"Coming Up Next..." blue sky, grass and flowers, red cardinal and a blue butterfly

Check out which Friday program is coming up next in the Family Summer Reading Program 2025!

"Forensics Camp 2 - part series" blue brick background with yellow caution tape, white fingerprint and a magnifying glass

A 2-part series for children in grades 4th through 8th. After completing the second day, participants will earn a completion certificate and be able to take home certain items used across the series!

watercolor water, ferns, bubbles and turtle

Turtle Time: Painting with Mary

Celebrate summer by painting an adorable turtle at the Library! Registration is now open for this free adult class!

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Notary Service

This service is available for free during business hours that align with the work schedule of our on-staff notary. Call the Information Desk at 614-879-8448 for availability.

Booklovers Book Discussion Group

June's read: "Looking For Jane" By: Heather Marshall

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the HBMLibrary are very special volunteers who give of their time and efforts in support of the Library. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 5th at 5:30 PM

"Storytime at the Park!" open book with grass, trees, bushes and bench on the pages

Storytime in the Park

During June and July, Storytime goes to the park on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM!

**If it is raining, Storytime will be held at the Library.**

Stay for the stories and crafts/activities, then play at the playground!

With the exception of the first and last, the location will be at Garrette Park in the shelter house.

On 6/4, we will be meeting at Westwood Park to read the new Storybook Trail sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On 7/30, we will be at the West Jefferson Community Center with Erica Carlson and Sedgie the Hedgie.

For the full schedule of events and themes, click on read more.