Special Events for Kids & Families
Kids Take & Makes: Heart Air Balloons! Available Thursday, February 1st
Starting Thursday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Heart Air Balloon Kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own Valentine's Day Card! The perfect craft to share with someone special! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Heart Air Balloon Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!
Tape Town! Friday, February 2nd 1:00-4:00PM
Families! Spend an imaginative afternoon at the library! Bring along a small toy vehicle (or borrow one of ours) and cruise along our "roads" made of tape all through our program room, and enjoy a series of interactive pretend play stations all through the town! No registration required!
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt! Monday, February 5th – Saturday, March 2nd
Join us all month long for a fun alphabet scavenger hunt throughout the library! Each week the letters will move so you have 4 chances to play! Hint: Pay attention to the colors of the letters, there's a pattern to how they're hidden!
Doggie Tales! Monday, February 5th @ 4:00 PM (1st grade +)
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Register on our website to reserve your spot.
Kids Paint Party! Saturday February 10th @ 1:00PM
For kids ages 5-11! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own penguin themed masterpiece! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! The same painting will be taught in Dec, Jan, and Feb - please only register for 1 date.
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!
Winter Beach Party! Saturday, February 17 @ 10:30AM
Families! Let's bring a little summer warmth to this cold month! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! Grab a cold drink and hit the play sand, enjoy beach balls, sand castles, snacks, and groovy tunes!
Science Series! Saturday, Feb 17 @1:00PM
Join us for a special science workshop, brought to you by volunteers from the Franklin High School Science department! Ideal for kids ages 7+!
Jenny the Juggler! Tuesday, February 20th @ 10:00AM
Join us for Jenny the Juggler's fabulous interactive variety show which includes magic, music, comedy, a BUBBLE EXTRAVAGANZA and of course, juggling! No registration required!
Tween Jewelry Workshop with PT Color Market! Tuesday, Feb 20 @1:00PM
FOR KIDS IN GRADES 3-5! Join local artist Paulina Teng for a special jewelry making workshop celebrating what makes us unique! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Pumpernickel Puppets! Wednesday, Feb 21 @10:30AM
Join us for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects!
Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets! Thursday, Feb 22 @10:30AM
Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band presents a dynamic and hilarious family show! Mr. Vinny specializes in storytelling with unique puppets! Get ready for lots of jokes and audience participation, and a few fun surprises!
Solar Science Family Craft Thursday, Feb 22 @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required (Best for School Age Children)
April 8th is a near total eclipse of the sun! Grab a pair of eclipse glasses, and learn a little solar science with crafts!
"Drive-In" Movie! Friday, Feb 23 @1:00PM
Families! Join us for a "Drive-In" movie (indoors of course!) in our program room! First we'll decorate our "cars" (aka boxes we've been saving up for the event) then we'll relax and enjoy a movie and some popcorn in our spiffy new rides! You're welcome to bring your own box to decorate, or use one of ours!
Enchanted Fiesta! Saturday, February 24th @ 10:30AM
Gather your whole familia and join us and special guest, The Miracle Keeper, for an energetic and exciting morning fiesta! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest! No registration required!
Escape from the Wizards Workshop! Wednesday, February 28th @ 1:00-3:00PM
Welcome to Magicarium, the international school for young aspiring wizards! You have found yourself locked in Professor Wumblemore's forbidden workshop! Can you solve the puzzles and escape before he returns?! Ideal for kids Ages 5-8 - Gameplay last approx. 45-60 minutes - For groups of 2-5 people.
No Registration Required!
Leap Frog Scavenger Hunt! Wednesday, February 28th – Saturday, March 2nd
The leap frogs have gotten loose and are hiding in the Children's and Teen Room! Can you help us find them all?!
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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