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

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Storytime at the Park with Erica Carlson

Storytime at the Park wraps up Summer 2025 with Erica Carlson's Hedgehog Mystery Magic! The event will be under the trees at the West Jefferson Community Center on Wednesday, July 30th, at 10:30 AM. Please bring a blanket or chair. If it is raining, it will be moved to the Library. Copies of her books will be available for purchase after the show.

Steel Appeal

All ages are welcome to enjoy this interactive steel drum performance! Steel Appeal is a steel drum performance group based in Campbellsville, Kentucky. They will teach us the history of steel drums and teach us how they work!

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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

July's Read: "Wicked Women of Ohio" By: Jane Ann Turzillo

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, September 4th at 5:30 PM

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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.