7-25-2025 4:21am

Upcoming in August at the Franklin Public Library

Alan Earls Editor

Above, the Whalemobile, coming Friday, Aug. 1.

Franklin Library ESOL Program

The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please register for a training session on Saturday, August 2 at 2pm or Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30pm and fill out the volunteer form.

Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge

August: Catch Your Breath

Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's 2nd Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that's you can redeem 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.

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, August 15: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, August 16: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 per Bag
Saturday, August 16: 1 - 4pm
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
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)
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.

Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Ideal for ages 0-5. 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.

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! Laughter and giggles are definitely expected during this energetic, interactive and creative movement based class. No registration required.

Special Events for Kids & Families

Summer Skill Up, Tuesdays @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill! Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. No registration required.
August 5: Code Along
August 12: Woven Bracelets II
August 19: Sphero Mini Golf
August 26: Crochet in the Round

Summer Concert Series, Wednesdays @ 6pm
Join us Wednesday evenings on the library patio all summer long for live music for all ages! No registration required.
August 6: The Moonbellies
August 13: Jamie Barrett
August 20: Sharks Come a Cruisin’

Whalemobile, Friday, August 1 @ 1pm
Kids in grades K-6: join us for a special event to learn about how whales and humans are similar and different! Explore the different learning stations, touch baleen, teeth and bones, including the chance to journey inside Nile - a life-sized inflatable humpback whale! 20 Participants will be admitted into the whale at a time, so please bring your patience and flexibility. No registration required.

Toe Jam Puppet Band, Saturday, August 2 @ 10:30am
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. No registration required.

Music at the Blissful, Monday, August 4 @ 4pm
Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing! No registration required.

Fairytale Fun, Wednesday, August 6 @ 10:30am
You’re invited to be part of our world for a special royal visit from everyone’s favorite mermaid princess! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity for each guest. No registration required.

Science Chefs: Marshmallow Slime, Thursday, August 7 @ 4pm
Registration Required
1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We will be exploring the properties of SLIME, but this time we're in for a sweet treat!

Library Lawn Games, Fridays, August 8 & 22 @ 2pm
Before the Common starts rocking, roll over to the library lawn for classic board games made GIANT! If the weather is too wet or hot we'll still be here to play inside Meeting Room. No registration required.

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show, Monday, August 11 @ 4pm
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.

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show, Wednesday, August 13 @ 10:30am
Welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed! No registration required.

Rainforest Reptiles, Friday, August 15 @ 1pm
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 and fun for all ages! No registration required.

Poop Museum, Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special visit from the Poop Museum! Susie’s unique presentation will have kids and their grownups laughing AND learning! No registration required.

Mobile Mini Golf, Monday, August 18 @ 3 - 6pm
Bring your friends and family and we will provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course! ***Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Pumpernickel Puppets, Wednesday, August 20 @ 10:30am
Come on in for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects! No registration required.

Parody Playhouse, Wednesday, August 27 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! Parody Playhouse features child-appropriate parodies of popular songs by a range of artists, and are educational and entertaining. Themes include shapes, colors, emotions, parts of the body, animals, and even social-emotional learning. It's sure to be a blast! No registration required.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration, Saturday, August 30 @ 10:30am
Celebrate the end of summer reading at the library with a special celebration! No registration required.

Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens

Into the Dungeon, Mondays @ 2-4pm

Registration Required

Roll for initiative as we bring to life stories from your favorite series! Into the Dungeon is a single event adventure using the Fate tabletop role-playing system to insert yourself into a story set in worlds we know and love. Each week will play out challenges with player choices and chance writing the story!! This is great for regular players to try a new system, and for people to try out games like D&D. Sign up and see what adventure awaits! Each adventure will play out twice, please only register for one of the dates.

Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30pm
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, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours. It's a win-win-win! No registration required.

Game Bytes Overdrive, Wednesdays @ 3:30 - 5:30pm
Game Bytes is Leveling Up for a summer of FUN! Bring a snack and join us for two hours of casual co-op and solo play. Bring your own device or play on the big screen! No registration required.

Service Squad, Thursdays @ 1pm
Teens looking for community service are invited to join the Youth Services Department to help strategize and prepare crafts and activities for storytimes and events! This is an ideal opportunity for creative, organized, crafty teens who love to take initiative. No registration required.

Special Events for Teens

Music & Comedy of Don White, Saturday, August 16 @ 3pm
Enjoy a concert of comedy and heart from Don White! There is no one-word description for what Don White does. He is an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author, and a storyteller. He has been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for thirty years, released nine CDs, three live DVDs, and a book, Memoirs of a C Student. His latest album is Live from the Guthrie Center. No registration required.

Community Song Circle, Wednesday, August 27 @ 6:45pm
Let's sing together! Join local musician Jamie Barrett to sing some favorite songs. Lyrics will be provided, and all are invited to come together in community to sing songs new and old. This program is geared toward adults and older teens. No knowledge of music or singing experience required - anyone who likes to sing is a singer, and everyone is welcome! English Language Learners who want to practice English through singing are especially invited to participate! No registration required.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration, Saturday, August 30 @ 10:30am
Celebrate the end of summer reading at the library with a special celebration! No registration required.

Events for Adults

English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Looking for a casual, low-stress place to practice your English language skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your fellow English learners. Please note: this group is meant for folks who have a basic grasp of English and are looking for conversational practice, not very beginners. A tutor will be present to answer questions and help keep the conversation flowing, but the focus will not be on formal instruction. No registration required.

Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm
Registration Required (see below). No Experience Necessary.
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.

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10am – 12pm
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! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.

ESOL Volunteer Tutor Training, Saturday, August 2 @ 2pm & Tuesday, August 12 @ 6:30pm
Registration Required
Interested in becoming a volunteer tutor in the library's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program? This training is a great place to start! Save your spot by registering for your preferred date and filling out our volunteer tutor form.

Painting for Adults, Saturday, August 9th @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of summer citrus fruits! All materials are provided.

Music and Comedy of Don White, Saturday, August 16 @ 3pm
Enjoy a concert of comedy and heart from Don White! There is no one-word description for what Don White does. He is an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author, and a storyteller. He has been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for thirty years, released nine CDs, three live DVDs, and a book, Memoirs of a C Student. His latest album is Live from the Guthrie Center. No registration required.

Maker Moment: Crochet Cares Away, Thursday, August 21 @ 6:30pm
Take a moment for yourself as we hook a few stitches towards calm and practice the fundamentals of crochet. All supplies provided, no experience necessary. We’ll be using a 5mm hook if you want to bring your own from home. No registration required.

JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, August 28 @ 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 each month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The August book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Get a physical or digital copy through the library catalog. No registration required.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration, Saturday, August 30 @ 10:30am
Celebrate the end of summer reading at the library with a special celebration! No registration required.

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