittery, and slithery friends!

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.

Poppy the Therapy Dog sits in front of the camera. She is a white golden retriever.

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come meet Poppy, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Poppy is a very good girl who likes books and wants you to come to the library to see her. She loves to be read to, no matter the story.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Other
Event Details:

Come meet Poppy, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Poppy is a very good girl who likes books and wants you to come to the library to see her. She loves to be read to, no matter the story.

Child painting solar system display.

Tinker Lab Take and Make

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

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

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

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

Kid crafting with clay and colored pencils

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 the 1st Friday of the month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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 the 1st Friday of the month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

American Girl Doll

American Girl Doll Tea Party

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

You are cordially invited to a tea party at the library! We will be serving dessert and lemonade and doing themed crafts. Bring your own doll or use one of the library’s dolls. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to a tea party at the library! We will be serving dessert and lemonade and doing themed crafts. Bring your own doll or use one of the library’s dolls. 

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.

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.

Child and parent playing with LEGOs

Lego Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Come build your way through LEGO challenges or just free play with friends old and new! The only limit is your imagination! No registration is required.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO
Event Details:

Come build your way through LEGO challenges or just free play with friends old and new! The only limit is your imagination! No registration is required.

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.

woman holding dog

Columbus Humane

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Do you like animals? Do you want to learn more about rescuing animals? Come meet our friends from Columbus Humane and learn about how they help our four-legged friends and more. They will be bringing a rescue dog to visit.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Do you like animals? Do you want to learn more about rescuing animals? Come meet our friends from Columbus Humane and learn about how they help our four-legged friends and more. They will be bringing a rescue dog to visit.

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 holding Erlenmeyer & Round Bottom Flasks

Science Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Join us once a month for Science Club! We will be doing various hands-on activities that foster creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us once a month for Science Club! We will be doing various hands-on activities that foster creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity.

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.

Therapy Dog named Bo

Books with Bo

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Enjoy time with our favorite fluffy therapy dog, Bo! Bo and his trainer, Pat, will spend time in the Youth Services Department to answer questions and accept pets and snuggles. Bo also loves to be read to!  

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), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

Enjoy time with our favorite fluffy therapy dog, Bo! Bo and his trainer, Pat, will spend time in the Youth Services Department to answer questions and accept pets and snuggles. Bo also loves to be read to!  

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.

Baby playing in diapers

Diaper Drive

All Day
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

We are running a diaper drive! We will have crafts set out for kickoff (March 21st at 2:30pm) while Celebrate One is here to provide information about the FREE services Columbus offers to area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We are running a diaper drive! We will have crafts set out for kickoff (March 21st at 2:30pm) while Celebrate One is here to provide information about the FREE services Columbus offers to area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

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.

A dog named Loon

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Meet a visiting therapy dog, a goldendoodle named Loon. Loon thinks libraries are great. She thinks you're great too and would love for you to visit her at the library.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Meet a visiting therapy dog, a goldendoodle named Loon. Loon thinks libraries are great. She thinks you're great too and would love for you to visit her 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.

Stack of Diapers

Diaper Drive

All Day 3/23 - 3/28
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

We are running a diaper drive! We will have crafts set out for kickoff (March 21st at 2:30pm) while Celebrate One is here to provide information about the FREE services Columbus offers to area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We are running a diaper drive! We will have crafts set out for kickoff (March 21st at 2:30pm) while Celebrate One is here to provide information about the FREE services Columbus offers to area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

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.

Dance party graphic

Pint-Sized Prom

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Family, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Bring your dancing shoes and boogie the afternoon away in your prom finest! We’ll have a photobooth to capture some memories, and even some crafts like making your own corsage or boutonniere! 

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Family, Other
Event Details:

Bring your dancing shoes and boogie the afternoon away in your prom finest! We’ll have a photobooth to capture some memories, and even some crafts like making your own corsage or boutonniere! 

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.

ballerina on pointe

Bloom Into Ballet

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Educational
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Aimed at elementary aged kids, we’ll have a fun time with spring-themed ballet, no ballet shoes required!

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

Aimed at elementary aged kids, we’ll have a fun time with spring-themed ballet, no ballet shoes required!

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.

instruments sitting on floor

Columbus Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Come and see a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, followed by a chance to get up close and personal with real symphony instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo!

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

Come and see a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, followed by a chance to get up close and personal with real symphony instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo!

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.

Dog named Bo, sitting next to giant library card

Bo the Therapy Dog at the Library

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come meet Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

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.

Spring Break Take & Makes

All Day 3/30 - 4/4
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Stop by the library each day during spring break for a new craft or activity! 

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Stop by the library each day during spring break for a new craft or activity! 

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.

Graphic: "Information Session: SPL Levy, Issue #2, thinking face"

Levy Information Session

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for an informational event about Southwest Public Libraries' upcoming library levy. This session will provide clear, factual details on what the levy is, how it works, and how it impacts library finances.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for an informational event about Southwest Public Libraries' upcoming library levy. This session will provide clear, factual details on what the levy is, how it works, and how it impacts library finances.

Grove City Parks & Recreation Logo

Growing into Spring with GC Parks & Rec

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Grow into spring with a fun, floral-themed craft with the Grove City Parks and Recreation Youth Programs team! Build your own flowers with lots of fun materials and hang out with your favorite Parks and Rec friends.

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

Grow into spring with a fun, floral-themed craft with the Grove City Parks and Recreation Youth Programs team! Build your own flowers with lots of fun materials and hang out with your favorite Parks and Rec friends.

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.

Graphic: "Information Session: SPL Levy, Issue #2, thinking face"

Levy Information Session

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for an informational event about Southwest Public Libraries' upcoming library levy. This session will provide clear, factual details on what the levy is, how it works, and how it impacts library finances.

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), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for an informational event about Southwest Public Libraries' upcoming library levy. This session will provide clear, factual details on what the levy is, how it works, and how it impacts library finances.

Child painting solar system display.

Tinker Lab Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, 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.

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

woman helping child with homework

Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Homeschool Huddle is a welcoming space for homeschool parents, families, and kids to connect with the library and with each other.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Homeschool Huddle is a welcoming space for homeschool parents, families, and kids to connect with the library and with each other.

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.