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The Art or Creative Writing: A Panel Graphic

The Art of Creative Writing: A Panel

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, we invite you to attend this inspirational panel celebrating the writers who live and work right here in our neighborhood.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, we invite you to attend this inspirational panel celebrating the writers who live and work right here in our neighborhood.

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.

Writing Books for Young People Graphic

Writing Books for Young People: A Panel

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Do you dream of writing for the next generation?

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

Do you dream of writing for the next generation?

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.

Poppy the Therapy Dog sits in front of the camera. She is a white golden retriever.

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come meet Poppy, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

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

Come meet Poppy, a white golden retriever therapy dog! Poppy is a very good girl who loves books and loves listening to stories. Grab a book to read aloud—Poppy enjoys every tale!

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.

Future Authors Circle: A Young Writers Workshop Graphic

Future Authors Circle: A Young Writer's Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for creators aged 9-17.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for creators aged 9-17.

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.

The Power of True Stories: A Local Nonfiction Panel Graphic

The Power of True Stories: A Local Nonfiction Panel

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us with a panel discussion featuring published nonfiction authors from our own community celebrating the truth, well told.

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

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us with a panel discussion featuring published nonfiction authors from our own community celebrating the truth, well told.

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.

SPL’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Graphic

A Decade of Discovery: SPL's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate our 10th year. Hear heartfelt comments from instrumental figures who helped design and build our downtown home.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation, Other
Event Details:

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us for a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate our 10th year. Hear heartfelt comments from instrumental figures who helped design and build our downtown home.

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.

American Girl Doll

American Girl Doll Tea Party

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

You are cordially invited to a tea party at the library! We will be serving dessert and lemonade and doing themed crafts. Bring your own doll or use one of the library’s dolls. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to a tea party at the library! We will be serving dessert and lemonade and doing themed crafts. Bring your own doll or use one of the library’s dolls. 

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.

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.

Hear Our Voices: A Commemorative Poetry Open Mic Graphic

Hear Our Voices: A Commemorative Poetry Open Mic

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atrium - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, experience the unique acoustics and community spirit of our downtown library while honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Atrium - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, experience the unique acoustics and community spirit of our downtown library while honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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.

How to: Self-Publishing in 2026

How to: Self-Publishing in 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join local author Darin Miller for a deep dive into the business and craft of independent publishing.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join local author Darin Miller for a deep dive into the business and craft of independent publishing.

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.

The Deep Dive: Researching Skills for Fiction & Nonfiction Graphic

The Deep Dive: Researching Skills for Fiction & Nonfiction

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us in a session that pairs the investigative prowess of Reference Librarian Kacy Cox with the practical application of Janet Shailer, a successful local history writer known for her meti

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

As part of our community-wide Grove City Book Festival, join us in a session that pairs the investigative prowess of Reference Librarian Kacy Cox with the practical application of Janet Shailer, a successful local history writer known for her meti

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.

people enjoying film with popcorn

Binge & Banter

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Movies, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're obsessed with the latest streaming hits or rediscovering hidden gems, this is your spot to share reactions, theories and recommendations. If it's on the screen, it's on the table. 

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Other
Event Details:

Whether you're obsessed with the latest streaming hits or rediscovering hidden gems, this is your spot to share reactions, theories and recommendations. If it's on the screen, it's on the table. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

SPL Board Operations & Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Ops & Finance Committee of the SPL Board of Trustees

SPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Age Group:
All Ages

SPL monthly Board of Trustees meeting

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

SPL monthly Board of Trustees meeting

person looking for job on computer

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

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Adult Book Discussion

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every second Thursday of the month for a lively discussion about popular books! 

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us every second Thursday of the month for a lively discussion about popular books! 

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 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - 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: Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: 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.

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.

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Legal Advice with LASCO

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly walk-in program that is offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A monthly walk-in program that is offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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

Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, May 19, 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.