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Franklin 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., and Sundays 1:30
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closing early at 2:00 PM on
Wednesday November 27th, closed Monday November 11th
for Veterans Day, and closed Thursday November 28th for
Thanksgiving.
Franklin
Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!
November :
A book with food on the cover!
For complete details and
to sign-up,
visit
our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends
of the Franklin Library!
ESL &
Adult Literacy Program
The Franklin
Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult
Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities.
Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If
interested, fill out the
registration
form on the
library’s
website.
Special
Events for Kids
Miss
Bree’s Bookopoly! Starting Friday, November 1st
Join
the fun for a super awesome interactive game to finish out the year!
Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with
a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win
prizes galore! Deadline to "buy" prizes is Saturday,
January 11th
Eyes
on Owls! Tuesday, November 5th
@ 1:00PM
Everyone
loves owls! Yet, how often do you get to see an owl up close? Join
Marcia and Mark Wilson as they share their passion for owls with us!
You’ll meet six LIVE owls (from small to huge) up close, so be
prepared for a hooting good time! No registration required!
Mickey
Mouse Birthday Bash! Saturday, November 9th
@ 1:00PM
Mickey
Mouse is turning 96! Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and more as
we celebrate everyone's favorite mouse! No registration required!
Meet Maudie the
Chicken! Thursday, November 14th @ 1:00PM
Come
meet Maudie the Chicken and author/illustrator/artist Lauren Scheuer!
During this fun and unique program, you’ll get a close-up look at
Maudie’s feathers, feet, beak, and comb. You’ll learn about her
dinosaur relatives, her eggs, her feathers, her flock, her coop, and
her special language! Then you’ll all learn to draw Maudie!
Registration
Required.
Illustrator
Workshop for Kids! Friday, November 15th @
1:00PM
Join
us for a fun an interactive presentation with award-winning, local
illustrator Erica Leigh! Kids will get a behind-the-scenes look at
how picture books are illustrated, and have the chance to create
their own picture book character! No registration required!
DINOvember Party!
Saturday, November 16th @ 1:00PM
Families!
Celebrate DINOVEMBER at the library with an epic dinosaur themed
party! We'll have games, crafts, and a few surprises! No registration
required!
Diwali
Celebration! Saturday, November 16th @
1:00PM
Join
us for a special Diwali celebration for the whole family, including
diya painting, dancing, kids activities, henna, a photo booth and
more! No registration required!
Science Chefs:
Making Butter Friday November 22nd @3:30 PM
No registration
required.
Wiggle and Shake!
Dance and Make for SCIENCE! Join us for an active experiment to make
your own butter! Participants will learn how butter is made and will
get to take home some of their own butter for the dinner table! While
we have some jars for butter making, if you can bring a clean, small,
screw top jar (example baby food jar) it is appreciated!
Crafternoon!
Saturday, November 23rd @ 1:00PM
What
are you thankful for this season? Join us for a fun afternoon of
crafting for kiddos of all ages! We'll have an assortment of
Thanksgiving themed crafts to enjoy (and share)! No registration
required!
Little Groove
Band! Friday, November 29th @ 1:00PM
Get
ready for a groovy, fun, and interactive concert with Little Groove!
In this fun and interactive 45-minute concert,
children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with
a musician from Little Groove. No registration required!
Santa StoryWalk
at the Library! Saturday, November 30th @
10:30AM
Families!
Join us at the library for a special indoor version of a beloved
tradition! Follow the pages of a cozy winter story, enjoy crafts and
activities as you move through our winding line of holiday fun, and
make your way up to meet the big guy himself!
Special
Events for Teens
Hack Your College
App! Wednesday, November 6th @ 6:00PM
Applying
to college can be a stressful process. Are looking to get ahead of
the game and start your application early? Have you started your
application and just need help polishing it? Are you unsure if
college is the path for you and you need someone to talk it out with?
Then come by and meet with Mx. Jorge Marinez, a
former College Guidance Counselor and a current Admissions Counselor
at Dean College, and up your chances of standing out on college
applications! No registration required!
Teensgiving!
Wednesday, November 20th
@ 5:00PM
Teens!
Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of thanksgiving!
Bring along your favorite snack and your appetite and kick off the
thanksgiving holiday with friends! No registration required!
Special
Events for Adults
Knife Skills
with Chef Tom Thursday November 7th @ 6:30PM
Refresh your
skills and hone your technique! This hands on class starts by talking
about knives: how to handle them safely, what different types are
used for, and techniques to use them. Then Chef Tom demonstrates
different classic cuts and it’s our turn to practice with training
knives (vinyl knives that will cut vegetables but not skin). A
perfect pre-holiday primer for all adults and older teens.
Ken Gloss:
Book Antiques and Collecting Thursday November 17th
@ 6:30 PM
Join us in
welcoming Ken Gloss of Boston based Brattle Books! In this
presentation, Ken talks about some of his favorite rare book finds
and describes some of the joys of “the hunt” in his collection
journey. You will learn what makes books and manuscripts rare and
what determines whether they increase in value. Enjoy fascinating
anecdotes from private and institutional collecting, as well as
guidelines for starting a collection of your own! Feel free to
discuss your collection with Ken after the talk in an informal Q&A.
Crochet
Fundamentals Refresh Saturday November 30th
@ 1:00 PM
(Best for ages 16 and over)
Come explore the fundamentals of
crochet as we work together on a simple project to foster the
learning process. In our two hour class we will explore the
following; pairing of yarn and hook, gauge, the chain stitch, single
crochet, and double crochet, and treble crochet. All class materials
will be provided. This program is supported in part by a grant from
the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by
the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Granny Square
Class Saturday November 30th @2:00 PM
(Best for ages 16 and over)
A granny square is
like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors,
textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very
exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative
process. During our two hour crochet class we will explore the basic
structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square
using a basic worsted weight wool. You will leave the class with a
new respect for the humble Granny square and how to bring it to life
in your crochet journey. All class materials will be provided. This
program is supported in part by a grant from the Bellingham and
Franklin Cultural Councils, local agencies, which are supported by
the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Pre-requisites:
Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to
count stitches
Special
Events for All Ages
Copley Cats
Acapella Concert Saturday November 2nd @
3:00PM
Groove to the
harmonies of the Copley Cats! Featuring popular tunes from various
decades this A Capella group with a 30-year history is coming for a
Saturday afternoon to remember!
Winter
Sing-Along with Dean College Vocal Ensemble Wednesday November 20th
@ 4:00 PM
Families! Join us
for a musical afternoon! The Dean College Vocal Ensemble will perform
a wide variety of musical selections for a fun concert at the
Franklin Public Library! The program will feature winter carols you
know and love with many more eclectic song choices from throughout
history. Come hear the songs and their stories!
Franklin
Library Book Sale
Friday, November 15th,
1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, November 16th,
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5
A Bag—Saturday, November 16th, from
1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you
can!
