Yoga & Meditation
Join us at the Franklin Library for an hour-long class of yoga and meditation suitable for all levels. Our certified instructor will guide you through a gentle and invigorating yoga practice that involves movement, breathing techniques, and meditation. Chairs are available for those who need to modify positions.
Dates: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Franklin Branch
Free. No registration required. Ages 16 & up. If under 18 years a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a mat and water.
Beginners' Pilates (New Location)
In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen the entire body and core muscles, and improve flexibility.
Dates: January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, 2025 (4th Wednesday of each month) (No classes in December 2024)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Franklin Branch
Free. No registration required. Ages 16 & up. If under 18 years a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a mat and water.
Adult Stretch
Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more!
Donna Gambino is owner of Infinity Health in Centerville, a licensed physical therapist, certified Pilates instructor, and fitness author with over 30 years experience. DONNA’S STRONGEST BELIEF is that if you perform the correct exercises with the right mind work, your body will respond by changing its presentation to the world via changes in your posture, thus allowing pain syndromes to lessen or dissipate completely. Your issues are in your tissues, and through the therapeutic power of awareness you can heal yourself.
Dates: December 11, 2024 January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, 2025 (2nd Wednesday of each month)
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Springboro Branch
Free. No registration required. Ages 16 & up. If under 18 years a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a mat and water bottle.
Next Destination Outdoor Adventure Series
The Franklin-Springboro Public Library and the City of Springboro's Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee are cohosting the Next Destination Outdoor Adventure Series. All programs are at the Springboro Performing Arts Center.
-Walking the Camino de Santiago-The Portuguese Way
Join Andy Niekamp as he narrates his trek on the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago, from Porto, Portugal to Santiago, Spain. This 19-day, 220-mile journey takes you through stunning coastal views, vibrant cities rich in history, shrines, and much more.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
-Bikepacking: A Beginners Guide
Bikepacking involves adding accessories to a bicycle and embarking on overnight trips. Cyclist Lance Smith will examine some basic options so you can get started on your own long-distance adventure.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
-Crushing Kilimanjaro: Summiting Africa's Highest Peak
Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey with Karen Power, a remarkable 70-year-old grandmother who defied expectations and conquered the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Through stunning visuals and personal anecdotes, Power will share her insights and motivations, inspiring audiences of all ages to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
-Highpointing the 50 States
Ronald Schilb, an avid adventurer, has conquered 49 of the 50 high points without the aid of a guide. He meticulously utilized guidebooks and leveraged information from the High Pointer's Club. Learn about equipment, conditioning, considerations for children, drafting a comprehensive plan, referencing essential resources, and much more.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
Beginning Carving
Learn the basics of carving with Bob Caughron from the Miami Valley Woodcarvers Association. Various knife cutting skills will be taught. All materials are supplied. Participants will take home their own carved creation.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Franklin Branch
Free. Registration is required and begins on January 13th. Ages 18 and up.
Conquering the Camino: Learn How To Plan Your Camino de Santiago Adventure
Have you thought about a trek on the Camino de Santiago, but aren't sure where to start? Join long-distance hiker Andy Niekamp as he covers a variety of topics, such as the history, various routes, how to prepare, what to bring, lodging options, and much more. Learn why this thousand-year-old footpath is often called a journey for the body, mind, and soul.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Branch
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
Not Swamp Gas: The True Story of Colonel Gary K. Carroll, Project Blue Book, and Flying Saucers
Renowned UFO researcher and author, Ray Szymanski, has gained a reputation for his meticulous investigation into the UFO phenomena. Join Szymansky as he discusses UFO (now UAP-Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) experiences, deliberate government coverup, ridicule of the eyewitnesses, and the 2021 admission by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that flying saucers are real. Book sales available before and after the program.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Location: Springboro Branch
Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
- 5:30 - Doors open for pre-talk book sales
- 6:00 - Presentation begins
- 7:00 - Q&A session
- 7:15 - Book sales