The Franklin-Springboro Public Library provides free activities that will entertain and educate kids of all ages. Below is the list of fun fall programming for kids at the library. We hope to see you there!
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, September 16
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2265 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. Each month's meeting will feature a new activity. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
September's theme is We are Bookworms! Other Homeschool Project Zone meetings will be October 21 and November 18.
Dog Man Party
- Date: Thursday, September 18
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: All ages.
Are you a fan of the Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey? Join us for games, crafts, and activities inspired by everyone's favorite crime-fighting comic book character! Meet other supa-fans and tell us which characters you like best. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. It's going to be paw-some!
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, September 24
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Join us for Homeschool Art Class, where children ages 5-12 will have an opportunity to hear about famous artists, learn to recognize different art styles, and use their creativity to make their own art. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
September's artist is Faith Ringgold, and other Homeschool Art Class meetings will be held October 22 and November 19.
Wings of Fire Party
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: 9-12
Soar into the world of Wings of Fire with games, crafts, and dragon-themed activities just for tweens! Even if you haven't read the books in the Wings of Fire series, you can still join us and celebrate all things dragon!
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, October 7
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: 0-5
Have a playdate at the library! Join us for unstructured playtime at the Springboro Branch. The library will provide age-appropriate toys for children ages birth-5 years and their caregivers to explore while socializing and making connections. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. Other Play and Learn sessions will be held November 4 and December 2.
Chemistry Show
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 7-12
As part of National Chemistry Week, chemist Bill Crawford will demonstrate chemistry experiments. Learn about chemical reactions and how we use chemistry in everyday life. This program, for children ages 7-12, will include some hands-on opportunities.
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2265 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. Each month's meeting will feature a new activity. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
October's theme is Fall Nature Journals: Observe and Create! Our final fall Homeschool Project Zone meeting will be November 18.
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, October 22
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Join us for Homeschool Art Class, where children ages 5-12 will have an opportunity to hear about famous artists, learn to recognize different art styles, and use their creativity to make their own art. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
October's artist is Alma Thomas, and our final fall Homeschool Art Class meeting will be November 19.
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, November 4
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: 0-5
Have a playdate at the library! Join us for unstructured playtime at the Springboro Branch. The library will provide age-appropriate toys for children ages birth-5 years and their caregivers to explore while socializing and making connections. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. The final fall Play and Learn session will be December 2.
Craft Studio for Kids
- Date: Saturday, November 8
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: 5-12
Join us at the Franklin Branch for some hands-on, creative fun. We'll provide supplies for you to make several unique crafts. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program and are welcome to make some crafts, too! This will be fun for the whole family.
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, November 18
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2265 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. Each month's meeting will feature a new activity. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
November's theme is Owl Explorers! A representative from the Warren County Parks District will be at the library to guide the homeschoolers in an owl pellet dissection activity.
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, November 19
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Join us for Homeschool Art Class, where children ages 5-12 will have an opportunity to hear about famous artists, learn to recognize different art styles, and use their creativity to make their own art. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Please note that siblings outside of the age range for the program are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the main activity if sufficient supplies are available.
November's artist is Alexander (Sandy) Calder.
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, December 2
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age range: 0-5
Have a playdate at the library! Join us for unstructured playtime at the Springboro Branch. The library will provide age-appropriate toys for children ages birth-5 years and their caregivers to explore while socializing and making connections. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Festive Stories and Snacks
Children of all ages and their grownups are invited to the library for winter and holiday themed stories and snacks. Different stories and snacks will be featured each day (Monday-Thursday), so you may attend each day if you'd like. Registration is not required. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. See list of dates, times, and locations below.
- Date: Monday, December 15
- Times: 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Date: Tuesday, December 16
- Times: 6:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Date: Wednesday, December 17
- Times: 10-10:30 a.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Date: Thursday, December 18
- Times: 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch