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Take & Make Creative Writing Inspiration

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

Dust off your imagination with a 30-day writing challenge. Enjoy daily prompts and a packet of pictures to get started on your own creative stories. 

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

Dust off your imagination with a 30-day writing challenge. Enjoy daily prompts and a packet of pictures to get started on your own creative stories. 

Teens Crafting

Teen Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Pick up a teen Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a teen Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

pile of recyclables

Special Recycling Drop-Off

Saturday, April 4, 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.

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.

Various sided die in a dice bag

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Teen
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Hear ye, hear ye! Heroes wanted!

Adventurer, you are hereby invited to our quest. Come learn about the game, create characters, and play the mythical and magical Dungeons and Dragons at the library!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Teen
Event Details:

Hear ye, hear ye! Heroes wanted!

Adventurer, you are hereby invited to our quest. Come learn about the game, create characters, and play the mythical and magical Dungeons and Dragons at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Come play, sing and learn with us! Especially designed for preschoolers, we will read books, sing songs, dance, and have loads of fun while learning important pre-reading skills.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come play, sing and learn with us! Especially designed for preschoolers, we will read books, sing songs, dance, and have loads of fun while learning important pre-reading skills.

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.

job search

Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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)

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.

hands cutting paper

Creative Card Club - Spring

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Register and come craft some creative cards with us each month.  Each session will feature an opportunity to create two different seasonal greeting cards.

Upcoming
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:

Register and come craft some creative cards with us each month.  Each session will feature an opportunity to create two different seasonal greeting cards.

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.

Child Sitting

Baby Nature Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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.

Child Sitting

Baby Nature Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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.

Toddler shaking maracas

Music and Movement Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Join us Wednesday mornings in Youth Services for stories, songs, and rhymes that promote early learning and are fun for the whole family!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us Wednesday mornings in Youth Services for stories, songs, and rhymes that promote early learning and are fun for the whole family!

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 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.

person looking for job on computer

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Job Assistance WAL:

Career consultant Tim McNish will provide individual résumé advice and answer your job search questions at Westland Area Library within a 30-minute session. This service is offered...

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

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.

Teen Gaming

Teen Open Gaming

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Teens and tweens are invited to our monthly open gaming sessions! Hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and play on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or PCs.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Teens and tweens are invited to our monthly open gaming sessions! Hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and play on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or PCs.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Children listening to story

Toddler Takeover Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Join us for a toddler-tastic storytime experience! Especially designed for our friends aged 1–4 years, we will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more to help build those vital early literacy skills. Held in the Large Meeting Room.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a toddler-tastic storytime experience! Especially designed for our friends aged 1–4 years, we will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more to help build those vital early literacy skills. Held in the Large Meeting Room.

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.

Children playing in sandbox.

Sensory Exploration

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Join us for Sensory Exploration Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Sensory Exploration Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Bee keeping

Honey & Hives: A Beekeeping Program w/ COBA

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join us and the Central Ohio Beekeepers’ Association for an exploration of bees and beekeeping! We will have a honey tasting, get to see beekeeper tools, and play dress-up!

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

Join us and the Central Ohio Beekeepers’ Association for an exploration of bees and beekeeping! We will have a honey tasting, get to see beekeeper tools, and play dress-up!

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.

Kpop Idol with background dancers

Dance Like a K-Pop Star

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Performance/Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Learn to dance like a K-pop star: Calling all aspiring dancers to learn some K-pop moves taught by K-pop Dance Columbus and inspired by the film K-pop Demon Hunters; music, costumes, and moves provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Performance/Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a K-pop star: Calling all aspiring dancers to learn some K-pop moves taught by K-pop Dance Columbus and inspired by the film K-pop Demon Hunters; music, costumes, and moves provided. 

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.

Child and parent playing with LEGOs

Lego Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications and online. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Come play, sing and learn with us! Especially designed for preschoolers, we will read books, sing songs, dance, and have loads of fun while learning important pre-reading skills.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come play, sing and learn with us! Especially designed for preschoolers, we will read books, sing songs, dance, and have loads of fun while learning important pre-reading skills.

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.

man holding painting

Adaptive Art

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! Caregiver participation is required for individuals with direct support needs.

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

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! Caregiver participation is required for individuals with direct support needs.

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.

Make for Your Mother

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Come and create some epic Mothers' Day gifts for your mom with air dry clay and other supplies!

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Grove City Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen
Event Details:

Come and create some epic Mothers' Day gifts for your mom with air dry clay and other supplies!

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.

hands crocheting

Fun With Fibers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all fiber enthusiasts! Whether your material of choice is yarn, thread, embroidery floss, or something else, all are welcome! Stop by to work on your current project and enjoy good company. 

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

Calling all fiber enthusiasts! Whether your material of choice is yarn, thread, embroidery floss, or something else, all are welcome! Stop by to work on your current project and enjoy good company. 

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.

Child Sitting

Baby Nature Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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.