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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Address
2411 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Reference & Accounts(614) 231-2793
Kids & Teens(614) 231-2878
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Sun, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Celebrating National Poetry Month - Poetry Marathon with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, and Friends
Sun, Apr 21, 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry marathon! Listen to readings from Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, Scott Woods, Rikki Santer, Steve Abbott, Paula J. Lambert, and more!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-18 months
Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bexley Public Library - Youth Services Space
Caregivers and babies alike will love this interactive lapsit program with baby-focused books, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-18 months.
Stay and Play
Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Youth Services Space
Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.
Page Pals
Mon, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.
Songs, Signs, and Rhymes
Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this movement, music, and sign language focused storytime for all ages. Learn at least 12 signs a quarter and enjoy music, finger rhymes, and more.
Stay and Play
Tue, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.
Assistive Technology for Older Adults - With Daniel Seltzer
Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Gerontologist and Bexley resident Daniel Seltzer will present a 3-part series on Tuesday afternoons in April on the usage of assistive technology among older adults. In-person; registration required.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18-36 Months
Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring your toddler to the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play activities designed specifically to help build vital early literacy skills!
Stay and Play
Wed, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.
Open Gaming
Wed, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to an afternoon of gaming fun at the library. Join us for video games, board games, card games, and more set up in the auditorium.
Aging Gracefully - Hosted by Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce
Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce as they host an panel of local area experts who will share considerations and options for those entering their golden years.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Children ages 3-6 are invited to the library for activities to help build vital early literacy skills, including interactive stories, music, dancing, and more!
Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.
Centennial Kickoff Party & Introductory Author Visit - Roosevelt Montás In Conversation with Ben Heckman
Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
It's time to celebrate! Join us to kickoff our Centennial with a birthday party at 6 pm followed by an enlightening conversation with author and professor Roosevelt Montás at 7 pm.
Anime Club
Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!
Spring Storytime - at the Fairy Village
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Bexley Community Gardens - Fairy Village
Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun, spring themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy music, activities, and stories about springtime.
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iCelebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month!

Celebrate and learn more about the languages, food, music, historical figures, places, stories, and cultural traditions of Americans of Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central American, and South American descent through the resources below.

iPlay Lotería!

Play this Lotería for a chance to win prizes between September 15-October

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Latine Authors
Biographies
Culture and History
Music and Movies
More Resources
  • Presente! A Latino History of the United States digital exhibit by the National Museum of the American Latino:
  • Watch Doña Angela cook traditional recipes on her ranch:
  • Learn to dance salsa with the Miami Children’s Museum:
  • Watch kids meet and interview a luchador:
  • Read-a-loud of “Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You?” written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor:
  • Read-a-loud of “Drum, Dream, Girl” by Margarita Engle and read by the Oregon Symphony:
  • Hear more about the origins of Latin musical genres on the WGUC Classic for Kids podcast:
  • Watch legendary sports commentator Andrés Cantor explain his famous “goooal” call:
  • Discover local paleterias in Columbus including:
  • Find many articles, photos, and illustrations in the library’s database World Book Spanish Encyclopedia, a Spanish Language encyclopedia for kids:
  • Join your children’s librarians every Wednesday on our Youtube channel as they read picture books for Elementary Read Aloud: