Franklin Library Announces Plans for December

December 2024 

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 close early at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24th
and is closed Wednesday, December 25th for Christmas. The
library is closing early at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31st
for New Year’s Eve.

Franklin
Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!

December: A
2024 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee or Winner!
Welcome
to the Franklin Public Library's first Annual Reading Challenge! For
each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will
receive a Free Book Coupon that's good at the library's Book Sale.
Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order
to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. For complete details
and to sign-up,
visit
our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends
of the Franklin Library!

Franklin
Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Volunteers
are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax
Counseling for the Elderly programs… better known as VITA and
TCE.
Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a
greeter, an interpreter, and many other roles, but most of all, we
need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided!

Learn
more at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers
or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net

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

Holiday
Crafternoon! Saturday, December 7th @ 1:00PM

‘Tis
the season! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting for kiddos of all
ages! We'll have an assortment of winter and holiday themed crafts
for all to enjoy! No registration required.

Mike Bent’s
Ho-Ho-Hocus Pocus Magic Show! Wednesday, December 11th
@ 1:00PM

Join
us for a winter wonderland of amazing magic, hilarious comedy, music,
puppets, and snowy surprises! Children (and adults) of all ages will
love this holiday-themed magic show! No registration required.

Pancakes &
Pajamas! Saturday, December 14th @ 10:30AM

Keep
your jammies on and join us for a cozy pancake breakfast, hot cocoa,
and holiday music with Jamie Barrett! What better way to celebrate
the warmth of the season than in the coziest way we can think of!

Fairytale
Fun! Saturday, December 21st
@ 1:00PM

Bundle
up in your winter finest and join us for a special visit from our
favorite royal sisters! After all, the cold has never bothered us!
There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo
opportunity with each guest! No registration required.

Mobile
Mini Golf! Monday, December 23rd
@ 1:00-4:00PM

Bring
your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we
transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all
ages*!! *Children under the age of 14
MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Pumpernickel
Puppets! Thursday, December 26th
@ 10:30AM

Join
us for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters,
live voices and sound effects!

Toe
Jam Puppet Band! Friday, December 27th
@ 1:00PM

Join
the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public
Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family
laughing along!

Scott
Martell Magic Show! Saturday, December 28th
@ 10:30AM

Join
us as we welcome Magician Scott Martell and enjoy a family magic show
featuring lots of comedy and surprises!

Wish
Upon a Star Slime! Saturday, December 28th
@ 1:00PM

Wrap
a little glimmer of star glitter in slime as we wish for a shiny new
year!

Zoo
Show with Records & Burpee! Monday, December 30th
@ 1:00PM

Join
us for a Wild and Educational program featuring live exotic animals!
Best for ages 5 and up.

Noon
Year’s Eve Party! Tuesday, December 31st
@ 11:00AM

Let’s
sendoff 2024 in style! Join us for an end of the year bash as we ring
in 2025 early! We’ll have music, snacks, games, and a super new
year’s celebration! See you there!

Special
Events for Teens

Musical BINGO:
Carol Edition! Wednesday December 4th @
5:00PM

Join
us for a fun edition of Musical Bingo! Part Bingo, part trivia,
participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their
bingo cards! This month's Bingo theme: Carols!

Hack Your College
App! Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:00PM

Applying
to college? Come by and meet with Jorge Marinez, a former College
Guidance Counselor and a current Admissions Counselor to help you
stand out on your college applications.

Special
Events for Adults

Jewelry
Gifts with PT Color Market, Thursday December 5th
@ 6:30 PM

Registration
Required

Make
a gift for yourself or a loved one with PT Color Market!

Maker
Moments: Silk Scarves, Saturday December 14th
@ 1:00 PM

Registration
Required

Take
a moment to try a craft this holiday with Mrs. Mitzi! This craft
class for adults will cover painting on silk with alcohol inks.

Friends
of Franklin Library Meeting, Tuesday December 17th @
7:00 PM
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

Special
Events for All Ages

Concert:
Celtic & Christmas with Jeff Snow December 7th
at 3:00 PM

Join us in
welcoming Jeff Snow as he combines the music, stories and history
from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert on the ‘softer
side of Celtic’ to warm the heart.

Sondheim
Showcase, Monday December 9th @ 7:00 PM

The Sondheim
Showcase is
a tribute show to one of the most influential musical theatre
composers in the world. This piece is song cycle directed by Dean
College senior Avery Sullivan. With the help and talent from multiple
Dean College Performing Arts Students, this showcase is to share and
celebrate Stephen Sondheim's music in a fun an educational way.

Wrapping
Station opens December 16th – 23rd

The wrapping
station returns! All the usual wrapping tools are available for use
at the library.

Wrap-a-Thon, Thursday December 19th @
6:00PM

Join us for a
Thursday Night Wrap-a-thon with music and cocoa!

Wish Upon a
Star Slime, Saturday December 28th @ 1:00PM

Wrap a little
glimmer of star glitter in slime as we wish for a shiny new year!

Franklin
Library Book Sale
Friday, December 13th,
1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, December 14th,
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5
A Bag—Saturday, December 14th, from
1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you
can!