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Light Table Exploration

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
DIY and Crafts, Technology and Gadgets
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Description:

Color mixing, crafts, STEM activities and more will help kids experience light table magic firsthand. For ages 5 and under.

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: DIY and Crafts, Technology and Gadgets
Description:
Color mixing, crafts, STEM activities and more will help kids experience light table magic firsthand. For ages 5 and under. ...

Let's Dish: A Cookbook Club

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Trillium Meeting Room at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Books and Authors, Food and Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Talk, tempt and taste during this book discussion group that's all about food! To participate, prepare a recipe from one of the selected cookbooks-- if you're feeling friendly, bri

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Trillium Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Authors, Food and Lifestyle
Description:
Talk, tempt and taste during this book discussion group that's all about food! To participate, prepare a recipe from one of the selected cookbooks-- if you're feeling friendly, bring in samples-- and come ready to talk about your experience. ...

Readers on the Move: A Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Owl Meeting Room at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
Books and Authors, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A 1.3-mile route near the library is the perfect distance for a literary walk and talk! To participate, read the suggested title, or join us to discuss another book you've enjoyed.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Owl Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Authors, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
A 1.3-mile route near the library is the perfect distance for a literary walk and talk! To participate, read the suggested title, or join us to discuss another book you've enjoyed. Suggested title: Banyan Moon by Thao Thai ...

Tiny Art Show

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
DIY and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Description:

Paint your own miniature masterpiece. For ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: DIY and Crafts
Description:
Paint your own miniature masterpiece. For ages 6-11. ...

English Class

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library) at Worthington Park Library
Purpose:

Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفو

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library)
Purpose
Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفوف الأنجليزية You must attend a two-day orientation before joining t...

English Class

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library) at Worthington Park Library
Purpose:

Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفو

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library)
Purpose
Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفوف الأنجليزية You must attend a two-day orientation before joining t...

Expanding Horizons: A Reading Challenge Book Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Want a book club with a little more freedom? Choose a title that relates to our monthly theme and come ready to share your thoughts and get book recommendations!  Theme: Sc

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Authors
Description:
Want a book club with a little more freedom? Choose a title that relates to our monthly theme and come ready to share your thoughts and get book recommendations!  Theme: Science fiction books Suggested titles: Ready Player One by Ern...

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Throughout Library (Old Worthington Library) at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
DIY and Crafts, Games and Hobbies, Other Public Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

In a galaxy not far away, celebrate all things "Star Wars!" Show your allegiance to the Republic or Rebel Alliance and join us for themed gaming, crafts, Jedi training and a costum

Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Throughout Library (Old Worthington Library)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY and Crafts, Games and Hobbies, Other Public Programs
Description:
In a galaxy not far away, celebrate all things "Star Wars!" Show your allegiance to the Republic or Rebel Alliance and join us for themed gaming, crafts, Jedi training and a costume contest. Plus, a visit from members of the 501st Legion in screen-ac...

English Class

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library) at Worthington Park Library
Purpose:

Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفو

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library)
Purpose
Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفوف الأنجليزية You must attend a two-day orientation before joining t...

Around the World in Small Plates Potluck

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
Food and Lifestyle
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Over good food and conversation, all are invited to connect with each other while learning about other cultures and culinary practices! To participate, bring a snack or "small

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food and Lifestyle
Description:
Over good food and conversation, all are invited to connect with each other while learning about other cultures and culinary practices! To participate, bring a snack or "small plate" representative of your culture(s). ...

Personnel Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Director's Office at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

All meetings of the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees and its committees are open to the public.

Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Director's Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Description:
All meetings of the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees and its committees are open to the public. ...

English Class

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library) at Worthington Park Library
Purpose:

Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفو

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library)
Purpose
Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفوف الأنجليزية You must attend a two-day orientation before joining t...

Destress with Dogs

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Backyard at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Other Public Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Whether you're stressed about school or just want to pet dogs, sign up for pup time! Presented in partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and 4-H PetPALS. For

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Backyard
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other Public Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:
Whether you're stressed about school or just want to pet dogs, sign up for pup time! Presented in partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and 4-H PetPALS. For ages 12-18. ...

Family Playtime: Community-Building for Families of Children with Disabilities, Developmental Delays or other Medical Considerations

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Other Public Programs
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Description:

Caring for a child with disabilities, developmental delays or other medical considerations can be isolating and anxiety-inducing for parents. Join us for informal discussion and pl

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Other Public Programs
Description:
Caring for a child with disabilities, developmental delays or other medical considerations can be isolating and anxiety-inducing for parents. Join us for informal discussion and playtime to share resources, experiences and ideas with other caregivers...

Board Meeting and Retreat

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Owl Meeting Room at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

All meetings of the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees and its committees are open to the public. The meeting can be attended live on the library's YouTube channel.

Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Owl Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Description:
All meetings of the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees and its committees are open to the public. The meeting can be attended live on the library's YouTube channel. ...

Pop-Up Library at Green on the Green

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Other Public Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Check out our selection of books on sustainability and environmental issues for all ages, learn more about the 2024 summer reading club and more!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other Public Programs
Description:
Check out our selection of books on sustainability and environmental issues for all ages, learn more about the 2024 summer reading club and more! ...

Minecraft IRL

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ball Field at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
Games and Hobbies, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens
Description:

Join fellow miners for a physically active, real-life game in survival mode! For ages 9-11.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Ball Field
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games and Hobbies, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:
Join fellow miners for a physically active, real-life game in survival mode! For ages 9-11. ...

Pokémon Party

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Backyard at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Games and Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Description:

If you're a Pokémon fan, DO dress as your favorite character and DON'T miss this fun event where there will be lots to do and make. For ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Backyard
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Hobbies
Description:
If you're a Pokémon fan, DO dress as your favorite character and DON'T miss this fun event where there will be lots to do and make. For ages 6-11. ...

Sunday Storytime

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Olentangy Meeting Room at Worthington Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Description:

Children (with a favorite adult) will develop early literacy skills through books, rhymes, music and movement.

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Olentangy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Description:
Children (with a favorite adult) will develop early literacy skills through books, rhymes, music and movement. ...

English Class

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library) at Worthington Park Library
Purpose:

Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفو

Library Branch: Worthington Park Library
Room: Learning Lab (Worthington Park Library)
Purpose
Need to learn English? Join this free ESL/ESOL class, offered twice each week by the Columbus Literacy Council (CLC). Clases de inglés. Aulas de inglês. Fasalada Ingiriisiga. الصفوف الأنجليزية You must attend a two-day orientation before joining t...

Volunteen Orientation

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Trillium Meeting Room at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Other Public Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Are you interested in: Giving back to your community? Working in a fun environment? Boosting your job and college applications? To volunteer at the Library this summ

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Trillium Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other Public Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
Are you interested in: Giving back to your community? Working in a fun environment? Boosting your job and college applications? To volunteer at the Library this summer, you must be 12 years old or going into seventh grade this fall. Yo...

Literary Libations: A Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Whether you'd prefer a martini with your memoir, a Riesling with your romance or a brew with your biography, join us for a "spirit"ed discussion of some great books! Selected ti

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Authors
Description:
Whether you'd prefer a martini with your memoir, a Riesling with your romance or a brew with your biography, join us for a "spirit"ed discussion of some great books! Selected title: If It Sounds Like a Quack...: A Journey to the Fringes of Am...

Volunteen Orientation

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Owl Meeting Room at Old Worthington Library
Program Type:
Other Public Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Are you interested in: Giving back to your community? Working in a fun environment? Boosting your job and college applications? To volunteer at the Library this summ

Open
Required
Library Branch: Old Worthington Library
Room: Owl Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other Public Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Are you interested in: Giving back to your community? Working in a fun environment? Boosting your job and college applications? To volunteer at the Library this summer, you must be 12 years old or going into seventh grade this fall. Yo...

Literary Libations: A Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Whether you'd prefer a martini with your memoir, a Riesling with your romance or a brew with your biography, join us for a "spirit"ed discussion of some great books! Selected ti

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Authors
Description:
Whether you'd prefer a martini with your memoir, a Riesling with your romance or a brew with your biography, join us for a "spirit"ed discussion of some great books! Selected title: If It Sounds Like a Quack...: A Journey to the Fringes of Am...