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Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 6:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Mon, Aug 31 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 Closed
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
Mon, Aug 31 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 Closed
Sun, Sep 06 Closed

Address
167 Springfield Street
Frankfort, OH 45628
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The Howard S. Young Branch, located in the heart of the Village of Frankfort, offers something for everyone, with a robust collection, patron computers, public meeting room, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.


On-Site Services

Get lost browsing our stacks while searching for your next read! The Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • Computers and laptops with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office software
  • Photocopy and Printing services – black & white and color prints, $.10 page for black and white, $.50 per page for color
  • Faxing service – All local and toll-free faxing is free.  For long distance faxes, the charge is $1 for every five pages, with a maximum cost per fax of $3.  No international faxes. 
  • Reference service
  • Free, open WiFi in our library and parking lot 
  • External book return
  • A meeting room available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a telescope, or some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • Free tech training with our Digital Navigator
  • Teacher, Parent & Caregiver Collections – Let us curate a collection of children’s books for your little ones, specific to any topic or interest.
  • Book Match – Tell us your preferences, and we'll help you find the perfect next read.
  • Bookworm Summer Reading Program for all ages

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.


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Events
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Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frankfort Meeting Room
Make your own graffiti name design on a mini fence. Learn all about this street art movement, as well as appropriate ways to express your creativity in the community.

Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frankfort Meeting Room,Frankfort Shelterhouse
Regular-sized games are fun, but giant games are even better! Join us outside as we supersize the fun.

Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frankfort Meeting Room
Which do you like better, apples or pumpkins? Come have some fun while we debate which fall treat is best. Hear a story, make a craft, and explore themed sensory activities.

Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Frankfort Shelterhouse
Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.

Mon, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us for a fun night as we paint along to a step-by-step video of a campfire. All materials provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am