The Franklin-Springboro Public Library collection of downloadable eBooks, magazines, movies, music, and audiobooks includes thousands of titles and is available from home anytime you want to use it. Plus there are no late fees!
Use our hoopla digital service to access thousands of streaming movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and television shows. It is easy to sign-up with your library card number and PIN. You may borrow up to 7 titles per month and the loan period varies by format. Movies and television shows circulate for 3 days, music albums circulate for 7 days, and audiobooks, eBooks, and comics circulate for 21 days. Contact the Springboro Library (937) 748-3200 or the Franklin Library (937) 746-2665 for more information.
The Ohio Digital Library is a consortium of more than 180 libraries in the state of Ohio that offers downloadable material that can be checked out and downloaded to the Libby App on iOS and Android devices. Kindle users can download the Overdrive App or send Kindle Books directly to your device. It is easy to sign-up with your library card number and PIN. Contact the Springboro Library (937) 748-3200 or the Franklin Library (937) 746-2665 for more information.
BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning in all children.
Scholastic BookFlix delivers high-interest, interactive content to engage early readers. You will need your library card number to access this service.
TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of children’s books that has read alongs, story books, eBooks, graphic novels, videos, puzzles, and games. You do not need a library card to use this service, so click the link above to begin.
The Franklin-Springboro Public Library collection of research databases allow access to all kinds of helpful information.
Access World News allows you to explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Western Star. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Ancestry Library is used for genealogical research. Search records from the following sources: U.S. federal census, military records, Social Security Death Index, New York and other passenger records as well as some records from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Must be used inside the library on a public computer.
AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database. The database includes 65 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more. The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.
Chilton Library is a car repair database for both domestic and imported cars and trucks from 1940 to the present. Find repair information, maintenance recommendations, recalls, and labor estimates. Library card required for home access.
Consumer Health Complete contains full text journals, magazines, and reference books from EBSCOhost dealing with health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Browse medical and drug reference books. Find sources for alternative health information. Library card required for home access.
CultureGrams provides information on countries worldwide – history, customs, recipes, and more. World Edition provides in depth reports, while Kids Edition offers an easy to use interface with basic facts, flags and maps. Use States Edition for info on the 50 states. Library card required for home access.
HeritageQuest allows you to search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. Library card required for home access.
Hobbies & Crafts Source lets you browse “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interest of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Library card required for home access.
Home Improvement Source is your source for “how-to” information on a variety of home improvement and repair projects. Library card required for home access.
Literary Reference Source offers full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. It contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories. Library card required for home access.
Ohio Web Library Research Databases are available to all Ohio residents. Library card required for home access.
Scholastic Teachables is an educational database of over 25,000 printable materials in all subjects for pre-Kindergarten through grade 8. Library card required for access.
Science Reference Source topics include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, technology, and wildlife. Library card required for home access.
Weiss Financial Ratings, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, gives accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools you need to make informed decisions about your insurance, banking and investment options as well as financial literacy tools, library of tutorials and relevant and timely news articles.
Learning Express Library can now be accessed through the Ohio Means Jobs portal. This online training portal provides access to online tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP Tests, GED, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. There are tests for specific careers including: Military, EMS, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Civil Service, Teaching, Nursing, and Cosmetology. There are also tutorials that can help improve math, reading, and writing skills.
