Name: Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits
Start: 2026-06-09T13:00
End: 2026-06-09T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Pickerington Main

Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits

2-Day Program for Kids Grades 2–5

2026-06-09 13:00:00 2026-06-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits Students will gain practical strategies for making thoughtful choices online, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to digital challenges. Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Tuesday, June 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-09 13:00:00 2026-06-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits Students will gain practical strategies for making thoughtful choices online, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to digital challenges. Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Pickerington Main

Meeting Room C

Students will gain practical strategies for making thoughtful choices online, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to digital challenges.

Be Internet Awesome is a two-day program for kids entering grades 2–5, developed by Google in partnership with Highlights for Children.

Participants will be introduced to the five pillars of Be Internet Awesome: Smart, Alert, Strong, Kind, and Brave. Through guided discussion and interactive learning, students will gain practical strategies for making thoughtful choices online, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to digital challenges.

This supportive and age-appropriate program helps kids build awareness, confidence, and positive online habits they can use at home and at school.

Registration is required.

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: | Technology & Computer | Summer Reading | Homework Help |

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Pickerington Main

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About the branch

Upcoming events

American Red Cross - Blood Drive

Sat, May 30, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Pickerington Main

Walk-ins welcome. For more info and to schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org sponsor code: PickeringtonLibrary

10th Annual Comic Fest - Celebrate the magic of comics and graphic novels!

Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Pickerington Main - Atrium,Barn,Large Conference Room,Mascot appearance,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C,Small Conference Room

Crafts, activities, artists, and superhero-themed activities. Welcoming new and returning vendors and artists. Grab a bite to eat at local food trucks. Fun for all ages!

Family Fun: World - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Mon, Jun 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

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

Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Page Turners Book Club - We read aloud and discuss the book in a relaxed atmosphere

Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

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

Canva 101 - with the Library's Technology Trainer

Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Learn the basics of the popular, free online graphic design tool.

Family Fun: World - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

Trading Card Game Night - Open TCG Play for Teens and Adults

Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

An evening of strategy, discovery, and casual play with popular trading card games for teens and adults.

"The Librarians" Movie Screening - A documentary about the freedom to read

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

From Academy Award nominee and Peabody winner KA Snyder Films. As book banning sweeps across the U.S., brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for our First Amendment Rights.

Family Fun: World - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Wed, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

Summer Stories - with Fairfield County Park District

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Join us for a delightful seasonal craft and story, presented in partnership with the Fairfield County Park District!

Open Art: Rock Painting - Creative Community Rock Painting for All Ages

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Drop in for Open Art: Rock Painting, a creative, welcoming session where participants can decorate rocks with colorful paints, patterns, and designs.

AP Lit Book Club - For AP Literature and Composition Students!

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Preparing for AP Literature and Composition in the fall? AP Lit Book Club is a space to discuss classic literature, ask and answer questions, and get prepared for the school year!

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

Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Pickerington Main - Atrium

Drop-in experience where players can enjoy casual games, share strategies, and learn from one another.

Family Fun: World - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

Wild Robot Reading Club - For kids entering 3rd - 5th grade

Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

We’ll take turns reading aloud, pause to discuss what’s happening, and share thoughts, predictions, and favorite moments in this surprising journey of survival, friendship, and discovery.

Pickerington Farmers’ Market - Pickerington Village Association

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

89 N Center St

Visit Pickerington Public Library's booth at the Farmers Market to sign up for a library card, get some free goodies, and learn about your local library's resources for all ages!

Rhyme Time - Early Literacy Class for 0-23 months

Fri, Jun 05, 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! For children 0-23 months and their caregivers

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

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Summer Meal Program - Kids Eat For Free!

Fri, Jun 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Tussing Elementary - 7117 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

The Library Outreach Team will be on-site at this free, healthy meals event for children 18 years and younger. Visit the library table for free children's books, a free library card, and more!

Wildlife 200 Years Ago: Learn About Ohio’s Wild Beginnings - with Ohio Nature Education

Fri, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Atrium,Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Explore live animals, skins, pelts, and skulls that bring Ohio’s natural history to life. Recommended for ages 7+

Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis - With Buckeye Genealogy

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Exploring your family history online can be confusing at times. This class, led by an experienced genealogist, will help you avoid mistakes in your research.

Family Fun: Hop to It - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Mon, Jun 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

Stories and Songs: Hop to It - Getting children ages 2 - 5 excited about reading!

Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

Early Literacy Class for children ages 2 - 5

Page Turners Book Club - We read aloud and discuss the book in a relaxed atmosphere

Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

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

PokeMath Kids - Practice Addition and Subtraction with Pokémon!

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

A great way for young learners to build confidence while having fun.

Marketing for Small Business, 2-Part Series - Session 1: Know Your Audience

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Learn how to know who to target and where to put your marketing dollars so they drive people to your business. Register today!

Friends of the Pickerington Public Library - Meeting

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

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

Family Fun: Hop to It - Early Literacy Class for Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A,Pavilion

Classes will feature books, songs, and rhymes that will make imaginations run wild and prepare young ones for reading. Family Fun may be held outside, weather permitting.

Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits - 2-Day Program for Kids Grades 2–5

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

Students will gain practical strategies for making thoughtful choices online, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to digital challenges.

Board Game Club - For Teens and Tweens

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

Trading Card Game Night - Open TCG Play for Teens and Adults

Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room

An evening of strategy, discovery, and casual play with popular trading card games for teens and adults.

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

Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C

A monthly get-together for beginners and experienced crafters.

Gravestone Symbolism - With Ohio History Connection

Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A

Learn the meaning behind the cryptic symbols and imagery found on gravestones.

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Mon, May 25	Closed
(Memorial Day )
Tue, May 26	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Be Internet Awesome: Building Smart, Safe Online Habits

2-Day Program for Kids Grades 2–5

Tuesday, June 091:00pm - 2:00pm

Pickerington Main

Pickerington Main

Upcoming events

Tuesday, June 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm