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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ???

Tuesday, April 21

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

Senior Center events
Senior Center events



For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Assessors Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 8:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2261 


Franklin Housing Authority Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2259 


Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2260 


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Say "Thank you" to a librarian today

Say "Thank you" to a librarian today
Say "Thank you" to a librarian today
It is National Library Workers Day


For more info - https://ala-apa.org/nlwd/


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Boston Typewriter orchestra returns to the Franklin Public Library Saturday, April 25

The array of typewriters and other mechanical instruments from last year
The array of typewriters and other
mechanical instruments from last year
"It’s time for different type of music in a whole new key! The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective performance of rhythmic typewriter manipulation. Enjoy music, comedy, and satire while exploring the definition of ‘musical instrument’.

Funding for this program is provided by, The Franklin Cultural District, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency."



Saturday, April 25 at 2 PM

I had the opportunity to be at their performance last year, it is worth coming back for another entertaining performance. 













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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Look at what is happening April Vacation week at the Library !!!

Look at what is happening April Vacation week at the Library !!!
Look at what is happening April Vacation week at the Library !!!
"Happy Patriot's Day Weekend!


The Library is closed Monday April 20th!


Then enjoy April Vacation week ALL Week with these great programs!


The #Libraryprograms party doesn't stop with these!

Check out the Library Calendar for even more regular events to enjoy! https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events"


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Saturday, April 18, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 18


9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am      Earth Day Recreation Dept (Beaver Pond)
9:30am      Pack 92 Earth Day cleanup
10:00am    Franklin Agriculture & Franklin Conservation Commission at Fairmount Fruit Farm

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)
10:30am Music at the Blissful! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Diamond Art De-stress (registration req'd) (Franklin Public Library)
1:30pm Favorite Poem Reading (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm      Laura May Band (live music) La Cantina Winery)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)



*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Friday, April 17, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 17, 2026 ???

Friday, April 17


9:00am Fallen Hero: John J. Kell (Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:30pm The SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving (tickets sold out; online auction available)


Senior Center events
Senior Center events

For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Franklin Public Library May 2026 Event highlights

May 2026

2026 Reading Challenge
May: A Book Set in Massachusetts
Looking for a way to expand your reading habits this year? Join the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge for adults and the library will reward your reading with a coupon for a free book from our book sale! Check out the details on our Reading Challenges page.

Special Events for Kids & Teens
Plush Pet Adoption Day! Saturday, May 2 @ 1pm
Come adopt a reading buddy at the library! Decorate a collar, make an adoption certificate, and enjoy a dog-themed storytime with your new best friend!

Science Night, Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30pm
Families - join our awesome teen volunteers for a special science night! No registration required.

Teen Stress Relief Night, Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30pm
Join us for a night of relaxation and rejuvenation before those big exams! No registration required.

Pen to Picture! Saturday, May 16 @ 1pm
Join us as we welcome award-winning illustrator, author, and artist Colleen AF Venable to Franklin! Hear all about her creative process and participate in interactive breakout sessions. Photo ops and book signings will be available too. No registration required.

Hairstyling Workshop for Grown-Ups & Kiddos, Saturday, May 30 @ 1pm
Come to the library for a special hairstyling workshop! Learn to do a few special styles on your kiddo’s hair, and leave with a kit to continue building your skills at home. No registration required.

Petite Prom! Saturday, May 30 @ 2pm
Get dressed up and join the library for our very first Petite Prom! There'll be music, snacks, dancing, and an epic prom photobooth! No registration required.

Special Events for Adults
Diamond Art De-Stress, Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30pm
Registration Required
Give your day some sparkle & zen. Enjoy a meditative diamond art project with coffee or tea and conversation or quiet as you prefer. All materials provided. For ages 18+.

Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, May 26 @ 6pm
Whether you have a rudimentary knowledge of mahjong or have been playing for years, we would love to have you join us for an evening of strategy, luck and fun. This is an opportunity for the novice to hone their skills and experienced players to share their knowledge. This event will not include instruction on how to play. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along. Play begins at 6pm, but the fun can start any time before the library closes! No registration required. For ages 18+.

Special Events for All Ages
Wind Phone Pebble Paint w/ Cultural District, Saturday, May 2 @ 10am
Come join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon as we paint pebbles for our community “rock garden,” a space that will live beside the upcoming WindPhone installation at Franklin Sculpture Park, set to debut in late May. Led by Franklin Artist Amy Adams, this is a chance for kids and adults alike to see how the smallest gesture can inspire moments of empathy. All are welcome for this free activity! Just bring your creativity and an open heart. No registration required.

Craft Supply Swap, Saturday, May 9 @ 1pm
Bring a bag of your own craft supply donations and/or come to shop Franklin Public Library's first Craft Supply Swap! More details are listed on the library calendar. If you are interested in volunteering for evaluation and sorting, please email mgousie@minlib.net.

Melodious Zach: An Elton John Experience, Saturday, May 23 @ 3pm
Hear the stories and songs of Elton John in this historical jaunt through Elton’s music. Featuring early songs like “Skyline Pigeon,” hits like “Crocodile Rock,” “Hakuna Matata,” and more recent tunes like “I Want Love.” No registration required.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, May 15: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, May 16: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag
Saturday, May 16: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 16, 2026 ???

Thursday, April 16
3:00pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


***  Town Meetings today   ***

Town Council Monthly Office Hours

Thursday, April 16 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM


Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, April 16 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-2252 


ZBA Meeting-no meeting

Thursday, April 16 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-2236 



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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 ???

Wednesday, April 15 = Tax Day


** Franklin Arts Academy fund raiser at George's Pizza from 11 AM to 7 PM


11:00am     Franklin Q&A Conversation  (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm "Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)



For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


***  Town Meetings today   ***

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 15 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-2251 


250th Anniversary Celebration Subcommittee on Events and Logistics Meeting

Wednesday, April 15 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-2245 



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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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