The Franklin-Springboro Public Library provides free activities that will entertain and educate kids of all ages. Details on all upcoming activities are given below. We hope to see you at the library!
Take-Home Crafts
Tuesday, January 28, take-home craft kits will be available at both library branches while supplies last. Each kit has the supplies needed to complete three winter themed projects. Because of the paint and small parts included, these kits are recommended for children ages 5-12.
Registration is not required. Kits cannot be reserved and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Craft Studio for Kids: Be My Valentine
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.
- Date: Saturday, February 8
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Not required. This is a drop-in event. Please arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m., as you will need at least 30 minutes to complete all of the activities.
- Age range: 5-12 (Younger and older siblings are invited to participate as well.)
Book Pop Book Club
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!
- Date: Tuesday, February 11
- Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 9-12
For our February Book Pop meeting, we are reading Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds. The book will be available for pick-up from the Springboro Branch starting January 6. If you'd prefer to pick the book up from the Franklin Branch, let us know when you register and we'll have a copy sent to Franklin for you.
Book Splash Book Club
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.
- Date: Thursday, February 13
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 5-7
Our February Book Splash meeting will feature the book There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro. We'll have a snowman treasure hunt and make a snowman craft.
Homeschool Project Zone
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for educational and fun projects and activities. Each month's meeting will feature something new. 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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Tuesday, February 18
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2665 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our February homeschool meeting will be all about slime. We will learn about this non-Newtonian substance, make some slime to take home, and decorate our slime containers.
Book Buzz Book Club
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book from the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun book-related activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Branch at least two weeks before the meeting. (If you'd prefer to pick the book up from the Franklin Branch, let us know and we'll have a copy sent to Franklin for you.)
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 7-9
For the February Book Buzz meeting, we are reading Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones by David A. Adler. It will be available for checkout at the Springboro Branch starting Feb. 3.
Homeschool Art Class
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Wednesday, February 26
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our February art class will feature artist Frank Lloyd Wright.
Book Pop Book Club
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!
- Date: Tuesday, March 11
- Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 9-12
Our March book selection is to be determined.
Book Splash Book Club
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.
- Date: Thursday, March 13
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 5-7
Our March Book Splash meeting will feature the book Are You My Mother? by PD Eastman. We'll go on a bird hunt and make a bird's nest craft.
Homeschool Project Zone
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for educational and fun projects and activities. Each month's meeting will feature something new. 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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Tuesday, March 18
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2665 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our March homeschool meeting will be fun and games. Everyone will make three games they can take home to play with friends and family.
Book Buzz Book Club
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book from the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun book-related activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Branch two weeks before the meeting. (If you'd prefer to pick the book up from the Franklin Branch, let us know and we'll have a copy sent to Franklin for you.)
- Date: Thursday, March 20
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 7-9
Our March book selection is to be determined.
Homeschool Art Class
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Wednesday, March 26
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our March art class will feature artist Bronwyn Bancroft.
Craft Studio for Kids: Spring Has Sprung
Join us at the library for some hands-on, creative fun. We'll provide supplies for you to make springtime arts, crafts, and even a cookie!
- Date: Saturday, March 29
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Not required. This is a drop-in event. Please arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m., as you will need at least 30 minutes to complete all of the activities.
- Age range: 5-12 (Younger and older siblings are invited to participate as well.)
Book Pop Book Club
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!
- Date: Tuesday, April 8
- Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 9-12
Our April book selection is to be determined.
Book Splash Book Club
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.
- Date: Thursday, April 10
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 5-7
Our April Book Splash meeting will feature the book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by James Dean. We'll help Pete find all of his friends, and we'll design our own cardboard skateboards.
Homeschool Project Zone
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
Calling all homeschoolers ages 5-12! Join us for educational and fun projects and activities. Each month's meeting will feature something new. 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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Tuesday, April 15
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 746-2665 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our April homeschool meeting will feature a story about dragons and the opportunity to build a clay sculpture.
Book Buzz Book Club
Join the book club for readers in second and third grade. Get the chosen book from the library, read it at home, and come to the meeting for fun book-related activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Springboro Branch two weeks before the meeting. (If you'd prefer to pick the book up from the Franklin Branch, let us know and we'll have a copy sent to Franklin for you.)
- Date: Thursday, April 17
- Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: NOT Required
- Age range: 7-9
Our April book selection is to be determined.
Take-Home Crafts
Tuesday, April 22, take-home craft kits will be available at both library branches while supplies last. Each kit has the supplies needed to complete three Earth Day projects. Because of the paint and small parts included, these kits are recommended for children ages 5-12.
Registration is not required. Kits cannot be reserved and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Homeschool Art Class
Registration for this program is currently FULL, but we encourage you to call and put your name on the waiting list.
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 if sufficient supplies are available.
- Date: Wednesday, April 23
- Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Registration: Required. Call the library at (937) 748-3200 to sign up.
- Age range: 5-12
Our April art class will feature artist Piet Mondrian.