Library Hours
The Library's summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day.
Library News – Read popular magazines for free with Libby and Hoopla
Did you know that both Libby and Hoopla have magazine collections? When you register as a Hoopla user with your Minuteman Library card (Franklin residents only), you have access to a hoopla BingePass! A BingePass gives you the opportunity to borrow an entire collection with one checkout! Borrow all the most recent issues of popular magazines for 7 days of unlimited streaming.
With the Libby app and your library card, you have unlimited access to over 4,800 popular magazines, which are always available. No holds, no waiting! From the Minuteman Library Catalog, click on "Digital Cllection", then click on "Magazines".
Featured Database -> ConsumerLab
ConsumerLab.com is the leading provider of independent test results and information to help consumers and healthcare professionals identify the best quality health and nutrition products. It publishes results of its tests in comprehensive reports at www.consumerlab.com for its members. CL also conducts an annual Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users. Since its founding in 1999, CL has tested more than 7,000 products, representing over 1,000 different brands and nearly every type of popular supplement for adults, children, and pets. Access ConsumerLab through our alphabetical list of free online databases: https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/free-online-databases
Summer fun is almost done! L 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.
Check out the latest additions to the library's collection!
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, August 18, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, August 19, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
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.
Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
August: A Book in Translation
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next.
If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered.
Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge
Check out the full newsletter (shortened for publication here) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2023-newsletter
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| Franklin Public Library: Newsletter for August 2023 - chock full of activities! |
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