January 2024
Franklin Library News & Events
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. The Library will be closed December 31st and January 1st & 15th.
Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
January Challenge: An author's debut book
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.
New Year, New Library Catalog!
We are so excited about the brand new, super user-friendly catalog! Try it out yourself! Go to franklin.minlib.net, click on "sign in" (upper right of the page), and enter your library card and pin number, and start exploring, searching & requesting. We think you'll love it as much as we do!
Questions? Contact the library Reference Desk at 508-520-4941, x4525.
Creativebug announces their new accessibility widget
Creativebug, the online video arts & crafts database, now has a wide variety of screen optimizations for users of all abilities. Once you create an account and log in there will be a red button with a white stick figure in the lower left corner. Click on that button to make your adjustments. Find out more about the options available here. Visit the library's Free Online Databases page to find Creativebug and all of the other great databases available for free through the 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, January 19th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday January 20th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Fill A Bag, Saturday, January 20th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can for only $5.00!
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 starts 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.
For the full set of January events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/january-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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