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Legal Aid

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
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...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults

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.

Summer Book Club Books

In Other Worlds Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Adult fantasy lovers, join us every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

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

Adult fantasy lovers, join us every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

puzzle pieces

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Age Group:
Adults
Puzzle Exchange:

Drop in and bring your gently used puzzles to exchange with other participants. Puzzles for ages 12+ please. 

If puzzles have any missing pieces, please mark on the outside of the box.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Drop in and bring your gently used puzzles to exchange with other participants. Puzzles for ages 12+ please. 

If puzzles have any missing pieces, please mark on the outside of the box.

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.

Creative Writing Inspiration

Adult Take & Make: Creative Writing

All Day
Grove City Library
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults

If you love to read, you might love to try your hand at creative writing. Grab a bag full of pictures and prompts to help you get started on your story. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

If you love to read, you might love to try your hand at creative writing. Grab a bag full of pictures and prompts to help you get started on your story. While supplies last.

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

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, August 23, 2025 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

Poppy the Therapy Dog is unable to join us for a while, but her friend Bo, also a white golden retriever, will be visiting us in her stead. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books.

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:

Poppy the Therapy Dog is unable to join us for a while, but her friend Bo, also a white golden retriever, will be visiting us in her stead. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books.

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.

Image of 24 multicolored yarns stacked on one another.

Fiber Fanatics

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Do you enjoy needlecrafts and socializing with fellow fiber fanatics? Join us in a crafting session and work on your current project while chatting and trading tips!  Monthly program.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Do you enjoy needlecrafts and socializing with fellow fiber fanatics? Join us in a crafting session and work on your current project while chatting and trading tips!  Monthly program.

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.

illustration of several resumes

Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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.

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Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Adults, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss dynamic fiction titles.

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

Adults, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss dynamic fiction titles.

graphic of someone reviewing resumes

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Job Assistance WAL:

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unl...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unless otherwise noted. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled.

Handmade card in craft paper envelope with fall decorative elements surrounding it

Creative Card Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Arts & Crafts:

Get together with other adult arts and crafts enthusiasts to make a beautiful project to take home. 

Register and come craft some creative cards with us each month. Each session will feature a different seasonal greeting card to make with at least two cards to take home. 

Open
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:

Get together with other adult arts and crafts enthusiasts to make a beautiful project to take home. 

Register and come craft some creative cards with us each month. Each session will feature a different seasonal greeting card to make with at least two cards to take home. 

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.

graphic of someone reviewing resumes

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Job Assistance WAL:

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unl...

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

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unless otherwise noted. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled.

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Adaptive COTA Informational Session

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Persons with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to learn about COTA’s services. This informational session will describe how to board COTA transit with a mobility device and how to read bus routes/schedules.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Performance/Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Persons with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to learn about COTA’s services. This informational session will describe how to board COTA transit with a mobility device and how to read bus routes/schedules.

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.

A close-up collection of retro game controllers is shown. Nintendo, Super Nintendo and two different original Playstation controllers

Retro Video Game Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Step back in time at the Westland Area Library to play some classic retro video games and talk with others about everything Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more! Children are welcome with parental supervision.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Step back in time at the Westland Area Library to play some classic retro video games and talk with others about everything Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more! Children are welcome with parental supervision.

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

Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, September 6, 2025 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 therapy dog, a white golden retriever, 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 therapy dog, a white golden retriever, 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.

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Live Music with Columbus Symphony

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join us at the Westland Area Library to enjoy live music with an ensemble from the Columbus Symphony! 

No registration necessary. All ages are welcome, but please ensure children are accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us at the Westland Area Library to enjoy live music with an ensemble from the Columbus Symphony! 

No registration necessary. All ages are welcome, but please ensure children are accompanied by a responsible adult. 

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.

illustration of several resumes

Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

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.

Fun with Fibers

Fun with Fibers

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Fun with Fibers:

Monthly program. Yarn, thread, embroidery floss or something else—all fiber enthusiasts are welcome! Stop by to work on your current project and enjoy good company. Offered the 2nd...

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

Monthly program. Yarn, thread, embroidery floss or something else—all fiber enthusiasts are welcome! Stop by to work on your current project and enjoy good company. Offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

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.

Resource Referral

Walk-In Resource Referral

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Come meet our social work intern(s) and learn about free/low-cost community resources! No appointment needed during program times, but appointments are available if these times do not work for you.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern(s) and learn about free/low-cost community resources! No appointment needed during program times, but appointments are available if these times do not work for you.

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.

graphic of someone reviewing resumes

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Job Assistance WAL:

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unl...

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

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unless otherwise noted. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled.

book with fanned pages against an outdoors bokeh background

Adult Book Discussion

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Discussion:

Join fellow book lovers at Westland Area Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss the selected book of the month. 

This month we discuss Middles

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers at Westland Area Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss the selected book of the month. 

This month we discuss Middles

abc doodles

Adult Take & Make: Alpha Doodles

All Day
Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Take & Make:

Grab an Adult Take & Make kit to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Offered at Grove City Library, first-come, first-served while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or ...

9/13: Have some playful fun with ABCs and 123s as we explore calligraphy doodles. Pens and notebook included. While supplies last.
 

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grab an Adult Take & Make kit to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Offered at Grove City Library, first-come, first-served while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or call to check availability. One per household please. 

9/13: Have some playful fun with ABCs and 123s as we explore calligraphy doodles. Pens and notebook included. While supplies last.
 

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.

Watercolor Club

Watercolor Club

Monday, September 15, 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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

gavel and scales in foreground with lawyer or judge discussion in background

Legal Aid

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
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...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults

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.

Fall 2025 Book Club

In Other Worlds Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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