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Fiber Fanatics

Saturday, August 23, 2025 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
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 current project while chatting and trading tips!  Monthly program.

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Adaptive COTA Informational Session

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Educational, Life Skills, Performance/Presentation

Age Group:

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

Persons with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to learn about COTA’s services. This informational session will describe how to board COTA transit with a mobility device and how to read bus routes/schedules.

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Live Music with Columbus Symphony

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Performance/Presentation

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us at the Westland Area Library to enjoy live music with an ensemble from the Columbus Symphony! 

No registration necessary. All ages are welcome, but please ensure children are accompanied by a responsible adult. 

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Fiber Fanatics

Saturday, September 20, 2025 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
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 current project while chatting and trading tips! Monthly program.

Resource Referral

Walk-In Resource Referral

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Educational, Life Skills, Other

Age Group:

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

Come meet our social work intern(s) and learn about free/low-cost community resources! No appointment needed during program times, but appointments are available if these times do not work for you.

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Baby Bop Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

In Other Worlds Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

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

Baby Bop Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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.

Music and Movement Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us Wednesday mornings in Youth Services for stories, songs and rhymes that promote early learning and are fun for the whole family! 

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern(s) and learn about free/low-cost community resources! No appointment needed during program times, but appointments are available if these times do not work for you.

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.

Civic Pride at the Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come and do your civic duty with us at the library as we read with some of our elected officials, do some civically-minded crafts, and cast our votes for Best Snack!

Job Search Assistance

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Public PCs - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills

Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered at Westland Area Library in a session with career consultant Tim McNish. Offered every Wednesday at Westland unless otherwise noted. In partnership with Jewish Family Services. All are welcome! Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled.

Toddler Takeover Storytime -Featuring Promusica

10:30am–11:00am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
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 with an extra special storytime featuring the musical stylings of ProMusica!

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

10:30am–11:30am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
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 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.

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.

Adaptive Art for Adults

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! 

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.

Books with Bo (GCPD Therapy K9)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), All Ages
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), All Ages
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Enjoy time with our favorite GCPD Therapy K9, Bo! Bo is a Great Pyrenees and loves pets, snuggles, and to be read to. Stop by to meet Bo and his handler Officer Shaw. 

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 Take & Make: Seasonal Bookmarks

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grab an Adult Take & Make kit to enjoy a craft or activity at home. Offered at Grove City Library, first-come, first-served while supplies last. Take one home when visiting or call to check availability. One per household please. 

10/25: Create fun and decorative seasonal bookmarks with paper and string. While supplies last.
 

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.

Bo the Therapy Dog

11:00am–12:30pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
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 therapy dog, a white golden retriever, 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.

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Gaming & Puzzles, Teen
Event Details:

Hear ye, hear ye! Heroes wanted!

Adventurer, you are hereby invited to our quest. Come learn about the game, create characters, and play the mythical and magical Dungeons and Dragons at the library!

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.

Lego Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
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:

Come build your way through LEGO challenges or just free play with friends old and new! The only limit is your imagination! Monthly program. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Halloweek

All Day 10/27–10/31
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Passive
Event Details:

Join us the week of Halloween for our annual Halloweek! We'll have spooky crafts and haunting presentations. There might even be a sweet treat or two.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
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)

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.

Walk-In Resource Referral

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern(s) and learn about free/low-cost community resources! No appointment needed during program times, but appointments are available if these times do not work for you.

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.

Forensic Investigation with Coroner's Office

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Performance/Presentation, Other
Event Details:

Part of our Halloweek at the library: Join special guest Kelly Sandberg from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office as she shares what she does in her job as a forensic investigator.

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.

Monster Mash at the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all ghosts and goblins down to the library for a monster mash. We will have spooky music, haunted popcorn, and an all-around ghoul time. Costumes optional. Part of Halloweek.

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.

Page Turners Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss dynamic fiction titles.

September 23 : The Briar Club by

Baby Bop Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: GCL Youth Services Area
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

Baby Bop Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Tots (babies - pre-K)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Wednesdays @ 10:30 am. For babies 4–24 months old and their caregivers.

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.

Spooky Tales at the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Kids (grades K-5)
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: WAL Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Do you like scary stories? Join us for some creepy tales with Betty Altfater, a local spooky storyteller as a part of our Halloweek.

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.