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Monday, October 19, 2026

Did you hear about the major events at Franklin Public Library for November 2026 ???

Special Events for Kids & Teens

Plush Pet Adoption Day: CAT EDITION! Tuesday, November 3rd @ 1pm
Come adopt a reading buddy at the library! Decorate a collar, make an adoption certificate, and enjoy a cat-themed storytime with your new best friend! Stuffies available while supplies last.

Diamond Art for Kids, Wednesday, November 4 & 18 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Kids - get in on the sparkly fun going on at the Library! For ages 5-13.

Teensgiving! Wednesday, November 18 @ 5pm
Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of Thanksgiving! Bring along your favorite snack and your appetite and kick off the thanksgiving holiday with friends!

Science Chefs Make Butter! Friday, November 20 @ 1pm
Wiggle and Shake! Dance and Make for SCIENCE! Join us for an active experiment to make your own butter! Participants will learn how butter is made and will get to take home some of their own butter for the dinner table. If you can, please bring a clean, 6-10 ounce, screw top jar for your take-home.

Air Dry Clay, Saturday, November 21 @ 1pm & Friday, November 27 @ 1pm
Registration Required

The first session, we will be sculpting our very own clay creations! The next session, we will paint our creations. Participants should plan to attend BOTH weeks to get the most out of the experience! Open to ages 10+.

Special Events for Adults

Wire Bracelet Craft, Saturday, November 28 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Craft a wire bracelet for a friend or loved one this holiday season! All materials provided. Best for ages 13+.

Special Events for All Ages

Dinosaur Safari with Jonah Knight, Friday, November 6 @ 1pm
Families! Come with us on a fun, silly, and magical archeological adventure with Jonah Knight as we explore dinosaurs connected to New England.

DINOvember Party! Saturday, November 7 @ 1pm
Celebrate DINOVEMBER at the Library with an epic dinosaur themed party! We'll have games, crafts, snacks, and a few surprises.

Santa Storywalk, Friday, November 27 @ 10:30am
Join us at the library for a special indoor version of a beloved tradition! Follow the pages of a cozy winter story, enjoy crafts and activities as you move through our winding line of holiday fun, and make your way up to meet the big guy himself!

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, November 20: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, November 21: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag
Saturday, November 21: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Sunday, October 18, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 18, 2026 ???

Sunday, October 18

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

8:00am Scary Scurry 5K (Children’s Museum of Franklin)

9:15am Scary Scurry Fun Run (Children’s Museum of Franklin)

12:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm `How the Democrats Lost America: Making Sense of the 2024 Election and the Future of American Politics’ (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:30pm Franklin Public Library (open until 5 PM)

2:00pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Skin of Our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** 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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

This week at the Franklin Public Library closes with Trunk or Treat and the monthly Book Sale

"Calling all spooks! Make the Library your new haunt with these great programs!

#franklinma #libraryevents Town of Franklin"

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EyS7n91EJ/

Friday, October 16, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 16, 2026 ???

Friday, October 16

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Canceled = Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Canceled = The Bad Apples (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** 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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Thursday, October 15, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 15, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 15

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** Town Meetings today ***

Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time = 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal session

250th Anniversary Celebration Events Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time = 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-2552

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time = 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-2540

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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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ???

Wednesday, October 14

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:00pm France 2027 Travel Presentation (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

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

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** Town Meetings today ***

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time = 3:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2561

Board of Assessors Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time = 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2562

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time = 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2560

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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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Reminder: National Friends of Libraries Week - Meet & greet scheduled for Oct 19 at 6 PM

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week by standing with Friends of the Franklin Library! Our fall 2026 membership drive is officially underway. Join us in support of the Franklin Public Library, a true community treasure that connects us all.

Not a Friend yet? There’s no better time to join and pledge your support.

Already a Friend? We invite you to renew your membership and continue to support local.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week - Meet & greet scheduled for Oct 19 at 6 PM

Visit the Friends website for membership info https://www.fofl02038.org/

Membership dues and donations are tax deductible. And if you contribute $25 or more, you will receive a FOFL Sling Bag, perfect for all your adventures!

Thank you for supporting our Fall 2026 Membership Drive!

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You Are Invited!

Monday, October 19 * 6:00pm * Franklin Public Library

Enjoy seasonal treats, meet new Friends, and learn about volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Franklin Library.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Late breaking news: Library ramp closed Tue-Wed Oct 13 & Oct 14 for repairs

"It’s an exciting morning here at the library as repairs are underway to our ramp entrance! Please be advised that this entrance will be closed until tomorrow (10/14) at the earliest!

THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS TO THE 24hr BOOK DROP DURING THE RAMP CLOSURE.

Returns and building access are still possible at the School St entrance next to the brick patio while we are open (Mon-Th 9AM-8PM)

Thank you for your patience and understanding!"

Shared from https://www.facebook.com/share/1CBPX7ho8V/

Sunday, October 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 11, 2026 ???

Sunday, October 11

12:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker Series (Franklin Historical Museum)

Library closed for the holiday Sunday/Monday

*** 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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Saturday, October 10, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 10, 2026 ???

8:00am 5K: 2nd Annual Franklin Fun Run/Walk (Camp Haiastan)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Emilio Dadario (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:30pm Ken Barney (live music) (Finnegans Wake)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** 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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, October 12

Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

Shared from https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/204

Note: Franklin Public Schools, the Library, and Senior Center are closed on Monday.

Friday, October 9, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 9, 2026 ???

Friday, October 9

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Michael Rivalis (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** 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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Discover Franklin’s Stories, Places & People with a 30 min Cultural Tour Oct 17, 2926

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new pilot experience from the Franklin Cultural District: the Franklin Cultural Landmark Tour! Join us for an afternoon of exploration as we uncover the stories, people, and places that have helped shape our community.

From the Veterans Memorial Walkway and War Monuments to the Franklin Historical Museum, Franklin Public Library, and Dean College, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Franklin’s rich history and cultural heritage.

The pilot tour(s) consists of four individual, stand-alone tours, each focused on a specific site within the cultural district. Note that registered participants do not travel between sites as part of the tour experience. Your district landmark tour will start at ticketed start time lasting 25-30 minutes.

See the link below for the full program description and register for your spot today

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-district-landmark-tours-tickets-2001593406761

Thursday, October 8, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 8, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 8

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 2:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2556

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm

Updated agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2555

Cultural District Cmte Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2537

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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

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

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Italian Folk Concert at the Franklin Library, Sat Oct 17 at 2:00 PM

In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Franklin Library is hosting an Italian Folk Concert, with multi-instrumentalist Fabio Pirozzolo on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm.

Mr. Pirozzolo is currently based in Boston but is originally from Terracina, Italy (near Rome), and has given concerts and lectures about regional Italian frame drum techniques throughout Europe.

Note: the date and time of Oct 17 at 2 pm is from the Library page. The performer's page differs.