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Homeschool Huddle

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

Program Type:

Educational, Life Skills, Other

Age Group:

Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Homeschool Huddle is a welcoming space for homeschool parents, families, and kids to connect with the library and with each other.

Woman reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grove City Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

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! 🌿

Sourdough starter in Jars

Sourdough Basics

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room A - Grove City at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Educational, Life Skills

Age Group:

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

Want to smell that warm, yeasty aroma of baking bread in your house this year? Join us to learn the basics of making sourdough and go home with a starter of your very own!

Women reading with phone put away

Unplugged: A Digital Detox Hour

Monday, April 6, 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! 🌿

woman attending COTA informational session

COTA Informational Session

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

Program Type:

Educational, Life Skills, Other

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: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

job search

Job Search Assistance at GCL *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 124 at Grove City Library

Program Type:

Life Skills

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Study Room 124
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Life Skills
Event Details:

*BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Get individual resume advice and your job search questions answered in a free, 30-minute session at Grove City Library with career consultant Tim McNish.

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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 Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

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.

Homeschool Huddle

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Grove City Library
Room: Large Meeting Room A - Grove City
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Homeschool Huddle is a welcoming space for homeschool parents, families, and kids to connect with the library and with each other.

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.

Special Recycling Drop-Off

10:00am–12:00pm
Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Outside space - Westland
Age Group: Tots (babies - pre-K), Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Other
Event Details:

Have things that Rumpke Recycling won’t take? Bring them to Westland Area Library for the Recycling Guy to recycle.

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.

COTA Informational Session

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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 - email socialworkintern@swpl.org.

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.

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 Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

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.

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.

Dance Like a K-Pop Star

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids (grades K-5)
Open
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.

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.

The Lorax by Franklin County Soil and Water

10:30am–11:30am
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.

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

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Come meet our social work intern 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 - email socialworkintern@swpl.org.

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.

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 Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Legal Advice with LASCO

3:45pm–5:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Community Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A monthly walk-in program that is offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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.

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 Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

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.

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.

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 Thursday mornings. This drop-in program allows children to explore sensory bins and more according to their own speed and interest.

Best for ages 1-5

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.

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.

COTA Informational Session

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Westland Area Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - Westland
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Educational, Life Skills, Other
Event Details:

Learn about COTA’s Reduced Fare Program, Transit app, boarding with a mobility device, & how to read bus route maps/schedules!

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.