Special Events for Kids & Families
Petite Picassos, Monday, June 2 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a colorful gumball machine! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. The same painting will be taught on June 2 and June 16 - please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Franklin Porchfest 2025, Saturday, June 7 @ 12 – 6pm
Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA! Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. Be sure to check out the following performers throughout the day at the library:
12 – 1pm: Tommy Feeley
1 – 2pm: Jamie Barrett
2:30 - 3:30pm: Dave Perry
4 – 6pm: Jeffrey Scornavacca
In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, June 8.
Animal Affair, Monday, June 9 @ 1 – 3pm
Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits! No registration required.
Strawberry Stroll on the Library Lawn, Friday, June 13 @ 4 – 8pm
This year the Strawberry Stroll extends all the way to the Library Lawn! We are celebrating with inflatables, summer reading signups, and more! No registration required.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration, Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the library for an epic start to the summer, featuring balloons, inflatables, games, and a foot stomping musical performance by the Moonbellies! No registration required.
Drum Circle with Dave Curry, Saturday, June 14 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Legendary Foam Party, Monday, June 16 @ 1pm
We're bubbling with excitement! Enjoy some tunes and sudsy fun with Legendary Foam. (Don't forget your towel!) No registration required.
Petite Picassos, Monday, June 16 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a colorful gumball machine! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. The same painting will be taught on June 2 and June 16 - please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Touch-a-Truck, Tuesday, June 17 @ 1 – 3pm
It's a half day for public schools and we're celebrating the start of summer! Join the Fire, Police, and DPW in the library parking lot for a special touch a truck event. No registration required.
Toe Jam Puppet Band, Wednesday, June 18 @ 1pm
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along. No registration required.
Rainbow Slime, Friday, June 20 @ 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing and fun craft of slime with a rainbow of glitter options! No registration required.
Under the Sea Party, Saturday, June 21 @ 1 – 3pm
Dive in for an epic afternoon of ocean fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of games, crafts and more. No registration required.
Science Chefs: 3D Printers, Monday, June 23 @ 3pm
1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We will be exploring the workings of a 3D printer by being one ourselves! We will be using Icing for this exercise so dress for mess. No registration required.
Mr. Vinny’s Giant Bubbles, Monday, June 23 @ 4pm
Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour-long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! No registration required.
Summer Skill Up, Tuesday, June 24 @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill. Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. Enjoy crafting a Custom Journal to capture all your summer memories! No registration required.
Flying High Dogs. Wednesday, June 25 @ 10:30am
Join us on the Library Lawn for extreme tail wagging fun for the whole family! Mike Piazza and his team of Border Collies are set to impress with their Frisbee tricks and more. No registration required.
DJ Dance Party, Wednesday, June 25 @ 6pm
Presenting the Library Summer Concert Series! Join us Wednesday evenings on the Library patio all summer long for live music for all ages. No registration required.
Puzzle Mania, Thursday, June 26 @ 5pm
Registration Required
Join us for a family-fun puzzle challenge! Bring your family and work as a team to see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle! Please submit only 1 registration per family.
Family Line Dancing, Friday, June 27 @ 4pm
Get ready to slide, clap, and shake with the whole family! Join us for a high-energy dance party featuring easy-to-follow favorites like the Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, and more. No experience needed—just bring your best moves and a smile. Perfect for fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Elijah T. Grasshopper Band, Saturday, June 28 @ 11am
Join Elijah T. Grasshopper, Emma "Go-Go Green" Bean, and their puppet pals for some super-duper interactive music and a hopping good time! Ideal for kids Ages 2-8. No registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament, Saturday, June 28 @ 1 – 4pm
Registration Required
Ready… Set… Go for gold! Join solo or as a team in Mario Kart 8 with all courses, characters, and parts unlocked! Bring the noise as 30 racers vie for the cup! During the tournament, enjoy Mario crafts and activities to level up the fun. Teams, please register as one person - you'll trade off drivers as a single entity within the bracket.
Mobile Mini-Golf, Monday, June 30 @ 3 – 6pm
Bring your friends and family and we will provide the rest. Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that is fun for all ages! Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
