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Showing posts with label Ladybug Trail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ladybug Trail. Show all posts
Thursday, April 13, 2023
First Annual Spring Ladybug Trail Walk Saturday
Sunday, April 2, 2023
First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is hosting the First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk. On Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16), the Partnership invites residents to walk the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail to celebrate spring.
Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a free trail map and ladybug surprise. The Museum is open Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM and Sundays 1 PM to 4 PM Escape Into Fiction is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays noon to 5 PM.
The Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail uses ladybug sculptures to tie approximately 25 historical, cultural and business sites together in downtown Franklin. The walk provides an opportunity to view more than 10 art murals painted by members of the Franklin Art Association located in the alleys and the many daffodils that will be popping up along the trail.
The purpose of the Trail is to promote economic development in downtown Franklin by encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy all that Franklin center has to offer by visiting, dining, and shopping at downtown businesses while they walk the trail. Since Franklin was once the leading manufacturer of straw hats, the FDP encourages trail walkers to wear their spring hats.
“The Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is a chance to celebrate spring by walking the Ladybug Trail and enjoying all the wonderful shops and restaurants in downtown center,” said FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana. “It is another fun way to support our local businesses.”
The town of Franklin has a unique connection with the ladybug. In 1974, Franklin’s John F. Kennedy School second grade students and their teacher, Palma Johnson, petitioned the bill to name the ladybug the state insect and subsequently witnessed it signed into law.
Members of the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail committee are: Pandora Carlucci, Jane Curran, Melanie Hamblen, Eileen Mason, Mary Olsson, Lisa Piana, Beth Simon, and Roberta Trahan.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 360 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Learn more about the Partnership at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
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| First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15 |
Monday, March 27, 2023
The 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for April 15
The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16).
Celebrate spring by coming to downtown Franklin and walking the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail.
Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a Ladybug trail map and ladybug merchandise.
Shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/03/ladybug-trail-spring-wal.html
For more about the Downtown Partnership -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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| Ladybug Trail Spring Walk scheduled for April 15 |
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Franklin Historical Museum has a treat for kids during the Ladybug Trail Spring Walk
Stop into the Franklin Historical Museum during the First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk, Saturday April 15, rain date Sunday April 16th.
Kids who visit the museum during the Ladybug Trail Spring Walk will receive a special surprise. Check out our Ladybug Corner in the Museum Gift Shop.
Get out and walk, enjoy downtown and welcome Spring during the 1st annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk. The museum is open 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturdays and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Sundays.
Maps for the trail are available at both the museum and the downtown bookstore, Escape Into Fiction.
Please note: the museum will be closed Easter Sunday, April 9. There is no Second Sunday Speaker for April.
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| Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St |
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Mark your calendar for the Franklin Downtown Partnership Events coming along in 2023
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Franklin Public Library: News & Events for August 2022
Library Hours
The Library's summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Sundays in July and August.
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, August 12th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, August 13th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Your Franklin Public Library card gives you the opportunity to receive either free or reduced cost admission to many of the areas' most popular museums and attractions! Some of the most popular destinations are the Boston Children's Museum, New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science, and the Mass State Parks Pass. Reservations may be made up to thirty days in advance on the Museum Pass page of the library's website. Be sure to check back regularly as we are continually adding more passes for you to enjoy!
See the newest additions to our collections at the Franklin Public Library!
Franklin Public Library Customer Satisfaction Survey
Let us know what you think about our services, staff, programs, and collections in this brief survey! -> Franklin Public Library Customer Satisfaction Survey
From the Friends of the Franklin Library
From the friends…We have a couple items to note this month starting with an exciting announcement for a local teen. We'd like to congratulate recent Franklin High School graduate Gwenne Balcius, the 2022 Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship recipient. This year participants were asked to reflect on the heroes in their life, we received many stellar submissions and want to thank all who participated. Gwenne's delightful essay identified the hero figures she's had throughout her life as she moved across the country and entered new schools, local librarians. Thank you, Gwenne, for sharing your story and the important role libraries and local librarians have had on you. Gwenne will be heading off to Clark University in the fall. Keep an eye out for an update and feature on Gwenne in the coming months
The annual $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior in memory of Wilma Winters, a dedicated Franklin Public Library volunteer. Thank you again to all applicants.
Next, how about a meet up? It's summer and there are plenty of wonderful happenings around town including the Franklin Farmers' Market. So, we thought why not join in on the fun? We invite you to stop by our Friends of the Franklin Library table on Friday, August 5 to learn more about the Friends, meet some of our members and enter our "Bucket of Summer Fun" giveaway! We can't wait to see you there.
Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library's collections and programs. Want to learn more about becoming a Friend? Drop us a line at FoFL02038@gmail.com for more information on the Friends.
There is so much happening at the Library, the newsletter is too long to publish here. For the full set of content, please visit the Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2022-franklin-public-library-news-events
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| The Library is also a stop on the Ladybug Trail |
Monday, June 13, 2022
Hometown History #64: About Those Lady Bugs
Franklin Observer has the story of the ladybug becoming the State bug in it's series on Hometown History -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/83091/hometown-history-64-about-those-lady-bugs
Ladybug locations currently -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/pNMDcoRMduw4o8xM6
Displayed on the Town common in 2014 -> https://flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/14859089256/in/album-72157645935226828/
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| ladybug at the Franklin Public Library |
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Ladybug Trail Unveiling scheduled for June 10 at 6 PM
On June 10, the Franklin Downtown Partnership will unveil the exciting new Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail during the Strawberry Stroll. The Trail uses ladybug sculptures to tie approximately 25 historical, cultural and business sites together in downtown Franklin. Signs and a digital map will explain the various works of art.
The purpose of the Ladybug Trail will be to promote economic development in downtown Franklin by encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy all that Franklin center has to offer by visiting, dining, and shopping at downtown businesses while they walk the trail.
The history of the ladybug in the town of Franklin is rich. In 1974, Franklin’s John F. Kennedy School second grade students and their teacher, Palma Johnson, petitioned the bill to name the ladybug the state insect and subsequently witnessed it signed into law.
The Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail Committee cordially invites everyone, especially the artists and those children from the 1974 second grade class, to attend the unveiling. It will take place on the Dancing on Dean stage at the corner of Main Street and Dean Avenue at 6 PM. Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail maps will be available at the FDP booth during the Strawberry Stroll or at the Franklin Historical Museum.
The Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail Committee is comprised of Chair Lisa Piana, Pandora Carlucci, Jane Curran, Melanie Hamblen, Eileen Mason, Mary Olsson, Beth Simon, and Roberta Trahan.
Sponsors of the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail map are: Platinum sponsor Middlesex Savings Bank and Gold sponsor Eileen Mason of RE/MAX Executive Realty.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Learn more about the Partnership at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
Photos of the ladybugs are they were unveiled in 2014 on the Town Common for the first time https://flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/albums/72157645935226828
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| ladybug at the Franklin Public Library |
Monday, May 2, 2022
Save the Date for June 10 - the Strawberry Stroll returns!
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is currently organizing its annual Strawberry Stroll, set for Friday, June 10, from 4 PM to 8 PM in downtown Franklin. The rain date will be Saturday, June 11 from 4 PM to 8 PM.
During the Stroll, the Partnership will unveil the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail. The Trail uses ladybug sculptures to tie approximately 25 historical and cultural sites together in downtown Franklin.
Also during the Strawberry Stroll, Dean Bank will host “Dancing on Dean” which will feature two local bands on a bandstand at the intersection of Main Street and Dean Avenue. Delicious strawberry shortcakes provided by Dean Bank and Dean College will be sold in front of Dean Bank.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Strawberry Stroll back after a two-year absence because of the pandemic,” said Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “We are looking forward to kicking off the summer season with this fun event.”
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information about sponsorships, contact the Partnership office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
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