Library book sale, bag sale this weekend

Book Sale - All books are just $1 

Friday, September 23rd, 1:00-5:00 PM.  

Saturday, September 24th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag

Saturday, September 24th, from 1:00-4:00 PM

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Library book sale, bag sale this weekend

Franklin Cultural District: book sale, Farmers Mkt, live music, food truck, yoga, and PMC Kids Ride #artshappening here

The recent Cultural Festival brought most of these weekend activities into one place. Now, this weekend we get to move around Franklin to get to the book sale, Farmers Mkt, Bollywood Dance party, live music, food truck, yoga, and PMC Kids Ride. So, yes #artshappeninghere continues!

Wednesday, September 21

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Memory Café (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writers group) (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, September 22

6:00pm - Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Wine Barre 2038 (wine & cheese boards) (Intermission)

Friday, September 23

12:00pm - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common) Farmers Market

5:00pm - Thee Taco Guy (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - Matt Zajac's Rock Night (3 bands, live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, September 24

7:00am - Fitness Open House (sample classes offered) (Franklin YMCA)

9:00am - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:30am - Bollywood Dance Party (family event) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Fall Storywalk (Franklin Library at the DelCarte Open Space)

11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - Community Cookout (Franklin Methodist Church)

6:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm -  Mike Malone (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - Pamela Means - Power of the Protest Song (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Sunday, September 25

8:00am - PMC Kids Ride (Jefferson Elementary School)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin Cultural District: #arts happen here!

The weather is scheduled to turn for the better (so long heat wave) and in time for more #artshappenhere events in Franklin.

 

Thursday, August 11
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Friday, August 12
1:00pm -  Book Sale (Public Library)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:00pm - Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings (Town Common)
4:00pm - Food truck Pangea Cuisine (Town Common)
4:30pm - Raina's Plate (food truck)  (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Concerts on the Common: It's a "J" Thing (Town Common)
6:00pm - David Rak Music  (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Fourtet (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
8:00pm - Movie Night: "Moana" (Town Common)

Saturday, August 13
9:00am- Book Sale (Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am – Will Parker Concert (live music) (Public Library)
1;00pm - Bag Sale (Public Library)

4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Patrick Durkin Music (live music)  (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, August 14
Caribbean Press (time to be confirmed, possible appearance at 67 Degrees)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker: Firestorm: A Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War (Historical Museum)

Tuesday, August 16
6:30pm - Documentary Film: Love Between the Covers (2015)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Library Book Sale weekend - July 15 & July 16

Book sale

• Friday, July 15 ,  1:00-5:00 PM 
• Saturday, July 16th , 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
• All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale 

• Saturday, July 16, from 1:00-4:00 PM
• Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
• $5 A Bag

Library Book Sale weekend

Franklin Cultural District - Celebrating with Pride as #artshappenhere (through June 29)

Celebrating with Pride during the month of June takes center stage this week. The Alt Prom for teens is scheduled for the Library today, and the first Franklin Celebrate with Pride is scheduled for the Town Common on Sunday. The Farmers Market, Art Gallery reception, Library book sale and plenty of choices for live music fill out the schedule. Something for everyone as #artshappenshere in Franklin.

Wednesday, June 22
6:00pm - Alt Prom for Teens (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, June 23

5:00pm - Kendo - live music (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Inaugural reception for Franklin Art Association Art Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

6:30pm - Stump Trivia  (67 Degrees Brewing)

Friday, June 24

1:00pm - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Acoustic Feel - live music (Farmers Market)

5:00pm - Franklin Youth Football Fundraiser (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Steve Angellis - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)

7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Saturday, June 25

9:00am - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Franklin Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Community Potluck Lunch (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Patrick Durkin - live music (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - The Forgetful Ones - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)

7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Sunday, June 26

12:00pm - Celebrate With PRIDE (Franklin Town Common)

1:00pm - Temple Etz Chaim fund raiser (LaCantina Winery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

5:00pm - Michael Rivelis - live music (LaCantina Winery)

Tuesday, June 28

7:00pm - Franklin Public Library Book Club

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Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin Library Book Sale - Sat morning; Bag Sale - Sat afternoon

Franklin Library Book Sale

Franklin Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—
Saturday, May 14, from 1:00-4:00 PM
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Shared from Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/may-2022-book-sale

Library Book Sale - March 18-19

Book Sale

Friday, March 18, 1:00-5:00 PM  

Saturday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

• All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM

• Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Library Book Sale - March 18-19

Library book sale - Fri Jan 14 & Sat Jan 15

Monthly library book sale comes up this weekend. 

Book Sale Hours 

• Friday from 1 - 5 PM
• Saturday 9 to noon

Bag Sale

• Saturday 1 to 4 PM

Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/book-sale-january-2022

Library book sale - Fri Jan 14 & Sat  Jan 15

Library Book sale - 9 AM to noon; bag sale 1 to 4 PM today

The Franklin Public Library book sale has changed to a monthly format. Friday's from 1 - 5 PM, Saturday's from 9 - noon, and then the bag sale from 1 - 4 PM also on Saturday.

Visit the Franklin Public Library virtually for additional info
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

Library Book sale - 9 AM to noon; bag sale 1 to 4 PM today

Library Book Sale today, bag sale returns from 5-6:00 PM

The Bag Sale is back on Fridays June 11th & 25th, 5:00-6:00 PM. 

Fill a bag of books for five dollars! Bags will be provided. 

The Franklin Public Library Book Sale is every Friday 1:00-4:00 p.m. All books are one dollar each.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/bag-sale-back 

Library Book Sale today, bag sale returns from 5-6:00 PM

Library book sale returns - Jun 4 - 1 to 4 PM

"June is bustin' out all over ..." (No, sorry don't get me singing. See link below.)

The Library Book Sale returns today from 1 to 4 PM

Library book sale returns - Jun 4 - 1 to 4 PM

The video link to the Carousal performance -> https://youtu.be/VCCuhpp3bb0 

 

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

February Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents 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.
  
Drop-In ESL Conversation Class, Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Starting this February at the Franklin Public Library, 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.

New Pass Available
Library patrons can use the Franklin Public Library's pass to visit Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state at the discounted rate of just $2 per person, for up to four people per pass. Sites include Stony Brook in Norfolk, Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton, Moose Hill in Sharon, and Wellfleet Bay in South Wellfleet. To reserve the pass, visit our website and click on the link for Museum Passes.

Library Now Subscribing to NoveList Plus and NextReads Newsletters!
Can't get enough of fiction, nonfiction, or audiobook recommendations? Use NoveList Plus to help you discover your next favorite read! This resource provides recommendations for all ages. Created by passionate book lovers who understand what readers want, NoveList Plus is a bibliophile's paradise, perfect for readers to explore. Access NoveList Plus from our website on the Databases & Research Resources page.
NextReads Newsletters alert you to the latest releases in your favorite subjects and genres. Reading recommendations for adults, teens, and kids can be sent directly to your inbox! You can even receive the weekly New York Times bestseller lists! The titles in the newsletters are linked directly to our catalog, so you can check availability or place holds. To sign up, visit our website.

Provincetown and the Pilgrims, Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Pilgrims are often linked to Plymouth, but their story in America began in Provincetown, and after two decades, many of them returned to the shores of the Outer Cape. Join Don during the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing for this look back from the 1620 voyage of the Mayflower to the 1644 settlement of Nauset, as well as the story behind Provincetown's famous Pilgrim Monument. This program is free and open to the public.

Nerds To Go Technology Help, Saturday, February 8, 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.

Burn Boston Burn Author Talk with Wayne Miller, Saturday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.
In the early 1980s, Boston was set ablaze. Two hundred sixty-four buildings were burned, intentionally set on fire, resulting in millions of dollars in damages and hundreds of injuries. This is the true story of the deep conspiracy of nine men, determined to wreak havoc on the city and the relentless investigators who uncovered them. Told from the perspective of the head ATF Special Agent in charge of the investigation, Wayne Miller, Burn Boston Burn is a tale of political deceit and internal corruption. The book details the series of crimes that shook the city of Boston and became known as one of the largest arson cases on record in the history of the country.
Wayne Miller was a Special Agent, Criminal Investigator and Certified Fire Investigator for the U. S. Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for 25 years. He has been involved in numerous high profile criminal cases involving illegal firearms, bombings and arsons. He was also a member of the ATF National Response Team, responding to major fire and explosion incidents. For the past 17 years, in the private sector, Mr. Miller has been a fire and explosion analyst for the Massachusetts - based Wright Group, Inc.
During his career, Mr. Miller examined more than 2,300 fire and explosion scenes, responded to over twenty-five major incidents, as well as testified as an expert in more than forty cases in Federal and State courts in civil and criminal cases. 
This program is free and open to the public.

Renaissance V Brass Valentine's Concert, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Romance will be in the air when the Renaissance V Brass perform an evening of swoon-worthy tunes at the Franklin Public Library. Treat your sweetheart to a night of music that will put you in the mood for love. This performance is free and open to the public.

Avoiding Age Discrimination: A Workbook for Baby Boomers, Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.
People often worry about age discrimination when seeking new employment, spending an inordinate amount of time convincing themselves that they are no longer relevant in the workforce. We will address how job seekers can overcome age bias and turn their fears into selling points. This workshop is free and open to the public.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead.  In this bravura follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize, and National Book Award-winning The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history through the story of two boys sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. 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, Research Plan Workshop with Marian Pierre-Louis, Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.
Develop a research plan to help overcome your genealogy obstacles.  Using this tool you will learn how to approach a genealogy problem to find the best solution.   

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, February 14, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, February 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, February 15, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

Franklin Library: Technology help - Jan 11

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.

When: Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

For more info about Nerds To Go, visit their web page
https://www.nerdstogo.com/location/franklin-ma/

Franklin Library: Technology help - Jan 11

Franklin Library Book Sale - Dec 13-14

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

• Saturday, December 14, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! $5 A Bag

Note some of the Christmas ornaments are also available at the Library during the book sale while they last.

Holiday Christmas ornaments

Franklin Library Book Sale - Dec 13-14

Franklin Library Book Sale & Bag Sale: Oct 18-19

Book Sale - All books are just one dollar!

• Friday, October 18, 1:00-5:00 PM
• Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag

• Saturday, October 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library Book Sale & Bag Sale: Oct 18-19

Franklin Library Book Sale - Jul 19 & 20

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, July 19, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 
Saturday, July 20, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, July 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library Book Sale - Jul 19 & 20

July 2019 Franklin Public Library Newsletter

July 2019 Franklin Public Library Newsletter

Minuteman Library Crawl 2019
Thursday August 1, 2019
10am – 5pm (except where noted)
A "crawl," or tour, is a fun way to visit multiple Libraries in your area. Travel from Library to Library; meet the friendly staff and learn more about what the libraries around have to offer!
We have many different Libraries on the crawl. The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it's a 21st century scavenger hunt! Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2019 – we love our social media :)

Each library will have handouts and giveaways – show your pictures to a librarian (or if you don't have a camera, just tell a librarian you're on the crawl, we're pretty trusting J) and receive a PRIZE!

All are welcome to participate – children, families, adults, everyone! Start where you want, end where you want – it's a self-guided crawl! For more information, please visit https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/minuteman-library-crawl-2019 .

Time to Get Out and Explore!
Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore! The Library has a wide array of passes to local museums, zoos, and local attractions! With your library card, you can have access to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, New England Aquarium (now available year round!), Mystic Seaport, Plimoth Plantation and more!  Visit  http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curapp=passes to reserve a pass for your next adventure!

Perfect Travel Companions
When you are vacationing this summer, the Library's apps make it easy to bring the Library with you! Download the Libby app to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks at the beach! Hoopla is an app that gives instant access to ebooks and audiobooks, as well as streaming music, movies and television shows. Try Kanopy to enjoy classic and foreign films, documentaries, and more! Explore even more apps and databases on our website. All you need is your library card!

July Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. The Library's summer 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. Sunday hours will resume in September.

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
Baby Sensory! Saturday, July 6th, 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!)

Animal Affair! Monday, July 1st, 10:00 a.m.
Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs, and rabbits!

Slime Science! Tuesday, July 2nd, 1:00 p.m.
Something gooey and gross! Something sparkly that shines! What slime will you make? More importantly why does slime work at all?! Find out during our Summer Science Series Slime Science session!

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt! Tuesday, July 2nd - Saturday, July 6th
Find the letters hidden throughout the Children's and Teen Room to spell the mystery word!

Family Chess and More! Wednesdays, July 3rd, 17th, and 31st, 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!

Family Yoga! Fridays, July 5th, 19th, and 26th, 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!

Super Science Experiment-za! Friday, July 5th, 1:00 p.m.
Alright Jr. Scientists it's time for SCIENCE! Experiment stations are ready to go! Record your observations as we get analytical!

Jungle Jim Manning! Monday, July 8th, 1:00 p.m.
Jungle Jim's Space-themed balloon magic show features rocket propulsion science, celebrates the moon landing, Star Wars Jedi Training, and a 6-foot galaxy explosion!

A Royal Reception! Wednesday, July 10th, 10:30 a.m.
Join us in welcoming Princess Beauty and Sleeping Beauty as they tell their stories, sing their songs and meet each child for a hug and a photo opportunity! Princess attire is welcome!

Happy Feet! Friday, July 12th, 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!

Farmer's Market Fun! Fridays, July 12th and 26th, 1:00 p.m.
Join the Franklin Public Library in a special collaboration with the Franklin Farmer's market! Enjoy special themed events each week, from storytimes, to scavenger hunts, to craft events and beyond!

Dragons Love Tacos Party! Saturday, July 13th, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a reading of the popular children's book Dragons Love Tacos and the sequel, Dragons Love Tacos 2! Then we'll celebrate with crafts, activities, and of course, tacos!

Light Science! Tuesday, July 16th, 1:00 p.m.
Ever wonder how shadows and color work? Find out by making tools to manipulate light and record your observations.

Frisbee Fun with Todd Brodeur! Friday, July 19th, 1:00 p.m.
Two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur, educates, entertains and motivates his audience with captivating Frisbee shows and interactive playshops. He promotes staying active throughout your life by playing disc sports. He focuses on healthy lifestyles, creativity, flexibility and balance, all aimed at improving self-esteem and confidence! Bring the whole family for this interactive Frisbee demonstration and tutorial!

Mobile Mini Golf! Saturday, July 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages! Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets! Tuesday, July 23rd, 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band presents a dynamic and hilarious family show! Mr. Vinny specializes in storytelling with unique puppets! Get ready for lot of jokes, audience participation, and a few fun surprises!

Davis Bates Show! Wednesday, July 24th, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of songs and stories with Davis Bates! Hear how stars came to be in the sky, how foam came to be in the ocean, and be prepared to sing, move, and clap your hands!

BYO(Baby)! Saturday, July 27th, 10:30 a.m.
Calling all Dads! Bring you kiddo along for a fun, casual Saturday morning of playing, exploring, and meeting other dads!

Harry Potter Party! Wednesday, July 31st, 1:00 p.m.
Come celebrate our favorite wizard's birthday at the library! Dress up as your favorite character, get sorted into a Hogwarts House, and enjoy games, crafts, wizarding snacks, and a costume parade!

Teen Programs
So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? Monday, July 1st, 4:00 p.m.
Attention! All those interested in learning the ins and outs of being a DM for Dungeons and Dragons join us for a collaborative workshop at the library!

Code It! Tuesdays, July 2nd and 16th, 4:00 p.m.
An introductory hour of coding and creativity! To sign up contact mgousie@minlib.net.

Stranger Things Celebration! Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:00 p.m.
Journey with us to the Upside Down as we gear up for the premiere of Season 3!

Writer's Block! Mondays, July 8th and 22nd, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for short story prompts, tips & techniques, monthly chances for publication, and a place to share your passion!

Page-Screen Showdown: To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Tuesday, July 9th, 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 themed snacks, crafts, and trivia!

Teen Advisory Board! Wednesday, July 10th, 6:30 p.m.
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of 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!

Teen Board Game Café! Thursdays, July 11th, 18th, and 25th, 3:30 p.m.
Play a new game or an old-time favorite! Bring your own games or play one of ours! Light refreshments will be served.

Disney Trivia! Saturday, July 13th, 3:00 p.m.
You're never too old for a little Disney Magic! Put your knowledge to the test. In the end, only one will wear the ears!

Mobile Mini Golf! Saturday, July 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages! Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Page-Screen Showdown: Dumplin'. Tuesday, July 30th, 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 themed snacks, crafts, and trivia!

Summer Writing Contest Deadline! Wednesday, July 31st
The Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring a writing contest! Submit your own original writing and vote on a winner! Submissions can be in any format: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc. Min. page length: 1 page; Max. page length: 10 pages. Winners will be announced at our Summer Wrap-Up Party on August 21st. Submit your entry to ckeating@minlib.net with the subject line "Teen Summer Writing".

Adults
Foreign Film Series, Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16 & 30, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of world cinema right in Franklin! Refreshments will be served.
July 2, Bicycle Thieves, 1948, Italy. Hailed around the world as one of the greatest movies ever made, the Academy Award-winning BICYCLE THIEVES, directed by Vittorio De Sica, defined an era in cinema. In poverty-stricken postwar Rome, a man is on his first day of a new job that offers hope of salvation for his desperate family when his bicycle, which he needs for work, is stolen.

July 9, Rashoman, 1950, Japan. This riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people give different accounts of a man's murder and the rape of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema to the Western world.

July 16, The 400 Blows, 1959, France. Re-creates the trials of director Francois Truffaut's own childhood, unsentimentally portraying aloof parents, oppressive teachers, and petty crime. The film marked Truffaut's passage from leading critic to trailblazing auteur of the French New Wave.

July 30, A Man Called Ove, 2015, Sweden. Ove, an ill tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors. Based on the bestselling novel.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is The Flight Attendant, by Chris Bohjalian. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served.

Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting, 
First Monday of the Month, July 1, 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!

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, July 19, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 20, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library Book Sale