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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 Monday September 1st for Labor Day.
Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge!
September: Get inspired!
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's second 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
We Need You! 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
Tot Bop! Starting Thursday, September 11th @ 4PM
Get ready to dance around to an energetic playlist in a class that offers littles a chance to play with musicality, coordination, and creativity - all while practicing listening and learning skills! For ages 3 - 5. No registration required.
Artsy Afternoons! Returning Thursday September, 11th @ 4PM
Registration Required!
Join Ms. Cindy for a step-by-step art project specifically for kids! All materials will be provided! This event is a great fit for children ages 6 through 11!
Stuffie Spa Thursday, September 11th 2:30PM
Join us as we turn the library meeting room into a Stiffed Animal Spa! Treat you fluffy friend to a ‘bath’, brush, fluff, and more!
RI Pirate Guy Party Saturday September 20th @1PM
Join the R.I. Pirate Guy for a rollicking adventure to recover his wrongfully gained treasure while learning pirate skills along the way! We’ll dress like pirates, create our own pirate flags, engage in a few pirate games, and uncover the buried treasure!
Special Events for Teens
D&D Club Returns Monday September 8th @4PM
Registration Required
Kids ages 10-17 are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! Dungeons and Dragons, also known as D&D, is one of the most complex tabletop games in history. The library will supply dice, rulebooks, and blank character sheets! We will be using the 5th edition books and rules. Other Table Top systems are welcome!
Pixel Pals Thursday, September 25th @4PM
An afternoon book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and so much more!
Special Events for Adults
Painting for Adults Saturday September 6th @1PM
Registration Required
Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of inspired by American artist Georgia O'Keefe! All materials will be provided.
Craftalong for Adults September 13th @2PM
Registration Required
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 crafts fun too! This month’s project is Marbled Clay Leaves!
Community Song Circle, Wednesdays, September 10 & 24 @6:45PM
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!
Special Events for All Ages
Messtival! Saturday September 6th @10:30AM
Join us for an afternoon of mess making and chaos! Enjoy Oobleck, bubles, sensory bings, and more! Bring your enthusiasm and a change of clothes!
Karaoke! Saturday September 6th @2PM
Join us for Karaoke at the Library! Whether you like to perform or just want to have a good time with friends; everyone is welcome to join in for a great selection of songs! Get ready to sing, laugh, and make memories!
Tiny Art Show Reception! Friday September 12th 3:30-4:45PM
Community members of all ages are invited to a special reception celebrating this summer's tiny masterpieces and their artists! We hope to see as many of the show's artists and loved ones as possible! Refreshments will be served!
MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Concert, September 13th @10:30 AM
Join us in welcoming the Metro-West Symphony Orchestra as a group 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.
Clue in the Library: A Mystery Scavenger Hunt! Tuesday September 23rd, all day!
It’s a day off from school and we have a mystery to solve! Can you help us investigate? Follow the clues, rule out the suspects and crack the case! (This is a passive program; you can come anytime and go at your own pace!)
Harvest Festival Library Lawn Games Saturday September 27th starting at 12PM
The Library is joining in on the Harvest Festival Fun! Visit us on the Library Lawn for Giant Board Games, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, September 20th, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, September 21st, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, September 21st, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
