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Man holding puzzle

Puzzle Exchange

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

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.

Women reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace Area - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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 reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

Teens Crafting

Teen Take and Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, 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: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, 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.

hands cutting paper

Creative Card Club - Spring

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Seedlings

Plant Exchange

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

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

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

hands crocheting

Fun With Fibers

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

hands crocheting

Fiber Fanatics

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Do you enjoy needlecrafts and socializing with fellow fiber fanatics? Join us in a crafting session and work on your projects while chatting and trading tips!  

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

Do you enjoy needlecrafts and socializing with fellow fiber fanatics? Join us in a crafting session and work on your projects while chatting and trading tips!  

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.

Watercolor Palette

Watercolor Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun with watercolor! Together, we will watch instructional videos that will take us through each step of a simple painting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun with watercolor! Together, we will watch instructional videos that will take us through each step of a simple painting.

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.

man holding painting

Adaptive Art

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Man holding puzzle

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Gaming & Puzzles
Event Details:

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

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.

kite card craft

Creative Card Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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 join us to craft creative cards. 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 join us to craft creative cards. 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 painting solar system display.

Tinker Lab Take & Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Become an inventor! Pick up a Tinker Lab Take & Make kit on the first Wednesday of each month. Each kit includes a STEAM challenge that builds creativity and critical thinking skills. Geared toward grades 2–6.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEAM, Take & Make
Event Details:

Become an inventor! Pick up a Tinker Lab Take & Make kit on the first Wednesday of each month. Each kit includes a STEAM challenge that builds creativity and critical thinking skills. Geared toward grades 2–6.

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.

Kid crafting with clay and colored pencils

Kids Take & Make

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Pick up a Kids Take & Make kit on the first Friday of each month. Each kit includes supplies and instructions for a fun craft or activity to enjoy at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a Kids Take & Make kit on the first Friday of each month. Each kit includes supplies and instructions for a fun craft or activity to enjoy at home. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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.

Teens Crafting

Teen Take & Make

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

Grab a Teen Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month. Kits include supplies and instructions for a creative project to enjoy at home. Best for grades 6–12. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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

Grab a Teen Take & Make kit on the first Saturday of each month. Kits include supplies and instructions for a creative project to enjoy at home. Best for grades 6–12. Available during service hours while supplies last.

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 knitting

Fun With Fibers

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

pottery

Teen Pottery Decorating

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Get in touch with your ancient art roots, and come decorate some pottery with us!

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

Get in touch with your ancient art roots, and come decorate some pottery with us!

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 a Pet Rock

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Design a pet that will outlast the dinosaurs. Make a totally “dolomite” pet rock complete with a habitat. It’s going to be a Cretaceous good time!

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
Event Details:

Design a pet that will outlast the dinosaurs. Make a totally “dolomite” pet rock complete with a habitat. It’s going to be a Cretaceous good 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.

person looking at puzzle boxes

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Bring in your gently used puzzles to exchange with other puzzle enthusiasts! Most puzzles are for ages 12+. Puzzles brought in by other patrons may be missing pieces.

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.

Watercolor Club

Watercolor Club

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun with watercolor! Together, we will watch instructional videos that will take us through each step of a simple painting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun with watercolor! Together, we will watch instructional videos that will take us through each step of a simple painting.

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 holding art

Adaptive Art

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. UPDATE: Registration no longer 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
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. UPDATE: Registration no longer required!

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 crafting

Crafting with the Ohio Craft Museum

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Join our friends from the Ohio Craft Museum and create some fabulous handmade crafts with interesting histories!

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

Join our friends from the Ohio Craft Museum and create some fabulous handmade crafts with interesting histories!

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 pulling supplies out of basket

Wex Community Art Studio

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Family, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join our friends from the Wexner Center for the Arts for a drop-in collage studio! Enjoy some light snacks and music while you express yourself with the power of art.

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)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Family, STEAM
Event Details:

Join our friends from the Wexner Center for the Arts for a drop-in collage studio! Enjoy some light snacks and music while you express yourself with the power of art.

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.

anime character

Grove City Anime Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Calling tweens and teens to Anime Club! Let’s watch some shows and check out manga from the popular to the obscure. Chat, socialize, and eat themed snacks with us like Pocky, mochi, and more.

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

Calling tweens and teens to Anime Club! Let’s watch some shows and check out manga from the popular to the obscure. Chat, socialize, and eat themed snacks with us like Pocky, mochi, and more.

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.