Storytimes near SHEPARD BRANCH LIBRARY

Parsons, Study Room A

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Linden, Study Room A

Get HEAP assistance such as income-based payments for utilities, season crisis help and referrals for additional resources. Call 614-457-2997 for eligibility and appointments.

Hilliard, Meeting Room 1A

Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.

Reynoldsburg, Meeting Room 1

Build your skills and confidence using technology and earn a free Chromebook, if eligible, at the completion of this digital skills course. Registration is required. Open doors to new opportunities in education, employment, and personal growth by registering for the Digital Skills Hub. If you’re a beginner or looking to improve your computer and internet skills – we’re here for you. Visit connectcentralohio.com/digitalskillshub to learn more and register today.

New Albany, Meeting Room 1

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Dublin

Come and hear information about unique reptiles while interacting with the live animals. End with an opportunity to take photos with one of the snakes or other reptile. Groups call ahead.

Whetstone

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Reynoldsburg, Study Room C

Have tech questions? Library staff are ready to help! Stop in for one-on-one support with ebooks, streaming, mobile apps, and more. No appointment necessary!

Linden

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Driving Park, Learning Center

Get individualized assistance with job help, technology, benefits assistance and social service needs.

Canal Winchester, Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.

Canal Winchester, Learning Center

Stop by for a free breakfast provided by Children's Hunger Alliance. Groups call ahead.

Marion-Franklin, Conference Room

This workshop explores the ways to use technology to travel around the city using apps like COTA bus service, Google Maps, and more. Bring your smartphone to get these apps and learn how to use them! Want to get around more easily?! Join us for a workshop that explores all the ways you need to use technology to travel around the city. We’ll explore how to use apps such as COTA bus service, Google Maps, and safe use of Uber and Lyft. Bring your smartphone to get the newest apps and learn how to use them!

Northern Lights

Walk -In Classes : No Registration Needed.

Karl Road

Stop by for a free breakfast provided by Children's Hunger Alliance. Groups call ahead.

Main Library

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Reynoldsburg

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills. Please bring a blanket for this outdoor event. (weather permitting)

Barnett, Learning Center

Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.

Gahanna, Learning Center

Bring your rhythm and your dancing shoes for this music making session for babies and caregivers. Featuring shaker eggs, tambourines, xylophones, and more!

Hilliard, Meeting Room 1A

Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.

Linden

Stop by to play in our kid’s area and work on fun activities with your child. Ages 0-5.

Southeast, Meeting Room

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Karl Road

Come for a casual outdoor Baby Laptime on the lawn. We’ll have kiddie pools with water, music and snacks. Weather permitting.

Franklinton, Study Room

Get individualized assistance with job help, technology, benefits assistance and social service needs.

Whitehall

Get individualized assistance with job help, technology, benefits assistance and social service needs.

Whetstone

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

Main Library

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.

Gahanna

Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.

Hilltop

Stop by to play in our kid’s area and work on fun activities with your child. Ages 0-5.

Whitehall

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.