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Most Dangerous Thing Behind The Wheel

It's Not What You Think
2025-07-31 12:00:00 2025-07-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Most Dangerous Thing Behind The Wheel High school students explore the risks of reckless and distracted driving—and how to stay safe. Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Thursday, July 31
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 12:00:00 2025-07-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Most Dangerous Thing Behind The Wheel High school students explore the risks of reckless and distracted driving—and how to stay safe. Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Pickerington Main

Meeting Room C

High school students explore the risks of reckless and distracted driving—and how to stay safe.

High school students explore the risks of reckless and distracted driving—and how to stay safe. This session combines powerful storytelling, interactive activities, and practical strategies teens can use every day. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend and join the conversation.

All programs are approximately 60 minutes, including a PowerPoint presentation with age-appropriate activities, interactions, and takeaway strategies. Parents/Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! Classes facilitated by Jennifer Mathias, Injury Prevention Coordinator and Physical Therapist, OhioHealth Trauma Network

 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Adult Learning |

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Pickerington Main
thoward@pickeringtonlibrary.org
Phone: 614-837-4104
Branch manager
Tony Howard
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Page Turners Book Club
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.
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Mon, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
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Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Reading Buddies - Pickerington Main
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Reading Buddies - Pickerington Main
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Kids going into kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
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ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.
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Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
High school students explore the risks of reckless and distracted driving—and how to stay safe.
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Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.
Cancelled
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