July 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. The Library will be closed Thursday July 4th for Independence Day.
Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
July: A book published the month you were born!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
Museum Passes
No 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, July 19th, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, July 20th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon All books are just one dollar!
- Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 20th, from 1:00-4:00pm 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.
Events for Adults
Knitting Group! Fridays @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Table Top! Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00PM
Registration Required. No Experience Necessary.
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!
Friends of Franklin Library Meeting! Wednesday, July 3rd @ 7:00PM
Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin
Family Game Night! Tuesday, July 9th @ 6:00PM
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, July 11th @ 6:30PM
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!
Maker Moment Saturday July 13th @ 2:00 PM
No Registration Required!
Take
on a small project to try a new skill! Beginner friendly instructions
and coaching is the focus, but veteran makers are always welcome to
share their expertise! We are making small shell trays from air dry
clay!
Interactive Movie: Jaws Thursday July 18th @6:00PM
Enjoy an interactive screening of the beloved classic movie, Jaws! Popcorn and props are provided!
Crochet FUNdamentals, Friday July 19th @1:00 PM
Come
explore the fundamentals of crochet as we work together on a simple
project to foster the learning process. In our two hour class we will
explore the following; pairing of yarn and hook, gauge, the chain
stitch, single crochet, and double crochet, and treble crochet. All
class materials will be provided. This program is supported in part by a
grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency, which is
supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Painting For Adults! Saturday July 20th @1:00PM
Registration Required!
Grown-ups!
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own
step-by-step painting of a Santorini-inspired scene! All materials will
be provided.
History in Concert: Journey through American Pop Saturday July 20 @3:00 PM
Performed
by Jon Waterman this unique performance experience combines music,
history, storytelling with original songs inspired by his research.
Chess Group! Saturday, July 27th @ 2:00PMChess
- 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 & tactic abilities,
improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required!
***From Friends of the Franklin Library***
The Friends held their 2024 Annual Meeting last month and elected several new Board Members. Congratulations to Dave Djerf who was elected as President, and to Alan Earls and Liz Pungitore who were elected as Directors. We welcome Dave, Alan, and Liz to the Friends' Board!
Thank you to Lisa Rein our outgoing President! Lisa
has been on the Friends' Board since 2017, most recently serving as our
President from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. We are very
appreciative of Lisa's many contributions through the years and of her
excellent leadership as our President for the past several years. While
we will miss seeing Lisa at our monthly board meetings, we look forward
to having Lisa as a library Friend for many years to come.
Friends of the Franklin Library is
an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and
promoting the Franklin Public Library. We meet monthly from September to
May and are always looking for new Friends to join us. Save the Date: Our next meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 4th. In
the meantime, we wish everyone a wonderful summer filled with reading
great books and attending fun library programs & activities!
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| Interactive Movie: Jaws Thursday July 18th @6:00PM |
