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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.

soil and sprouted plant

Soil is Alive!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Plants are alive, bugs are alive, but did you know the soil is also alive? Come learn about the wonderful world of dirt, from how it keeps our plants healthy to the critters that live within it.

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)
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Plants are alive, bugs are alive, but did you know the soil is also alive? Come learn about the wonderful world of dirt, from how it keeps our plants healthy to the critters that live within it.

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

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.

Legal Aid logo

Legal Aid with LASCO

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

Get free walk-in advice from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tenant issues, public benefits such as SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid and other non-criminal matters.

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

Get free walk-in advice from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tenant issues, public benefits such as SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid and other non-criminal matters.

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.

computer says 'job search'

Job Search Assistance / BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 124 at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish.  Call Tim at 614.559.0207 to get scheduled.  In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome!

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

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish.  Call Tim at 614.559.0207 to get scheduled.  In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome!

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

ReRoute Informational Table

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about ReRoute’s FREE prevention and intervention services for youth age 12-21 that have experienced community violence.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
Event Details:

Learn about ReRoute’s FREE prevention and intervention services for youth age 12-21 that have experienced community violence.

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.

computer says 'job search'

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
Event Details:

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

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.

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

Science items

Whiz Bang Science

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City 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: 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, 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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

computer says 'job search'

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
Event Details:

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

Constitution

The Constitution & the Bill of Rights with Historian Jared Reitz

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, join local historian and award-winning History teacher, Jared Reitz, as he discusses our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. You might be surprised at what you didn’t know!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, Performance/Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, join local historian and award-winning History teacher, Jared Reitz, as he discusses our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. You might be surprised at what you didn’t know!

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.

computer says 'job search'

Job Search Assistance / BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 124 at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish.  Call Tim at 614.559.0207 to get scheduled.  In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome!

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

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish.  Call Tim at 614.559.0207 to get scheduled.  In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome!

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.

computer says 'job search'

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
Event Details:

Career consultant Tim McNish will help with individual resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session. Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome.

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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—email socialworkintern@swpl.org

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.