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Walk-in Resource Referral

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at 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
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
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.

Star House Logo

Star House Informational Table

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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 page from the popular children's book "the Lorax" by Dr. Suess

The Lorax by Franklin County Soil and Water

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Join us with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District through an interactive narration of The Lorax a Dr. Seuss story. Learn about the choices, consequences, and impacts we have on our environment.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Join us with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District through an interactive narration of The Lorax a Dr. Seuss story. Learn about the choices, consequences, and impacts we have on our environment.

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 helping another woman find resources

Walk-in Resource Referral

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at 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
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
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.

Therapy Dog named Bo

Books with Bo

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Resume in hands

Résumé Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Get résumé assistance with longtime career consultant Tim McNish. During this session Tim will help you craft a résumé that will look professional and polished to help you find that perfect job.

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

Get résumé assistance with longtime career consultant Tim McNish. During this session Tim will help you craft a résumé that will look professional and polished to help you find that perfect job.

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.

Armstrong Air and Space Museum Statue

Fly High with the Armstrong Air and Space Museum

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by learning about Neil Armstrong and the airplanes he flew! We’ll learn how airplanes fly by doing experiments on the 4 forces of flight and make our own balsa wood flyers!

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

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by learning about Neil Armstrong and the airplanes he flew! We’ll learn how airplanes fly by doing experiments on the 4 forces of flight and make our own balsa wood flyers!

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.

woman attending COTA informational session

COTA Informational Session

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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.

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.

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.

CelebrateOne Logo

CelebrateOne Info Session

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Life Skills
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Adults

Learn about the FREE service that CelebrateOne offers to Columbus area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Family, Life Skills
Event Details:

Learn about the FREE service that CelebrateOne offers to Columbus area expectant parents, infants, and their families!

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.

Star House Logo

Star House Informational Table

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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.

Therapy Dog named Bo

Books with Bo

Thursday, May 21, 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.

ReRoute Information Table

Tuesday, May 26, 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 violence prevention/intervention services for Columbus area youth age 13-21!

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

Learn about ReRoute’s FREE violence prevention/intervention services for Columbus area youth age 13-21!

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.

woman sitting in front of screen

COTA Informational Session

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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 3, 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.

Star House logo

Star House Informational Table

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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

Learn about Star House’s FREE services for youth up to age 24 in Columbus experiencing homelessness.

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 10, 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.

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.

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.

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.