April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Watch for early warning signs in your teen of an alcohol problem:
Shared from -> https://niaaaforteens.niaaa.nih.gov/signs-problem
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| Town of Franklin: April is Alcohol Awareness Month |
And if you do know of someone that needs help, reach out to the SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00 PM (Ages 7+)
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net for registration and more information.
Code Club! Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM (3rd-8th Grade)
This is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey. All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool and see what learning to code can do for you! Sign up on the Library website to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
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, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!
Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!
Tricky Trivia Thursday, April 25th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin’s Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Family Game Night, Tuesday, April 30th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
Solar Eclipse Celebration! Saturday April 6th @1:00pm
There is a total eclipse of the sun on Monday April 8th!! Let’s Party! Join us for games, activities, safety tips, eclipse details, and more! We’ll be handing out solar viewing glasses too!
Teen Wire Wrapping Workshop! Wednesday April 17th @5:30PM
Come join us for an evening of jewelry wire exploration! This often-overlooked resource has lots of useful applications within the world of jewelry-making and art. We will work on a simple wire-wrapping project, discuss wire bending techniques and how to make jump rings. Examples and materials provided, but please feel free to bring any current projects that might benefit from this workshop!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/april-2024-franklin-library-news-events
Listen to Mitzi and I cover all the highlights for April 2024. The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1160-franklin-public-library-april-2024-event-highlights-03-18-24
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| Franklin Public Library News & Events for Teens for April 2024 (audio) |
"Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes childhood itself has gone missing. And he and artist Dave Cicirelli are teaming up to tell that story at the scenes of the crime.Haidt argues that for a little over a decade, we’ve been raising children in an environment hostile to human development. Kids are spending upwards of eight to nine hours a day on their phones and very little time playing in the real world with other kids. Their mental health has suffered and their real-world childhood has been taken away from them.Based on the essential findings of Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, we're blanketing the centers of media, government, and tech in provocative images and installations that remove the filters from the phone-based coming of age.This guerilla art takeover is anchored by a ten-foot-tall “Missing Childhood” milk cartons in prominent public spaces. These cartons will not just tell the tragic story of youth’s mental health decline but also be a forum for passerbyers to share their personal experiences with this dramatic shift in childhood."
FM #1152 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1152 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Library events for March 2024
Kiddos, or “littles”
Family
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1152-franklin-public-library-march-2024-highlights-02-28-24
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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net
Event highlights we covered in this conversation
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/march-2024-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Stellarium - open source sky viewing software https://stellarium.org/
Eclipse viewers -> https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Listen in as Mitzi & I talk about the March happenings at the Franklin Library (audio) |
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00 PM (Ages 7+)
Kids
are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The
library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets!
(Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net for registration and more information.
Code Club! Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM (3rd-8th Grade)
This
is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer
programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground
where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs,
monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey. All levels of
skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a
great way to dip your toes in the pool and see what learning to code can
do for you! Sign up on the Library website to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
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, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting
volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!
Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring
a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game
while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New
Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!
Board Game Group, Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This
a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a
space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
Tricky Trivia Thursday, March 14th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are
you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you
have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join
us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/march-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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| Franklin Public Library: News & Events for teens scheduled for March 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.
Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
March: A Book Written by More Than One Author
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. If you complete all 12 months (again, submissions must be received on time to qualify) you will be entered in to win one of multiple grand prizes! For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
Good Deeds: History Comes Alive - Franklin Public Library
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell, in collaboration with Quincy Access Television, embarked on a project to create videos that feature historic area landmarks, with the aim of showcasing historic buildings and places from each town in Norfolk County. This month's featured landmark is...the Franklin Public Library! Click HERE to watch the video.
Consumer Reports - just a click a way!
Are you thinking about buying new household appliances because the old ones are making scary noises? You may need Consumer Reports! Franklin residents have home access to all of the valuable content on the Consumer Reports Database. This library subscription offers 1,000+ ratings, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, and even "price & shop" links to major retailers. Grab your Minuteman Library card and head over to the alphabetically list of free library databases!
The Massachusetts Legal Forms Library
Official, Massachusetts Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues, all downloadable in Microsoft Word and ready to be personalized. Home access available with your Minuteman card. Find it on the list of free online library databases
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, March 15th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday March 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 16th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season started in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!
Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed! Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.
Valentine's Day Fudge Sale: THANK YOU for your support! A big thank you to those who ordered fudge as part of the Friends' 2024 Valentine's Day Fudge Sale. We hope you enjoyed your fudge, and we thank you for your support of the Friends!
Limited Copies of Franklin Library Association Book Available. Do you or someone you know love reading about local history? If so, we have the perfect book for you: The Franklin Library Association: Building the Future of the Nation's First Public Library 1858-2022. The book tells the story of the Franklin Library Association which managed and funded the Franklin Public Library for more than a century. Copies of this book are available now with a donation to Friends of the Franklin Library. Interested in a copy? Reach out to us at fofl02038@gmail.com.
Be A Friend! Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library's collections and programs. We welcome new ideas and new Friends as we grow our organization. Please join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room to Learn more about becoming a Friend!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/march-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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| Franklin Public Library: News & Events scheduled for March 2024 |
FM #1145 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1145 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Library events for February 2024
Kiddos, or “littles”
Teens
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1145-fpl-m-gousie-feb-2024-highlights-01-25-24--------------
Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net
Event highlights we covered in this conversation
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2024-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Volunteer tax assistance program info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services/pages/volunteer-income-tax-assistance
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Listen to how excited Mitzi is about the events scheduled for February 2024 at the Library (audio) |
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00PM (Ages 7+)
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up). Teens looking for volunteer hours can earn them being a Dungeon Master. For more information, or if you are interested in joining, contact Miss Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net.
C0de C1ub, Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Grade 3-8)
Welcome to Code Club!
This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walk-throughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey.
All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool of Computer Programming and see what learning to code can do for you!
Sign up here to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
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, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!
Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!
Board Game Group, Tuesday, February 20th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
Teen Take & Makes: I (Heart) U Blocks! Available Thursday, February 1st
Starting Thursday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own I U Kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own Valentine's Day decor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! * To keep things equitable, teens must be present when picking up this craft.
Paint-Teens! Friday, February 2nd @1:00PM
Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of shiny heart-shaped balloons! This paint party is a great fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!
Tricky Trivia Thursday, February 15th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Teen Pirate Mystery Party! Wednesday February 21st @5:30PM
Welcome aboard the pirate ship Revenge, the most feared ship on the water! Captain Meed has been found dead in his quarters, and his murderer could have only been a member of the crew! Now everyone aboard is a suspect in his murder, and the mutineer must be discovered and face his judgment by Davy Jones himself.
Get the full February listing of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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| Franklin Library News & Events February 2024 for Teens |
FM #1119 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1119 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Wednesday, December 19, 2023.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Library events for January 2024
All ages
Kiddos, or “littles”
Teens
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1119-franklin-public-librarys-mitzi-gousie-talks-about-jan-2024-highlights-12-1923
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Event highlights we covered in this conversation
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2023-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Volunteer tax assistance program info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services/pages/volunteer-income-tax-assistance
Jen Knight-Levine's update for the SAFE Coalition at the October 18, 2023 Town Council meeting (audio) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/jen-knight-levine-updates-council-on.html
Jen’s update to the Council in September 2023 on the work of the SAFE Coalition (video)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-introduction-retirement-promotion.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Franklin Public Library: News & Events for January 2024 (audio) |
