Name: Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens
Start: 2026-01-14T16:00
End: 2026-01-14T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Sycamore Plaza

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Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens

A fun mix of games and activities!

2026-01-14 16:00:00 2026-01-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens From icy obstacles to frosty feats, the Penguin Olympics will push you to think, play, and win. Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Wednesday, January 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 16:00:00 2026-01-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens From icy obstacles to frosty feats, the Penguin Olympics will push you to think, play, and win. Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Sycamore Plaza

Learning Kitchen

From icy obstacles to frosty feats, the Penguin Olympics will push you to think, play, and win.

Penguin Olympics is a fun mix of games and activities for teens. You’ll race in relays while waddling like a penguin, toss “snowballs” into targets, and hop across "icebergs." You’ll also try hands-on STEM challenges, like building tall marshmallow "ice" towers, creating small rafts to see how much weight they can hold, and solving winter-themed puzzles. Earn points for each activity, and at the end, see who wins the gold medal!

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

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Arts and Crafts |

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Sycamore Plaza

Hours

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

Toddler Time: Penguins - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Mon, Jan 05, 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 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.

Stories and Songs: Penguins - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!

Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library

Mon, Jan 05, 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 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!

Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Jan 06, 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: Penguins - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Tue, Jan 06, 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: Penguins - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds

PlayStation Sessions - Gaming for Teens

Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Kick back after school and get your game on!

Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library

Tue, Jan 06, 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

Tue, Jan 06, 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

Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!

Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Toddler Time: Penguins - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Wed, Jan 07, 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: Penguins - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds

Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

DIY Trail Mix - Build the ultimate snack, your way!

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Make your own trail mix and discover where your favorite snack ingredients come from on our World of Snacks Map!

Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time

Wed, Jan 07, 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

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Take a Paws - Homework break & dogs!

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Pickerington Main

Visit certified therapy dogs at Pickerington Public Library's Homework Help Center to destress.

Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board

Wed, Jan 07, 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 07, 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.

Budgeting for the New Year - With Edward Jones

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

A financial advisor will guide you through the essentials of building and maintaining a personal budget.

Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months

Thu, Jan 08, 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: Penguins - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Thu, Jan 08, 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 08, 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 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Kick back after school and get your game on!

Homework Help Center - Pickerington Main

Thu, Jan 08, 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 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main - Small Conference Room

Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!

Crochet+ Club - Weekly for Teens

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pickerington Main - Atrium

A weekly club exploring crochet, knitting, and more! All skill levels welcome.

Teen New Releases Book Club - We Fell Apart

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room

Stay up-to-date with the newest, hottest young adult book releases.

Reading Buddies - Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer!

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Journaling for Mental Health - Boost your well-being through journaling practice

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Learn various approaches to and the health benefits of journaling.

First Drafts Book Club - The Stationary Shop

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Combustion Brewery & Taproom - 80 W Church St Suite 101, Pickerington, OH 43147

Books, Bites and Beverages!

Stories and Songs: Penguins - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Homeschool Connect: Open Tech Play - Explore early coding games, activities and a microscope.

Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Educational & fun classes for kids in grades K-5 who learn at home.

Teen Hang - Unwind After Class with Friends, Fun, and Free Time

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!

Friday Chill - Snacks and activities for Teens

Fri, Jan 09, 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 10, 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!

Adaptive Stories and Play - Quieter music, fidget toys, and interactive learning.

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

An all-ages literacy class specifically adapted for children who need extra support.

Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Mon, Jan 12, 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 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.

Stories and Songs: In the Arctic - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!

Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library

Mon, Jan 12, 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 12, 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 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

The Art of Essay Writing - Learn how to write an essay!

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Come into the second half of the school year strong by learning tips and trick to writing essays!

Friends of the Pickerington Public Library - Meeting

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Monday. Open to the public

Bricks & Banter - Lego Building for Adults

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Start the year creatively! Adults (18+) can build three tiny LEGO plants, take them home, and enjoy a low-pressure, festive evening of building and socializing.

This event is full

Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Jan 13, 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: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Tue, Jan 13, 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: In the Arctic - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 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

Tue, Jan 13, 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

Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

Kick back after school and get your game on!

Stitching in the Stacks - Craft, Chat, and Create!

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room

A monthly get-together for beginners and experienced crafters.

Toddler Time: In the Arctic - Interactive 6-week class for toddlers & their caregivers

Wed, Jan 14, 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!

Second Cup Book Club - Not Quite Dead Yet

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sorso Coffee - 7849 Refugee Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147

Book Conversations in the cafe comfort of Sorso Coffee, 7849 Refugee Rd., Pickerington

Preschool Pals: In the Arctic - Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Early Literacy Class for 4- and 5-year-olds

Know your Technology - Navigating your Computer

Wed, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Join our Technology Trainer for some hands on learning and practice with your technology!

Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Homework Help Center - Sycamore Plaza Library

Wed, Jan 14, 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 14, 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 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Stop by after school for snacks, crafts, video games, and more!

Mario Kart Showdown - Survive the Chaos of Rainbow Road!

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Only the fastest and fiercest drivers survive Rainbow Road—do you have what it takes?

Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens - A fun mix of games and activities!

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen

From icy obstacles to frosty feats, the Penguin Olympics will push you to think, play, and win.

Open Play Chess Club - Play, Learn, and Connect Over the Board

Wed, Jan 14, 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 14, 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.

Shorts & Stouts - Held at Combustion Brewery & Taproom

Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Combustion Brewery & Taproom

Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling.

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Mon, Jan 05	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Penguin Olympics: STEM Challenges for Teens

A fun mix of games and activities!

Wednesday, January 144:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza

Sycamore Plaza

Upcoming events

Wednesday, January 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm