Visit our events calendar, then choose an event (or 4!) to attend, now through October 24. This mission can be completed up to 4 times. Location: various (including virtual).
Attend a library event, visit our Story Trail or watch one of our Westerville Library YouTube videos. Complete any of these now through October 31. This mission can be completed up to 4 times. Location: various (including virtual)
From birth, your baby can start to learn about reading, like how to sound out words and what direction to hold a book.
Complete these suggested activities to build language skills that lead to healthy development, kindergarten readiness, and a love of reading.
(Note: Though these missions do not earn you prizes, they do earn you bragging rights! Finish 10 activities to earn a badge.)
When you sing, you slow down words. This helps your child hear the smaller sounds, learn syllables, and develop vocabulary.
Singing also helps develop listening and memory skills. Singing together is a fun bonding experience - whether you're a good singer or not!
Follow the clues around the Adult Department to find the hidden treasure with a secret phrase on it. Tell the secret phrase to a staff member to receive a small part of the treasure. Location: Second Floor
Playing encourages your child to put their thoughts into words, tell stories, problem-solve and imagine.
All of these skills will help them become better readers and writers when they start school.
Challenge yourself to create different kinds of art using various materials. Complete 6 activities to earn this badge.
When you talk to your child about different events and ideas, it helps them learn new vocabulary and to use words they know.
Giving children opportunities to write, even if it is just scribbles, helps children understand that print can represent spoken words.
It can also help children develop eye-hand coordination and the fine motor control they need to hold a pencil.
Books take us to magical places. To complete this mission, read any fantasy book, now through October 31. Not sure what to read next? Try a book from one of these lists. This mission can be completed up to 4 times.
Movies show us magical worlds and fantastical places. To complete this mission, watch any fantasy movie, now through October 31. This mission can be completed up to 4 times.
Need a recommendation? Check out these movie lists.
Movie Suggestions for Kids, Teens & Adults
Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!