Story time at the library was one of my favorite things to do to get out of the house with my toddlers. They learned so many songs and games at story time, and it allowed them to interact with kids their age. It's also a great way for kids who don't go to preschool or daycare to learn … [Read more...] about Library Story Time around Columbus
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Book lovers: Don’t miss the Ohioana Book Festival
The Ohioana Book Festival returns to the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Held each spring, the Festival welcomes roughly 140 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year. This free event celebrates Ohio authors and has events for book lovers … [Read more...] about Book lovers: Don’t miss the Ohioana Book Festival
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Columbus Book Festival comes to the Discovery District this July
Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 15-16, 2023. You'll enjoy national and local authors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival comes to the Discovery District this July
Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale
The Friends of Pickerington Public Library hosts a semi-annual book sale at Pickerington Main Library each Spring and Fall. Almost all the items at the sale have never been previously offered. The sale has a variety of books in many genres and will provide enjoyment for different … [Read more...] about Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale
Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
Bookworms, unite! If you live for libraries, collect more books than you'll every read, or dabble in writing yourself, you probably LOVE literary events and book sales. From book clubs, author talks, workshops, literary festivals, and the ever-popular book sales, you cannot get enough of the … [Read more...] about Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library
Book lover's don't want to miss this sale! There will be 1000's of books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books for sale, starting at $1 at The Big Book Sale at the Columbus Main Library. The public sale is held twice a year, typically in spring and fall. Friday and Saturday are public sale days, with a … [Read more...] about Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library
Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
Book lovers can go on an adventure trail across Ohio with the Ohio Literary Trail. Created by the Ohioana Library Association, the Literary Trail spotlight's Ohio's role in shaping culture and literature worldwide. There are over 70 literary sites across Ohio to visit on the Trail map. … [Read more...] about Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
Do you have a LEGO® lover at home? If you have LEGO® bricks and creations strewn throughout your home, your kids will LOVE getting a FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription. Kids LOVE receiving mail, and LEGO® fans will really love getting this free magazine throughout the year. If your … [Read more...] about Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
Thurber House event and Writing Programs
Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center that serves as an educational gathering place for readers, writers, and artists from all over the world. Since 1984, Thurber House and the Thurber Center next door have held author events, creative programming, writing workshops for kids and … [Read more...] about Thurber House event and Writing Programs
Zoom Family Film and Book Festival at Wexner Center
Wexner Center for the Arts on the campus of The Ohio State University has fun events and activities for all ages throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Zoom Family Film Festival! Zoom Family Film Festival There's a new focus on children’s books, and this year’s festival … [Read more...] about Zoom Family Film and Book Festival at Wexner Center
Fun and free events for all ages at Upper Arlington Public Library
Upper Arlington Public Library offers many fun and educational programs for children ages 0-18 through the Youth Services program, as well as events for adults, all year long. With three branches in the UAPL system, you'll always find something to do! Special events at the UA Libraries Chick … [Read more...] about Fun and free events for all ages at Upper Arlington Public Library
Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library for virtual community conversations, book club, and author talks to discuss race and social justice in Columbus and in America. Each month features a book, article, movie or music selection to experience and reflect upon together. Moderators and … [Read more...] about Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Junior Library Guild Spring Warehouse Sale for teachers and librarians
If your a teacher or librarian and need to fill up your bookshelves, don't miss the Junior Library Guild Spring Warehouse Sale on April 22-23, 2022. There are hundreds of titles available that are award-winning children's and young adult literature - for just $5 each! Most books are … [Read more...] about Junior Library Guild Spring Warehouse Sale for teachers and librarians
Free Comic Book Day back in May
Free Comic Book Day returns to the first Saturday of May. Participating comic books shops across America will be giving away a free comic book to anyone who comes in A committee of comic shop retailers chose 45+ titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: eleven Gold Sponsor comics and … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day back in May
