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Have you ever wanted to learn about fly fishing but didn't know where to start? Come to this free and fun program and learn what fly fishing is and how to get started! We will practice casting and get a chance to fish on the beautiful lakes at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All equipment provided. […]
Learn how to turn recyclables into art using 3D printing technology! Then discover the importance of recycling and how we can keep plastics out of rivers and oceans. Be sure to feed the plastic monster by donating April 28-May 5 to this recycling drive. Presented by Laura Oldham, founder of Return to Sender, a sustainability and education focused […]
Come to the library each Sunday for an opportunity to create a craft from the Maker Art Cart! Children and caregivers can use their imaginations and fine motor skills to create art to take home.
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.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.
Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for preschoolers (4-5 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Join us for fun and engaging activities demonstrating the connection between science and reading. Price:Â Free Registration:Â No registration necessary. Parking Information:Â Free parking lot, free street parking.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo. Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]
Stop by and explore some cool technology! Code a pair of robots for a race, create a circuit that powers a small fan, and more. Most of the tech is designed for ages 8+ with a few for ages 4+. Get ready to show your scientist skills! We have gathered some fun tech items […]
Enjoy an afternoon of climbing, pretending and exploring different kinds of vehicles at this year’s Touch–a–Truck event! Dozens of vehicles will fill parking lot for you to explore. The focus of Touch-a-Truck is to present children with an opportunity to touch, climb on, and pretend to drive vehicles they may see regularly in their community. […]
Young artists with their caregivers can drop in to make a donut craft! Join us monthly for a new themed process craft for kids to inspire creative exploration while building artistic skills.
Engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.
Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion.
Come by the Pickerington Community Pool parking lot to see all your favorite trucks and equipment. Kids will be able to see the ins and outs of all vehicle and receive a free Kids Driver's License. Sponsors: Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department
May the 4th be with you! Enjoy Star Wars themed targets at the Scioto Grove Archery range. Equipment and basic instruction provided. Recommended for ages 8+ only.
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
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 […]
It’s time for our annual Mother’s Day event!! Join us for •yoga •sensory play •crafts •treats And a morning of fun to celebrate you! Sign up now!
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
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. Location: Hanby Park (behind the library) Bring a blanket, sunscreen, water, hat, jacket, or other outdoor comforts. Shade may be scarce. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the library's meeting rooms.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Celebrate the beautiful spring flowers by reading a story, planting some seeds, and creating blooming flowers! This program is geared for ages 2-3. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!
Discover the many ways wildlife hides in nature and take a walk to look for camouflaged animals.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for preschoolers (4-5 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Enjoy a tasty s'more while channeling your inner Bob Ross with chalk at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Meet at the climbing wall. Free and fun! Chalk and s'more supplies provided.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo. Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]
Celebrate Mother's Day by treating your parent, or parental figure to a free and fun archery program! All equipment and basic instruction provided. Meet at the Scioto Grove Archery range! Ages 8+.
Run, jump and tumble with the team from The Little Gym of Polaris. Practice creative movement and build confidence in a structured environment. For ages 0-7, 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.
Climb, touch, and take a photo with the trucks you see daily in the community. Decorate your own helmet and enjoy inflatables, Paw Patrol strolling character, Norwich Township fire truck, Hilliard police cruiser, tow trucks, semi, and more!
Check out our selection of books on sustainability and environmental issues for all ages, learn more about the 2024 summer reading club and more!
Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! This month, we have partnered with Columbus Speech and Hearing to provide exciting hands on learning experiences and activities. Meet special guests from the hit PBS series Super Why! Activities include: Alphabet matching game Coloring Meet and Greet with Super Why and Princess Presto from Super Why! Read in […]
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike as we search the forest for migrating songbirds like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.
Join us for our monthly Second Sunday Open house! Our doors are open to the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.- we have crafts, activities, visits from our Animal Ambassadors and weather permitting, our trails will be open! This event is FREE to the public- donations are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing […]
Celebrate public gardens and an important person in your life by creating a special card and planter.
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. Location: Hanby Park (behind the library) Bring a blanket, sunscreen, water, hat, jacket, or other outdoor comforts. Shade may be scarce. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the library's meeting rooms.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo. Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for preschoolers (4-5 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Channel your inner wizard and create your own magic wand! Children ages 6-11 will love this creative and whimsical craft. All materials provided; while supplies last.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo. Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]
Explore and engage with a variety self-directed activities during this drop-in program. For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Young children with their caregivers can see a school bus up close when an Upper Arlington Schools bus visits the library.
Drop in and enjoy some unstructured imaginative playtime for ages 0-5 with fun toys, activities, and books that we provide. Our Freeplay Fridays are the perfect time to meet new friends and talk with other caregivers! No registration required.
Touch-a-Truck is Experience Public Works Day! Kick off National Public Works Week with a “truck full” of fun at the City Service Center (6555 Shier Rings Road). Bring your kiddos to explore the public vehicles they see around our city. Fun will be had at every turn! They can climb in and out of the trucks, […]
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Take a hike to see blooming wildflowers on a 1.5 mile hike along the Cemetery Ridge Trail. The yellow lady slipper is typically blooming by this time. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot, 23833 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.
Come check out how colorful our small fish can get as we do our own dance in the water to catch some darters during their breeding season. Closed toed shoes required.
Gotta catch them all! Enjoy a Pokémon-themed day at Blacklick Woods. Find Pokémon hidden on the trail while participating in Pokémon Go Community Day, meet fellow trainers, enjoy an "Appletun" pie, and create a Pokémon-themed craft. You do not need to play Pokémon Go to enjoy the activities!
Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome. Location: Hanby Park (behind the library) Bring a blanket, sunscreen, water, hat, jacket, or other outdoor comforts. Shade may be scarce. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the library's meeting rooms.
Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. Meet at the Tall Pines Area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. 6833 Richardson Rd. Groveport.
We've added more dates! Join us for story and craft time at the Alum Creek Lake Visitor Center. Every other Monday, excluding federal holidays. Best for preschool/kindergarten ages but all are welcome!
We'll learn about these fascinating critters, and then go exploring on an insect safari to see what we can catch! Age 3-5 with a caregiver. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43081). Please note: the Lodge is not accessible via the main park entrance. Please use the address above to […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week! Attend an ambulance-themed storytime, learn some fun facts about the history of emergency medicine in Columbus, meet some local Columbus Division of Fire heroes and check out their vehicles. Storytime will begin at 11am. Come early or stay late to see a real EMS truck!
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for preschoolers (4-5 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Learn about the small creatures that make their homes in ponds and wetlands. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Splash into summer and wave goodbye to school with an ocean themed party. Swim on through for some seafaring games, crafts, and more for children of all ages. It’s sure to be a whale-y good time!
Celebrate summer with water play and lots of bubbles. Dress your baby for the pool. Outside, weather permitting.
Swing by the library for family-friendly activities. And you might just spot one of your favorite characters - like Bluey, Pete the Cat, Clifford the Dog, or Elephant and Piggie - while you're here! Then challenge yourself to a summer of reading. Set your reading goal and earn prizes. Register by midnight on May 26 for […]
Learn about insects through story, activities, and crafts. Dress to be outside- We will be catching bugs for this program! Best for ages 3-5.
Learn about the incredible journey made by these tiny birds trough literature , activities and craft.
Engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.
Meet some of our animals ambassadors and learn about their important job at the nature Center
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, May 25 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Start your summer with a free party at the park. And by party, we mean HOURS of free family-friendly including: Inflatables from SuperGames including Beach Sunglasses Slide, Leaps and Bounds, Lego Obstacle Course, Vertical Rush, Wacky Bouncer, Wacky Kiddie Korner Craft facilitated by OSU Urban Arts […]
There’s something enchanting about watching the stars of some of the hottest PG flicks under the stars of a steamy summer night. And talk about a big screen. We have a ginormous movie screen for a larger-than-life viewing of the show, plus six acres of lawn seating. No chair kicking or popcorn throwing here. May […]
Program ongoing between 1-3pm. Meet in front of the barn. Build a simple wooden boat to sail on the pond.
Sunday evenings from May 19 to August 11 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for family-friendly performances generously sponsored by FC Bank. Parking is available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, or the Worthington Presbyterian Church. Please note that concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather; […]
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for preschoolers (4-5 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (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.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
Celebrate the start of summer at the library! Sign up for our summer reading program, enjoy fun activities, and get a chance to win prizes. More details to come in late May.
Celebrate the 2024 club with crafts, activities and a visit from Bring the Farm to You.
Wildlife is all around us, whether we live in the city or country. Test your knowledge on how well you can read the signs left behind by some wild animals! Live animals included.
Play simple, indoor carnival games to earn tickets for prizes. While you're here, get a temporary tattoo and dance the afternoon away in a swarm of bubbles. For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.
An obstacle course, games and more are a not-to-be-missed start to summer-reading season.