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Reading Buddies

Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member. Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member. Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Sycamore Plaza

Meeting Room

In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.

Join us Wednesdays at Sycamore Plaza and Thursdays at Pickerington Main! Limited space. In-person registration begins at the start of the event. 

In Reading Buddies, children in kindergarten through 4th grade build confidence and improve their reading skills by reading one-on-one with a volunteer or staff member. Kids can bring a favorite book from home or pick one off the library shelves, then enjoy a 20-minute session of reading practice. It’s a great way to develop skills, share stories, and make reading fun. 

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Sycamore Plaza

mpetersen@pickeringtonlibrary.org
Phone: 614-837-4383
Branch manager
Michelle Petersen
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Page Turners Book Club meets every Monday. We read aloud and discuss the book together in a relaxed atmosphere. 

All reading levels are welcome. For specific accommodation requests or inquiries, please contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221. 

 

Upcoming events

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Library Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Both library locations are closed in observance of the holiday. Our eBranch is open 24/7.
Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: Bears - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Bears - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and dive into a wide variety of tabletop experiences from light strategy to immersive gameplay.
PPL Book Club - The Women, Kristen Hannah
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
The Pickerington Public Library's longest-running book club!
Toddler Time: Bears - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Bears - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Teen Talk: Decode the News - Tools to Be News Smart, Not News Stressed
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Join Teen Talk each month for a chance to build real-world skills and self-confidence!
Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
Drop-in experience where players can enjoy casual games, share strategies, and learn from one another.
Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.
Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: Bears - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.
Stories and Songs: Bears - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5
Teen Crafternoon - Each week features a new craft!
Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Join us for Teen Crafternoon every Friday! Try our featured craft or get creative with your own idea. All materials provided—just bring your imagination.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Friday Chill - Snacks and activities for Teens
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
A dedicated space for teens to relax at the end of the school week.
Ohio PREP for Teens - Helping teens become PREPared for adulthood
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Pickerington Library & Nationwide Children’s team up to help teens (13–19) build healthy relationships, financial literacy, career & health skills. Free workshop + prizes!
Registration is now closed
Death Cafe - Facilitated discussion and light refreshments
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
At a Death Cafe, attendees are invited to an open, thoughtful conversation about death in a welcoming and judgment-free space.
Toddler Time: Pets - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Page Turners Book Club - All reading levels are welcome
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.
Stories and Songs: Pets - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Manga Book Club for Teens - Fairy Tail
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room
Connect with fellow manga and anime fans at this book club perfect for teens!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Open to the public. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, unless the 3rd Monday falls on a holiday, then the meeting is held on the 4th Monday.
Monday Makers - Blocky Snowman - All supplies are provided. Register today.
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
A creative 2-in-1 winter decoration
This event is full
Monday Makers - Blocky Snowman - All supplies are provided. Register today.
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
A creative 2-in-1 winter decoration
This event is full
Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Help your baby or young toddler develop a love of reading by introducing them to rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays!
Toddler Time: Pets - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Pets - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Writing Group - The perfect place to connect with other young writers
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room
Whether you're working on a novel, short story, poem, or comic book, the Teen Writing Group is the place for you!
Dungeons & Dragons - A Six-Month D&D Campaign for Adults
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Register for this 6-month Dungeons & Dragons campaign!
This event is full
Toddler Time: Pets - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 2- and 3-year-olds features reading, writing, playing, singing, and talking—all great ways to get your child ready to read!
Preschool Pals: Pets - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds
Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Conference Room
Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and dive into a wide variety of tabletop experiences from light strategy to immersive gameplay.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.
Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.
Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!
Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Atrium
Drop-in experience where players can enjoy casual games, share strategies, and learn from one another.
Prepare to Care - Creating a Caregiving Plan with AARP
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Learn how to prepare for the care of you loved ones.
Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
In-person registration begins at the start of the event. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelves for a 20-minute session with a volunteer or staff member.
PPL Podcast Club - True Crime in Ohio
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Love podcasts? Fascinated by true crime? Join us for our new Podcast Club—a book club-style discussion group, but for podcasts!
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