The Franklin-Springboro Public Library provides free activities that will entertain and educate kids of all ages. Below is the list of fun upcoming programming for kids at the library. We hope to see you there!
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
Registration for this program is full, but we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list.
- 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
Registration for this program is full, but we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list.
- 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
Registration for this program is full, but we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list.
- 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
Registration for this program is full, but we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list.
- 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
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, January 20
- 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. Registration begins December 1.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. This winter and spring, we are learning all about our amazing national parks, and each month’s meeting will feature new activities. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, January 28
- 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. Registration begins December 1.
- 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. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, February 3
- 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.
Book Pop
- Date: Tuesday, February 10
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up. Registration begins December 1.
- Age Range: 9-12
Book Pop is a book club for readers in fourth through sixth grade. We read a new book each month and then meet to discuss the book, do book-related activities, and have snacks! Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Springboro Library at least one month prior to the meeting.
Book Splash
- Date: Thursday, February 12
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age Range: 5-7
Join the book club for readers in kindergarten and first grade. We will read a story together at the meeting and then do story-related activities. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Craft Studio for Kids
- Date: Saturday, February 14
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age Range: All ages
Join us at the library for some hands-on, creative fun. We’ll provide supplies for you to make a Valentine-themed craft, cards, and even a cookie! Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, February 17
- 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. Registration begins December 1.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. This winter and spring, we are learning all about our amazing national parks, and each month’s meeting will feature new activities. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Book Buzz
- Date: Thursday, February 19
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age Range: 7-9
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book at the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Library two weeks before the meeting. Caregivers must remain in the library throughout the program.
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, February 25
- 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. Registration begins December 1.
- 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. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, March 3
- 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.
Book Pop
- Date: Tuesday, March 10
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 or stop by the front desk to sign up. Registration begins December 1.
- Age Range: 9-12
Book Pop is a book club for readers in fourth through sixth grade. We read a new book each month and then meet to discuss the book, do book-related activities, and have snacks! Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Springboro Library at least one month prior to the meeting.
Book Splash
- Date: Thursday, March 12
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age Range: 5-7
Join the book club for readers in kindergarten and first grade. We will read a story together at the meeting and then do story-related activities. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Craft Studio for Kids
- Date: Saturday, March 14
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age Range: All ages
Join us at the library for some hands-on, creative fun. We’ll provide supplies for you to make a calm-down kit. It’ll include a sensory jar, stress ball, and colorful turtle pal. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- 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. Registration begins December 1.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. This winter and spring, we are learning all about our amazing national parks, and each month’s meeting will feature new activities. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Book Buzz
- Date: Thursday, March 19
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age Range: 7-9
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book at the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Library two weeks before the meeting. Caregivers must remain in the library throughout the program.
Play and Learn
- Date: Tuesday, April 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.
Book Splash
- Date: Thursday, April 9
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age Range: 5-7
Join the book club for readers in kindergarten and first grade. We will read a story together at the meeting and then do story-related activities. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Craft Studio for Kids
- Date: Saturday, April 11
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required.
- Age Range: All ages
Join us at the library for some hands-on, creative fun. We’ll be having tons of fun with play dough! Registration is not required. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program.
Book Pop
- Date: Tuesday, April 14
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Stop by the front desk or call (937) 748-3200 to sign up. Registrations begins December 1.
- Age Range: 9-12
Book Pop is a book club for readers in fourth through sixth grade. We read a new book each month and then meet to discuss the book, do book-related activities, and have snacks! Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Springboro Library at least one month prior to the meeting.
Book Buzz
- Date: Thursday, April 16
- Time: 5-5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age Range: 7-9
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book at the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Library two weeks before the meeting. Caregivers must remain in the library throughout the program.
Homeschool Project Zone
- Date: Tuesday, April 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. Registration begins December 1.
- Age range: 5-12
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for fun and educational projects at the library. This winter and spring, we are learning all about our amazing national parks, and each month’s meeting will feature new activities. Caregivers must remain with their children throughout the program. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.
Homeschool Art Class
- Date: Wednesday, April 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. Registration begins December 1.
- 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. Siblings outside of the age range are welcome at homeschool meetings and will be able to participate in the activities when sufficient supplies are available.