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Honey & Hives: A Beekeeping Program w/ COBA

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group

The Lorax by Franklin County Soil and Water

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Join us with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District through an interactive narration of The Lorax a Dr. Seuss story. Learn about the choices, consequences, and impacts we have on our environment.

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Join us with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District through an interactive narration of The Lorax a Dr. Seuss story. Learn about the choices, consequences, and impacts we have on our environment.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Books with Bo

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room A - 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: Large Meeting Room A - 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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 18, 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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 25, 2026 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

Come meet Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

Cancelled
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 Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog, at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Bee Lady

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join former Apiarist (beekeeper) with the Ohio Department of Agriculture Barb Bloetscher who will discuss how to make your yard pollinator-friendly with pollinator plants for bees and butterflies…just in time for spring!

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, Educational
Event Details:

Join former Apiarist (beekeeper) with the Ohio Department of Agriculture Barb Bloetscher who will discuss how to make your yard pollinator-friendly with pollinator plants for bees and butterflies…just in time for 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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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

Come meet Bo the white golden retriever and therapy dog at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

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 Bo the white golden retriever and therapy dog at the Westland Area Library. Bo is a good boy. Bo likes books. Bo wants you to come to the library to see him and the books and maybe chase a squirrel on the way.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

All About Therapy Dogs

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog, and her handler. They’ll teach us what therapy dogs do and what it takes to become one.

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog, and her handler. They’ll teach us what therapy dogs do and what it takes to become one.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading
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, Books & Reading
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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Prehistoric Terrariums

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Make a terrarium featuring your choice of dinosaur figurines, gravel, rocks/minerals, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a terrarium featuring your choice of dinosaur figurines, gravel, rocks/minerals, 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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Author Visit: Andra Gillum, Doggy Drama Series

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come meet author Andra Gillum, the author of the Doggy Drama series, and her adorable pup that inspired the books!

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, Books & Reading, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Come meet author Andra Gillum, the author of the Doggy Drama series, and her adorable pup that inspired the books!

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bo the Therapy Dog

Saturday, June 27, 2026 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

Come meet Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids. 

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
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Bo, the white golden retriever and therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids. 

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Indy the Police K9

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Meet Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Cooper and his K9 partner, Indy. Watch them demonstrate how they work together to help keep the community safe and catch the bad guys.

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Meet Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Cooper and his K9 partner, Indy. Watch them demonstrate how they work together to help keep the community safe and catch the bad guys.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poppy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Books & Reading
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, Books & Reading
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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ohio Wildlife Center

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Go wild with the Ohio Wildlife Center! Animal ambassadors and specialists from the Center will join us to talk all about the majesty of our local wildlife.

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Event Details:

Go wild with the Ohio Wildlife Center! Animal ambassadors and specialists from the Center will join us to talk all about the majesty of our local wildlife.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ohio Wildlife Center

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Go wild with the Ohio Wildlife Center! Animal ambassadors and specialists from the Center will join us to talk all about the majesty of our local wildlife.

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Event Details:

Go wild with the Ohio Wildlife Center! Animal ambassadors and specialists from the Center will join us to talk all about the majesty of our local wildlife.

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fascinating Fossils

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Explore how fossils form and investigate real specimens with our friends from Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District

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, Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Explore how fossils form and investigate real specimens with our friends from Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District

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.

This event is in the "Tots (babies - pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Kids (grades K-5)" group
This event is in the "Teens (grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Loon the Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Come meet Loon, a goldendoodle therapy dog. Therapy dogs (and their handlers) provide a warm, judgment‑free space for readers of all abilities and love hearing stories from kids.

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.