Franklin library: July 2021 Library News & Events

July 2021 Library News & Events

Library News

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. The Library's 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. Items on the hold shelves will not be checked out, so please check them out using the self-check stations or through the Minuteman Library app.

Book Sale

The Franklin Public Library is now having a Book Sale every Friday 1:00-4:00 p.m. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale will be Fridays July 9 & 23, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper bag with books for five dollars!

New Free Online Resource for Franklin Residents

The Franklin Public Library is now offering O'Reilly for Public Libraries. O'Reilly for Public Libraries includes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. Serving the needs of patrons who are working to advance their careers, tune into business and technology trends, or explore new software, this collection—created and curated by O'Reilly—serves the business and technology needs of a wide range of users. Included are hundreds of books and videos for makers, gamers and tinkerers; more than 100 hobbyist titles including STEAM Lab for Kids and The Lego Build-It Book, Volumes 1 & 2; more than 900 books from the "For Dummies" series; and more than 150 titles on job-seeking and career development. To access this database, please visit the Free Online Databases page on the Library's website https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/free-online-databases .

 

Programs for Children and Teens

Weekly Events for Families!

PLEASE NOTE: Weekly and Special events are currently scheduled to be in-person, outdoor programs at the library unless otherwise noted!

Animal Guess Who! Monday-Friday

Join us all summer long for a fun guessing game of name that animal! Clues will be posted daily Monday-Friday, and at the end of each week all the correct guesses will be entered into a raffle!

Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM

This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!

Dungeons & Dragons! Mondays @ 3:30PM on Discord/Roll20

Kids ages 7-15! Join us each week for virtual D&D on Roll20.net! Then join a community of gamers for fun on FPL's own Discord Server! "Chairs" are open for New Players and Dungeon Masters are always in demand! Email mgousie@minlib.net to get involved!

Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM

Let's play some music and get those little toes moving! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence.

Tummy Time! Thursdays @ 9:15AM *starting July 1st*

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!

Bookworm Bounce! Thursdays @ 4:00PM

Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!

Happy Feet! *SOME* Fridays @ 10:30AM

Let's play some music and get those little toes moving! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence.

Summer Secret Coders *SOME* Fridays @11:00AM

Make projects, cool crafts, and play games based on The Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang

Farmers Market Fun! Fridays @ 3:30PM

Join us in a special collaboration with the Franklin Farmer's market! Enjoy special themed events each week, from story times, to scavenger hunts, to craft projects and beyond!

Special Events for Kids & Families in July!

DIY Pet Toys! Thursday, July 1st @ 1:00PM

Join us as we make our own toys for all our beloved furry friends! Don't have a pet at home? No problem! We'll be donating any additional toys to local animal shelters!

Toe Jam Puppet Band! Friday July 2nd @ 1:00PM

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!

July StoryWalk at DelCarte Park!

Starting Saturday, July 3rd, the Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a summer series of StoryWalks on the trail! The StoryWalk will be up until August, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the story, while social distancing!

Take & Make: Terracotta Wind Chimes!

Starting Monday, July 5th stop by the library to pick up your very own terracotta wind chime kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own wind chimes! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

Habitat Helpers! STEAM Challenge! Wednesday, July 7th @ 10:30AM

An Arctic themed STEAM activity to learn about this special habitat and the animals that live there! Ideal for grades K+.

FPL Host The Tech Tigers Python Challenge! Saturday, July 10th @ 1:00PM

Join the Tech Tigers First LEGO League Team for a fun introduction to Python! Learn the basics and participate in fun challenges! Ideal for kids Grade 4 & up. For more information and to register for this Zoom event email Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net.

Henry the Juggler! Wednesday, July 14th @ 10:30AM

Join us for a show that is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter! You will be left completely amazed as you watch henry the juggler juggle his CLUBS, RINGS, TORCHES and MORE!

Mr. Vinny's Bubbles! Saturday, July 17th @ 10:30AM

Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles!

Dino Adventures! Wednesday, July 21st @ 1:30PM

Join us as we welcome Animal Adventures: Family Zoo & Rescue Center to the library! Featuring fossils, dinosaur skulls, velociraptor claws, dinosaur skin and more, this show is sure to impress the entire family! Plus...there may be a visit or two from some REAL, living dinosaur descendants!!

Dino Seek-N-Find! Saturday, July 24th @ 10:00AM

Where in Franklin is Miss Caleigh and her Prehistoric friend? Join the fun for a Social Distancing Seek-N-Find! Follow the clues posted in the Facebook event and come say hello!

Make with Miss Mitzi: Paper Clay Pencil Tops! Saturday, July 24th @ 1:00PM

Calling all Makers! Miss Mitzi is on a mission to make a new crazy craft project every month! Sign up & Tune in as we MAKE our way through the year! To register email Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net

Jungle Jim! Wednesday, July 28th @ 1:00PM

Jungle Jim brings his fabulous engaging entertainment style to the Franklin Public Library! Join us for what is sure to be an awesome time!

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Saturday, July 31st @ 10:30AM

Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed!

Weekly / monthly Events for Teens

PLEASE NOTE: Weekly and Special events are currently scheduled to be in-person, outdoor programs at the library unless otherwise noted!

Dungeons & Dragons! Mondays @ 3:30PM on Discord/Roll20

Kids ages 7-15! Join us each week for virtual D&D on Roll20.net! Then join a community of gamers for fun on FPL's own Discord Server! "Chairs" are open for New Players and Dungeon Masters are always in demand! Email mgousie@minlib.net to get involved!

Teen Al Fresco Book Bites! Wednesdays @ 4:30PM

Teens! Bring along a picnic meal and a blanket, and join us outside on the grass outside the library for a casual chat about what we're all reading!

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, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!

VolunTeens! 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @6:30PM

Calling all Tweens and Teens! Are you looking to build your resume? Have you ever been interested in volunteering at the library? Well now's your chance. Join us Thursday nights twice a month for volunteer projects! This program is intended for students looking to volunteer on a long-term, regular basis. Attendance to at least one meeting a month is required. For more information please contact Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net.

Summer Secret Coders *SOME* Fridays @11:00 AM

As Senior Agents, make projects, cool crafts, and play games based on The Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang. For more information email mgousie@minlib.net

Special Events for Teens in July!

Teen Book Swap Brunch! Friday, July 2nd @ 11:00AM

The perfect (free) way to freshen up your bookshelf! Bring along a book (or two!) to swap in an outdoors book swap for teens, complete with brunch food! *Please bring your own food. Per COVID guidelines, we are not able to provide/share food. Thank you!*

Take & Make: Rock Photo Holders!

Starting Monday, July 5th stop by the library to pick up your very own rock photo holder kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own photo keepsake! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

FPL Host The Tech Tigers Python Challenge! Saturday, July 10th @ 1:00PM

Join the Tech Tigers First LEGO League Team for a fun introduction to Python! Learn the basics and participate in fun challenges! Ideal for kids Grade 4 & up. For more information and to register for this Zoom event email Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net.

Take & Make: Color-Me Mugs!

Starting Monday, July 19th stop by the library to pick up your very own color-me mug kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own self-decorated mug! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

Teen Regency Garden Party! Wednesday, July 21st @ 5:30PM

Teens! Dress in your finest regency era clothes and join us for a night of dancing and revelry that Jane Austen herself would approve of!

Make with Miss Mitzi: Paper Clay Pencil Tops! Saturday, July 24th @ 1:00PM

Calling all Makers! Miss Mitzi is on a mission to make a new crazy craft project every month! Sign up & Tune in as we MAKE our way through the year! To register email Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net

Events for Adults

Take and Make Craft for Adults: Miniature House

In a collaboration with the Franklin Mill Store, the Franklin Public Library is now offering Take-And-Make craft kits for adults! This month, explore the art of miniature homes! Each kit comes with all the materials and instructions needed to create a magical miniature structure. Kits are available to the first 20 Franklin residents to sign up. To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email kshipala@minlib.net . Kits will be available  for pickup at the Circulation Desk starting July 1st.

"Dyeing to Wear It" Scarf Dyeing, Monday, July 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Be an artist for a day and create your own wearable art! Experience the design process with the art of pure color. All dyes are natural and extracted without the use of harmful chemicals. Pure, vivid color you can feel and wear anytime of the year. The workshop will be led by Artist Rhonda Fazio. The class is filled with fun, laughter and interesting history. C'mon, you know you're "Dyeing to Wear It"! The class is limited to fifteen Franklin residents. Please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net or 508-520-4941 to register. This program is funded by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council. For more information, please visit https://www.dyermakerstudio.com/ .

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.

The book for discussion is A Family of Strangers, by Emilie Richards.

All her life, Ryan Gracey watched her perfect older sister from afar. Knowing she could never top Wendy's achievements, she didn't even try. Instead Ryan forged her own path while her family barely seemed to notice. Now Wendy shares two little girls with her perfect husband, while Ryan mourns the man she lost after a nearly fatal mistake in judgment. The sisters' choices have taken them in different directions, which is why Ryan is stunned when Wendy calls, begging for her help. There's been a murder--and Wendy believes she'll be wrongfully accused. While Wendy lies low, Ryan moves back to their hometown to care for the nieces she hardly knows. The sleuthing skills she's refined as a true-crime podcaster quickly rise to the surface as she digs for answers with the help of an unexpected ally. Yet the trail of clues Wendy's left behind leads to nothing but questions. Blood may be thicker than water, but what does Ryan owe a sister who becomes more and more a stranger with every revelation? Is Wendy, who always seemed so perfect, just a perfect liar--or worse?"--Publisher's description.

To reserve a copy of the book or for more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net . To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-yrrDIuGNZUG2MU5BiraLtGa3d... .

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 Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shared from the Franklin Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/july-2021-library-news-events

Franklin library: July 2021 Library News & Events

Franklin Public Library: December 2020 News & Events

Library News

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Franklin Public Library is currently closed to the public. Curbside Pickup is available Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the vestibule of the entrance at the top of the parking lot ramp. Library Staff are available by phone (508-520-4941) and email (frkill@minlib.net) Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours are not available at this time.

The Library will be closed and Curbside Pickup will not be available on December 25-27, 2020 and January 1-3, 2021. The Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on December 24th & December 31st.

No donations are being accepted at this time. Please do not place them in the return bins or outside the building.

Curbside Pickup

Not sure how Curbside Pickup works? Unsure how to return your materials? Follow these steps to get started!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/curbside-pickup

How to Get a Library Card While the Library is Closed

Apply for a Minuteman Library Card Online! Your card allows you to place requests and provides access to our online resources.

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/get-library-card

Curbside Printing

The Franklin Public Library is now offering Curbside Printing! Library staff will now print black and white documents up to ten pages in length free of charge. Send your file to frkill@minlib.net . Your document will be printed and placed in a sealed envelope for your privacy. Once you have been notified that your document is ready, pick it up under your last name on the Cubside Pickup carts in the glass vestibule at the top of the parking lot ramp. For documents over ten pages or in color, please email frkill@minlib.net for further information.

New Materials

See the latest additions to the Franklin Public Library's collection of books, movies, and music for all ages!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/new-materials

Programs for Children and Teens

Weekly Virtual Events for Kids!

• Wake Up Wiggles! Mondays 10:30AM on Facebook Live!
• Zoom Tummy Time for Babies! Tuesdays @9:30AM
  email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Tummy Time!
• Zoom Toe Tapping Tuesdays! (Super Silly Dance Class for Ages 2+!) Tuesdays @4:00PM
  email Miss Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net to register for Cool Cruisers!
• Bookworm Bounce! Thursdays @4:00PM on Facebook Live!

Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month on Zoom @7:30PM!

Teens! Want to get involved at the library from a distance? Join us as we plan teen-centric events, book displays, revamp our website and more! The perfect way to earn community service hours remotely! Email ckeating@minlib.net to get involved!

Special Programs for Families

Winter StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation!

The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation! Bundle up, mask up, and check out this season's story, Got  to Get To Bear's! by Brian Lies! The StoryWalk will be up from early December to mid-January!

Zoom Cooking Class: Holiday Cupcakes! Saturday December 19th, 1:00 p.m.

Join Miss Sandhya of Sandhya's Kitchen for a special zoom cooking class for kids and their grown-ups! We will be making holiday themed cupcakes! To register and receive the recipe and zoom link, please email ckeating@minlib.net!

 

 

 

 

Teen Noon Year's Eve Mystery Party! December 31st, 12:00 p.m.

Join us on Zoom for a teen-centric celebration, as we ring in 2021 with an interactive mystery! To register and receive the zoom link, please email ckeating@minlib.net!

 

Adults

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Secret Pockets, Sunday, December 6, 3:00 p.m.

Got a secret? Secret Pockets are collage card creations that become secret pockets for more images, messages, quotes, and treasures, keepsakes and whatever else you might like. They can be created as intuition or inspiration cards, as mini-diaries, or artists' trading cards – the possibilities are endless. This workshop is for adult and young adult artists and non-artists, no experience needed. A limited number of kits containing materials and tools to be used in the workshop will be available for pick up curbside at the library. More info and registration at www.thecreativitycurator.com. Please register early if you would like to receive one of the kits since quantities are limited. Priority for Franklin residents. Registrants who don't receive a kit will be provided with a supply list to assemble their own. Contact Jacqueline Burke Volpe thecreativitycurator@gmail.com .

 

Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are with Marjorie Turner Hollman,Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.

Getting outdoors can be exciting and challenging. For some, it's especially challenging. You, or those you love, may have health and/or mobility issues that preclude venturing onto rocky or rooty trails. Your children may have special needs. You may have toddlers, or older parents who can no longer venture onto the demanding trails they used to.

If you are like many these days, you are spending a lot more time outdoors. Getting out on trails has taken on new appeal. But do you worry about finding a safe place to park when you consider visiting a local trail? What are the best clothes to wear? Things to bring with you? Regardless of your challenges, the outdoors is not off-limits.

"How do you find all these trails?" Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are is the answer. You'll learn how to discover Easy Walks when visiting a new area, find new places to walk nearby as well, and so much more. Author Marjorie Turner Hollman loves the outdoors, and has completed three guides to Easy Walking trails in Massachusetts. With limited mobility, she uses hiking poles when heading outdoors. She has been published in local, regional, and national publications. For more information, please visit https://marjorieturner.com/easy-walks/ .

To register for this Zoom program, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfu6tqz8vH9WgKXxj1R0STVp13y6...

 

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

The book for discussion is Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah.

Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle.

Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother--his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life.

To reserve a copy of the book or for more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net . To register, please visit  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuqupjgoGd0XAfQuUAIIChGwkzL...  .

Online Resources

Even though we are closed to the public, the Library still has so much to offer! Here are updates and information regarding the Library's services during this closure:

• Our digital library is still open! Explore our collection of audiobooks, ebooks, and more at https://minuteman.overdrive.com/ . On your phone or tablet, download the Libby and Minuteman Library Network apps!
• Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone, or try out Kanopy, hoopla, and Consumer Reports on the Featured Databases page (exclusively available to Franklin residents).
• Learn something new, find articles for school assignments, read newspapers like the New York Times, or pick up a new skill using the links on our Databases & Research Resources page.
• Tune in to our Facebook page for streaming storytimes, book discussions, and other live programs. https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary/
• For email Reference service, or help with your library account, send questions to frkill@minlib.net . Inquiries will be answered within 24 hours.
• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

Franklin Public Library: August 2020 Newsletter

Franklin Public Library August 2020 Newsletter

Curbside Pickup Update
We're making changes to our curbside pickup so that you can pick up your items comfortably in all kinds of weather! Starting today at 10AM, curbside pickup will be in the vestibule of our new entrance at the top of the ramp! You'll be able to grab your items from this spot going forward! As a reminder, pickup is from 10AM-4:30PM!

Adult Programs
Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates.            

"Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage--and lost his mother and all memory of her when he was a child--but he is also gifted with a mysterious power. Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a force he doesn't understand, a blue light that lifts him up and lands him a mile away. This strange brush with death forces a new urgency on Hiram's private rebellion. Spurred on by his improvised plantation family, Thena, his chosen mother, a woman of few words and many secrets, and Sophia, a young woman fighting her own war even as she and Hiram fall in love, he becomes determined to escape the only home he's ever known. 

So begins an unexpected journey into the covert war on slavery that takes Hiram from the corrupt grandeur of Virginia's proud plantations to desperate guerrilla cells in the wilderness, from the coffin of the deep South to dangerously utopic movements in the North. Even as he's enlisted in the underground war between slavers and the enslaved, all Hiram wants is to return to the Walker Plantation to free the family he left behind--but to do so, he must first master his magical gift and reconstruct the story of his greatest loss. 

This is a bracingly original vision of the world of slavery, written with the narrative force of a great adventure. Driven by the author's bold imagination and striking ability to bring readers deep into the interior lives of his brilliantly rendered characters, The Water Dancer is the story of America's oldest struggle--the struggle to tell the truth--from one of our most exciting thinkers and beautiful writers"-- Provided by publisher.

A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net . To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuqupjgoGd0XAfQuUAIIChGwkzLwWWsx .

Weekly Facebook Live Events for Kids!
Wake Up Wiggles! Mondays 9:15AM
Tummy Time for Babies! Tuesdays @9:30AM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Tummy Time!
Zoom Cool Cruisers! (Music and movement!) Tuesdays @4:00PM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Cool Cruisers!
Tummy Time for Babies! Thursdays @9:30AM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Tummy Time!
Bookworm Bounce! Thursdays @4:00PM

Happy Feet! Friday, August 14 @10:30AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Please email Miss Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net for information.

Ideal for children ages 2-4

Let's play some music and get those feet moving! Join us for an introductory class into creative movement using very basic ballet moves. From stretching our arms and legs, to skipping, pointing our toes, twirling in place and gentle jumps, we will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence.

Toe Jam Puppet Band Virtual Visit!, August 8

Activated Story Theatre Virtual Visit!, August 12

Princess Picnic Virtual Visit, Saturday, August 15, 10:30 a.m.
JOIN US AS WE VIRTUALLY WELCOME A ROYAL PRINCESS FOR A CELEBRATION FULL OF SINGING AND DANCING!
https://www.facebook.com/events/271693900735048/

Zoomtastic Book Club for Kids! Wednesday, August 12 @1:00PM **ideal for grades 3-5!** 
Kids in grades 3-5! Join us for a special zoom book club! We'll be reading a book together, and will meet for 4 lunchtime discussion sessions as we work our way through the book!
Register your child be emailing Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net
 
Kids Cooking Classes! Wednesdays, August 5 & August 19 @1:00PM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Kids Cooking Classes! **adult supervision required!**

Summer Wrap-Up Virtual Family Dance Party! Friday, August 21 @5:00PM
         email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for the Dance Party!

Hodgepodge Hide & Seek! Saturday, August 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where in Franklin is Mr. Vinny and his Giant Puppet? Join the fun for the last Social Distancing Seek and Find of the summer!
Follow the clues posted in the Facebook event and try to spot Mr. Vinny from your vehicle!

Read more  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-august-2020-newsletter

Franklin Public Library: August 2020 Newsletter

Franklin Public Library: June News & Events

June News & Events for the Franklin Public Library

Even though we are closed, the Library still has so much to offer! Here are updates and information regarding the Library's services during this closure:

The Franklin Library is now open for Curbside Delivery! Make your request online in our catalog at find.minlib.net , and limit your search for Franklin owned items. Wait until you receive an email, text, or call that your holds are ready. You may also check your Minuteman account online.  If the items are checked out to you, they are ready for pickup. Pick up is at the School Street entrance Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Our digital library is still open! Explore our collection of audiobooks, ebooks, and more at https://minuteman.overdrive.com/ . On your phone or tablet, download the Libby and Minuteman Library Network apps!
• Try out Kanopy, hoopla, Creativebug, Universal Class, and PressReader on the Featured Databases page (exclusively available to Franklin residents).
• Learn something new, read newspapers from across the globe, or pick up a new skill using the links on our Databases & Research Resources page.
• Don't have a Library card? Apply for one online here https://library.minlib.net/selfreg ! This will give you access to all of our online resources and apps.
• Tune in to our Facebook page for streaming storytimes, book discussions, and other live programs. https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary/
• For email Reference service or help with your library account, send questions to frkill@minlib.net . Inquiries will be answered within 24 hours.
• Can't make it to the Library? Due dates have been extended to June 30th.
• No donations are being accepted at this time.

We are living in a time in history that will be remembered and discussed for generations. The Library would like to collect images of Franklin's experiences, ranging from the good to the challenging. Please share with us images of your experience during the Covid-19 pandemic and staying at home. Add your images to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #FranklinStaysHome. We will get through this together!

Fun free apps for book fans:  Litsy is Instagram for bibliophiles. Post photos of your favorite books, write a review, share a quote, and create a "stack" of TBRs.  Catch up on your classics with Serial Reader!  This app breaks up classic novels into short, 20 minutes or less, reads.  If you allow notifications, it will alert you when it's time to read the next chapter.

Would you like a virtual escape to a world-class art museum?  Check out Google Arts & Culture.  Walk the halls of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or London's Victoria & Albert Museum with just the click of your mouse. You can also search by artist or art movement.

Summer Reading at the Franklin Public Library!
Summer Reading Sign-ups are Live on the Franklin Public Library Website! Visit our Summer Reading Portal and sign up each of your children on a convenient google form right on our website!
The Portal will also contain:

• Links to the school summer reading instructions
• FAQs
• A google form to help us track your reading! 
• Special videos from our summer performers!
• Downloadable activities!

Summer Reading Bags will be available for curbside pickup at 10 AM beginning on June 1st! Call the Children's Room when you arrive at the library, and we will help make sure you're signed up/check you off our list, and bring your summer reading bags out to you! Inside the summer reading bags, you'll find everything you need to have an awesome summer with the library, including:

• Your reading logs and stickers (and instructions) to track your reading progress!
• A jam-packed virtual event calendar to hang on the fridge!
• Special activity packets that correspond with each themed week of the summer! 
• Fun surprises!

The Summer Reading Theme this year is: Imagine Your Story, with a fun focus on fantasy and fairytales, and we've got a great calendar of virtual events that correspond with our weekly themes, from Knight Training Camp to Mythology Week, Dragon Week, Wizard Week and more! We can't wait to make this an epic summer!

Imagine Your Summer! A Virtual Creators Club on Facebook!
Do you like to draw? Write? Code? Cook? Knit? Make collages? We want to celebrate making in all its forms this summer! Join our Facebook Group, called Imagine Your Summer! (available on the library Facebook Page in the groups tab!) We will be posting fun themed prompts throughout each week to help inspire your creativity, but we are also REALLY excited to have a space for you to share any creative projects you're working on or have made! This group is meant to serve creators of all ages, kids and grown-ups alike! Let's make this a super fun summer! If you can imagine it, we want to see it!

Weekly Virtual Storytime Schedule!
Monday:
Wake Up Wiggles! 9:15AM on Facebook Live!
Dungeons & Dragons! 3:30-5:30PM on Discord! Email mgousie@minlib.net to get involved!

Tuesday:
Tummy Time for babies! 9:30AM on our Tummy Time Attendees Facebook Page
Bookworm Bounce! 4:00PM on Facebook Live!

Wednesday:
Wake Up Wiggles! 9:15AM on Facebook Live!
Dungeons & Dragons! 3:30-5:30PM on Discord! Email mgousie@minlib.net to get involved!

Thursday:
Tummy Time for babies! 9:30AM on our Tummy Time Attendees Facebook Page
Bookworm Bounce! 4:00PM on Facebook Live!

Friday: Happy Feet with Miss Bree! (Class Registration: PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. To register, please email bcomeau@minlib.net!)

Saturday: Bookworm Bounce! 4:00PM on Facebook Live!

Special Virtual Events for Families in June!
The Inn is Open for Digital D&D! Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Join F.P.L.'s Dungeons & Dragons Discord Server! We've got two groups meeting online already and are Looking for more! To join us make an account at https://discord.com/ then email mgousie@minlib.net for an invite to the server! We are using https://roll20.net/ currently to facilitate our games.

Where's the Wizard? With Mr. Vinny! Saturday June 13th, 10:30-11:30AM Somewhere in Franklin!
Where in Franklin is Mr. Vinny and his Giant Puppet? Join the fun for a Social Distancing Seek and Find! Follow the clues posted in the Facebook event and try to spot Mr. Vinny and the puppet from your vehicle!

Cartooning Workshop for Kids! Tuesday June 23rd, 1:00PM on Zoom!
Join us for a one hour virtual cartooning workshop for beginners! Learn about character design and human expression! All you need is a stack of paper in front of you and something you like to draw with!  IDEAL FOR KIDS IN GRADES 3-7!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. To register for this class, email Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net by June 22nd!

Good Knight Storytime! Saturday June 27th, 6:30PM on Facebook Live!
Celebrate the end of "Knight Week" with a virtual storytime on Facebook live! Get the pre-bedtime wiggles out, and enjoy some swashbuckling stories!

ScienceTellers Present: Dragons! Return of the Ice Sorceress! Monday, June 29th on Facebook!
Join ScienceTellers for a fun virtual story that combines magic, science, and storytelling! Don't miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring awesome dry ice experiments to bring the story to life! The video will be available in the Facebook event and on our website starting June 29th!

Virtual Programs for Adults

Feasting From Your Pantry with Liz Barbour, Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C4TeDotaSr6qkuEEvjiWPg?fbclid=IwAR0FgkbxtnTzJeY-A4FlBYSYAhKo5CyQHQRSMVqh1pzF6YcrKV8ozbHY3ZU
Whether you are a seasoned cook or complete novice, creating a meal from what you've got on hand is always a challenge. We've all stocked our pantries as best we could, and are now trying to figure out how to pull it all together to make an easy, healthy, and delicious meal. Join Liz for this fun and tasty class. Liz will share her pantry basics and inspire you to be creative with what you've got. Following her discussion, Liz will demonstrate 2 pantry recipes anyone can cook at home.
About Liz: Chef Liz Barbour, owner of The Creative Feast has been cooking professionally in the Boston area throughout her career. Liz's cooking demonstrations and recipes have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9's "Cooks Corner" and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine and New Hampshire Home. In 2017, Liz published her first cookbook "Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs & Edible Flowers". Follow Liz on FACEBOOK to see her Facebook Live cooking demonstrations.

Class Registration: PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM.
To register for this class, follow the link above. Following registration, you will receive a one-time login/password for the class. Registrants DO NOT need a Zoom account nor do they need to create an account.
Joining via computer: A registrant can simply click on the link provided in the confirmation email.
Joining via smartphone or tablet: A registrant may need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings application. The application is free and does not require that they create an account.

Changing Careers: Reinventing Oneself in Today's Job Market, Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m.
Transitioning into a new profession can be a challenging and daunting undertaking. We will discuss and explore various strategies to help make the transition from one industry to another a smooth one. This is a group discussion where everyone's experiences and opinions are welcomed. This workshop will be conducted by Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow.
To register, please use the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124628155?pwd=NC9iK3hFRWRsUGIwZVBhSGxHSmhOQT09

Painting Demonstration with Artist Eli Cedrone, Saturday, June 13, 12:00 p.m.
This virtual, interactive class is for all levels, working in a medium of your choice. Topics covered include:
1.  Understanding the color of light and the color of shadows will help bring your paintings to life. Using color to capture the light and shadow of your subject will add that eye-catching drama that prevents your paintings from being dull.
2.  Keeping your color clean allows for better definition in your painting. I explain how to mix your color to keep it clean, avoiding the common problem of muddy color in the shadows.
3.  Learn to work with the colors on your palette to produce the correct light in your paintings. You don't need every color on your palette. I'll show you which colors to use to get the color harmony that's desired in your artwork.
You don't need any supplies - just watch, take notes and enjoy. Eli will explain her methods and show you some easy ways to get your creativity flowing. This is a great time to begin painting or take your work to a whole new level.  Visit her EVENTS page to register:  http://elicedrone.faso.com/events

Salary and Benefits Negotiation, Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 p.m.
For many individuals, discussing compensation with employers is a risky and uncomfortable endeavor, yet it is imperative that people have the necessary tools to advocate for themselves. Is the salary commensurate with your market value? Can allowances be made with respect to additional vacation time and increased stock options? We will discuss strategies to help bolster confidence and gain knowledge as it relates to business negotiations. This workshop will be conducted by Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow.
To register, please follow the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82163544355?pwd=Rkg4OUFLbXJEb3NUcXVYODQ5Z3MvZz09

Conquering Clutter with Certified Professional Organizer Janine Cavanaugh, Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.
It's easy to accumulate things, and bring stuff into our spaces, but it can be difficult to remove things and discard clutter. Want to conquer clutter with confidence? This workshop will discuss effective clutter controlling solutions that will help you take control of your spaces, places, and stuff. Learn how to get rid of clutter once and for all. To register, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceuhqj8jHNa22Xh7zGe7zkjbFk-G80sK

Modern Literary Salon featuring the New England Indie Authors Collective, Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.
This Modern Literary Salon will offer a combination of entertainment and discussion. This event will include readings from a memoirist, a poet, and a novelist, plus short performances from a playwright's one-man play. The entertainment portion will be followed by a discussion of their individual creative processes. For more information, please visit NEIAC.org . To register, please visit:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89763585690?pwd=ZjRFdkVFeG1oTGtOM2pHaTlhWm1LZz09

A Guide to Interviewing for Graduating Students and their Families, Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m.

This skills-based workshop is geared toward high school students embarking on college interviews and college graduates facing employment interviews. Human Resource Managers and College Admissions Officers have high expectations as it relates to interview processes. In this session, we will learn a variety of strategies to help students navigate through this challenging experience. We will review key preparation checklists and examine best practices to help create a unique voice that will separate individual students from the pack of others. We will also discuss social media and the dangers of posting too much. This workshop will be led by Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow.To register, please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89597494406?pwd=YkpKQW5aa1NnQXowaDhzTGozNWNDQT09

Making & Flying Miniature Kites, Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 p.m.
Learn to build and fly a miniature kite that will fly while you walk. No wind required! This is a delightful activity that requires very few materials and can be done quickly at time. If you can't go outside you can always fly a kite indoors! For more information, please visit http://miniatures.kitingusa.com/ . To register, please use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcumvrDwuHdZF5mJL5pvVaLXIw3Lq2T6N

Franklin Library Virtual Book Club, Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 p.m.
For our June meeting, we will be discussing Red At The Bone, by Jacqueline Woodson. Please email Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net to reserve a copy of the book. To register, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuqupjgoGd0XAfQuUAIIChGwkzLwWWsx .

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https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/june-news-events-franklin-public-library

Franklin Public Library: June News & Events

Franklin Public Library - March 2020 News & Events

Library Hours

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.

Drop-In ESL Conversation Class, Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday night for a drop-in conversation class for all levels of English language learners. This class will focus on helping students become more comfortable using English in everyday life. We call it a class, but it's really more of a group. Proctored by a certified ESL instructor, we will spend each session discussing a different topic--or wherever the conversation takes us! Resources will be provided by the Franklin Public Library so all you need to bring is a willingness to participate and learn. This program is free and open to all who wish to join.

Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting, Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Franklin Library are looking for new members! We meet monthly in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, please contact the Friends at fofl02038@gmail.com . Follow us on Twitter @FriendsFranklin !

Cookbook Club, Saturday, March 7, 3:00 p.m.

The cookbook selection for March is The Little Women cookbook : tempting recipes from the March sisters and their friends and family, by Winifred Moranville. From the publisher, "Experience the exciting and heartwarming world of the March sisters and Little Women right in your own kitchen. Here at last is the first cookbook to celebrate the scrumptious and comforting foods that play a prominent role in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women". A copy of the book will be available to view at the Circulation Desk. Sign up for a recipe, and bring your creation to the meeting to share! For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net or 508-520-4941.

Celebrating Ireland

Celebrating Ireland In Story and Song, Sunday, March 8, 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy Celtic music with 'Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song'. Come join us for an afternoon celebrating the music, hilarity and dance of Ireland. Phil Edmonds (originally from County Clare), is an (alleged) leprechaun who plays the tin whistle and button accordion with great warmth and spirit. Kevin Fallon (by way of county Roscommon and Mayo) is a soulful guitarist, fiddler and singer. Mary King (Up Donegal & Cavan) joins in with the fiddle, Celtic Harp and voice. She also teaches a beginning Irish step 1/2 hour before the program. Get your green on, warm up your voices and sit back and enjoy the 20th anniversary of the program. This program is free and open to the public.

Padula's Jazz Etc

Padula's Jazz Etc, Sunday, March 15, 3:00 p.m.

Padula's Jazz Etc. will perform at the Franklin Public Library on Sunday, March 15  at 3:00 p.m. Featuring Brenda Padula, Frank Padula, and their sons, the group plays a range of music including jazz, Motown, blues and pop. This performance is free and open to the public.

Paint Your Own Palm Tree Sunset, Saturday, March 28, 1:00 p.m.

Feel the summer breeze in the air when you paint your own Palm Tree Sunset!  Paint along with artist Denise Palmieri, and create your own tropical paradise! This free class is for adults, and is limited to twenty participants. Please register with Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net or by calling 508-520-4941.

Changing Careers: Reinventing Oneself in Today's Job Market, Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.

Transitioning into a new profession can be a challenging and daunting undertaking. We will discuss and explore various strategies to help make the transition from one industry to another a smooth one.  This is a group discussion where everyone's experiences and opinions are welcomed. This program is free and open to the public.

Technology Help with Nerds to Go, Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Staff from Nerds To Go Computer Service will be available to assist patrons with common technology issues such as email access, password reset/recovery, cell phone feature usage, getting onto public Wi-Fi, and accessing information on line. This service is free and is on a first come, first serve basis.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

The book for discussion is Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout. Olive Kitteridge has returned, as indomitable as ever, this time as a person getting older, navigating her next decade as she comes to terms with the changes--sometimes welcome, sometimes not--in her own life. Here is Olive, strangely content in her second marriage, still in an evolving relationship with her son and his family, encountering a cast of memorable characters in the seaside town of Crosby, Maine. Whether it's a young girl coming to terms with the loss of her father, a young woman about to give birth at a baby shower, or a nurse who confesses a secret high school crush, the irascible Olive improbably touches the lives of others.

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 .

Genealogy Club, Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Advanced French-Canadian research with Sandra Goodwin.

Library Tech Time, Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

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.

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. Contact Library Director Felicia Oti or Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala for more information. 

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

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-march-2020-news-events

Franklin Public Library - March 2020 News & Events

Franklin Public Library: January 2020 News & Events for Adults

Franklin Library January 2020 News & Events

Library Hours

The Franklin Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's Day, and Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King 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.

News & Events

Happy ReNew Year!

Your checkouts will now automatically renew! After January 1st, checkouts that are eligible for renewal will renew automatically two days before the item is due.
Items will not renew if there is a hold for another person, the item does not allow for renewals, maximum renewals are used up, or if your library card is blocked.
A "Due Date Reminder" email will tell you if your items renewed. Check your account anytime with the Minuteman Library Network app or at www.minlib.net .

Libby Ebook & Audiobook News

Push notifications are now live in Libby! Choose which notifications you'd like to receive from the Libby menu under Manage Notifications, including:

• When a hold becomes available
• When a loan is about to expire
• When a loan has expired

And more!
Coming in early 2020, hold suspension and hold redelivery! Suspending a hold will let you pause your hold without losing your place on the waiting list. Hold redelivery will allow you to suspend a hold after it becomes available. This feature, which will replace auto-checkout, will give you more control over your holds and help keep wait lists moving more efficiently.

Displays

Members of the Franklin community are invited to use the two display cases in the Reading Gallery on the second floor of the Library. If you are interested in displaying collections, art, or artifacts in the cases, please review the Town's guidelines and submit an application here https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/art-exhibit-and... .

Programs for Adults

 Author Talk with David Farrow, Sunday, January 5, 3:00 p.m.
David Farrow is the author of "The Neverglades: Volume One," a collection of short stories that has gained a cult following on sites like Reddit and YouTube. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford with a degree in English and is now an active member of the GrubStreet literary community in Boston, MA. Today he lives in Franklin, where he is hard at work on his next writing project.

Foreign Film Night, Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m.
La Strada (1956). Italian
There has never been a face quite like that of Giulietta Masina. Her husband, the legendary Federico Fellini, directs her as Gelsomina in LA STRADA, the film that launched them both to international stardom.
Gelsomina is sold by her mother into the employ of Zampano (Anthony Quinn), a brutal strongman in a traveling circus. When Zampano encounters an old rival in highwire artist the Fool (Richard Basehart), his fury is provoked to its breaking point. With LA STRADA, Fellini left behind the familiar signposts of Italian neorealism for a poetic fable of love and cruelty, evoking brilliant performances and winning the hearts of audiences and critics worldwide.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1956.

Get Organized in 2020, Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.
Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers.  She has been an organizer and re-designer for 16 years and works with a variety of clients, both in the office and in the home.  Prior to starting The Naked Flower Jenna was a master floral designer and project manager for a fortune 500 company.  This fun and interactive workshop will get you focused on your organizing goals.  She will share tips on new ways to think about your stuff, create better habits to help you tackle the clutter utilizing your calendar and to-do list more effectively, where to start the purging process, and organizational Resources. This program is free and open to the public.

Cookbook Club, Saturday, January 11, 3:00 p.m.
The first selection for our new Cookbook Club is The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, by Ina Garten. Stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor or contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941 or kshipala@minlib.net to choose a recipe. Bring your prepared dish to the meeting to share and give your thoughts on the recipe. All are welcome to attend

Documentary Film Night, Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.
Digital Disconnect (2018).
In this era of Facebook privacy breaches, "fake news" and filter bubbles, the essential film DIGITAL DISCONNECT trains its sights on the relationship between the internet and democracy. Tracing the internet's history as a publicly funded government project in the 1960s to its full-scale commercialization today, the film traces how the revolutionary, democratizing potential of the internet has been radically compromised by the growing and unaccountable power of a handful of telecom and tech monopolies.
Based on the acclaimed book by media scholar Robert McChesney, DIGITAL DISCONNECT examines the ongoing attack on net neutrality and the concept of an open internet by telecom monopolies like Comcast and Verizon; explores how internet giants like Facebook and Google have amassed huge profits by surreptitiously collecting our personal data and selling it to advertisers; and shows how these tech and telecom monopolies have routinely colluded with the national security state to advance covert mass surveillance programs.

Online Job Search and Resume Submittal Workshop, Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.
Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow will analyze and discuss numerous online search strategies including job alerts, job boards, job aggregators, and company employment pages. We will then discuss how to best utilize these web sites for submitting one's resume. This program is free and open to the public.

Art in Bloom, Saturday, January 25, 2:00 p.m.
It may be the middle of winter outside, but step into the Franklin Public Library in January for a Spring-time feel during our Art in Bloom event!
Art in Bloom seeks to 'interpret" art with a flower arrangement and the art to be interpreted will be Kira Seamon's popular photography. She took an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru and we will interpret some of these fascinating vibrant photos with flowers. Kira also is known for her kaleidoscopic photography which looks like beautiful abstract art. She rounds off the display with her traditional photography of popular subjects such as landscapes and sunsets.
We are featuring a special hands-on floral arranging workshop on Saturday Jan 25th, where patrons can try their hand at interpreting Kira's art! We will have a veritable buffet of flowers to choose from, impressing everyone with both quantity and quality of blooms. Kira provides the art, scissors, flowers and vases and we will create beautiful arrangements that will be displayed around the library for a week afterwards, allowing many more patrons to enjoy a bit of Springtime!
SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941 or kshipala@minlib.net .

Acrylic Pour Workshop, Sunday, January 26, 3:00 p.m.
Look at art differently and learn a meditative fluid painting technique with Artist Jacqueline Volpe! Participants will apply paint, in the style of the abstract expressionists of the New York School, to convey a greater importance on visual sensation rather than the representation of objects and explore, like they did, "going with the flow".
Paint without brushes to create a unique and spontaneous abstract painting! Participants will pour on canvas and various other materials to take home. We will cover various pouring techniques and tips for "after the pour". All materials and equipment will be provided. The workshop is for adult and young adult beginner to advanced artists. This program is limited to fifteen participants. To register, please visit  https://www.thecreativitycurator.com/mixed-media-art-journal-workshops-s... or call Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941.

Technology Help, Saturday, January 11, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Staff from Nerds To Go Computer Service will be available to assist patrons with common technology issues such as email access, password reset/recovery, cell phone feature usage, getting onto public Wi-Fi, and accessing information on line. This service is free and is on a first come, first serve basis.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 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 .

Library Tech Time, Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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.

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. Contact Library Director Felicia Oti or Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala for more information. 

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, January 17, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, January 18, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library: January 2020 News & Events for Adults