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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ???

Tuesday, July 28

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22

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

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

5:00pm Youth Open Track & Field Check-in (Franklin High School)

6:00pm Youth Open Track & Field meet (Franklin High School)

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** 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

Mitzi and I talk about the Library event highlights for August 2026 (video & audio)

FM #1785 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1785 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

We talk about

Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month

Book sale weekend Aug 14 & Aug 15

Library events for August 2026

In calendar order rather than by category this time around

Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be safe, use the official Town and Library pages.

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.

The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1785-franklin-ma-library-events-for-august-2026-07-21-26/

Video link - https://youtu.be/E-jp8MOjcxM

Mitzi and I talk about the event highlihhts at the Library for August 2026 (video & audio)

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Mitzi Gousie’s email - mgousie@minlib.net

Franklin Public Library page - https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library

Library event calendar - https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

August 2026 newsletter - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/August-2026-Franklin-Public-Library-News---Events.html?soid=1142311312837&aid=5J_z2wkCZcU

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Monday, July 27, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 27, 2026 ???

Monday, July 27

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting

Monday, July 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-2425

Planning Board Meeting - Cancelled

Monday, July 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-2415

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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

Sunday, July 26, 2026

This week at the Library, puppets, pom poms, reptiles & more !!

"Puppets and Pom Poms.
Movies and 'Art'.
Snakes in there too?!
When do we start!"

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOuv1WCPuj/

Saturday, July 25, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 25, 2026 ???

Saturday, July 25

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Skyroc Brewery)

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

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

Math Night with Mathnasium! at the Bellingham Library Monday, July 27

Ready to spark your child’s excitement for math?

Join us at the Bellingham Library on Monday, July 27th at 4:00 PM for Math Night with Mathnasium! Kids will dive into exciting, hands-on math activities, enjoy plenty of goodies, and compete for a grand prize. It’s the perfect way to start getting ready for the new school year while building math confidence and making new friends.

Spots are limited—register at the link in our bio or visit: [Register Now](https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/math-night-with-mathnaseum/)

Friday, July 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 24, 2026 ???

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???

Friday, July 24

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm David Rak (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Zucchini Race - check-in (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Paradise Flyer (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** 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

Franklin Public Library: Transparent Language Online is back at the library with 110 languages to explore

Transparent Language Online is back at the library with 110 languages to explore!

E.S.L. practice? Trip abroad? Cultural Heritage?

Check it out on our website under Online Resources! Link = https://library.transparent.com/massachusetts/game/ng/#/login?continue=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.transparent.com%2Fmassachusetts%2Fgame%2Fng%2F%23%2Fenroll%3Fcode%3DPU-FRANKLIN-PUBLIC

Or go to the Library page https://www.franklinma.gov/317/Free-Online-Databases#SU to select Transparent Language Online

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbHAXM_jt21/

Thursday, July 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???

Thursday, July 23

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Board of Assessors Regular Meeting

Thursday, July 23 Time: 5:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2417

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, July 23 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2422

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting - no meeting

Thursday, July 23 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2414

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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

Franklin Public Library's event highlights for August 2026

August 2026

Summer Reading 2026

Plant a Seed...Read!

Summer is here and that means Summer Reading is waiting for YOU at the Library! Summer reading is for all ages. Sign up at the Franklin Public Library or on the Library website; then set your sights on reading goals and summer adventures.

Franklin Public Library's event highlights for August 2026

Special Events for Kids & Teens

Mobile Mini Golf! Monday, August 3rd @ 1pm

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 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Plush Pet Adoption Day! Friday, August 7th @ 1pm

Come adopt a reading buddy at the library! Decorate a collar, make an adoption certificate, and enjoy a dog-themed story time with your new best friend.

Messtival! Saturday, August 15th @ 10:30am

Join the Franklin Public Library for an epic morning of mess-making and chaos! Enjoy ooblek, bubbles, sensory bins, and more! Bring your enthusiasm and a change of clothes.

Parody Playhouse! Monday, August 17th @ 4pm

Join us for a special kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! Parody Playhouse features child-appropriate parodies of popular songs by a range of artists, which are educational and entertaining. It's sure to be a blast!

Community Canvas: Flower Field, Monday, August 24th @ 1pm

Design and decorate your own unique flower, add it to the field, and watch it grow!

Summer Reading Wrap Up! Saturday, August 29th @ 10:30am

Celebrate the end of summer reading at the library with a special celebration, with music, balloons, games, and more!

Special Events for Adults

Diamond Art De-stress Thursday, August 6 @ 6pm & Saturday, August 22 @ 1pm

Registration Required

Give your day some Sparkle & Zen... Enjoy a meditative diamond art project! All materials provided. For ages 18+.

Learn To Mahjong, Tuesday, August 11 @ 6pm

Registration Required

This intro to mahjong session will introduce the suits, the rules, the card, and other basics of American Mahjong!

It’s a Wrap! Wire and Bead Bracelet Craft, Thursday, August 20 @ 6:30pm

Registration Required

Wrap up the summer with a braided wire and bead bracelet craft.

Teen and Adult Summer Reading Raffle Drawing! Friday, August 21 @ 4pm

Teens and Adults who have participated in the library's summer reading program, come celebrate the end of an epic summer with a special raffle drawing at the library!

After submitting your completed summer reading on 8/20 (through the QR code on your reading log) join us on Friday afternoon for the raffle drawing. Literary themed prizes, book bundles, and more - the perfect way to transition into a new season of reading!

Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, August 25 @ 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. For ages 18+.

Special Events for All Ages

Concert: Sharks Come Cruisin’, Saturday, August 8 @ 3pm

The tides rise at the Library as The Sharks Come Cruisin' in for a concert! Enjoy an energetic mix of sea shanties and maritime music and be prepared to dance and sing along!

Wildlife Out Your Window, Thursday, August 13 @ 6:30pm

What if the most fascinating wildlife in New England isn’t far away in the wilderness— but right outside your window? Join wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for a lively, eye-opening presentation that will forever change how you see the natural world around you. You’ll discover surprising secrets about the animals you thought you knew all about.

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, August 14: 1 - 5pm

Saturday, August 15: 9am - 12pm

All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag

Saturday, August 15: 1 - 4pm

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

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