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Above, the first meeting of JUNTO non-fiction book club, led by Librarian Mitzi Gousie at right. The next meeting is Feb. 20...
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 closed Monday February 17 for President’s Day.
Franklin Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!
February: Celebrate love in all its forms! 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 Site Opening Saturday February 1 st ! The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals generally includes: People who generally make $67,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers. This is a walk in site with potential wait times. Learn more at the Library Web Page under adult services 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
Galentine’s Jewelry Making! Wednesday, February 5 th @ 5:30PM (Grades 3-5) Registration Required! Join Paulina Teng of Comer Teng Studio for a fun jewelry making workshop!
Girl Scouts World Thinking Day! Saturday February 8 th @12:00PM
Come learn about different countries and visit the booths set up by the girl scouts!
The Poop Museum! Monday, February 10 th @ 1:00PM
It's a half-day for the Franklin Public Schools! Join us as we celebrate National Poop Day with a special visit from the Poop Museum! Susie’s unique presentation will have kids and their grownups laughing AND learning!
Family Yoga! Tuesday, February 11 th @ 5:00PM
Join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for some Family Yoga! This class is all about connecting with your little ones!
John Higby: Yo-Yo-Guy! Saturday, February 15 th @ 1:00PM
John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and four Guinness World Records. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on! Specializing in family shows, this show is great for all ages!
Juice and Jelly Funtime Band! Tuesday, February 18 th @ 10:30AM
It's time to rock! prepare for toe-tapping, belly-laughing fun with the Juice and Jelly Funtime Band! Rockin’ music for the whole family!
The BenAnna Band! Wednesday, February 19 th @ 10:30AM
Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing!
Pajama Storytime! Wednesday, February 19 th @ 6:00PM
Put on your coziest jammies and join us in the library for an evening storytime! We'll get our wiggles out and then calm our bodies for a restful night of sleep! All ages welcome!
Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets! Thursday, February 20 th @ 10:30AM
Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band presents a dynamic and hilarious family show! Mr. Vinny specializes in storytelling with unique puppets! Get ready for lots of jokes and audience participation, and a few fun surprises!
The BaNannies! Friday, February 21 st @ 10:30AM
Kids and families of all ages are invited to join us for a special concert with The BaNannies! Be ready for music, laughter, dancing, and loads of silly fun for the whole family!
Winter Beach Party! Saturday February 22 nd @10:30AM
Families! Let’s bring a little summer warmth to this cold month! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! Grab a cold drink and hit the play sand, enjoy beach balls, sand castles, snacks, and groovy tunes!
Special Events for Teens
Teen Cookie Decorating! Monday February 10 th @3:00PM (Ages 12-18)
Teens! Join us on this half-day off from school as we decorate cookies!
Chocolate Around the World Tasting! Wednesday, February 12 th @ 5:30PM (Ages 12-18)
Teens! Join us as we taste our way around the world of chocolate! We'll have samples from different countries, and we'll vote on our favorites!
After School Studios! Tuesday, February 18 th @ 4:00PM (Ages 10-18)
Registration Required! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Miss Lily by creating a painting to ring in the Year of the Snake! All materials will be provided.
Teen Murder Mystery Party! Saturday, February 22 nd @ 1:00PM (Ages 12-18)
Teens! Join us and help solve a murder mystery! Interview the suspects, find out who had the motive, means, and opportunity, and make your accusation!
Special Events for Adults
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, February 20 th 6:30PM
The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Public Library’s JUNTO Book Club is a place to discuss a book of the month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The February Book is Caste: the origins of our discontents by Isabel Wilkerson! Get a physical or digital copy through the Library Catalog!
Painting for Adults, Saturday, February 1 st @ 1:00PM
Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a covered bridge! All materials will be provided. Registration is required!
Ethics of Chocolate: A Talk & Tasting, Thursday, February 6 th @ 6:30PM
Registration required for tasting portion of the program!
As the American consumer becomes more attuned to where their food comes from, concerned chocoholics find themselves feeling a new sort of guilt when enjoying their favorite indulgence as ethical issues regarding how and through what means it was sourced arise. In this program, we’ll trace the chain of cocoa custody back to its questionable origins while examining the major world market players, and help you become a more educated consumer in the process!
Chocolate Tasting, Thursday, February 13 th @ 6:30PM
Registration Required
New England, Massachusetts in particular, has been a candy crown jewel since colonial times!Join us in tasting various chocolate types from across the commonwealth as we explore the various types and concentrations available!
Craft Along for Adults, Saturday, February 8 th @ 3:00PM
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this new program. One Saturday each month we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!
This month: Folded Book Art Hearts
Special Events for All Ages
Kids Take & Make: Yarn Heart Garland! Available Starting Saturday, February 1 st Love is in the Air! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own seasonal décor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! *LIMIT 1 PER CHILD*
Teen & Adult Take & Make: Nail Heart! Available Starting Saturday, February 1 st
Let’s Celebrate Love! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own seasonal décor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! *LIMIT
1 PER PERSON*
Puzzle Mania! Saturday, February 1 st @ 1:00PM
Registration Required!
Let’s kick-off the month of love with a family-fun puzzle challenge! Bring your family and see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle!
Lunar New Year Celebration! Saturday, February 8 th @ 10:30AM
It's the year of the snake! Come celebrate at the library with crafts, games, snacks and more!
Winter Beach Party! Saturday, February 22 nd @ 10:30AM
Families! Let’s bring a little summer warmth to this cold month! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! Grab a cold drink and hit the play sand, enjoy beach balls, sand castles, snacks, and groovy tunes!
Metrowest String Quartet Concert, Saturday, February 22nd @ 2:00PM
Join us in welcoming the Metro-West Symphony Orchestra as a quartet of their amazing cohort perform for us a few pieces by composers from around the world and give us an inside look at the history and instruments involved.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, February 14 th , 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, February 15 th , 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, February 15 th , from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
