"It's that time of year again!
After failed attempts to coordinate this event to fundraise for a good cause in the Franklin community, we are stuck with just jumping in cold water.
Please bring as many friends and family as possible.
Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Jan 1, 2025"
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| Some walked, some ran, they took the plunge to start the 2024 new year! |
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| Basketball Free Throw Contest - Jan 18 |
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
MSTCA Boston Holiday Challenge - 12/28/2024
the TRACK at new balance
** Results **
Full boys -> https://lancertiming.com/results/winter25/mstca-b.pdf
Full girls -> https://lancertiming.com/results/winter25/mstca-g.pdf
Filtered for Franklin High School
Boys 1000M
11 Pink, Jonathan 12 Franklin, Franklin, 2:39.96 2
31.268 (31.268) 1:02.943 (31.676) 1:35.647 (32.704) 2:08.488 (32.841)
2:39.960 (31.472)
17 Halter, Jack 12 Franklin, Franklin, 2:43.32 2
30.929 (30.929) 1:02.382 (31.453) 1:35.396 (33.015) 2:09.047 (33.651)
2:43.316 (34.269)
Boys 1600M
25 Twomey, Kyle 10 Franklin, Franklin, 4:42.52 1
33.916 (33.916) 1:08.173 (34.257) 1:43.497 (35.324) 2:21.037 (37.540)
2:57.677 (36.640) 3:34.306 (36.629) 4:10.389 (36.084) 4:42.519 (32.130)
Boys 1 Mile Varsity
25 Twomey, Kyle 10 Franklin, Franklin, 4:44.36 1
33.916 (33.916) 1:08.173 (34.257) 1:43.497 (35.324) 2:21.037 (37.540)
2:57.677 (36.640) 3:34.306 (36.629) 4:10.389 (36.084) 4:44.356 (33.967)
Boys 55 M Hurdles Varsity
20 Gubka, Peter 11 Franklin, Franklin, 8.24 7
56 Gurney, Harry 12 Franklin, Franklin, 9.13 5
Boys Long Jump Varsity
41 Marshall, Riley 12 Franklin, Franklin, 18-02.00 1
18-02 17-10 18-00.50
54 Duffy, John 12 Franklin, Franklin, 17-00.00 1
16-07 17-00 15-04
Gubka, Peter 11 Franklin, Franklin, FOUL 1
FOUL FOUL FOUL
Girls 600 M Run Varsity
30 Costa, Lainey 12 Franklin, Franklin, 1:50.78 4
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| Congrats to the FHS 4x8, they finished 5th at the Boston Holiday Challenge. The team was Meghan Griffith, Hannah Griffith, Madison Griffith and Savannah Copeland |
Girls 4x800 M Relay Varsity
5 Franklin 'A' 10:37.51
1) Griffith, Meghan 12 2) Copeland, Savannah 11
3) Griffith, Madison 9 4) Griffith, Hannah 9
35.600 (35.600) 1:14.947 (39.348) 1:56.830 (41.884) 2:37.624 (40.794)
3:14.503 (36.880) 3:55.929 (41.426) 4:39.865 (43.936) 5:19.988 (40.124)
5:53.298 (33.311) 6:34.418 (41.120) 7:19.569 (45.151) 8:03.709 (44.140)
8:39.237 (35.529) 9:17.442 (38.205) 9:58.241 (40.799) 10:37.510 (39.270)
Girls High Jump Varsity
32 Camp, Jossie 10 Franklin, Franklin, J4-04.00 1
4-04 4-06
XO XXX
35 Costa, Lainey 12 Franklin, Franklin, 14-07.25 1
14-07.25 13-09 14-00.50
Girls Shot Put Varsity
19 Chandaria, Ella 12 Franklin, Franklin, 29-04.25 2
29-04.25 FOUL FOUL
29 Brown, Allie 12 Franklin, Franklin, 27-04.50 2
27-04.50 FOUL FOUL
“The evidence is clear: building a lot of new housing at all income levels keeps prices down—and reduces homelessness. This great new video by @jj_under will likely be the first thing I send people getting interested in the housing crisis.”https://x.com/mnolangray/status/1873785670755639367
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| "building a lot of new housing at all income levels keeps prices down—and reduces homelessness" |
“If we don't build housing to meet demand, it's not like people just magically disappear. The demand doesn't go away. Instead high income residents turn to older units and bid up the price. The only way to keep rents low for everyone is to add more housing. Only abundant housing supply relieves market rent.”Direct link to quote in video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4W1_SJmc&t=1273s Start to watch the full video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4W1_SJmc
“When I graduated from college many people asked me, "What in the world are you going to do with a degree in economics, theater and math?" Well I can now proudly say I found the perfect combination for my studies-- I do my own investigative research (involving econ and math!) to tell stories that are off the beaten path. And I have definitely found a use for all of these skills as a writer, storyteller and journalist.”
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wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
9:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024
10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
11:30 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23
2:00 pm Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Oliver Ames 12-16-24
5:30 pm FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024
7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Catholic Memorial 12-18-24
9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee 12-10-24
2:00 pm School Committee 12-10-24
6:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee 12-17-24
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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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! Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM (Ages 8+)
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 & 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 and see what learning to code can do for you! Let us know if you need technology from the library and join the mailing list for news about this program by filling out the form on our website.
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
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! No registration required.
Teen Vision Boards! Wednesday, January 8 @ 5:30PM
Teens - set your intentions for 2025! Join us as we get crafty, creating vision boards and setting our reading resolutions. No registration required.
Teen Interactive Movie! Wednesday, January 15 @ 5:00PM
Join us for a cozy winter movie! We're hosting an interactive viewing of Little Women, complete with snacks and fun activities! No registration required.
Knitting Group Fridays, @ 10:00AM
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00am to 12:00pm. No registration required.
Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00PM
Registration Required
It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book, and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a monthly game of Tabletop Role Playing Games for Adults! Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info. No experience necessary.
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, January 4 @ 2:00PM
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this new program. On the first Saturday of each month, we'll complete a new DIY creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too! This month: Faux-Ceramic Vases. We'll take plain, glass vases and turn them into dupes for fancy ceramics. (Please note: we'll be using acrylic paint which can stain clothing, so best to wear something you don't mind potentially getting dirty.)
The Weekend Watercolor Sunday, January 5 & 19 @ 2:00PM
Registration Required
Relax with Sharon Carloni during a Sunday painting class for adults age 18 and over.
Project Details:
Jan 5: Silhouette of the City
Jan 19: Penguin Parade
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, January 9 @ 6:30 PM
The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Public Library's JUNTO Book Club is a place to discuss a book of the month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The first meeting is Thursday, January 9 at 6:30PM. Our January Book is Think Again by Adam Grant. Get a physical or digital copy through the Library Catalog. No registration required.
Franklin Underground Concert! Saturday, January 11 @ 1:00PM
It's Ben Franklin's birthday week and the Library is kicking it off with a rocking good time with Franklin Underground in Concert! Listen and dance while getting the inside scoop on all the great events going on all around Franklin as we celebrate our namesake. No registration required.
Chess Group, Sundays, January 12 & 26 @ 2:30 PM
Chess - the Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactical abilities, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required and there is no fee.
Community Game Night, Tuesday, January 14 @ 6:00 PM
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. No registration required.
Franklin's Historic Union Street Cemetery: Its Gravestone Carvers and Monuments, Wednesday, January 15 @ 6:30PM
Come learn about the Union Street Cemetery, one of Franklin's historic cemeteries founded in 1752. We'll discuss the families that are buried there, the gravestones, and the men who carved them. We'll also look at the types of monuments and the symbols found on them.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, January 18 @ 1:00PM
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a covered bridge! All materials will be provided.
The Golden Age of Silent Movies, Thursday, January 23 @ 6:30PM
Silent Movie pianist Richard Hughes creates a living history by way of fascinating silent movie clips of newsreels, educational films, melodramas, cartoons, comedies and more. Students will have an opportunity to synchronize sound effects like a train whistle, siren and wind machine to a popular melodrama of 1913. This is followed by a demonstration of ingenious animation devices that preceded the motion picture camera and then, a focus on silent movie 'Mood Music' that Richard will play with selected films. No registration required.
The Great African American Musicians, Saturday, January 25 @ 2:00PM
Join us in welcoming Rodney Mashia performing a concert of jazz, gospel, soul, folk, and pop celebrating great African American musicians! No registration required.
The Friends of the Franklin Library wish all community members a wonderful new year, including many moments spent enjoying Franklin Public Library's amazing and extensive collections and programs!
Check out our new website: www.fofl02038.org. While we are currently "under construction", we hope you'll visit our site to learn more about our nonprofit volunteer group and how we support Franklin Public Library. If you'd like to join the Friends, please click on the "Become a Friend" tab.
2025 Valentine's Day Fudge Fundraiser
Fudge + Friends = a VERY sweet deal and we hope you'll participate! We are again partnering with The Fudge Lady of Uxbridge to offer many flavors of her delicious and decadent homemade specialty fudge for sale. Order as gifts for friends & family, treat yourself, or do a little bit of both. All fudge purchases help the Friends fund various library activities. Fudge order forms will be available soon, both on our website and at the library's Circulation Desk. Orders will be accepted through early February and will be available for pick up during the week of Valentine's Day. For more information on this fundraiser or to request an order form, please email fofl02038@gmail.com.
Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/january-2025-franklin-library-news-events
Franklin Library News & Events for Teens & Adults in January 2025
