Name: Retro Video Game Night
Start: 2024-10-17T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-17T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Westland Area Library

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

Retro Video Game Night

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Games, Gaming & Puzzles

Age Group:

All Ages

Retro Video Games:

Step back in time where couch co-op was the only way to play multiplayer. Come together with friends and family to play the best video games of decades past. Children welcome with ...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles

Step back in time where couch co-op was the only way to play multiplayer. Come together with friends and family to play the best video games of decades past. Children welcome with parental supervision. Offered every 3rd Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted.

Classic Spooks! (VIRTUAL QUIZ Series)

All Day

Grove City Library

Program Type:

Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Virtual Program:

Enjoy a fun virtual quiz or activity shared via the library's Facebook page at 12 p.m.

Event Details:

Fall is the time to get spooky! Spend a couple minutes each month taking a fun quiz centered around a different category of spook. Get to know the iconic classics still thrilling u...

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun virtual quiz or activity shared via the library's Facebook page at 12 p.m.

Fall is the time to get spooky! Spend a couple minutes each month taking a fun quiz centered around a different category of spook. Get to know the iconic classics still thrilling us today.

Classic Spooks! (VIRTUAL QUIZ Series)

All Day

Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Virtual Program:

Enjoy a fun virtual quiz or activity shared via the library's Facebook page at 12 p.m.

Event Details:

Fall is the time to get spooky! Spend a couple minutes each month taking a fun quiz centered around a different category of spook. Get to know the iconic classics still thrilling u...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun virtual quiz or activity shared via the library's Facebook page at 12 p.m.

Fall is the time to get spooky! Spend a couple minutes each month taking a fun quiz centered around a different category of spook. Get to know the iconic classics still thrilling us today.

Kid Take and Make

All Day

Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Kids (grades K-5)

Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make kit for kids every Friday at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours whi...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make kit for kids every Friday at Westland Area Library with supplies and instructions to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Games, Gaming & Puzzles

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Get ready to cozy up inside with some great jigsaw puzzles! Drop in and bring your gently used puzzles to exchange with other participants. Puzzles for ages 12+ please. We wil...

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles

Event Details:

Get ready to cozy up inside with some great jigsaw puzzles! Drop in and bring your gently used puzzles to exchange with other participants. Puzzles for ages 12+ please. We will also be accepting puzzle donations on this day.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

colorful recycling trash cans lined up against a white wall in order of red, green, yellow, and blue from left to right

Special Recycling Drop-off

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won't take? Bring them to Westland AreaLibrary for the Recycling Guy to recycle. Find a complete list of accepted itemsinside the library.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 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 complete list of accepted items
inside the library.

variety of potted houseplants lined up on a counter

Plant Propagation

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Enjoy a hands-on learning session about propagating house plants. Cuttings of plants will be available for attendees to take home. Presented by OSU Master Gardener Volunteers.Walk-...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation

Event Details:

Enjoy a hands-on learning session about propagating house plants. Cuttings of plants will be available for attendees to take home. Presented by OSU Master Gardener Volunteers.

Walk-ins welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Escape from the Library Dimension

All Day 10/21 - 10/25

Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Family, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Can you escape from the Library Dimension? Grab a map, solve some puzzles, and explore the library like you have never before. Enjoy this activity at the library on your own anytim...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Family, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive

Event Details:

Can you escape from the Library Dimension? Grab a map, solve some puzzles, and explore the library like you have never before. Enjoy this activity at the library on your own anytime October 21-25.

Young girl points to picture in a book during storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Event Details:

Join us for a Family Storytime with a new theme every week! We will dance, sing, rhyme, and read as we learn important pre-reading skills and most importantly, have fun! This story...

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 Family Storytime with a new theme every week! We will dance, sing, rhyme, and read as we learn important pre-reading skills and most importantly, have fun!

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.

Maker Monday

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Passive

Age Group:

Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Event Details:

Drop in anytime on on Mondays from 4-7 p.m. at Westland Area Library for Maker Monday where we provide a variety of supplies for you to make your very own masterpiece!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Passive

Event Details:

Drop in anytime on on Mondays from 4-7 p.m. at Westland Area Library for Maker Monday where we provide a variety of supplies for you to make your very own masterpiece!

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.

Adult ESL Class

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instr...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL).

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Baby Bop Storytime

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Baby Storytime:

Enjoy weekly Baby Storytime featuring books, activities, fingerplays, and music thoughtfully tailored just for babies and their caregivers. Suited for babies 4 to 24 months old. Mo...

Event Details:

Fall Baby Bop Storytimes:Mondays @ 6:30 pm Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: GCL Youth Services Area

Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Enjoy weekly Baby Storytime featuring books, activities, fingerplays, and music thoughtfully tailored just for babies and their caregivers. Suited for babies 4 to 24 months old. Morning sessions are held in the Large Meeting Room, evening sessions in the Youth Services storytime area.

Fall Baby Bop Storytimes:
Mondays @ 6:30 pm
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

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.

Baby Bop Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Baby Storytime:

Enjoy weekly Baby Storytime featuring books, activities, fingerplays, and music thoughtfully tailored just for babies and their caregivers. Suited for babies 4 to 24 months old. Mo...

Event Details:

Fall Baby Bop Storytimes:Mondays @ 6:30 pm Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City

Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Enjoy weekly Baby Storytime featuring books, activities, fingerplays, and music thoughtfully tailored just for babies and their caregivers. Suited for babies 4 to 24 months old. Morning sessions are held in the Large Meeting Room, evening sessions in the Youth Services storytime area.

Fall Baby Bop Storytimes:
Mondays @ 6:30 pm
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Event Details:

Bounce, sing, read and more at this lap-sit Storytime designed for children newborn-24 months and their caregivers. Our youngest library-goers will have fun while building importan...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Bounce, sing, read and more at this lap-sit Storytime designed for children newborn-24 months and their caregivers. Our youngest library-goers will have fun while building important early literacy 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.

Job Search Assistance BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Study Room 124 at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Life Skills

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

*BY APPPOINTMENT ONLY* Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a free, 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish. In partnership with Jewis...

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: Study Room 124

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Life Skills

Event Details:

*BY APPPOINTMENT ONLY* Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a free, 30-minute session with career consultant Tim McNish.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

group of children sit and listen while being read a story

Music and Movement Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

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!

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)

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 representing someone reviewing a resume

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Life Skills

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! Cal...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Public PCs - Westland

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Life Skills

Event Details:

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

Adult ESL Class

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings led by instr...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Practice your listening and speaking skills in this free class for adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL).

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

child tinkering with engineering project

Spooky Tinker Lab

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Kids (grades K-5)

Event Details:

An extra special spooky Tinker Lab: Become an inventor with Tinker Lab! In this hands-on program, children will complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills a...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

An extra special spooky Tinker Lab: Become an inventor with Tinker Lab! In this hands-on program, children will complete STEAM-based challenges promoting critical thinking skills and creative reasoning. Grades 2-6 only please!

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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Event Details:

Join us for a Family Storytime with a new theme every week! We will dance, sing, rhyme, and read as we learn important pre-reading skills and most importantly, have fun! This story...

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: GCL Youth Services Area

Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a Family Storytime with a new theme every week! We will dance, sing, rhyme, and read as we learn important pre-reading skills and most importantly, have fun!

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.

Halloweek

All Day 10/24 - 10/31

Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Movies, Other

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Event Details:

Join us at Westland Area Library for our annual Halloweek! We'll have spooky crafts, haunting presentations, and howling good family movies. There might even be a sweet treat or tw...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Movies, Other

Event Details:

Join us at Westland Area Library for our annual Halloweek! We'll have spooky crafts, haunting presentations, and howling good family movies. There might even be a sweet treat or two.

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.

Sensory Exploration

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Tots (babies - pre-K)

Event Details:

Join us for Sensory Exploration Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children ages 1-5 years to explore sensory bins, balls, and more according to their own interest and ...

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 ages 1-5 years to explore sensory bins, balls, and more according to their own interest and speed.

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.

Anime Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Education Room at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12)

Event Details:

Tweens and Teens, come dive into the wide world of anime at the Westland Area Library! Join us as we watch a variety of shows, snack on themed food, and enjoy games and crafts.All ...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library

Room: Community Education Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Tweens and Teens, come dive into the wide world of anime at the Westland Area Library! Join us as we watch a variety of shows, snack on themed food, and enjoy games and crafts.

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.

When Among Crows / Piranesi / The Library at Mount Char

In Other Worlds Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Board Room at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Fantasy lovers, this book club for adults meets every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!September 26: When Among Crows by Veronica RothOctober 24: Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeNo...

Library Branch: Grove City Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Fantasy lovers, this book club for adults meets every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

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