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.
Crafter’s Circle, Thursday, June 4 @ 6pm
New Program
Gather round the circle to work your latest craft project and maybe learn something new as we enjoy each other’s company and the craft projects we love! No registration required.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, June 6 @ 1pm
Registration Required
This month, our community is hosting almost a dozen foreign nations for the 2026 World Cup. Adults can join Lily and create your own step-by-step painting of a beacon to welcome these other countries to our shores! All materials will be provided.
Diamond Art De-Stress, Saturday, June 6 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Give your day some sparkle & zen. Enjoy a meditative diamond art project. All materials provided. For ages 18+.
Learn to Mahjong! Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:30pm
This intro to Mahjong session will introduce the suits, the rules, the card, and other basics of American Mahjong! No registration required.
Diamond Art De-Stress, Saturday, June 11 @ 6pm
Registration Required
Give your day some sparkle & zen. Enjoy a meditative diamond art project. All materials provided. For ages 18+.
Strawberry Pompoms Craft! Friday, June 12 @ 3pm
Start your Strawberry Stroll early at the library with a fun craft, making pompoms in the shape of a strawberry! No registration required.
Due Dolce Concert, Thursday, June 18 @ 7pm
Imagine a leisurely stroll down cobblestone streets with the sweet sounds of nostalgic, street-style jazz and European folk songs from the early 1900's as we welcome Due Dolce for an evening concert! A perfect start to a relaxing long weekend or summer date night along Franklin's Main Street. No registration required.
Seed-Starting Workshop, Monday, June 22 @ 4pm
Summer Reading is here and we're Planting a Seed of imagination to read our way to adventure! Start off your summer reading journey with a workshop starting a veggie you can grow at home. Supplies are limited. No registration required. The Library is collecting paper egg cartons for this event. Please consider recycling them with us!
Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, June 23 @ 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.
Butterfly Garden, Saturday, June 27 @ 1pm
Explore a tunnel of adult butterflies, plants, caterpillars, eggs, and chrysalis! Come see a native species of New England up close! No registration required.
From Friends of the Franklin Library
“Berry” Sweet Things at the Strawberry Stroll, Friday, June 12 @ 4pm
Enter for a chance to win an FOFL tote of prizes and say “hello” to some friendly faces ready to chat about community support for the Franklin Public Library! We'll also have some kid-friendly giveaways!
Friends Annual Meeting, Tuesday, June 16 @ 7pm
At our Annual Meeting, we will review the past year’s activities and finances, discuss pending business, and elect members for our Board of Directors. If you would like to learn more about getting involved with the Friends, including joining the Board, please join us for our next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm and/or email fofl02038@gmail.com for more information. New Friends are always welcome!
We Have a NEW Mailing Address
Friends of the Franklin Library
c/o Franklin Public Library
118 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
This is a portion of the full newsletter for June 2026 https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9585/June-2026-Franklin-Library-News-and-Events---Franklin-MA?bidId=
