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Let's Talk Reptiles with the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join a naturalist from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we talk all about Ohio's reptiles! See real-life reptile artifacts and learn about our scaly, skittery, and slithery friends!

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, Educational, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join a naturalist from the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we talk all about Ohio's reptiles! See real-life reptile artifacts and learn about our scaly, skittery, and slithery friends!

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.

woman holding dog

Columbus Humane

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Do you like animals? Do you want to learn more about rescuing animals? Come meet our friends from Columbus Humane and learn about how they help our four-legged friends and more. They will be bringing a rescue dog to visit.

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, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Do you like animals? Do you want to learn more about rescuing animals? Come meet our friends from Columbus Humane and learn about how they help our four-legged friends and more. They will be bringing a rescue dog to visit.

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.

instruments sitting on floor

Columbus Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Come and see a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, followed by a chance to get up close and personal with real symphony instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo!

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

Come and see a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, followed by a chance to get up close and personal with real symphony instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo!

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.

Kpop Idol with background dancers

Dance Like a K-Pop Star

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Performance/Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Learn to dance like a K-pop star: Calling all aspiring dancers to learn some K-pop moves taught by K-pop Dance Columbus and inspired by the film K-pop Demon Hunters; music, costumes, and moves provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Performance/Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a K-pop star: Calling all aspiring dancers to learn some K-pop moves taught by K-pop Dance Columbus and inspired by the film K-pop Demon Hunters; music, costumes, and moves provided. 

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.

A page from the popular children's book "the Lorax" by Dr. Suess

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.

Armstrong Air and Space Museum Statue

Fly High with the Armstrong Air and Space Museum

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by learning about Neil Armstrong and the airplanes he flew! We’ll learn how airplanes fly by doing experiments on the 4 forces of flight and make our own balsa wood flyers!

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

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by learning about Neil Armstrong and the airplanes he flew! We’ll learn how airplanes fly by doing experiments on the 4 forces of flight and make our own balsa wood flyers!

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.

fashion sketch

Custom Made to Ready Made: Fashion Industry in Columbus

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Attention fashion lovers! Ohio Historical Connection Historical Curator Marlise Schoeny presents "Custom Made to Ready Made: Fashion Industry in Columbus." Come learn about our local fashion industry in this exciting presentation.  

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Attention fashion lovers! Ohio Historical Connection Historical Curator Marlise Schoeny presents "Custom Made to Ready Made: Fashion Industry in Columbus." Come learn about our local fashion industry in this exciting presentation.  

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.

Ron Spangler logo

SRC Kickoff - Magician Ron Spangler

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions at the library. 

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: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions at the library. 

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.

Ron Spangler logo

SRC Kickoff - Magician Ron Spangler

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions at the library. 

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: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with the magical and wonderful Magician Ron Spangler. Experience jaw-dropping magic and mind-boggling illusions at the library. 

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.

All About Therapy Dogs

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.

dinosaur graphic

A Paleontologist Looks at the Jurassic Park Movies

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Movies, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

The dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in the Jurassic Park films are very lifelike, but how scientifically accurate are they? This talk discusses what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong.

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

The dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in the Jurassic Park films are very lifelike, but how scientifically accurate are they? This talk discusses what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong.

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.

Science items

Whiz Bang Science

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun time!

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

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun 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.

Science items

Whiz Bang Science

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family, Performance/Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun time!

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

Join Dr. Dave on an amazing trip through the world of science! With some absolutely hair-raising experiments, it's sure to be a fun 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.

Andra Gillum

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.

Constitution

The Constitution & the Bill of Rights with Historian Jared Reitz

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, join local historian and award-winning History teacher, Jared Reitz, as he discusses our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. You might be surprised at what you didn’t know!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Educational, Performance/Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, join local historian and award-winning History teacher, Jared Reitz, as he discusses our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. You might be surprised at what you didn’t know!

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.

Red, White, & Friends with Wes Holly

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5)

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Wes Holly’s “Red, White, and Friends!” Enjoy magic, music, juggling, and more. Recommended for ages 2–12.

 

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

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Wes Holly’s “Red, White, and Friends!” Enjoy magic, music, juggling, and more. Recommended for ages 2–12.

 

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.

Mike Hemmelgarn performing

Comedy & Juggling with Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
WAL Youth Services Program Space at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come see a community favorite, Mike Hemmelgarn joined by his friend Bongo. Talented comedian, juggler, and ventriloquist extraordinaire!

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: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Come see a community favorite, Mike Hemmelgarn joined by his friend Bongo. Talented comedian, juggler, and ventriloquist extraordinaire!

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.

Mike Hemmelgarn performing

Comedy & Juggling with Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Family, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages

Come see a community favorite, Mike Hemmelgarn joined by his friend Bongo. Talented comedian, 

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: Family, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Come see a community favorite, Mike Hemmelgarn joined by his friend Bongo. Talented comedian, 

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.

Police K9 Indy

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.

Ohio Wildlife Center logo

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.

Ohio Wildlife Center logo

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.

fossils

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.

Celebration of route 66

The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

“Get your kicks” through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic ‘Route 66’, along with visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways.

Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

“Get your kicks” through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic ‘Route 66’, along with visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways.

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.

Ohio on map

The First Ohioans

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance/Presentation
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Join us in an engaging presentation presented by Ohio History Connection speaker, Bill Kennedy, entitled, "The Fort Ancient at Fort Ancient—Late Pre-contact Communities in a Hopewell Ceremonial Landscape."  

Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us in an engaging presentation presented by Ohio History Connection speaker, Bill Kennedy, entitled, "The Fort Ancient at Fort Ancient—Late Pre-contact Communities in a Hopewell Ceremonial Landscape."  

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.