Showing posts with label Escape Into Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Escape Into Fiction. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .

Join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Please join us as we host Franklin’s Town Administrator Jamie Helen, and Franklin’s School District Superintendent Lucas Giguere. They’ll be updating us on what’s going on in our town and in our schools. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get answers firsthand … bring your questions!

We’re meeting a week earlier than usual to accommodate our speakers. This is one of our favorite events of the year … join us to learn new things, meet new friends and have fun in our community.

We meet at Escape Into Fiction from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The bookstore is in downtown Franklin, 12 Main Street. Arrive early to take advantage of their wonderful selection of books, puzzles, games and gifts for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.

Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3  - Not just for Newcomers . . .
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3  - Not just for Newcomers . . .

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

Look for us on social media for more information: https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends/ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Friday, February 23, 2024

Escape into Fiction introduces Silent Book Club - Feb 28

"Coming up!!

Don't forget to email the store mail@escapeintofiction.com if you'd like to come to the Silent Book Club before 2/28!"

Escape into Fiction introduces Silent Book Club - Feb 28
Escape into Fiction introduces Silent Book Club - Feb 28


Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery within Escape Into Fiction through March 16, 2024

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery
FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery
"The Franklin High School Art Student Exhibit opened at the FAA Gallery at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore on February 17 and will continue until March 16. Here are a few photos of the gallery.  
Please make a point to come by for a visit to see the the work of this talented group of young artists!
We would like to invite everyone to attend the opening reception on February 29 from 6—8 PM at the FAA Gallery."




Friday, January 19, 2024

Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting to feature Owen Folsom - Feb 7

Not just for Newcomers . . .

Join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Our speaker Owen Folsom, a financial advisor, will share his expertise on topics like Long Term Care, 529 college funds, the importance of life insurance and more. We meet at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street in Franklin at 7:00 pm. 
Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting to feature Owen Folsom - Feb 7
Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting to feature Owen Folsom - Feb 7

Come early and shop at this gem of a bookstore . . . in addition, you’ll meet new friends, learn new things and have fun. We provide light refreshments from Franklin restaurants … we’ll feature food from The Rome at this event.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

Look for us on social media for more information:

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Events for Ben Franklin Book Week January 14-21, 2024

Tues. 1/16 Ben Franklin’s Journey from Slaveholder to Abolitionist AND African Son, a discussion. Local historian Jim Johnston and Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls, will start the discussion with Jim regarding Ben Franklin’s initial acceptance of the institution of slavery and his eventual “conversion” within the context of the 18th century world, the Enlightenment, the Great Awakening, and the American Revolution. Jim will then take the story of slavery into the 19th century with a discussion of his novel, African Son*, which traces the fortunes of an African man who is enslaved in 1815 and has his survival skills tested in his new “home” in pre- Civil War Georgia…6:30 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum. FREE

Weds. 1/17 Ben Franklin Autobiography* LIVE Readathon at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, 9:30 AM on Ben’s Birthday, Jan 17 2023. Come and participate! Contact Alan Earls with any questions (alan.r.earls@gmail.com). FREE. Note, the ‘kick off ‘ speaker will be Franklin’s Congressman, Jake Auchincloss followed by State Senator Becca Rausch and State Rep. Jeff Roy.  Volunteer readers typically participate for 10-15 minutes in sharing this classic work of American literature. Completion times vary but the event will likely end around 5 PM. Sign up for a reading slot here or just come by to listen.

Ben Franklin Book Week
Ben Franklin Book Week

Weds. 1/17
SPECIAL Trivia Night at Teddy Gallagher’s on Main Street. The BEST TRIVIA NIGHT South of Boston happens on Tuesday Nights at Teddy Gallagher’s Irish pub in Franklin. In honor of Book Week, there will be an ADDITIONAL Trivia night on Wednesday, focusing on ‘bookish” topics — Come for the fun, bring your friends and a smartphone. 6:30 PM at 30 Main Street. See you there!

Thurs. 1/18 World PREMIERE, “The Boatbuilders” Pre-release Screening & Discussion Thursday January 18th. 6.30 PM Franklin Public Library. Join Director Gregg Seibert and Producer & Dean College Historian R. A. Lawson for a Pre-release screening of the first episode and Discussion of their new Documentary Series, “The Boatbuilders”! The docuseries uncovers the historical legacy and present-day impact of the boat building community, showcasing boatbuilders, sailors, and owners who speak to the realities of boat building today. FREE

Fri. 1/19 Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ — Meet Reference Librarian Vicki Earls on the second floor of the Franklin Public Library, at the display case, at 2 PM for the story of the books Franklin donated to our town — what are they and how did they end up in Franklin! Attendees will receive a newly published, illustrated mini-book all about THE books! FREE

Fri. 1/19 BIG Library Book Sale. Friday, January 19th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar!

Sat. 1/20 Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time. 10:30 AM at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street FREE

Sat. 1/20 Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist — a talk and demonstration by engineer-entrepreneur John Berg, on Saturday, Jan 20, 2023 from 10 to 1 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. FREE

Sat. 1/20 Bag Sale Finale of Library Book Sale. 1 PM to 4 PM  $5 per bag!

1/20 Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica. Among Ben Franklin’s most amazing inventions is the glass armonica, a series of concentric, rotating crystal glass bowls that can be played (think of the sound of wine glass rims being rubbed). Mozart and others composed music for it. And Boston area musician and expert Vera Meyer will return to Franklin for a performance featuring many styles of music. Don’t miss the haunting, ethereal, and beautiful sounds of the armonica at the Franklin Public Library 6:30 - 8 PM. FREE (School St entrance)

1/21 Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered — an authorized showing of PBS interviews with modern leaders discussing the many facets of Ben Franklin. Sunday Jan 21, 2023 from 1-4 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. Audience members will be encouraged to continue the discussion! FREE

Check for updates -> https://benfranklinbookweek.com/

Saturday, January 13, 2024

In Franklin, MA, It’s All About the Benjamin!

Birthday Celebration for a Founding Father Goes BIG This Month!

Franklin, Massachusetts’ biggest claim to fame is that it is named for the great 18th century polymath and patriot, Benjamin Franklin, and that Franklin in his wisdom, repaid the compliment with a generous gift of books. The town’s people made the most of this and turned this gift into the first free public lending library in North America. 

It was a good move. Franklin farm boy, Horace Mann, the ”father” of American Public education, educated himself in large part through the books donated by Ben and Oliver Dean, another local influenced by access to Ben’s books, founded Dean Academy in Franklin (now Dean College)!

Today, with the town’s growth and a renewed focus on arts, culture, and history in the town’s Cultural District, a literary and library past is being celebrated with Ben Franklin Book Week, Jan 14-21, “A Community Rediscovery of Ideas, Literature, and the Shared Gift of Language.” This new annual event that celebrates the birthday of Benjamin Franklin (Jan. 17) and his gift of books to the town AND it recognizes the town’s ongoing book- and culture friendly environment, with a growing slate of events and activities! 

Book Week is cosponsored by the Franklin Historical Museum, Franklin Public Library, and Escape into Fiction book store with funding provided by Mass. Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Committee.

Events include lectures, a film premiere, a live ‘readathon’ of Ben Franklin’s Autobiography, a concert with the Glass Harmonica instrument invented by Ben Franklin, a lecture and demonstration of Ben’s fundamental contribution to the understanding of electricity, and more. 

More information is available at https://benfranklinbookweek.com

In Franklin, MA, It’s All About the Benjamin!
In Franklin, MA, It’s All About the Benjamin!

Friday, January 12, 2024

Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction

Mark your calendars! Town-wide middle school BOOK FAIR Tuesday, January 16 at @EscapeIntoFictn on Main Street in Franklin. 
Get your @JSonnenblick titles before his March visit to Franklin @sullythehusky @RMS_Remdawgs 
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Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction
Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - save the date for Feb 7, 2024

Save the date .… the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Our speaker Owen Folsom, a financial advisor, will share his expertise on topics like Long Term Care, 529 college funds, the importance of life insurance and more. We meet at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street in Franklin at 7:00 pm. 

Come early and shop at this gem of a bookstore . . . in addition, you’ll meet new friends, learn new things and have fun. We provide light refreshments from Franklin restaurants.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - save the date for Feb 7, 2024
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - save the date for Feb 7, 2024

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Reminder to join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap.

Not just for Newcomers . . .

Join us Wednesday, December 13th, 7:00 PM at Franklin’s local bookstore, Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main Street, Downtown Franklin. The night will include our Holiday themed trivia contest and our Yankee Swap. Bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return. Prizes are awarded to trivia winners and we’ll be serving refreshments from Birchwood, a lovely cafe/bakeshop located in Franklin. Come early and check out the bookstore to get a jump on Holiday shopping. There is always a wonderful selection for all ages.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Upcoming meetings will be held in February and April.

Look for us on social media for more information

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)

FM #1104 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1104 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author JM Celi. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 


Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his first independently published work “The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction.” 


We find out about Kindle Vella, a Kindle product that delivers serialized written works. We talk about Jamie’s writing process from draft through multiple reviews and edits to publication.


We find out that “Conviction” is the first part of a planned trilogy. 


The recording runs about 26 minutes so let’s listen to my author JM Celi.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1104-author-jm-celi-11-21-23


The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction
The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction
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JM Celi’s author web site -> https://www.jmceli.com/


The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction” can be found in most bookstores, including Escape Into Fiction in downtown Franklin. 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)
Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)

Friday, November 24, 2023

Holiday Stroll: Downtown Franklin, Fri, Sat, & Sun


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Holiday Stroll Nov. 24 - 26

Franklin Historical Museum

Bring the kids and enjoy the fun! Mrs. Claus will make her annual appearance at the Franklin Historical Museum Thanksgiving weekend. 


Join us Sat, Nov. 25 from 10 AM to noon. Mrs. Claus will be reading The Night Before Christmas to enchanted children and of course will be available for a special holiday photo. Each child will also receive a holiday sticker craft. 


Franklin Downtown Partnership | 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap.

Not just for Newcomers . . .

Join us Wednesday, December 13th, 7:00 PM at Franklin’s local bookstore, Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main Street, Downtown Franklin. The night will include our Holiday themed trivia contest and our Yankee Swap. Bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return. Prizes are awarded to trivia winners and we’ll be serving refreshments from Birchwood, a lovely cafe/bakeshop located in Franklin. Come early and check out the bookstore to get a jump on Holiday shopping. There is always a wonderful selection for all ages.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Upcoming meetings will be held in February and April.

Look for us on social media for more information

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Franklin Downtown Partnership coordinates the "Count on me" Challenge

visit the butterfly mural
visit the butterfly mural
"The Franklin Downtown Partnership, in collaboration with @escape_into_fiction and @birchwoodbakeryandkitchen and local artist Amy Adams (@paintingvenus_ ) bring to you a fun, interactive contest!! 
Simply visit the butterfly mural across from Birchwood Bakery, count the butterflies and submit your answer as to how many you see for your chance to win a warm drink and a book!  
The perfect cozy combo for the cooler days to come!  
Entries due by 11/22!"
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