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Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. Get individual resume advice and your job search question...

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

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Young girl points to picture in a book during storytime

Toddler Takeover Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Event Details:

Join us for a toddler-tastic storytime experience! Especially designed for our friends aged 1-4 years, we will have stories, rhymes, songs, and more to help build those vital early...

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

Join us for a toddler-tastic storytime experience! Especially designed for our friends aged 1-4 years, we will have stories, rhymes, songs, and more to help build those vital early literacy 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.

Sensory Exploration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 on Thursday mornings this spring (Mar-May 1). This drop-in program allows children ages 1-5 years to explore sensory bins, balls, and more according...

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 on Thursday mornings this spring (Mar-May 1). 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)

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.

Adult Book Discussion

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Discussion:

Join fellow book lovers at Westland Area Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss the selected book of the month. 

Event Details:

March 13 – The Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionApril 10 – Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaMay 8 – Ironweed by William Kennedy

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

Join fellow book lovers at Westland Area Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss the selected book of the month. 

March 13 – 

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Adult Take & Make: Springtime Candy Gift Box

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

** NOTE: Adult Take and Make kits are now available at Grove City Library only and are intended for adults**Grab an Adult Take & Make kit from the Grove City Library to enjoy a...

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

** NOTE: Adult Take and Make kits are now available at Grove City Library only and are intended for adults**

A young boys lies on his stomach in front of a bunch of LEGOs and an instruction book. He is creating something out of the LEGOs

Lego Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
LEGO, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Offered monthly. 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. Recommende...

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

Offered monthly. 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. Recommended for families or grades K & 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.

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

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come meet therapy dog Poppy, a white golden retriever and goodest girl. Poppy loves books, people, and the library. Poppy will be hanging out with us the 2nd Saturday of each month...

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), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet therapy dog Poppy, a white golden retriever and goodest girl. Poppy loves books, people, and the library. Poppy will be hanging out with us the 2nd Saturday of each month this Spring. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

group of children sit and listen while being read a story

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)
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. H...

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.

Adult ESL Class

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Life Skills
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). Before you start attending classes, sign up for new st...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills
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.

Legal Aid with LASCO

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Education Room at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Legal Aid:

Monthly walk-in program offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Get free walk-in advice from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tena...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills, Other

Monthly walk-in program offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Get free walk-in advice from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tenant issues, public benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other non-criminal issues.

Spring Book Club Picks

In Other Worlds Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Grove City Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult fantasy lovers, join us this spring to discuss popular fantasy reads! Meets the 3rd Tuesday at Grove City Library unless otherwise noted. We will be discussing:  March 1...

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Adult fantasy lovers, join us this spring to discuss popular fantasy reads! Meets the 3rd Tuesday at Grove City Library unless otherwise noted. We will be discussing:  

Photo of baby reading board book

Baby Nature Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Event Details:

Spring Baby Storytimes at Grove City for ages 4-24 months (Mar-Apr)Tuesdays @ 6:30 pmWednesdays @ 10:30 amIntroduce your babies to the world of the library and the fun that words c...

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

Spring Baby Storytimes at Grove City for ages 4-24 months (Mar-Apr)

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.

Photo of baby reading board book

Baby Nature Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Event Details:

Spring Baby Storytimes at Grove City for ages 4-24 months (Mar-Apr)Tuesdays @ 6:30 pmWednesdays @ 10:30 amIntroduce your babies to the world of the library and the fun that words c...

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

Spring Baby Storytimes at Grove City for ages 4-24 months (Mar-Apr)

Soil Is ALIVE

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Plants are alive, bugs are alive, but did you know the soil is also alive? Come learn about the wonderful world of dirt, from how it keeps our plants healthy to the critters that l...

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Plants are alive, bugs are alive, but did you know the soil is also alive? Come learn about the wonderful world of dirt, from how it keeps our plants healthy to the critters that live within it.

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.

Science Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Join us this spring once a month for Science Club! We will be doing various hands-on activities that foster creativity, problem solving, and curiosity. Recommended for school-age c...

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us this spring once a month for Science Club! We will be doing various hands-on activities that foster creativity, problem solving, and curiosity. Recommended for school-age children.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

graphic representing someone reviewing a resume

Job Search Assistance

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public PCs - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. Get individual resume advice and your job search question...

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

2/19 Cancelled: There will be no Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Sensory Exploration

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 on Thursday mornings this spring (Mar-May 1). This drop-in program allows children ages 1-5 years to explore sensory bins, balls, and more according...

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 on Thursday mornings this spring (Mar-May 1). 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)

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.

art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, rulers, scissors, and paint brushes stored upright in silver containers

Adaptive Art for Adults

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! Registration optional, but highly recommended because supplies are limited. Care...

Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills, Other
Required
Event Details:

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! Registration optional, but highly recommended because supplies are limited.

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.

Therapy dog Bo, a Great Pyrenees, happily lays in the middle of a group of young children petting him

Books with Bo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
GCL Youth Services Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy time with our favorite fluffy therapy dog, Bo, who is now an official Therapy K9 with the Grove City Division of Police! Visit with Bo and his handler, School Resource Office...

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy time with our favorite fluffy therapy dog, Bo, who is now an official Therapy K9 with the Grove City Division of Police! Visit with Bo and his handler, School Resource Officer Shaw, in the Youth Services Department.

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.

anime scene of a figure sitting on steps outside with futuristic city visible in background

Grove City Anime Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Movies, Teen
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Calling tweens and teens to Anime Club! Let’s watch some shows and check out manga from the popular to the obscure. Monthly program.  Come chat, socialize, and eat themed snac...

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

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

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.

Famous Characters in Literature (VIRTUAL QUIZ)

All Day
Grove City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive, 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:

How well do you know some of the most famous literary characters? Take the quiz to find out!

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive, Virtual
Event Details:

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

How well do you know some of the most famous literary characters? Take the quiz to find out!

Famous Characters in Literature (VIRTUAL QUIZ)

All Day
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive, 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:

How well do you know some of the most famous literary characters? Take the quiz to find out!

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Passive, Virtual
Event Details:

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

How well do you know some of the most famous literary characters? Take the quiz to find out!

group of children sit and listen while being read a story

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K)
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. H...

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.

Watercolor Club

Watercolor Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have some fun as we watch instructional videos together that will guide us through each step of a simple painting. Monthly adult program for ages 18+. Registration required. Progra...

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

Have some fun as we watch instructional videos together that will guide us through each step of a simple painting. Monthly adult program for ages 18+. Registration required. Program held the 3rd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

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.