CMG WEEKLY EVENTS: 6/29-7/3

Monday, June 29

• Pete the Cat Storytime. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Westerville Public Library. Groove along with the world’s coolest cat while singing along to Pete the Cat stories. Stay until the end for crafts and activities.
  
  
• Retro Art Toys!: 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Barnett Library. Unleash your creativity with classic toy favorites like magnetic drawing boards and spiral art! Explore the magic and make colorful designs, intricate patterns, and imaginative art. Groups call ahead.
  
  
• Year of the Horse – Kpop Dance of Columbus: 2:00pm – 3:00pm. South High Library. Celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse using Kpop dance and music! Learn about Asian zodiac signs and a bit about Korean culture. Groups call ahead.
  
  
• Leaping Lizards Adventure – Cherie Bronkar: 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Franklinton Library. 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.
  
  
• Pajama Storytime: 6:30pm – 7:00pm. Old Worthington Library. With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.

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Tuesday, June 30

• Baby Lap Time: 10:00am – 10:30am. Northwest Library. Babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime. 

• Story Time: Tales for Toddlers: 10:00AM – 10:30AM. Grandview Heights Public Library. Ages 18-36 months

• Songs, Signs, and Rhymes: 10:30am – 11:00am. Bexley Public Library. This storytime will be movement, music, and sign language focused. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter in this storytime which will feature music, finger rhymes, and more. Best for ages 1-3.

• Free Play: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Columbus Commons. Come Downtown and take a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, build with our Imagination Playground big blue blocks, kick a soccer ball, or make your own fun. Grab a bite to eat from Tortilla Street Food Café and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and a book from our Little Free Library.
  
  
• Family Creeking: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Highbanks Big Meadow Picnic Area. Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live in the river. Be prepared to get wet. Shoes required in the river for your safety. All ages. Meet in Big Meadows.

• Nature Know-How: 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Ostrander Branch Library. Stay safe and confident wherever you explore. Learn about how to react to different outdoor situations with Preservation Parks! Ages 6-11. 

• Chick Hatching – Bring the Farm to You: 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Parsons Library. Take part in an incubation adventure! Over a period of three weeks, kids can watch eggs hatch right in the library and learn about the life cycle of a chick. Groups call ahead.
  
  
• Whiz Bang Science: 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Old Worthington Library. Watch scientific concepts take shape through experiments that will teach you more about the world of the dinosaurs! For families. 

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Wednesday, July 1

• Westerville Public Library Events:
  
  • Bubble Party at the Park (Outside): 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
    
  • Baby Storytime: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
    
    
• Dublin Library Events:
  
  • 10:00am – 11:00am: Family Friendly Fun. Our all‑ages Summer Reading Program brings weekly, family‑friendly outdoor programs to the Library Plaza—full of creativity, fun, and hands‑on experiences.
    
  • 2:00pm – 2:30pm: Ready for Kindergarten Class. 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.
    
  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm: Drop Everything and Read. Grab a good book and join us for 30 minutes of reading time.
    
    
• Plain City Public Library Events:
  
  • 10:30AM – 11:00AM: Storytime at the Park. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and other learning activities appropriate for ages 6 and under.
    
  • 5:00PM – 7:00PM: Glitter Alcohol Ink Glasses. Using a cup tumbler, you will be able to drip alcohol ink onto the glass to create a design. For teens (12+) and adults.
    
    
• Elephant and Piggie Party: 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Hilliard Library. Don’t let the Pigeon know about this wacky, fun library program! Come enjoy stories and activities featuring best friends Elephant and Piggie.
  
  
• Movies in the Park: Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier. 7:30 p.m. (come early for pre-movie fun). Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. Meet Captain America beginning at 7 p.m.

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Thursday, July 2

• Three Creeks Events:
  
  • For Kids: All About Bats: 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Learn about the world’s wonderful bats through activities and stories. Suitable for pre-school and school-age children. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport
    
    
• Reynoldsburg Library Events:
  
  • 10:30am – 11:00am: Family Storytime on the Lawn! Outdoor Event. Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills. Please bring a blanket for this outdoor event. (weather permitting)
    
  • 2:00pm – 2:30pm: Ready for Kindergarten Class. 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.
    
    
• Red, White and Bikes: 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Tremont Road Branch. Come “shop” our free red, white and blue supplies to decorate your bike at home for the 4th of July parade or your own celebration. Materials available while supplies last.
  
  
• World Cup Olympic Circus: 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Southeast Library. Go for gold at our World Cup Olympic Circus! Compete in challenges, show off your skills, and represent your team. Fun, games, and glory await. Groups call ahead.
  
  
• Red, White, & Friends with Wes Holly: 2:00pm–3:00pm. Westland Area Library. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Wes Holly’s “Red, White, and Friends!” Enjoy magic, music, juggling, and more. Recommended for ages 2–12.
  
  
• For Kids: Summer Fungi: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Blacklick Woods. Take a half-mile hike to look for and learn about mushrooms.
  
  
• STEAM Experiments: Air (Ages 6-11): 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Westerville Public Library. Use science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math to test out different air experiments.

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Friday, July 3

• Explore More: 10:30am – 11:30am. Worthington Park Library. Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.
  
  
• Dinosaur Discovery: 11:00am – 11:30am. Hilliard Library. Stomp back in time at the library! Join us for an afternoon of prehistoric proportion with stories, crafts, and games that will transform you into dinos for a day! Groups call ahead.

• Blacklick Woods Events:
  
  • Drop-in: Animal Ambassadors: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Stop by the Nature Center to learn about our animal ambassadors.
    
    
• Origami in Motion! – Yasu Ishida: 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Marion-Franklin Library. Unleash your creativity in this interactive origami workshop! Learn the art of paper folding as you transform simple sheets into stunning 3D models. Groups call ahead.
  
  
• Storytime and Smores- Alum Creek: Campground Amphitheater. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Join a Naturalist at a campfire for some short stories and some tasty treats! Best for ages 3+, perfect for families! Meet at the campground amphitheater at 2911 S. Old State Rd. Delaware, OH 43015. Park in the camp store parking lot, there is a small path on back end of the parking lot that leads to the amphitheater.
  
  
• July First Friday: Party in the USA | America 250: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Downtown Delaware. Come celebrate 250 years of the USA, in downtown Delaware!