Clark County Public Library

What are your weekend plans looking like? You need to swing by the Main Library this Saturday, June 6th from 11AM-1PM for TWO great events that will be happening!

First - we are bringing back the Springfield Writes Author Fair after a hiatus, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the authors we have participating. 22 local and regional authors will be on hand to sell and sign their books. So, shop local and support our local talent. Genres represented will include Non-Fiction Christian, Historical Fiction, Horror Comedy, Children's Fiction, Psychological Suspense, Romantic Adventure, Clean Romance, Historical Non-Fiction, Contemporary Poetry, LGBTQ Mystery, History, Mystery, Crime/Noir, Spiritual Non-Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Self-Help, Science Thriller and many more!

And while you are here, stop by and help kick off this year' Summer Challenge: Unearth a Story!

We will have a variety of craft stations where you can create a suncatcher, friendship bracelet, bookmark and maybe even a pet rock! We will also have information about how to win cool prizes this summer when you join our Summer Challenge on Beanstack. Popcorn will be available (while it lasts) too!

For families with children and teens.

The Enon Branch kicked off the summer reading program with a visit from the Collins family. The local couple, Mike and Erica Collins did not disappoint. Their friend Roger made an appearance again this year to get the event started. Traditional children's songs were transformed into dinosaur themed songs, and children joined Mrs. Collins and the pink dinosaur who played guitar singing and acting out the following tunes: Head, Claws, Tails, and Feet, Dinos on the bus, D-I-N-O -Saur, Five Little Triceratops, and Dinosaur Pokey. Mrs. Collins also shared pictures and facts about different dinosaurs and read the story How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen. At the end, children could come up and meet the pink dinosaur and receive a sticker and mini dinosaur to take home. Roger was available for a fist bump or his famous hair tickle kisses if anyone wanted. The pink dinosaur then left the building and walked back to his time period.

Reptiles are on their way to the library! Two libraries in fact. Both the Enon and Houston branches will offer Reptile Adventures on June 24, presented by Paul's Cool Scales. It's been one of the favorites of patrons, so arrive early!

Calling kids and teens!!
Just a reminder that those who register in the 5-12 or 13-17 category during the first week of the Summer Challenge will be entered to win 4 tickets to Kings Island! So get registered today here https://www.ccplohio.org/news/summer-challenge/ or stop by a location near you!

Summer Challenge for Kids, Teens and Adults Runs June 1st – July 31st 2026 All Ages Summer Challenge - Unearth a Story You can register yourself and your children on Beanstack!

Learn more about the history, ideas and practices of Daoism from Associate Professor Howard Choy at the Main Library on June 17. Teen and adults should register online for the program.

There will be two opportunities to experience Freddy Fossil's Dino Show - It's Pre-Hysterical! The first will be at 11 a.m. on June 17 at the Enon Branch and the second at 10:30 a.m. on July 14 at the Southgate Branch. You won't want to miss it!

Get a group together and head to the Park Branch on June 16 for Family Game Night, featuring fun dinosaur-themed board games. For all ages!

More vintage vinyl for you to shop at our Friends of the Library Book Sale June 19, 20, 21! Join Friday night for your best chance to snap up some of these finds!