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Get a Library Card

Access books, movies, games, and more for FREE with your library card.

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Booklists for Kids

Library Resources

All Branches

Discovery Passes
Allows library cardholders free access to local cultural and educational sites:
• Boonshoft Museum/Sunwatch
• Carillon Historical Park
• Dayton Art Institute
• Stage for All
• Young’s Jersey Dairy
The Information Place Podcast
A podcast of the Clark County Public Library.
Library Events Calendar
Use the calendar to learn about upcoming library programs and events for all ages.
Meeting Spaces
Reservations can be made for free with your library card.

Main Library

CPR Training Kiosk
Learn how to perform hands-only CPR in fifteen minutes or less.
Lenski Sensory Collection
Sensory items for all library cardholders include noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, a weighted blanket, and more. (Use limited to Lenski Children's and Teen spaces.)

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• The sensory items are for all ages, children and adults.
• The items may only be used in Lenski and the teen space, not anywhere else in or outside of the library.
• Patrons are required to show library staff their library card when they come to the Lenski desk to get the headphones, weighted blanket and Wiggle Wobble Seats.
• The items are allowed to be used for a maximum of 30 minutes.
• The items are to be returned to the Lenski desk or the holder on the wall from which patron obtained them.
• The library is not responsible for any harm that may come to patrons for misuse or faulty equipment.
Library of Things
This collection offers items for adult cardholders ranging from bicycles, board games, cones for driving test practice, CD players, ghost hunting kits, and more!
Pickleball Kits
Pickleball Kits are located in the Games collection at the Main Library.
Recording Booth
Book this free recording booth with your library card and photo ID. (Available to patrons 18+ and younger patrons with adult supervision.)

Park Branch

Maker Metro
Provides library cardholders free access to makerspace equipment, like button makers, a 3D printer, Glowforge, and more (by appointment only).

Educational Apps

Duolingo
Language learning app offering lessons in various languages through interactive exercises.
Khan Academy Kids
Offers engaging learning activities for young learners across various subjects.
Scholastic Home Base
Digital haven for kids to engage with Scholastic stories and games, create avatars, and connect with friends through moderated chat.

Educational Websites

Pre-K to Elementary

Elementary to Middle School

All Ages

Featured

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View the Health Resource Guide for Clark & Champaign Counties →

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Early Childhood Development Programs

Head Start (Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.)
Serving Clark, Madison and Montgomery County families at or below 100% of the Federal Government Poverty Guidelines, the MVCDC Head Start agency provides early childhood education for kids age 6 weeks to 5 years, plus additional support for parents and families.

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Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care also are eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify.

Organization: Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.
Contact: Malissa Patterson
● mpatterson@mvcdc.org
● (937) 236-7655
SPARK – Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (WellSpring)
The SPARK program is free for children in Springfield, Ohio city limits who are 4 years of age the year prior to starting kindergarten. Enrolled families will receive one monthly visit by a SPARK Parent Partner who provides free books, activities, and educational materials to help children get ready for kindergarten.

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60 spots available.

Submit an Application

Organizer: WellSpring
Contact: Jack Legg
● jack@wellspringfield.org
● (937) 561-2451

Library Activities

Toddler Storytimes

Little Blossoms Storytime
Tuesdays at 9:30am (Main Library - Gaier Room)
Wild About Storytime (Toddler Time)
Wednesdays at 10am (Enon Branch)
Busy Bookworms Storytime
Fridays at 11am (Houston Branch)
For children up to 5 years old.

Pre-K Storytimes

Little Sprouts Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30am (Main Library - Gaier Room)
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Every other Friday at 10:30am (Main Library - Gaier Room)
Wild About Storytime (Preschool Pals)
Wednesdays at 11am (Enon Branch)
Storytime @ Park
Thursdays at 10:30am (Park Branch)

Family Storytimes

Family Storytime
Every other Saturday at 11am (Main Library - Gaier Room)
Storytime Adventures
Wednesdays at 10:30am (Tuttle Branch)
Evening Storytime
Every other Thursday at 5:30pm (Tuttle Branch)
STEM Family Storytime
Last Tuesday of the month (6pm)

View the full Library Events Calendar

Process Art for Kids (ages 3-6 with caregiver)
Main Library - Lenski Children's Center
Creative Kids Zone (ages 7-18)
Houston Branch
Tween Chill & Craft (ages 9-12)
Main Library - Lenski Children's Center
Tuttle's Creative Corner (all ages; 12 and under with a caregiver)
Tuttle Branch

View the full Library Events Calendar

For Kids

D&D Club: Treasure Hunters (ages 9-12)
Park Branch
XP Heroes Video Game Club (ages 10-18)
Houston Branch

For Teens

D&D Club: Monster Slayers (ages 13-18 still in high school)
Park Branch
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library (13+)
Houston Branch

For Adults

Rose City Roleplayers (18+)
Main Library
Community of Gamers (18+)
Main Library

View the full Library Events Calendar

LEGO Club - Main Library (ages 5-12)
Main Library - Lenski Children's Center
LEGO Club - Houston (school-age children)
Houston Branch
Teen LEGO Challenge (ages 13-18 still in high school)
Main Library - Lenski Children's Center
Adult LEGO Club (18+)
Myers Market - COhatch Exchange Room, 101 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH

View the full Library Events Calendar

Income-based tutoring for kids grades K-8.

For more information or to register, call or visit Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm.

Location: The Springfield Metropolis - Basement, 102 W High St, Springfield, OH 45502 ↗

Contact: David Smiddy

david@cclcnet.net
(937) 323-8617

Follow Springfield Youth Source (Facebook)
A hub for youth programs, events, and other resources in Springfield, Ohio.

High-quality visual and performing arts experiences for youth and families in Clark County, Ohio.

Project Jericho, a program offered through Clark State College, is built on research that demonstrates the positive impact of arts programming to affirm positive youth development, strengthen families, and promote resiliency.

Complete a Referral Form ↗

Contact: Erin Ellis

ellise@clarkstate.edu
(937) 328-8044

Youth & Family Resource Guide: For Kids

Get a Library Card

Booklists for Kids

Library Resources

Educational Apps

Educational Websites

Featured

Enroll your child in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library →

View the Springfield Community Resource Map →

View the Health Resource Guide for Clark & Champaign Counties →

Early Childhood Development Programs

Library Activities

To suggest updates and corrections to this page, please call (937) 328-0204 or email ce@ccplohio.org.