The Ohioana Book Festival returns to the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Saturday, May 3, 2025. 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 of all … [Read more...] about Book lovers: Don’t miss the Ohioana Book Festival
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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, plus a Summer Reading pop-up. 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 … [Read more...] about Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale
Delaware County District Library Friends Book Sales and events
Delaware County District Library is made up of 5 branches and two Maker Studios. The library serves the community by providing free resources, entertainment, programming, gathering space, and access to technology. It encourages reading, learning, community discussion, and supports lifelong … [Read more...] about Delaware County District Library Friends Book Sales and events
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
Kids can get FREE Disney on Ice tickets by reading books
To encourage reading, Disney On Ice has partnered with local public libraries for a children’s reading program leading up to their show this month. Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto skates into Columbus, playing nine fun-filled performances from January 30 - February 2, 2025 at … [Read more...] about Kids can get FREE Disney on Ice tickets by reading books
Aldus Society Literary Talks for book lovers
The Aldus Society is central Ohio’s connection for book lovers, hosting free literary events and author talks each month. The organization is open to readers, book collectors, writers, and anyone who loves the printed word. Events are free and open to the public. Aldus Society Literary … [Read more...] about Aldus Society Literary Talks for book lovers
Jolabokaflod: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
The Christmas season is such a rush of events, shopping, decorating, wrapping, prepping, cooking and socializing, that it can feel rushed and stressful. End the wind-up to the season with the peaceful and indulgent Christmas eve Icelandic tradition of JĂłlabĂłkaflóðiĂ°. What is … [Read more...] about Jolabokaflod: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
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 This year’s weekend festival includes a Friday night screening … [Read more...] about Zoom Family Film and Book Festival at Wexner Center
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
Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
Reading to children is a key factor in developing their language and listening skills, imagination, and love of books. When kids are exposed to books with values, purpose, and meaning, the benefits are even greater. Enter: Read for a Cause. Read for a Cause is a book series written by Central … [Read more...] about Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
Thurber House Evenings with Authors
The Thurber House presents the Evenings with Authors series, which hosts nationally-known authors for discussions about their work at Columbus Museum of Art. Each author gives a 45-minute reading, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. A book signing and coffee and … [Read more...] about Thurber House Evenings with Authors
Fill your bookshelves: Junior Library Guild Warehouse Sale
If you're an Ohio educator or librarian, and need to fill up your bookshelves, don't miss the Junior Library Guild Fall Warehouse Book Sale on October 25 and 26, 2019. There are hundreds of titles available that are award-winning children's and young adult literature - for just $5 or less … [Read more...] about Fill your bookshelves: Junior Library Guild Warehouse Sale
