Weekly/Monthly Events for Teens
D&D Club, Mondays @ 4pm
Kids
ages 10-17 are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons
Club! Dungeons and Dragons, also known as D&D, is one of the most
complex tabletop games in history. The library will supply dice,
rulebooks, and blank character sheets! We will be using the 5th edition
books and rules. Other Table Top systems are welcome! Please email mgousie@minlib.net for registration information.
- Dungeon Masters must be at least 12 years old and have experience with Dungeon and Dragons.
- Dungeon Masters are required to choose a premade adventure. Homebrew additions to the adventure are allowed.
- Players and Dungeon Masters are required to be respectful, kind, and attentive to each other.
- Groups of players with a Dungeon Master are welcome to share our space!
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, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours. It's a
win-win-win! No registration required.
Game Bytes, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Bring
a snack and join us for two hours of casual co-op and solo play. Bring
your own device or play on the big screen! No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Wind Phone Pebble Paint w/ Cultural District, Saturday, May 2 @10am
Come
join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon as we paint pebbles for
our community “rock garden,” a space that will live beside the upcoming
WindPhone installation at Franklin Sculpture Park, set to debut in late
May. Led by Franklin Artist Amy Adams, this is a chance for kids and
adults alike to see how the smallest gesture can inspire moments of
empathy. All are welcome for this free activity! Just bring your
creativity and an open heart. No registration required.
Teen Stress Relief Night, Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30pm
Join us for a night of relaxation and rejuvenation before those big exams! No registration required.
Craft Supply Swap, Saturday, May 9 @ 1pm
Bring
a bag of your own craft supply donations and/or come to shop Franklin
Public Library's first Craft Supply Swap! More details are listed on the
library calendar. If you are interested in volunteering for evaluation
and sorting, please email mgousie@minlib.net.
Melodious Zach: An Elton John Experience, Saturday, May 23 @ 3pm
Hear
the stories and songs of Elton John in this historical jaunt through
Elton’s music. Featuring early songs like “Skyline Pigeon,” hits like
“Crocodile Rock,” “Hakuna Matata,” and more recent tunes like “I Want
Love.” No registration required.
Events for Adults
English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Looking
for a casual, low-stress place to practice your English language
skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your
fellow English learners. Please note: this group is meant for folks who
have a basic grasp of English and are looking for conversational
practice, not very beginners. A tutor will be present to answer
questions and help keep the conversation flowing, but the focus will not
be on formal instruction. No registration required.
Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm
Registration required (see below). 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 and/or get more info.
Knitting Group, Fridays, 10am – 12pm
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! All skill
levels are welcome. No registration required.
WindPhone Pebble Paint w/ Cultural District, Saturday, May 2 @ 10am
Come
join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon as we paint pebbles for
our community “rock garden,” a space that will live beside the upcoming
WindPhone installation at Franklin Sculpture Park, set to debut in late
May. Led by Franklin Artist Amy Adams, this is a chance for kids and
adults alike to see how the smallest gesture can inspire moments of
empathy. All are welcome for this free activity! Just bring your
creativity and an open heart. No registration required.
Diamond Art De-Stress, Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30pm
Registration Required
Give
your day some sparkle & zen. Enjoy a meditative diamond art project
with coffee or tea and conversation or quiet as you prefer. All
materials provided. For ages 18+.
Watercolors Workshop, Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 6pm
Registration Required
Relax with a Monday watercolor class with local artist Sharon Carloni for adults 18 and over!
Craft Supply Swap, Saturday, May 9 @ 1pm
Bring
a bag of your own craft supply donations and/or come to shop Franklin
Public Library's first Craft Supply Swap! More details are listed on the
library calendar. If you are interested in volunteering for evaluation
and sorting, please email mgousie@minlib.net.
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, May 23 @ 12pm
Registration Required
Get
crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are
welcome to join us for this program. One Saturday each month, we'll
complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because
adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too! This month: Macrame Keychains
Melodious Zach: An Elton John Experience, Saturday, May 23 @ 3pm
Hear
the stories and songs of Elton John in this historical jaunt through
Elton’s music. Featuring early songs like “Skyline Pigeon,” hits like
“Crocodile Rock,” “Hakuna Matata,” and more recent tunes like “I Want
Love.” No registration required.”
Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, May 26 @ 6pm
Whether
you have a rudimentary knowledge of mahjong or have been playing for
years, we would love to have you join us for an evening of strategy,
luck and fun. This is an opportunity for the novice to hone their skills
and experienced players to share their knowledge. This event will not
include instruction on how to play. If you have your own mahjong set,
please bring it along. Play begins at 6pm, but the fun can start any
time before the library closes! For ages 18+. No registration required.
