**LIBRARY EVENTS**
Weekly/Monthly for Children
Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required!
Cool Cruisers! Tuesdays @ 9:30AM (Crawlers & Early Walkers)
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 this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time! No registration required!
Pre-K Bootcamp! Tuesdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Afternoon Doodles! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 6+)
Do you love to draw? Join us for an hour of doodling and learn how to create new drawings each week! All materials will be provided, and no registration required!
Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!
Bookworm Bounce! Wednesdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 0-5)
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required!
Tummy Time! Thursdays @ 9:30AM
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! No registration required!
Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!
Barefoot Ballet! Thursdays @ 5:00PM (Ages6-8)
Registration Required! (Registration is for all 6 dates). Calling all aspiring ballerinas! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes!
Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
Let’s play some music and get those feet moving! Join us for 30-minutes of creative movement and dancing fun! No registration required!
Move Along! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required!
Weekend Wiggles! Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups! Let’s play some music and dance! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required!
Special Events for Kids & Families
Toddler & Kids Yoga! Thursday, August 1st @ 10:30AM
Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Together we will explore yoga and mindfulness concepts through movement, songs, storybooks, games and more. This class is designed to help your child improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning self-regulation skills and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents are welcome to participate as well!
Cool Off & Color! Friday, August 2nd @ 1:00PM
Beat the heat with a refreshing drink and a coloring sheet! This event is for everyone with coloring opportunities for every age! No registration required.
Elijah T. Grasshopper Concert! Saturday, August 3rd @ 10:30AM
Join Elijah T. Grasshopper, Emma "Go-Go Green" Bean, their puppet pals for some super-duper interactive music and a hopping good time! Ideal for kids Ages 2-8! No registration required.
Rolie Polie Guacamole! Wednesday, August 7th @ 10:30AM
Holy Guacamole! The award-winning kiddie music titans of Brooklyn are ready to raise the roof with a rocking, all-ages show! Rolie Polie Guacamole is pure FUN with high-energy songs all done up in folk, funk, rock, Latin and country styles! So put on your dancing shoes and let’s get ready to rock! No registration required.
Petite Picassos! Wednesday, August 7th @ 1:00PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of flip flops on the beach!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!
Bryson Lang! Thursday, August 8th @ 10:00AM
Join us for an unforgettable morning of family fun with Bryson Lang! His show mixes comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, ball bouncing, juggling, well-crafted timing, giant Beach Balls, improv, and always a few surprises! Come see why Bryson is, “The Cure for the Common Show”!
Playful Engineers! Friday, August 9th @ 1:00PM
Join us for this fun, hands-on, STEM focused workshop where you can design, build, test, and play with different chain reactions and creative contraptions! No registration required.
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Saturday, August 10th @ 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! No registration required.
Chess Group! Saturday, August 10th @ 2:00PM
Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.
Mr. Vinny Bubble Show! Monday, August 12th @ 4:00PM
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! No registration required.
Fairytale Fun! Wednesday, August 14th @ 10:30AM
Join us for a special Royal Ball fit for a princess (and her Fairy Godmother)! Be sure to come dressed in your best, after all, who says a shoe can’t change your life?! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest! No registration required.
Petite Picassos! Wednesday, August 14th @ 1:00PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of flip flops on the beach!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!
Toddler & Kids Yoga! Thursday, August 15th @ 10:30AM
Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Together we will explore yoga and mindfulness concepts through movement, songs, storybooks, games and more. This class is designed to help your child improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning self-regulation skills and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents are welcome to participate as well!
Farmer’s Market Fun! Friday, August 16th @ 2:00PM
Join the Franklin Public Library for a special visit at the Franklin Farmer's Market! Crafts & Activities for kids! Summer Reading Signups & Info! Learn about our programs for all ages! No registration required.
Helping Endangered Animals! Saturday, August 17th @ 1:00PM
For Kids Ages 5+. What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn about endangered species that live here in New England, and around the world, and what we can all do to help them. Yes! There will be REAL animals!
Music at the Blissful! Monday, August 19th @ 4:00PM
Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing! No registration required.
Poop Museum! Wednesday, August 21st @ 10:30AM
The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping, and is delivered with the silliness that you might imagine accompanying a program about poop for young kids. It is the perfect combination of fun, and fabulous, fascinating facts, so that kids (and parents) never forget what they learned. No registration required.
Read with Riley! Friday, August 23rd @ 4:00PM
Join us for a special storytime with our therapy dog Riley and her human friend Ally! We'll read some of Riley's favorite books, sing some of her favorite songs, and of course there will be lots of puppy snuggles! No registration required.
Baby Sensory! Saturday, August 24th @9:30AM
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!) No registration required.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Mobile Mini Golf! Saturday, August 24th @ 1:00PM
Let’s close out the library’s summer reading program with an epic celebration! Bring your friends and family and we’ll provide the rest! Balloons, snacks, prizes, and more! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that’s fun for all ages! Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
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