November 2019 Franklin Public Library News & Events for Adults

November 2019 Franklin Public Library 

News and Events for Adults

Proctoring Services
The Franklin Public Library will now be offering proctoring services to its patrons. Proctoring will be free of charge, and by appointment only. See Library Director Felicia Oti or Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala for more information.

Technology Assistance
Need help downloading ebooks to your Kindle? Trouble downloading the Libby or Minuteman apps? Curious about hoopla, Kanopy, or the many databases available to Franklin residents? Stop by or make an appointment during Tech Time now available on Thursdays 2:00-3:00 p.m. Can't make that time? Don't worry, technology assistance is always available at the Reference Desk. Please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala or Reference Librarian Vicki Earls for more information.

New Pass Available
The Library has a new pass available for residents to enjoy! The Winter Skate at Patriot Place pass allows up to two adults and two children free admission to the outdoor professionally-maintained and easily-accessible ice skating rink. Winter Skate is available November through March.

November Hours
The Library will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veteran's Day, and Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Day. The Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. The Library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Foreign Film Night, Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 p.m.
Breathless. French (1961)
Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard burst onto the film scene in 1960 with this jazzy, free-form, and sexy homage to the American film genres that inspired him as a writer for Cahiers du cinema. With its lack of polish, surplus of attitude, anything-goes crime narrative, and effervescent young stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, Breathless helped launch the French New Wave and ensured that cinema would never be the same.

Jeff Belanger: Ghosts & Legends, Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He's one of New England's premiere storytellers who seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends from all over the world and in your backyard. With all new stories for 2019, "Ghosts and Legends" presents highlights from his own adventures, his research from his books, podcast, and the television programs he's worked on, plus great stories of the unusual and the haunted. Belanger's program will delve into the reasons behind the legends.

ABOUT JEFF BELANGER
Jeff Belanger (www.jeffbelanger.com) is one of the most visible and prolific researchers of folklore and legends today. He's the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and is the author of over a dozen books on the paranormal (published in six languages). He also hosts the New England Legends weekly podcast. 

Since 1997, the journalist has interviewed thousands of eyewitnesses to paranormal occurrences. He's the ultimate insider and knows how to connect with people from all walks of life when it comes to the unexplained.

His books include the best sellers: The World's Most Haunted Places, Weird Massachusetts, Our Haunted Lives, and Who's Haunting the White House? (for children). He's the founder of Ghostvillage.com, the Web's most popular paranormal destination according to Google, and a noted speaker and media personality. He's spoken at MENSA's national conference and has given a prestigious TEDx talk in New York City.

Belanger has written for newspapers like The Boston Globe and USA Today, and has served as the writer and researcher on numerous television series including Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Challenge, and Aftershocks on the Travel Channel, and Amish Haunting on Destination America. He's been a guest on hundreds of radio and television programs including: The History Channel, The Travel Channel, Biography Channel, Reelz, PBS, NECN, Living TV (UK), Sunrise 7 (Australia), Bell (Canada), The Maury Show, The CBS News Early Show, CBS Sunday Morning, FOX, NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates, National Public Radio, The BBC, Darkness Radio, Australian Radio Network, and Coast to Coast AM.

Interview Preparation Part 3, Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.
Led by Employment Specialist Gary Gekow, this is an interactive and informal question and answer session where participants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid job candidates' most common interview mistakes. This program is 
free and open to the public.

Documentary Film Night, Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
Higher Education: The New Global Economic War (2016)
There were 13 million university students in 1960. In 2015, their ranks had swollen to nearly 200 million. Universities are operating in the world's most competitive knowledge economy and they are waging a ferocious battle to attract the brightest minds from around the globe.
HIGHER EDUCATION delves into the key, decision-making seats where money and politics intermingle, and reveals the deep cultural divide between a lucrative Anglo-Saxon model of funding and the universal independent European model. We also document the emergence of a new class of over-educated and over-indebted workers.
Who really benefits from this heightened competition? Just how much debt should students take on? What is the real price for our societies? Is higher education set to be a big market?

Self Care Series, Wednesdays, November 13 & 20, 6:30 p.m.
Professional Life Coach Bethany Amatucci will lead a Self Care Series to help you on the journey to living your best life! These classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Goal Setting Workshop, Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
During this hour long workshop you will understand how to set goals and dream BIG! You will learn healthy habits for staying on track with your goals and ways to become relentlessly focused on achieving your dreams. 
Purpose-Driven Life Workshop, Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Here we will discover your unique superpower and work together to uncover your "why". This will get you prepared to finish the year strong and motivated!

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is There, There by Tommy Orange. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

Al Testa Renaissance V Brass Quintet Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with Al Testa's Renaissance V Brass Quintet! They will play a selection of holiday favorites for all to enjoy. This performance is free and open to the public.

Knitting Group
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, December 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, December 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, December 14, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

November 2019 Franklin Public Library News & Events for Adults

October News and Events at the Franklin Public Library - Adult Programs

Library Hours

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day. The Library’s regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Programs for Adults

Self Care Series, Wednesdays, October 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 p.m.
Professional Life Coach Bethany Amatucci will lead a six-week Self Care Series to help you on the journey to living your best life! These classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. Stress Management Without Medication
Stress and anxiety can make it hard to function, and can make even the smallest inconveniences feel overwhelming and unbearable. This week we will cover strategies to overcome those moments of hardship and panic, in a natural manner. You will have a variety of tools to add to your toolbox and when the next tough time comes, you’ll be ready!

Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Mindfulness and Being Intentional in our Busy Lives
In a world full of juggling responsibilities and being exhausted, it can be difficult to slow down and enjoy the present moment. This week’s focus will be on mindfulness and how being intentional can improve our eating habits, our relationships, our work ethic, and our overall happiness.

Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. Vision board Making: Plan your best year yet!
This week we will talk about the power of positive thinking and how it relates to your goals and future. We will create vision boards to help you dream up your ideal year and give you an image to keep you motivated daily. Positive actions start with positive thoughts! All vision board materials will be provided.

Guglielmo Marconi, the Wizard of Wireless, Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
October is Italian Heritage month in Massachusetts (see https://italianheritagemonth.com)! To kick off Italian Heritage month in Massachusetts, Alan Earls, local historian and ‘at large’ member of the Massachusetts Sons of Italy, will be delivering a slide show and talk about Guglielmo Marconi, the Wizard of Wireless, who pioneered so many of the technologies we rely on today. Alan will talk about the Massachusetts connections of Marconi and explain some of the key technologies Marconi helped develop. The event will start at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the library.

Drum Circle with Mike Leo, Saturday, October 5, 12:00 p.m.
The joy of making music is for everyone! Mike Leo brings a unique rhythm-based experience to individuals of all ages and abilities. All are welcome! This program will be outside on the Library’s lawn, weather permitting. Drums will be provided, or bring your own! This program is free, and open to the public.

Interview Preparation Part 2, Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.
Led by Employment Specialist Gary Gekow, this is an interactive and informal question and answer session where paticipants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid job candidates' most common interview mistakes. This program is free and open to the public.

Author Talk with Jane Eagles, Thursday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.
"Chester’s Lessons: Life, loss, and love"

Drawn from her own experiences of life, loss, and love and that of the many clients Jane has counseled, Chester’s Lessons tells the story of Chester’s life, and of the love that permeated that life, nurtured his relationship with Jane, and ultimately sustained her in his loss. It is Chester’s story and the lessons learned from it.

Having earned a B.A. in biology and 25 years later a M.Ed. and Ph.D. in psychology and in the interim having raised a family, Jane Eagles has worked as an oncology researcher and as a psychotherapist. Writing since adolescence, with her first poems published in her high school literary magazine, Jane has since added multiple essays, with her poems often illustrated by her own photographs.

Composting 101 with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.
Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? Yep. We've got it all covered, from the "how to" to the "how much". This program is free and open to the public.

The Life and Times of Luigi Galleani: Wrentham Anarchist, Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.

Alan Earls, local historian and ‘at large’ member of the Massachusetts Sons of Italy, will be delivering his second talk in celebration of Italian Heritage month, with a slide show and talk about Luigi Galleani, the famous anarchist who called Wrentham home and inspired violent action by some of his followers, including the attempted 1919 bombing of the Ray Mill in Franklin. Alan will provide an overview of the life and times of Gallleani, who is the subject of a new biography in English. The event will start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the library.

Genealogy Club, Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Swedish Genealogy
Presented by the Swedish Ancestry Research Association.

Genealogy Club, Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m.

Overview of Online Genealogy Subscriptions, presented by Richard Reid from Friends of Irish Research

Ancestry, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage are the big three. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses which are explored in this presentation. Besides the big boys, there are many lesser known subscription services that can be of great assistance in your family research.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m.

The book for discussion is The Witch Elm, by Tana French. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, October 18, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, October 19, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

October News and Events at the Franklin Public Library - Adult Programs

Franklin Public Library September 2019 News and Events for Adults!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 

News and Events for Adults!

Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2nd  for Labor Day. The Library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day on September 8th.

The Julian Gerstin Sextet, Wednesday, September 4, 7:00 p.m.
The Julian Gerstin Sextet reimagines Caribbean musical traditions for a border-crossing world. Rhythmic drive from a battery of unusual percussion instruments combines with lyrical melodies and jazz sophistication. To see videos of the group, please visit www.juliangerstin.com/music.
Now in its fifth year, the Sextet has performed throughout New England. We have released two CDs, described as "uproarious and jubilant … sweet and strong like sugarcane" (DeeDee McNeil, musicalmemoirs.com) and "dynamic and lively" (Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews). Our 2018 CD release, The Old City, received extensive radio airplay in Latin America and on US college radio (Top 100, 2018).
Julian Gerstin (PhD, MFA) is an ethnomusicologist, percussionist and composer. He has performed Caribbean music for over forty years, conducted research in Martinique and Cuba, published numerous academic articles, and taught at Wesleyan, Clark, and San José State Universities. He is President of the Board of Directors of the Vermont Jazz Center.
The Sextet's other members live in southeastern Vermont and Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, and include Anna Patton, clarinet; Don Anderson, trumpet; Eugene Uman, piano; Wes Brown, bass; and Ben James, drum set. Between them they have worked with a stellar array of musicians: Bo Diddley, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Sheila Jordan, Olatunji, Bobby Sanabria, Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony Davis, Marilyn Crispell, Ed Blackwell, Sonny Fortune, and many others.
The Julian Gerstin Sextet is a member of Creative Ground, New England Foundation for the Arts' select list of regional touring performance groups, and Julian is registered with NEFA as a teacher and workshop leader.

Foreign Film Night, Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
8 1/2 (1963). Italian.
Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido Anselmi, a director whose new project is collapsing around him, along with his life. One of the greatest films about film ever made, Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 (Otto e mezzo) turns one man's artistic crisis into a grand epic of the cinema. An early working title for 8 1/2 was "The Beautiful Confusion," and Fellini's masterpiece is exactly that: a shimmering dream, a circus, and a magic act.
Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design (Black and White), and consistently placed in The British Film Institute's Sight & Sound critics' and directors' poll of the ten greatest films of all time.

Closing the Garden with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.
While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year.  We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting

Interview Preparation, Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.
Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow will lead an interactive and informal question and answer session where participants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid job candidates' most common interview mistakes.

Hearing Loss Support, Products, Services, and Information Seminar
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hearing help is becoming more financially accessible!
Noise-induced hearing loss and age-related hearing loss are becoming more common. In this seminar you will learn about access to hearing aids and assistive technology as well as hearing support services that are becoming more accessible and financially available. 
Hearing Loss is "The Invisible Loss". There are products and services to assist you.  Addressing hearing loss early is important for overall health, well-being, and brain health. Learn about new FDA regulation changes that may make hearing-help financially accessible to more people. Find out how to set realistic expectations for hearing aids, based on your particular needs, and learn of other inexpensive technology to supplement hearing aid functioning. Anyone currently experiencing any stage of hearing loss and individuals who care for friends or family members struggling with the challenges associated with hearing loss is welcome to attend. This program is presented by the Franklin Senior Center in corporation with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA).

Self Care Series, Wednesdays, September 18 & 25, October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 p.m.
Professional Life Coach Bethany Amatucci will lead a six-week Self Care Series to help you on the journey to living your best life! These classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m., Time management and making yourself a priority
If you ever feel like there's not enough hours in the day, or days in the week, this night is for you! We will cover several tips for managing your time that will help you to make the most of each day and still have time for you and your family! You will leave here feeling empowered and capable of managing your time in a more efficient manner.
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., Living a confident life: Learning to love yourself as you are
The focus this week will be on self-respect, self-love, and positive self-talk. These are all important aspects for becoming empowered to squash your insecurities and live your most courageous life! It is my desire that you leave this workshop with a new found admiration for yourself.

The Four Billion Year Story with Eamon McCarthy Earls, Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.
Have you wondered what's beneath your feet right now? With the latest research on rocks and climate, audiences will have a chance to discover the four billion year story of your community from the dawn of life to our rapidly changing modern world.
Eamon McCarthy Earls is the author of more than a dozen regional histories about Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and southern New England as a whole. To date, he has delivered over 200 presentations to audiences at libraries, historical societies, museums, senior centers and business groups. In addition to his background as a writer and presenter, he is also a trained geologist.

Mixed Media Journal Workshop, Sunday, September 22, 3:00 p.m.
Artist Jacqueline Volpe will lead a Mixed Media Art Journal Workshop where participants can learn how to repurpose and alter discarded books to use as an art or writing journal. No experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for adults and young adults. This class is free, and there is a limit of 15 participants. Please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net or 508-520-4941 to register.

Quizzy E Trivia Night, Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
It's time for Trivia Night at the Franklin Public Library hosted by the mysterious Quizzy E! Test your knowledge of history, geography, science, literature, sports, entertainment, and more! This program is free and open to the public.

Documentary Film Night, Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.
Loving Vincent (2018).
In the first fully painted feature film, 2018 Oscar-nominated LOVING VINCENT tells the story of the mysterious and tragic death of the world's most famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Featuring the voices of Saoirse Ronan and Chris O'Dowd.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2018 Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the BAFTA Awards.

Genealogy club, Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.
Verifying the Information You Find Online, presented by Marian Pierre-Louis.
When we have brick walls and other challenging puzzles, we search anywhere for clues that can help us.That can include online trees and other information with unknown sources.This presentation will demonstrate how to verify the information as true or not.

Tales from a Reluctant World Traveler with Randy Ross, Tuesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m.
Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and Randy Ross couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show. The 1.5-hour, multimedia event includes a humorous travel slide show, readings from his novel God Bless Cambodia and performances from his show The Chronic Single's Handbook. This talk is free and open to the public.

Zentangle 101 and 102
Wednesdays, September 11 & 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Zentangle 101, Wednesday, September 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called "tiles." We call them tiles because you can assemble them into mosaics.

Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. You don't need to know what a tangle is going to look like to draw it. You just need to know the steps. The result is a delightful surprise. The classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Zentangle 102, Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In Zentangle 102 we will continue to create beautiful images building on what we have learned in our previous Zentangle class. As we learn new tangles, we will put them together in creative ways to either create our own mosaic consisting of multiple tiles put together to make a whole or work on a larger surface. We will also discuss enjoyable ways to continue practicing our Zentangle journey on our own.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is The Immortalists, by Chloe Benjamin. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, September 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, September 21, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 News and Events for Adults!

Franklin Public Library August 2019 News & Events

Franklin Public Library August 2019 News & Events

August 2019 News & Events
Library Hours
The Library's summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day.

Adults
Author Talk & Book Signing with Debi Graham-Leard, Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 PM
Ever Wonder How a Mystery is Written?
Join New England author Debi Graham-Leard to hear about her writing journey as she wrote her debut mystery 'The Uninvited Guest'. Hear the tale starting with the initial idea through research, from writers groups to publication, plus amusing anecdotes along the way. She'll include the challenges of creating the 2nd story in the Gwen Andrews series, 'Where There's Smoke, There's Trouble'. Her 45-minute talk will end with a question and answer period plus a short reading. Autographed copies of both books will be available.

Documentary Film Series, Tuesdays, August 13, 20, 27, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of documentary films right in Franklin! Refreshments will be served. All of these films (and more!) can also be enjoyed on either Kanopy.com or the Kanopy app with your library card!
August 13. Meru, 2015, English. Three renowned climbers navigate nature's harshest elements and their own complicated inner demons to ascend Mount Meru, the most technically complicated and dangerous peak in the Himalayas.
August 20. Plastic Planet, 2010, English & German. We live in the Age of Plastic. It's cheap, it's practical, and it's everywhere - from the highest mountains to the hottest deserts, from the North Pole to the South Pole. It's even part of us - inside our blood. Should we be worried?
August 27. I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin and Race in America, 2016. English. An Oscar-nominated documentary narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO explores the continued peril America faces from institutionalized racism.

Zentangle
Wednesdays, August 14 & 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Zentangle 101, Wednesday, August 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called "tiles." We call them tiles because you can assemble them into mosaics.
Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. You don't need to know what a tangle is going to look like to draw it. You just need to know the steps. The result is a delightful surprise.
Zentangle 102, Wednesday, August 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In Zentangle 102 we will continue to create beautiful images building on what we have learned in our previous Zentangle class. As we learn new tangles, we will put them together in creative ways to either create our own mosaic consisting of multiple tiles put together to make a whole or work on a larger surface. We will also discuss enjoyable ways to continue practicing our Zentangle journey on our own.

Canning, Freezing, & Dehydrating with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens,Thursday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Got way too much production from your garden this year?  No problem!  We'll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it!

Franklin Public Library Book Club, August 27, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting, First Monday of the Month, August 5, 7:00 p.m.
Curious about how you can help the Library? Join our group of Friends who are dedicated to making the Franklin Public library an even better place! For more information, please contact the Friends at fofl02038@gmail.com .

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, August 16, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, August 17, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, August 17, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Programs for Children and Teens
Mondays
Move Along. 10:30 a.m.  For ages 0 – 5 years
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration is required.

Toddler Playgroup. 11:00 a.m.
Take a break and enjoy some playtime at this informal morning playgroup. The library will provide toys, music, and books for children who are accompanied by an adult. Connect with other parents and let little ones interact with one another. No registration is required.

Picnic Storytime. 1:00 p.m.
Join us on Monday afternoons for a special picnic storytime in our lovely outdoor space near the Children's Room! You bring a picnic lunch and blankets, we'll supply the stories and fun! In the event of rain, we'll have our picnic storytime inside!

Tuesdays
Cool Cruisers: a Playgroup for crawlers and early walkers! 9:30 a.m.
Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time!

Wednesdays
Crafternoon! 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Starting June 26th, drop in every Wednesday between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. to enjoy a craft. Each week will feature a different craft!

Thursdays
Baby Tummy Time! 9:30 a.m. (For pre-walkers ages 0-18 months)
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby's development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby's comfort!

StoryXplorers. 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and up.
Join us for 30 minutes of themed stories, songs, and movement followed by 30 minutes of craft and sensory play. For children ages 3 and up that can attend on their own. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to watch from the adjoining room.

Thursday Movie Night! 5:00 p.m.
Join us in your jammies for popcorn and a movie!

Special Programs

Family Yoga! Fridays, August 2nd and 16th, 9:30 a.m.
Put on some comfy clothes, grab the whole family and your yoga mats and join us in the program room for our Family Yoga Adventure! We'll follow along with a fabulous story, doing different moves to keep the story going!

Baby Sensory! Saturday, August 3rd, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a 45 minute baby sensory program! Watch your little one interact and engage with a variety of sensory items! Sensory play is a fantastic way to help babies explore their worlds, stimulate the senses, and create little inquisitive explorers! Babies under 2 are welcome and encouraged! (Got older siblings? They can bring along a stuffed toy or baby and play along!)

ImagArena! Monday, August 5th, 1:00 p.m.
Engage in energetic building challenges featuring over a dozen building materials! At the end of the workshop, your creations are posted online to share with family and friends!

Spa Science! Tuesday, August 6th, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Chess and More! Wednesday, August 7th, 10:30 a.m.
Step away from the screens and in from the heat. With a wide array of games, from Chess and Checkers to Candy Land and Beat the Parents, it's sure to be fun for everyone!

Happy Feet! Fridays, August 9th and 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
Let's play some music and get those little toes moving! Join us for an introductory class into creative movement using very basic ballet moves. We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected!

Greg and Axel Magic Show! Saturday, August 10th, 10:30 a.m.
The Greg & Axel show is a totally unique entertainment experience that provides magic, comedy, audience participation and one hilarious dog. You will fall in love with Axel as he helps Greg the Magician amaze the audience…he might even cause a little bit of trouble!

Journey to the Moon Puppet Show! Wednesday, August 14th, 10:30 a.m.
Join Astronaut Alta as she blasts off to adventure! Caravan's fact-filled outer space fantasy includes rocket travel, lunar exploration, and even…extra-terrestrial contact! "Journey to the Moon!" is an engaging tale with original (dance-able!) music, loads of interaction, and some of the wildest puppets!

BYO(Baby)! Saturday, August 17th, 10:30 a.m.
Calling all dads! Bring your kiddo along for a fun, casual Saturday morning of playing, exploring, and meeting other dads!

Water Science! Tuesday, August 20th, 1:00 p.m.

Activated Story Theatre! Wednesday, August 21st, 10:30 a.m.
See two folktales acted out on stage with sets, costumes, props, music, and masks! You and your friends are invited to the free show in celebration of the summer!

Sing With Your Baby! Saturday, August 24th, 10:30 a.m.
Join the wonderful Julie Stepanek for a morning of music and engagement with your little one!

Summer Wrap Up Party! Saturday, August 24th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.


Teen Programs

Teen Board Game Cafe! Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Teen Board Game Café! Open to teens in grades 6-12. Come alone or bring your friends. Play a new game or an old-time favorite. Bring our own games or play one of ours. The options are endless! Light refreshments, befitting a true café, will be served.

Amazing Race: Library Edition! Saturday, August 3rd 1:00 p.m.
A worldly event for teens! Work in teams to navigate Detours and Road Blocks as you "travel" around the world. The goal? Be the first team to successfully complete all the challenges!

Page-Screen Showdown! Tuesday, August 6th, 1:00 p.m.
Help decide once and for all if the book or the movie was better! Join us for screenings of YA book adaptations, complete with themes snacks, crafts, and trivia!

Blanket Fort Night! Wednesday, August 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Teens ages 12-18! Join us for an evening of fort making and snacks! Space is limited: email ckeating @minlib.net to reserve your spot today!

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? Monday, August 12th, 4:00 p.m.
An intro workshop to being a Dungeon Master for Dungeons and Dragons. Meet fellow D&D enthusiasts, learn new tips and tricks for your campaign, deep dive into the rules, and explore the resources around you!

Code It Wrap Party! Tuesday, August 13th, 4:00 p.m.
As we bring summer to a close let's party over all the code we know! Work on a project, grab a snack, and Let's figure out what we want to do next!

Teen Advisory Board! Wednesday, August 14th, 6:30 p.m.
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, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!

Silent Library Challenge! Saturday, August 17th, 1:00 p.m.
Calling all teens! Can you stay silent while completing challenges geared towards getting you to make noise? The name of this game is Silent Library, and in order to win, you must work together without making a sound!

Writer's Block Wrap Party! Monday, August 19th, 4:00 p.m.
Calling all writers! We did story prompts, shared tips & techniques, and got published. Let's Celebrate our successes over snacks and story games!

Teen Summer Wrap-Up Chipotle Party! Wednesday, August 21st, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer reading with Chipotle and raffle prizes! Teens who have completed summer reading are welcome to join us for a celebration of all the books you've read this summer!

Avengers Nerf Battle! Wednesday, August 21st, 8:00 p.m.


https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/august2019newsletter.pdf
 

Franklin Public Library August 2019 News & Events

Lifelong Community Learning: Exercise Class for Active Agers

Starting April 25

Lifelong Community Learning presents Exercise Class for Active Agers REGISTER $55 6 Wednesdays, beginning April 25 5:30  to 6:30 pm Kennedy Elementary School 551 Pond St., Franklin Never too late to feel great!    This class is for active agers - men and women in their mid-40's,     baby boomers and beyond. It is designed for those interested in   developing a happy, healthy lifestyle.  Each one-hour class combines strength-training, flexibility, and cardio-conditioning. NOTE: Bring your favorite free weights LCL@franklinps.net           508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Franklin Library: Knitting Circle - Tues, Jan 12 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

"Whether you knit, crochet or spin, all fiber enthusiasts are welcome to share their craft at the Franklin Library Knitting Circle. Open to all skill levels. Meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the month"

For adults

Franklin Library - 2nd Tuesday of the month

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/01/knitting-circle.html

Adult Coffee and Craft, Saturday, December 5th, 1:00 PM

Take a break from the cold and have a warm cup of coffee or tea while you join us to assemble a soup mix in a jar. We’ll provide all the ingredients and decorations to personalize the jar. You add the “love” to create a gift that will warm the heart and soul.

soup mix in a jar

Where: at the Franklin Library

When: Saturday, Dec 5th, 1:00 PM


This was shared from the Franklin Library page   http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/

Franklin Library: Adult coffee and craft

With Halloween around the corner, have a coffee with neighbors and make a scary flying bat in the craft activity.

When? Saturday October 10th at 1:00 PM at the Library

Library - adult coffee and craft - flying bats

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/10/make-decorative-halloween-craft.html

Kidz Plaster Zone - 524 W Central St

Reporting by walking around walk on Sunday, I found a 'new' business on RT 140. Located in the stores in front of Primrose Car Wash and next to Dadarrio Hardware. From their webpage, I find that they opened in Aug 2014. 

For those looking for crafty parties for kids, and those looking for a crafty adult night out this is an option!  

Our specialty is crafty fun for all ages!

Every kid loves plaster painting. We carry a large selection for boys and girls as well as adults. Pieces are ready to take home the same day! With a wide variety of plaster figures, plaques, curio boxes, picture frames to choose from, there is something for every age, interest and budget.

We have a fun and friendly place to create your very own masterpiece.

We provide kids safe paint, brushes, smocks, glaze, glitter - you provide the creativity.

Fantastic Birthday Parties and a delightful area to get together and celebrate.

Paint, eat and have fun.

Walk-ins are always welcome at our beautiful and conveniently located studio -

drop in anytime!

Prices range from $5-$30 with all materials included.

Gift Certificates are available in $10.00, $25.00, and $50.00 denominations.

Kids Plaster Zone - 524 West Central St

Looking for a perfect venue to celebrate your child's birthday? 

Check out our Birthday Party Package and let us take care of all the party details for you. 

Priced to fit everyone's budget!

For more information, visit their webpage here
http://www.kidzplasterzone.com/

or find them on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/kidzplasterzone

Kidz Plaster Zone street sign