The Franklin-Springboro Public Library provides free activities that will entertain and educate kids of all ages. Below are the exciting activities we have planned for this summer. We hope to see you at the library!
Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Party with us to celebrate the start of the summer reading program.
- Date: Friday, May 30
- Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age range: 3-12
Let’s celebrate the start of the library’s summer reading program, Color Our World! Drop in between 4 and 6 p.m. Friday, May 30, for games, crafts, and activities at the Franklin Branch. Activities will be enjoyed by children ages 3-12. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Mike Hemmelgarn: Comedy, Juggling, Ventriloquism
- Date: Tuesday, June 10
- Times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age range: 3-12
Mike Hemmelgarn’s comedy, juggling, and ventriloquism show is fun for the whole family. Join us at the Springboro Branch for one of four available show times. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Jim McCutcheon: Interactive Musical Performance
- Date: Tuesday, June 24
- Times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age range: 3-12
Jim McCutcheon’s interactive musical performance features an array of stringed instruments. Join us at the Franklin Branch for one of four available show times. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Wild Hearts African Farm
- Date: Tuesday, July 8
- Times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required
- Age range: 3-12
Wild Hearts African Farm will bring five exciting animals for children to meet and learn about. Join us at the Springboro Branch for one of four available show times. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program.
Summer Reading Finale
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Ohio Sports Academy, 270 Hiawatha Trail in Springboro
- Registration: Not required, though OSA provides an online waiver caregivers should submit prior to the event if possible.
- Age range: 3-12
The library will host a free program at Ohio Sports Academy, 270 Hiawatha Trail in Springboro. Drop in between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, to run, jump, tumble, and play. This event is for children ages 3-12 and their grownups. Children should wear soft clothing without zippers and buttons, and they will need to remove their shoes to participate. Parents are asked to fill out a waiver online prior to event. The waiver can be found at this link.