2023-2024 Teen Programs
Please read descriptions, age restrictions, and registration requirements below, and join us for some fun at the library!
Fitmas Dance Party
Bring your holiday spirit and plenty of energy to the Springboro Library for a fun fitness dance party. We will follow along with workout videos that disguise the exercise as dance moves. In this case, the fitness exercises are set to a series of Christmas songs - hence a Fitmas Dance Party! You don't need any experience in dancing or exercising to participate. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Cold bottled water will be provided.
- Date: Thursday, December 21
- Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Ages: 13-18
- Registration: Required
Junk Journaling
Junk journals are no ordinary journals, they are books of handmade art! Use recycled materials such as papers, pictures, stickers, fabric and more to record memories, thoughts, and ideas. So, come to the Springboro Library and kick off the new year by using your creativity, and start your junk journaling journey today. Journals and supplies will be provided, but please bring anything you think you might want to use as well.
- Date: Thursday, January 18
- Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Ages: 11-18
- Registration: Required
Chinese New Year Party
In the first program of our Teen Travelers series, we welcome all teens to join us in exploring various cultures, celebrations, and traditions around the world!
The Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, and has strongly influenced Lunar New Year celebrations around the world. It's a time to remove the bad and the old, and welcome the new and the good. There will be crafts, Chinese snacks, music, and more. So, come to the Springboro Library and celebrate the year of the dragon!
- Date: Friday, February 9
- Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Ages: 11-18
- Registration: Required
Luck of the Leprechaun
Join us, Teen Travelers, in celebrating St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is arguably the most popular holiday in Ireland. Across the world you'll find people celebrating Irish culture and wearing all green, whether they have any Irish heritage or not! So, put your Irish jig shoes on and come out to the Springboro Library to make a lucky little leprechaun, try some Irish snacks, and more. Get ready to go green!
- Date: Friday, March 15
- Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Location: Springboro Branch
- Ages: 11-18
- Registration: Required
Festival of Colors
The Teen Travelers are heading to India!
The Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated in India. Although traditionally Hindu, everyone from all walks of life come together to celebrate and enjoy the festival. People gather and playfully drench each other with vibrant colors, so we invite you to join us at the Franklin Library to vibrantly paint various ceramic crafts! Indian snacks, music and paints of all colors will be provided.
- Date: Tuesday, March 26
- Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Ages: 11-18
- Registration: Required
Candy Bingo
Are you tired of playing boring, old, traditional Bingo? Come to the Franklin Library for a sweet afternoon playing Candy Bingo! Fill your Bingo card with a variety of candies, and when one gets called, you can eat it! Not only do you win by getting to eat as many sweets as you can handle, everyone who gets a "Bingo" also gets a small prize.
- Date: Friday, April 19
- Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Ages: 11-18
- Registration: Required