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Join us on a 1-mile family walk as we look and listen for these hard working birds. Meet at the Confluence, 8465 Alkire Rd.
Hands-on practice of kindergarten skills such as writing letters and cutting with scissors. Parents will receive tips on how to work on skills at home.
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.
We'll have "snow" much fun at this Winter Wonderland Storytime. Stop in for cozy stories, winter songs and terrific tips on how to get your little ones ready for Kindergarten.
Relax with some popcorn and a movie now that the holiday hustle is over. Families and kids of all ages welcome!
Solve the twisted mystery of Erica's missing balloons...with her pet hedgehog as the prime suspect! This family-friendly, interactive magic show will keep the whole family engaged with tricks, helpers from the audience, and Erica's spiky sidekick. Performed by magician and local author of Sedgie the Hedgie Finds the Treasure, Erica Carlson.
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Darby Bends Lakes area (2755 Amity Road, Hilliard, OH). If you can't make it to this event, no worries! Hike at Prairie Oaks anytime in January […]
We'll have "snow" much fun at this Winter Wonderland Storytime. Stop in for cozy stories, winter songs and terrific tips on how to get your little ones ready for Kindergarten.
On the first Sunday of every month, residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission with proper identification. Community Days include access to the entirety of the gardens, collections and current daytime exhibitions. Admission to evening Special Engagements or events is not included. Many Community Days have themed programming that included additional activities, performances and […]
Howdy Y'all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, feel free to bring your own reusable mug or cup and fill it up with some warm and toasty fire brewed coffee
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Walnut Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm in the Buckeye Area (6716 Lithopolis Road, Groveport, OH). If you can't make it to this event, no worries! Hike at Walnut Woods anytime in January to get […]
CANCELED MONDAY, JANUARY 6th! Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs, especially designed for ages 2-5.Location: Family Room Coffee & Bake ShopAddress: 545 S. Otterbein Ave.
This event is CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Come create a one of a kind bracelet with the library! Using upcycled materials, kids can customize their own bracelet using pop tabs. Materials provided. Ages 6-11.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Lego and Duplo bricks will be available for open playtime. Drop in and join us! For ages 11 and under.
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 2-3 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
This all ages storytime will be movement, music, and sign language focused. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter in this storytime which will feature live ukulele music, finger rhymes, and more.
Come create with us at the library! We will have a variety of Play-Doh colors and tools for you to build with.
Learn about winter wildlife through a story, activity and a craft.
Learn how different animals deal with the cold through a story, craft, and short hike.
Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
Explore child friendly activities while building fine motor skills which are important for school readiness. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Young children and their caregivers can drop in to make their own process art masterpieces using a variety of fun supplies. Join us monthly to inspire creative exploration and artistic skill-building.
Second Saturday Kids Days are free events that take place in the Ross Community Studio at the WOSU headquarters. At each Second Saturday event, children will experience learning through characters they already know and love and explore themes that combine imagination, interaction and technology to investigate art, science, math and reading. Follow your curiosity at […]
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
The museum has free general admission every Sunday thanks to Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program! Special exhibition admission is included with Free Sundays. Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays. Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery. There’s a great experience around every corner.
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Slate Run Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. If you can't make it to this event, no worries! Hike at Slate Run anytime in January to get your card stamped. Learn more about Metro Parks Winter […]
Join us for a fun and informal open house held the second Sunday of each month at our Cook Road Education Center in Powell. Doors are open from 1pm to 3pmFamily friendly activities and toursEnrichment activities with our live animal ambassadorsCost: FREE! Donations are greatly appreciated.Tour the Center, meet our Animal Ambassadors in person, hike […]
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
The museum has free general admission every Sunday thanks to Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program! Special exhibition admission is included with Free Sundays. Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays. Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery. There’s a great experience around every corner.
We'll look for and learn about birds in winter as we visit feeders on an easy 3/4 mile walk. Bring binoculars if you'd like and we'll have some to share. Meets at the Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
Let's investigate the wetlands through tracks, feathers, calls and scat. 1-mile loop, meet at 1378 Darby Creek Dr.
This all ages storytime will be movement, music, and sign language focused. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter in this storytime which will feature live ukulele music, finger rhymes, and more.
Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read! Storytime leaders will demonstrate and share about early literacy while engaging participants with books, songs, movement, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and storytelling! Toddler Storytimes last about 30 minutes. There are also Toddler Storytimes at our other locations: Tuesdays […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the forest to learn about owls and their adaptations while searching for roosting owls.
Explore and engage with a variety self-directed activities during this drop-in program. For ages 0-5, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Drop in to enjoy fun play stations designed for toddlers and preschoolers! These skill-building activities may include games, play dough, cars, blocks, crafts, and more.
Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.
Your stuffed animal's invited for an overnight stay at the library! Return on January 19 to pick up your friend and, at 3 pm, you're both invited for a special storytime and slideshow of all the sleepover silliness! For ages 8 and under.
Enjoy an off-trail 1.5-mile hike through the waterfowl refuge. Prepare for mud.
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. If you can't make it to this event, no worries! Hike at Scioto Audubon anytime in January to get your card stamped. […]
The museum has free general admission every Sunday thanks to Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program! Special exhibition admission is included with Free Sundays. Bring your friends and family […]
Hike your favorite trail(s) at Rocky Fork Metro Park, get your winter hike card stamped, and enjoy a treat. Dog friendly trail. Treat for your pup too!
Come join Naturalist Bree as she leads a 1.5 (easy) hike exploring LakeView and Briar Patch trail. Meet at the campground Shelter house, parking is available at the Camp Office […]
In partnership with The King Arts Complex, join us for the annual MLK Day Open House on the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to explore the impact […]
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 2-3 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
This all ages storytime will be movement, music, and sign language focused. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter in this storytime which will feature live ukulele music, finger rhymes, […]
Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read! Storytime leaders will demonstrate and share about early literacy while engaging participants […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must […]
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
Listen to stories before making a craft to keep. All supplies provided. Caregivers participate with their children. If your child is ages 2-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in […]
Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the […]
Explore and get comfortable in nature with your little ones! Bundle up and drop in anytime between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to enjoy informal self-guided stations featuring hands-on activities […]
The museum has free general admission every Sunday thanks to Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program! Special exhibition admission is included with Free Sundays. Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays. Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery. There’s a great experience around every corner.
Calling all bird lovers for a morning of BINGO! Whether you are a long time bird enthusiast or a newbie birder, you can enjoy a fun game of BINGO with us. Stop by the shelter house from 10-12pm to get your BINGO card and hit the trail! The bird trail will be along our Red […]
Adults and kids can learn the basics of watercolor and paint a simple winter landscape. Class includes a short hike, so please dress for the weather.
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Jump, hop, and skip to this fun-filled playtime for young children (0-6) and their families. Come ready to laugh, explore, and experience the joy of learning through play! Stop by anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 pm to play at the library!
Enjoy books, rhymes, music, and more in a storytime designed especially for children 2-3 years old and their caregivers. Participants will have fun while building important early literacy skills.
This all ages storytime will be movement, music, and sign language focused. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter in this storytime which will feature live ukulele music, finger rhymes, and more.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Explore and get comfortable in nature with your little ones! Bundle up and drop in anytime between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to enjoy informal self-guided stations featuring hands-on activities and crafts as we discover what the winter season has to offer! Please dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a guardian but […]
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read! Storytime leaders will demonstrate and share about early literacy while engaging participants with books, songs, movement, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and storytelling! Toddler Storytimes last about 30 minutes. There are also Toddler Storytimes at our other locations: Tuesdays […]
Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes, especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. If your child is ages 0-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.