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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)
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. 

Child and parent playing with LEGOs

Lego Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO

Age Group:

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: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, LEGO
Event Details:

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.

Women reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace Area - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

man holding painting

Adaptive Art

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - Westland at Westland Area Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Life Skills

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, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join us to make an abstract art piece! Caregiver participation is required for individuals with direct support needs.

Make for Your Mother

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grove City Teen Area at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen

Age Group:

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

Come and create some epic Mothers' Day gifts for your mom with air dry clay and other supplies!

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)
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.

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Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

Books with Bo

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, 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), 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.

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

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 every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

March 17: Circe by Madeline Miller

April 21: To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

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.

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Fireplace Area - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

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.

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:

Discuss dynamic fiction titles on the fourth Tuesday of every month. 

Books for the quarter: 

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.

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Put the screens down and pick real life back up! 🌿

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Art of Creative Writing: A Panel

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Books for Young People: A Panel

10:30am–11:30am
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

Do you dream of writing for the next generation?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Future Authors Circle: A Young Writer's Workshop

11:45am–12:45pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Power of True Stories: A Local Nonfiction Panel

11:45am–12:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Hear Our Voices: A Commemorative Poetry Open Mic

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Atrium - Grove City
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

How to: Self-Publishing in 2026

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Deep Dive: Researching Skills for Fiction & Nonfiction

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Small Meeting Room B - Grove City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adult Book Discussion

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Books with Bo

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
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.

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 every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

March 17: Circe by Madeline Miller

April 21: To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

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.

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:

Discuss dynamic fiction titles on the fourth Tuesday of every month. 

Books for the quarter: 

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.

Adult Book Discussion

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us this summer for another round of great reads!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Poppy the Therapy Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
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.

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 every month to discuss popular fantasy reads!

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.