Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

Library Hours
The Library's 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. The Library will be open on Sunday, October 8^th but will be closed Monday, October 9^th for Columbus / Indigenous People's Day

Library News – Book clubs through Libby and Hoopla!
Both Libby and Hoopla sponsor seasonal book clubs!  During Libby's Big Library Read, both the ebook and audiobook are always available, so no need to place a hold.  In addition, the Digital Public Library of America, with help from the Palace Project is offering The Banned Book Club. The Banned Book Club makes e-book versions of banned books available to readers in locations across the United States where title have been banned. The e-books will be available to readers for free via the Palace e-reader app. Find links to all of these book clubs here: https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services

Featured Database
Diving-test.org
Access free Massachusetts RMV car, motorcycle, and commercial driver's license practice tests and handbooks. Includes the Massachusetts Driver's Handbook (in English & Spanish). Driving-test.org is available to Franklin residents only through our alphabetical list of free online databases: https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/free-online-databases

Museum Passes
Reserve discount passes for our area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

New Materials
Check out the latest additions to the library's collection!

Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, October 20^th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, October 21^st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

All books are just one dollar!

Franklin Library Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, October 21^st, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
October: A Best Seller from the year you turned 18
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered. Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

From Friends of the Franklin Library
The Friends were delighted to support the recent author night featuring award-winning author, Emily Franklin. Ms. Franklin's novel, The Lioness of Boston, tells the deeply evocative story of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself. There was a great turnout for this event, with the option for the audience to participate either in person or online. Ms. Franklin, participating online, read aloud from her novel, spoke about her inspiration and research for this novel, and was available to answer everyone's questions. If you are looking for your next new read, the Friends highly recommend The Lioness of Boston. And if you want to combine your reading with a fun field trip, sign up for one of the Library's discounted passes to the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum in Boston.

For the complete newsletter for October 2023 follow this link ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/october-2023-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

Franklin Cultural District: Volunteer Fair, Farmers Market, Library Book & Bag Sale, & more

Wednesday, September 13

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

6:00pm - Volunteer Fair (free to stop by) (THE BLACK BOX)

Thursday, September 14

2:30pm - Free Child Car Seat Check (SAFE Coalition)

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

Friday, September 15

12:00pm - Essential Needs Drive (SAFE Coalition)

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

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

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

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

6:00pm - Alec and his Band (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, September 16

9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

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

1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm - Mexican Independence Day (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)

5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)

Sunday, September 17

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

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

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event 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: Arts are happening here!

"Keeping the bookstore here" status for August 2023!

Via Escape Into Fiction 

We made the month goals and a bit more!! Thank you #franklinma for ALL of your #shoplocal support and showing the love! 

We are grateful to be in a wonderful #community and hope to continue to see the goal met each month going forward!!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwq4K33Rjb7/

Visit Escape Into Fiction downtown at 12 Main St or online at   https://www.escapeintofiction.com/

"Keeping the bookstore here" status for August 2023!

     

Library book sale this weekend. Stock for your summer reading needs! July 21 & 22

If you like to read, it might be your Christmas in July. Per Library Director Felicia Oti, the library has more books for sale this month than usual. 

Summertime reading? Why not stop by Friday and Saturday for the book sale. $1/book. Saturday afternoon it is a real bargain with books by the bag. Yup, a whole bag (they provide it) for $5.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu7zPsHRopn/

Stock for your summer reading needs! July 21 & 22

Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere St Patrick's, theater performances, book sale & more

Wednesday, March 15

12:00pm - Historical Sites of Massachusetts Series - Boston African American National Historic Site (virtual event)  (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)

7:00pm - Navigating College Admissions in 2023 (virtual event)  (Franklin Public Library)

Franklin Senior Center

Thursday, March 16

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center) 

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction) 

7:00pm - St. Patrick's Day Paint Night (67 Degrees Brewery)

Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

8:00am - FDP Networking Breakfast (Dean College Campus Dining Center)

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

Franklin Public Library

5:00pm - Nick & Emily (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Lord of the Flies" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School) 

7:30pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, March 18

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

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

10:15am - “Let’s paint together!!" (Franklin Art Assoc.) (Escape Into Fiction)

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

5:30pm - Untapped Potential (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm - The Collaboration Show (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Something Rotten!

Sunday, March 19

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

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

2:00pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, March 21

12:00pm - THE BLACK BOX Blood Drive (THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pm - Dean Neighborhood Alliance (Dean College)

6:00pm - March Book Club The Mystery of Mrs. Christie! (Escape Into Fiction)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event 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: Arts are happening here!

Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 9, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022

The monthly library book & bag sale, events for kids and adults as the holiday season is spread around this weekend and into next week. Food truck, music, concert performances, movie night... seems like something for everyone!

Friday, December 9

12:00pm - Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm - Joey D's Wingz & Thingz (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Heath Nisbett (live music)  (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Polar Express Movie Night (family fun, ticketed event) (Franklin Senior Center)

7:30pm - Dean Faculty Dance Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College, Main Stage) 

Saturday, December 10

9:00am - Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

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

12:00pm - Papalias (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm -  Library Bag Sale (books by the bag)  (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm -  Mike Malone  (live music)  (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Dean Faculty Dance Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College, Main Stage)

7:30pm - The Rescignos: Franklincense (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)  

Sunday, December 11

10:00am - Toy Drive & Photos with Santa (Franklin Police Dept) 

12:00pm - Kid's Christmas Party (family fun) (Teddy Gallagher's) 

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

1’:15pm - NoteAble Blend (women’s barbershop quartet) (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm - Mrs Claus (reads & poses for photos) (Franklin Historical Museum)

3;00pm - 8th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas (St Mary's Parish) 

Tuesday, December 13

7:00pm -  FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm -  Yankee Quilters (monthly meeting) (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)

Wednesday, December 14

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual meeting( (St Marys' Parish)

Thursday, December 15

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (monthly Q&A session) (Senior Center)

6:30pm - Holiday Wreath Workshop (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - An Introduction to Hanukkah (virtual event) (Franklin Public Library)

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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 Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 

Community Calendar

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