June at the Franklin Public Library

Upcoming at the Franklin Public Library:

June 2026

2026 Reading Challenge
June: A Book with a Sympathetic Villain
Looking for a way to expand your reading habits this year? Join the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge for adults and the library will reward your reading with a coupon for a free book from our book sale! Check out the details on our Reading Challenges page.

Special Events for Kids & Teens
Minecraft Party, Wednesday, June 10 @ 1pm
Join us at the library for a block-tastic Minecraft Party! Get ready to play games, mine for treasure, and more fun surprises. No registration required.

Blanket Fort Family Night, Thursday, June 18 @ 6pm

Families are invited to bring blankets, pillows, and flashlights to create cozy forts throughout the library. Enjoy stories and tasty s’mores as we turn the library into the ultimate indoor camping adventure! No registration required.

Legendary Foam Party! Saturday, June 27 @ 10:30am
We're bubbling with excitement! Enjoy some tunes and sudsy fun with Legendary Foam. (Don't forget your towel!) No registration required.

Special Events for Adults

Crafter’s Circle, Thursday June 4 @ 6pm
New Program!
Gather round the circle to work your latest craft project and maybe learn something new as we enjoy each other’s company and the craft projects we love! No registration required.

Diamond Art De-stress, Saturday, June 6 @ 2:30pm & Thursday, June 11 @ 6pm

Registration Required

Give your day some Sparkle & Zen... Enjoy a meditative diamond art project! All materials provided. For ages 18+.

Learn to Mahjong! Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:30pm

This intro to Mahjong session will introduce the suits, the rules, the card, and other basics of American Mahjong! No registration required.

Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, June 23 @ 6pm

Whether you have a rudimentary knowledge of Mahjong or have been playing for years, we would love to have you join us for an evening of strategy, luck and fun. This is an opportunity for the novice to hone their skills and experienced players to share their knowledge. For ages 18+.

Special Events for All Ages
Strawberry Pompoms, Friday, June 12 @ 3pm
Start your Strawberry Stroll early at the library with a fun craft, making pompoms in the shape of a strawberry! No registration required.

Due Dolce Concert, Thursday, June 18 @ 7pm
Imagine a leisurely stroll down cobblestone streets with the sweet sounds of nostalgic, street-style jazz and European folk songs from the early 1900's as we welcome Due Dolce for an evening concert! A perfect start to a relaxing long weekend or summer date night along Franklin's Main Street.

Seed-Starting Workshop, Monday, June 22 @ 4pm
Summer Reading is here and we're Planting a Seed of imagination to read our way to adventure! Start off your summer reading journey with a workshop starting a veggie you can grow at home. Supplies are limited. No registration required.

The Library is collecting paper egg cartons for this event. Please consider recycling them with us!

Butterfly Garden, Saturday, June 27 @ 1pm
Explore a tunnel of adult butterflies, plants, caterpillars, eggs, and chrysalis! Come see a native species of New England up close! No registration required.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, June 12 15: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, June 13: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag
Saturday, June 13: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!