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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Address
2411 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Reference & Accounts(614) 231-2793
Kids & Teens(614) 231-2878
UPCOMING EVENTS
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Children ages 3-6 are invited to the library for activities to help build vital early literacy skills, including interactive stories, music, dancing, and more!
Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.
Centennial Kickoff Party & Introductory Author Visit - Roosevelt Montás In Conversation with Ben Heckman
Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
It's time to celebrate! Join us to kickoff our Centennial with a birthday party at 6 pm followed by an enlightening conversation with author and professor Roosevelt Montás at 7 pm.
Anime Club
Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!
Spring Storytime - at the Fairy Village
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Bexley Community Gardens - Fairy Village
Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun, spring themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy music, activities, and stories about springtime.
10 Decades Book Club - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate the BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss Aldous Huxley's prophetic science fiction novel Brave New World, published in 1932.
Page Pals
Mon, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.
Author and Librarian Douglas Westerbeke - in conversation with BPL Director Ben Heckman
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gramercy Books
Join us at Gramercy Books for Douglas Westerbeke’s debut novel that charts the adventures of one woman's journey as she tries to outrun a mysterious curse that will destroy her if she stops moving.
Columbus Community Jazz Band - Presented by the Jazz Arts Group
Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for an evening of classic big band music by the Columbus Community Jazz Band, presented by JAG. Experience the golden era of jazz the way it was meant to be heard: live and spontaneous!
COSI Scifest - Science Sampler
Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Little scientists will have the opportunity to build, play, and learn with some high-thought, high-fun materials.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.
Every Yard Counts - Personal Contributions to Bird Conservation
Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Despite global conservation efforts and successes, many bird species have continued to decline. Join us to learn about how you can make your yards and homes bird-friendly and support migratory birds.
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Ohio Arboretums, Gardens & Wildflower Nature Preserves

Cuyahoga County:

  • Cleveland Botanical Garden | 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106 | 216-721-1600 | http://cbgarden.org | Admission charged
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest | 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, | 216-661-6500 | http://clemetzoo.com | Admission charged. (Free for Cuyahoga county and Hinckley Twp residents on Mondays except holidays)
  • Gardenview Horticultural Park | 16711 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 | 216-238-6653 | Admission charged | Open to non-members weekend afternoons.
  • Lakeview Cemetery | 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 | 216-421-2665 | http://www.lakeviewcemetery.com | No admission charged (fees for tours).
  • Rockefeller Park and Greenhouse | 750 East 88th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44108 | 216-664-3103 | http://www.rockefellergreenhouse.org | No admission charged

Delaware County:

  • Kraus-Bohannan Nature Preserves, (Ohio Wesleyan University) | 61 South Sandusky St., Delaware, Ohio 43015 | 800-922-8953 | No admission charged.

Erie County:

  • Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve | 2715 Cleveland Road W., Huron, Ohio 44839 | 614-265-6561 | No admission charged.

Franklin County:

  • Chadwick Arboretum | 232 Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43210 | 614-688-3479 | http://wickarboretum.osu.edu | No admission charged.
  • Columbus Park of Roses at Whetstone Park | 3901 North High St, Columbus, Ohio 43214 | 614-645-3391 | http://parkofroses.org | No admission charged.
  • Franklin Park Conservatory | 1777 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43209 | 614-645-8733 | http://fpconservatory.org | Admission charged.
  • Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden | 358 Parkview Ave | Bexley, Ohio, 43209 | 614-644-7644 Ext.1 | http://www.governorsresidence.ohio.gov | No admission charge. Open most Tuesdays by appt only.
  • Topiary Park | 480 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | 614-635-0197 | No admission charged.

Hamilton County:

  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 513-282-4700 | http://cincinnatizoo.org | Admission charge.
  • Hauck Botanic Garden | 2625 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, 513-475-9600 | http://cincinnatiparks.com | No admission charged.
  • Inniswood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve | 940 South Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH 43081 | 614-895-6216 | http://Inniswood.org | No admission charged.
  • Krohn Conservatory | 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | 513-421-4086 | http://cincinnatiparks.com | Admission charged.
  • Mt. Airy Arboretum | 5083 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, 513-352-4048 | http://cincinnatiparks.com No Admission charged.
  • Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum | 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45232 | http://springgrove.org | 513-681-7526
  • Stanley M | Rowe Arboretum | 4600 Muchmore Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 | 513-561-5151 | http://rowearb@ihill.org | No admission charged.

Hocking County:

  • Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve | 24853 Big Pine Rd, Rockbridge, Ohio 43149 | 614-265-6561 | No admission charged.

Knox County:

  • Ramser Arboretum | 24565 Danville-Jelloway Rd, Danville OH 43014 | 740-392-2941 | No admission charged. Closed during deer hunting season.
  • Schnormeier Gardens | 8701 Laymon Road, Gambier, Ohio 43022 | 740-427-2612 | http://www.schnormeiergardens.org | Open to public several days each year in June, or to groups by appt. No admission charged. Parking charged.

Lake County:

  • Holden Arboretum | 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 | 440-946-4400 | http://holdenarb.org | Admission charged

Licking County:

  • Dawes Arboretum | 7770 Jacksonville Rd SE, Newark, OH 43056 | 740-323-2355 | http://dawsarboretum.org | Admission charged.

Lorain County:

Lucas County:

  • Toledo Botanical Gardens | 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615 | 419-536-5566 | http://toledogarden.org | No admission charged
  • Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way., Toledo, OH 43609 | 419-385-4040 | http://Toledozoo.org | Admission charged. Parking charge.
  • Stanahan Arboretum, (University of Toledo) | 4131 Tantara Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43623 | 419-841-1007 | http://utoledo.edu.stanahanarboretum | No admission charged.
  • Wildwood Preserves, Toledo Metroparks | 5100 W | Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43615 | Ranger phone 419-270-7500 | http://metroparkstoledo.com

Mahoning County:

Montgomery County:

  • Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metro Park | 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45449 | 937-275-7275 | http://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/cox-arboretum/ | No admission charged.
  • Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark | 1301 E.Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414 | 937-277-6545 | No admission charged.
  • Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum | 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45409, 937-228-3221 | http://woodlandcemetery.org | No admission charged.

Ottawa County:

    Magee Marsh Wildlife Area | 13531 W | SR 2, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449,419-898-0960 | No admission charged.
  • Oak Openings Preserve | 413961 Girdham Road, Toledo, Ohio 43558 | 419-826-6463 | No admission charged,
  • Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge | 14000 W.SR 2, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 | 419-898-0014 | No admission charged.
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens | 19255 West Portage River South Road, Elmore, Ohio 43416-0081,419-862-3182 | http://www.schedel-gardens.org | Admission charged.

Richland County:

  • Kingwood Center | 900 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio 44906 419-522-0211 | http://www.kingwoodcenter.org | Greenhouse closed on Monday. Admission charged.

Stark County:

  • Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve | 11929 Beech St, NE, Alliance, Ohio, 44601 | 330-829-7050 | http://beechcreekgardens.org | Admission charged.

Summit County:

  • Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens | 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303-1399 330-836-5533 | http://www.stanhywet.org , Admission charged
  • Akron Zoological Park | 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, Ohio 44307 | 330-375-2550 | http://akronzoo.org | Admission charged. Parking charged.

Trumbull County:

  • Draime Estate Gardens | 8473 Hunters Train SE, Warren, Ohio 44484 | 330-847-0520 | Student groups, professional green industry organizations and civic garden clubs by appointment. Admission charged.

Wayne County:

  • Secrest Arboretum (OARDC) | 2122 Williams Road,Wooster, Ohio 44691 | 330-202-3507 | http://www.secrest.osu.edu | No admission charged.