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Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary loan is a free service offered to patrons who reside, own property, or own a business within Warren County. It is used as a means of providing material not available in the Library’s collection where purchase of such material is not possible or is not deemed appropriate. The Library will loan material, at no charge, to other libraries upon request when the loan will not interfere with public service.

Please allow extra time when requesting Interlibrary Loan materials since delivery schedules and availability may be limited.

Online Library Card Application

Ohio residents are eligible to apply for a library card.

An ONLINE library card provides access to digital content and databases.
Online cards may NOT be used to checkout physical items, reserve meeting spaces, or use Library computers.

Apply for a FULL-ACCESS library card in-person at either branch location.
If an ONLINE library card meets your needs, complete the application below.

Online Library Card Application Form

Logo of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library with a train emerging from an open book.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a global early childhood literacy program that mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth until age five, regardless of family income. Founded in 1995, it aims to foster a love of reading by partnering with local communities to fund the monthly delivery of books. 

Children's Literacy

All Warren County children under the age of five can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning Children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, features videos of well-known actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Access this site does not require a library card. 

The Day By Day Ohio Family Literacy Calendar is a tool that families and caregivers can use that features songs, activities, book suggestions, and videos.  It offers resources to further develop early literacy skills and prepare for lifelong learning.  This wonderful site is made possible by the State Library of Ohio and Ohio Ready to Read.  Access to this site does not require a library card. 

Are you a teacher who needs books for your classroom? Do you homeschool your child(ren) and need materials to assist you? Are you leading a children’s book club and want multiple copies of a particular title?

Submit the online Book Collection form or download a printer-friendly BOOK COLLECTION form to bring to the library.

Library of Things

Franklin-Springboro Public Library has acquired two telescopes that are available for public checkout.  Each branch will house one telescope.

Loan Rules for the Telescope

  • Must be checked out on an Adult card that is in good standing and has existed for at least six months.
  • 7-day checkout period.
  • Non-renewable.
  • Replacement charge is $350.00.
  • Damage charges will be assessed based on the cost of repair.
  • Telescopes must be returned to a staff member at the circulation desk. Telescopes may not be dropped off outside the building, in a book drop, or at a remote drop-off site.
  • Patrons will receive a due date reminder via email 2 days before the telescope is due only if the patron is signed up for email reminders. Staff can recommend the patron sign up for email reminders when checking out.
  • An overdue notice will go out via mail or email when the item is 15 days overdue.
  • A bill for full replacement cost will go out via mail when the item is 30 days overdue.

Included in the Telescope Kit

All of the following items are included in the unit that is checked out to patrons:

  • Orion StarBlast™ 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope | $250
  • Bertele 4-Element 20mm Eye Piece | $25
  • Bertele 4-Element 10mm Eye Piece | $25
  • Moon Filter | $12
  • Collimation cap with small hex key tool | $12
  • Small red flashlight | $8
  • Cover for optical tube (tethered to focuser cap)
  • Cover for the focuser (tethered to optical tube cover)
  • Button batteries CR2032 3V for finder scope
  • Fanny pack | $10
  • Clear stadium bag | $10
  • Solar System for Kids by Hilary Statum | $13
  • 1,000 Facts About Space by Dean Regas | $10
  • 100 Things to See in the Night Sky Expanded Edition by Dean Regas | $13
  • The Night Sky Planisphere (Star Finder) | $15
  • Orion Moon Map 260
  • Orion Instructional Manual

Telescope Kit - Using the Telescope

This tutorial video will show you how to use the telescope.

Telescope Kit - Packing Up the Telescope

This tutorial video will show you how to pack up the telescope when finished.

Library Savings Calculator

How much money are you saving by using your local library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator to find out.

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Library Service Value of Service Based On
Adult Books Borrowed $38.00 Amazon.com average price
Young Adult Books Borrowed $22.00 Amazon.com average price
Children Books Borrowed $25.00 Amazon.com average price
Audiobooks Borrowed $9.95 Audible.com download average
Interlibrary Loan Requests $25.00 Amazon.com average price plus shipping
Magazines Read $25.00 Estimated purchase price average
Newspapers Read $19.50 Boston Globe subscription (outside city)
Movies Borrowed $15.49 Estimated Netflix average
Video Games $60.00 Estimated GameStop/Amazon average
eBooks Downloaded $15.00 Estimated B&N/Amazon average
CDs Borrowed $12.95 iTunes download album average
Music Downloaded $1.00 iTunes download song average
Meeting Room + Technology Use (per hour) $185.00 Estimated value
Reference Assistance $7.00 Average library cost
Database Searches $19.95 Average cost for online article search
Computer Training Classes (per hour) $60.00 Google.com average price
Computer Use (per hour) $45.00 FedEx/Kinkos price
Adult Programs Attended $15.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per adult
Young Adult Programs Attended $12.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per youth
Children's Programs Attended $7.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per child