Youth Programs
ORLA is proud to offer many diverse programs for a variety of ages. All programs are free to attend & do not require a library card. Check out our Events & Programs Calendar for more featured youth programs.
Virtual Programs
Miss a program? Stuck at home? No worries! We’ve got you covered with our collection of virtual programs, available 24/7 from home!
- All
- Storytime
- Crafts
- STEM
- Puzzles & Quizzes
Crafting with Ms. Terrie
Crafting with Miss Terrie for ages 7-12 returns in November! This month, make a felt cactus. Kits will be available starting on November 2nd at the Franklin Public library. Registration is required (limit 15). Print instructions are also included in the kit.
Library Bobbins
Introducing Library Bobbins, a new sewing group for ages 9-12 that meets every other month. October has both virtual and paper instruction. Project kits are available beginning October 1st to pick up at Franklin Public Library.
Crafting with Ms. Terrie
Welcome to Crafting with Ms. Terrie! This monthly program teaches different crafting skills for ages 7-12. This month, paint a Candy Corn Pot! You can pick up supplies at the Franklin Public Library for this program beginning October 1st.
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read "I'm Not Sleepy!" by Jane Chapman and "Little Owl's Night" by Divya Srinivasan. We sang some songs, too!
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "This Is Not My Hat" by Jon Klassen and "Van Gogh and the Sunflowers" by Laurence Anholt. We even sang some songs!
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read "The Pout-Pout Fish" by Deborah Diesen and "In the Small, Small Pond" by Denise Fleming. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "I Must Have Bobo!" by Eileen Rosenthal and "Bike On, Bear!" by Cynthea Liu. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" by Bob Barner and "Walter's Wonderful Web" by Tim Hopgood. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "Petra" by Marianna Coppo and "My Garden" by Kevin Henkes. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read "Splish, Splash, Flappy Ducks" by Ann Tobias and "Silly Goose and Dizzy Duck Play Hide-and-Seek" by Sally Grindley. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "Ray" by Marianna Coppo and "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. We sang a song, too!
Guess the YA Book by Emoji
How well do you speak 👄 emoji? Since the first ☝ emojis appeared in the 90's, they have developed into a language 💬 all their own. Test your skill 💪 and see if you can ace 💯 our quiz ❓ of 20 popular YA reads 📚 from your ORLA libraries 🏛 ! CLICK HERE to get started!
Storytime with Annie
Today, we read "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown and "The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown" by Mac Barnett. We even sang some songs!
Make a Unicorn
Make a unicorn from just a few supplies in this activity!
Flashlight Constellations
Make your own star pictures, or constellations, with just a flashlight and a template.
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "I Voted" by Mark Shulman & "Stop Snoring, Bernard" by Zachariah Ohora. We sang some songs, too!
Storytime with Annie
Today, we read "There's an Alligator Under My Bed" by Mercer Mayer & "Yum, Yum, What Fun!" by Mara Bergman. We sang some songs, too!
Make a Fire Breathing Dragon
Use just a few supplies to make this awesome fire breathing dragon!
Design a Shelter From the Sun
Design an animal with ultraviolet sensitive beads and pipe cleaners, then design and build a shelter to protect it from the sun! Can your shelter keep your animal from changing colors?
Make a Flying Dragon
With just a few supplies, you can make a flying dragon of your own!
Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Can you create a constellation with just some pipe cleaners and beads?
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "Hi! Fly Guy" by Tedd Arnold and "Junkyard" by Mike Austin. We sang a song too!
Storytime with Annie
Today, we read "Over the Moon" by James Proimos and "I Am Love: A Book of Compassion" by Susan Verde. We sang some songs, too!
Build Your Mythical Creature Team
You are Odysseus. You are stranded on an island with mythical creatures. To make your way home, you'll need help. But be warned, any creature you don't pick, you will be forced to battle on your journey home. CLICK HERE to get started!
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read the classic tale "The Princess and the Pea", illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic. We sang a song, too!
Storytime with Miss Amanda
Today, we read "Plant a Little Seed" by Bonnie Christenson and "Abiyoyo" by Pete Seeger. We sang some songs, too!
Find True North
Join us as we demonstrate how to find north using just a stick, two stones, and the sun! This is a useful skill to have in case you ever get lost!
Storytime with Annie
Today, we read "That's Life" and "Wolfie the Bunny", both by Ame Dyckman. We sang a song, too!
Rewrite the Stars
What if Jack had been captured by the Giants and never came home? What if Aladdin had been turned into a genie instead of Jafar? What if Belle decided the Beast wasn't worth saving? It's your turn to decide! In this activity, you will get to rewrite the ending of whichever Fairy Tale you'd like! CLICK HERE to get started!
Storytime with Miss Lynn
Today, we read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" by Paul Galdone and "Lola Loves Stories" by Anna McQuinn. We sang a song too!
In-Person Programs
- All
- Oil City
- Franklin
- Cooperstown
Brick Build-Up
Free play with bricks. Build your own creation or follow instructions!
Storytime
Read stories, sing songs and craft! Open to all children (recommended ages 2-6) and caregivers.
Bouncing Babies
Open to babies and caregivers. Share stories, rhymes, and bounces with your baby.
Code Club
For ages 8+, learn how to make apps, games & websites with our self-paced coding curriculum!
Nailed It
A new after school club for ages 8-12, where participants will discover the fun of actively building something out of solid wood with their own two hands!
LOFT
LOFT is an extensive program designed for teens ages 13-19. Activities include: board games, video games, art projects, competitions, giveaways, team-building, movie nights & more!