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Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Cancelled
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.

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

Levy Information Session

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

pollinator plant

The Bee Lady

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join former Apiarist (beekeeper) with the Ohio Department of Agriculture Barb Bloetscher who will discuss how to make your yard pollinator-friendly with pollinator plants for bees and butterflies…just in time for spring!

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: Animals & Nature, Educational
Event Details:

Join former Apiarist (beekeeper) with the Ohio Department of Agriculture Barb Bloetscher who will discuss how to make your yard pollinator-friendly with pollinator plants for bees and butterflies…just in time for spring!

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

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

pile of recyclables

Special Recycling Drop-Off

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside space - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won’t take? Bring them to Westland Area Library for the Recycling Guy to recycle.

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

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won’t take? Bring them to Westland Area Library for the Recycling Guy to recycle.

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

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
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, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

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.

SPL’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Graphic

A Decade of Discovery: GCL's 10th Building Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate our 10th year. Hear heartfelt comments from instrumental figures who helped design and build our downtown home.

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

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate our 10th year. Hear heartfelt comments from instrumental figures who helped design and build our downtown home.

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.

Seedlings

Plant Exchange

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come to the Westland Area Library to trade plants and talk with others about plants and gardening. If you don't have any plants to trade, that's okay because the library will be giving some away for you to start your own garden.

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: Animals & Nature, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Event Details:

Come to the Westland Area Library to trade plants and talk with others about plants and gardening. If you don't have any plants to trade, that's okay because the library will be giving some away for you to start your own garden.

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.

SPL Board Operations & Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

SPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Age Group:
All Ages

SPL monthly Board of Trustees meeting

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

SPL monthly Board of Trustees meeting

Therapy Dog named Bo

Books with Bo

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - 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: Combined Meeting Room A/B - 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.

Dog named Bo, sitting next to giant library card

Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 30, 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.

Ron Spangler logo

SRC Kickoff - Magician Ron Spangler

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions 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: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions 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.

Ron Spangler logo

SRC Kickoff - Magician Ron Spangler

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions at the library. 

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions 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.

SPL Board Operations & Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Grove City Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

SPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Grove City Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SPL Board of Trustees

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the SPL Board of Trustees

All About Therapy Dogs

All About Therapy Dogs

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog, and her handler. They’ll teach us what therapy dogs do and what it takes to become one.

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog, and her handler. They’ll teach us what therapy dogs do and what it takes to become one.

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

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come meet Poppy, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

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

Come meet Poppy, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

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.

universe

Deep Time

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

In our lives, a year seems like a long time, but it's just a moment in the big picture. For example, mountains form over millions of years, and the diversity of life over hundreds of millions of years. Our solar system has been around fo

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

In our lives, a year seems like a long time, but it's just a moment in the big picture. For example, mountains form over millions of years, and the diversity of life over hundreds of millions of years. Our solar system has been around fo

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.

dinosaur graphic

A Paleontologist Looks at the Jurassic Park Movies

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Movies, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

The dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in the Jurassic Park films are very lifelike, but how scientifically accurate are they? This talk discusses what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong.

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, Family, Movies, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

The dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in the Jurassic Park films are very lifelike, but how scientifically accurate are they? This talk discusses what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong.

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.

614 MusicWorks logo

Music of Egypt with 614 MusicWorks

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for an interactive musical journey through a market in Egypt! We'll make some instruments, learn about the music of Egypt, and put it all together in a grand finale of instruments, movement, and song!

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: Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive musical journey through a market in Egypt! We'll make some instruments, learn about the music of Egypt, and put it all together in a grand finale of instruments, movement, and song!

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.

614 MusicWorks logo

Music of Egypt with 614 MusicWorks

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for an interactive musical journey through a market in Egypt! We'll make some instruments, learn about the music of Egypt, and put it all together in a grand finale of instruments, movement, and song!

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive musical journey through a market in Egypt! We'll make some instruments, learn about the music of Egypt, and put it all together in a grand finale of instruments, movement, and song!

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.

recycled goods

Special Recycling Drop-Off

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside space - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won’t take? Bring them to Westland Area Library for the Recycling Guy to recycle. Find a detailed list inside the library of what is accepted or visit columbusrecycles.com.  

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

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won’t take? Bring them to Westland Area Library for the Recycling Guy to recycle. Find a detailed list inside the library of what is accepted or visit columbusrecycles.com.  

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.

Science items

Whiz Bang Science

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun time!

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: Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun time!

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.