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Library Hours
The Library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.
Franklin Public Library’s Summer of Reading!
2024 Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens and Adults
Theme: Read, Renew, Repeat!
Starting on June 1st, kids teens and adults can sign up for summer reading on our website to participate!
Franklin Reads! Summer 2024 Community-wide Read – beginning June 1st
We’ll be reading The Humans by Matt Haig, author of the New York Times best seller The Midnight Library.
About the book:
When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than positive. He is disgusted by the way humans look, what they eat, their capacity for murder and war, and is equally baffled by the concepts of love and family. But as time goes on, he starts to realize there may be more to this strange species than he had thought. Disguised as Professor Andrew Martin, he drinks wine, reads poetry, develops an ear for rock music, and a taste for peanut butter. Slowly, unexpectedly, he forges bonds with Martin’s family. He begins to see hope and beauty in the humans’ imperfection, and begins to question the very mission that brought him there.
Pick up a copy of this brilliant, funny, touching novel at the library. You may also check out the ebook from Libby, or make a request through the library catalog if no copies are available.
2024 Reading Challenge
June: A book with a color in the title!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area’s most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, June 14th, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, June 15th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, June 15th, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
**LIBRARY EVENTS**
Weekly/Monthly for Children
Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required!
Cool Cruisers! Tuesdays @ 9:30AM (Crawlers & Early Walkers)
Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time! No registration required!
Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)
ENDS THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!
Story Tots! Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 18 mos. – 3yrs)
ENDS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 - WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and fun! No registration required!
Bookworm Bounce! Wednesdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 0-5)
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required!
Tummy Time! Thursdays @ 9:30AM
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort! No registration required!
Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)
ENDS THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!
Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
Let’s play some music and get those feet moving! Join us for 30-minutes of creative movement and dancing fun! No registration required!
Move Along! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required!
Weekend Wiggles! Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups! Let’s play some music and dance! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required!
Special Events for Kids & Families
Health Fair! Wednesday, June 5th @ 2:00PM
Come join us for a free and fun filled evening at the Franklin Public Library for Franklin Health Departments first annual Spring Health Fair! The event will include local vendors, local health resources, health services exhibitors, food trucks, activities for kids, raffles & giveaways, a petting zoo, and much more!
Grown-Ups & Donuts! Saturday, June 8th @ 10:30AM
Bring your favorite grown-ups for a special donut social featuring live music with Jamie Barrett! No registration required!
Shavuot Celebration! Saturday, June 8th @ 11:30AM
Join the library for a special celebration! Enjoy ice cream, crafts and stories as we learn about Shavuot! Presented in partnership with Temple Etz Chaim! No registration required!
Petite Picassos! Monday, June 10th @ 3:30PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a summertime sunset! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-11! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required!
Farmer’s Market Fun! Friday, June 14th @2:00PM
Join the Franklin Public Library for a special visit at the Franklin Farmer's Market! Crafts & Activities for kids! Summer Reading Signups & Info! Learn about our programs for all ages! No registration required!
Petite Picassos! Saturday, June 15th @ 1:00PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a summertime sunset! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-11! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required!
Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival! Saturday, June 22nd @ 10:30AM
Join us for an epic morning of summer fun! Sign up for our FREE summer reading program and enjoy: Children’s Museum of Franklin Pop-Up Exhibits, mini golf, Game Stations, Crafts, Balloons, Temporary Tattoos, AND MORE! No registration required!
Mr. Vinny Bubble Show! Monday, June 24th @ 4:00PM
Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! No registration required!
Pre-K Bootcamp! Tuesday, June 25th @ 10:30AM
This 30 minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Rainforest Reptiles! Wednesday, June 26th @ 10:30AM
Travel with us to the different rainforests around the world and meet the alligators, turtles, snakes and more that call these places home! Real, LIVE animal fun for all ages! No registration required!
Learn to Play Ukulele! Thursday, June 27th @ 10:30AM
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary! Ukuleles provided. No registration required!
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Friday, June 28th @ 10:30AM
Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed! No registration required!
Pumpernickel Puppets! Saturday, June 29th @ 10:30AM
Join us for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects! No registration required!
Chess Group! Saturday, June 29th @ 2:00PM
Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.
Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens
Code Club! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (3rd-8th Grade)
This is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey. All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool and see what learning to code can do for you! Sign up on the Library website to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
Teen Advisory Board! 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM (Ages 12+)
Join us each month for Teen Advisory Board! The Teen Advisory Board is a GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA collection, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win! No registration required!
Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 7+)
Bring a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!! No registration required!
Special Events for Teens
Family Game Night! Tuesday, June 11th @ 6:00PM
Try and new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games! This is a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! No registration required!
Tricky Trivia! Thursday, June 13th @ 6:30PM
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin’s Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library! Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights! No registration required!
Paint-Teens! Friday, June 21st @ 1:00PM
Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a beautiful landscape! This paint party is a great fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Teen Book Bites! Wednesday, June 26th @ 5:30PM
Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! No registration required.
Collage Club! Thursday, June 27th @ 1:00PM
Join us each Thursday afternoon at 1:00PM all summer long for a casual lunchtime collage- session! Materials will be provided (though you can always bring your own magazines!) Feel free to bring your own lunch/snack and your creativity! No registration required.
Teen Pride Musical Bingo! Wednesday, June 26th @ 6:30PM
It's Pride Month, it is summer, and we're ready to celebrate! Join us for a special edition of musical bingo featuring LGBTQIA+ musical icons!
Chess Group! Saturday, June 29th @ 2:00PM
Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.
Events for Adults
Knitting Group! Fridays @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Table Top! Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00PM
Registration Required. No Experience Necessary.
It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a Monthly game of Tabletop Role Playing Games for Adults!
Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info!
Friends of Franklin Library Meeting! Wednesday, June 5th @ 7:00PM
Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin
Health Fair! Wednesday, June 5th @ 2:00PM
Come join us for a free and fun filled evening at the Franklin Public Library for Franklin Health Departments first annual Spring Health Fair! The event will include local vendors, local health resources, health services exhibitors, food trucks, activities for kids, raffles & giveaways, a petting zoo, and much more!
As You Wish Interactive Matinee, Saturday June 8th @ 2:00PM
Enjoy an interactive matinee of the beloved classic movie, The Princess Bride! Popcorn and props are provided!
Family Game Night! Tuesday, June 11th @ 6:00PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This is a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
Tricky Trivia! Thursday, June 13th @ 6:30PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin’s Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library! Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Juneteenth Tribute Concert Saturday June 15th @ 3:00 PM
Join us in welcoming Rodney Mashia performing a concert of jazz, gospel, soul, folk, and pop celebrating great African American musicians.
Born and raised in rural Louisiana and educated in New England, Rodney's life experiences have spanned the black and white American political and music cultures of the past 5 decades; contributing to his unique style.
Author Talk and Q&A with Mercury Stardust Thursday June 20th @ 7:00 PM
Hybrid Program. You can register for Zoom on the Calendar of Events!
From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually over zoom or live at the library as we welcome famous Trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust via Zoom! The Franklin Public Library, in conjunction with 50+ other libraries state-wide are proud to present an author talk & moderated Q&A with Mercury over zoom!
Mercury is the acclaimed author of “Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair” and has also dedicated her time to helping people on TikTok reclaim their independence through home improvement. As an out and proud non-binary Trans feminine person, Mercury has also used her platform to help raise over $2 million for trans healthcare. This program is intended for people ages 13+!
Genealogy Club Thursday June 27th @ 6:30PM
Open to all, no registration required!
Topic: "Franklin Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate, what does that mean?"
Painting for Adults Saturday June 29th @ 1:00PM
Grown ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a Santorini-inspired scene! All materials will be provided.Registration is Required!
Chess Group! Saturday, June 29th @ 2:00PM
Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.
**From Friends of the Franklin Library**
You Are Invited! The Friends will hold our 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 5 th at 7:00pm at the Library.
At the Annual Meeting, we will review the Friends’ activities this past fiscal year and nominate and vote on new members for our Board of Directors. If you cannot attend this meeting but would like to learn more about getting involved with the Friends, please email fofl02038@gmail.com for more information.
Congratulations, Liana Warnakulasooriya!
Liana, a graduating senior at Franklin High School, is the recipient of the Friends of the Franklin Library scholarship in honor of Wilma Winters. Liana wrote an essay about her school and community-based service experiences and the ways in which these experiences impacted her and influenced her perspective on the importance of community involvement and service to others. Enjoy your summer, Liana, and good luck as you start your college studies in the fall!
Additional Passes Now Available for The Butterfly Place.
Passes to The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA are one of the most popular passes available through the Library’s Museum Passes program. The Friends were delighted to recently purchase 200 additional passes for Franklin residents to enjoy. The Butterfly Place, open through October 14 th of this year, is an indoor garden filled with hundreds of freely-flying butterflies and is a treat for all ages! Check out their website www.butterflyplace-ma.com to plan your visit. And remember, these passes are for Franklin Residents Only.
