Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts

Monday, February 16, 2026

Franklin Public Library: Event Highlights for March 2026

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
It's tax season and volunteers at Franklin Public Library are here to help! If you made $67k or less as a household in 2025, have a disability, or limited English, our volunteers are prepared to work with you to file your federal and state taxes for free. Be sure to bring all of your tax documents (such as W-2, 1099s, 1099HC, etc.), valid government issued photo ID, and social security cards (photocopies and previous returns accepted). Learn more about the VITA program and what documents you need at www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net.  

ESOL Tutoring Volunteers Needed
The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the volunteer form on our website.


Homebound Delivery Program
Can't make it to the library? Let us bring the library to your door! Franklin Public Library is pleased to offer Home Delivery Service for Franklin residents who are unable to visit the library due to aging-related limitations, illness, disability, or temporary mobility limitations. Items will be delivered to and picked up from a homebound patron's home by staff members approximately every three weeks. For eligibility requirements, registration, and more information, please visit the library website.

Special Events for Kids & Teens
Irish Dance Showcase, Saturday, March 7 @ 10:30am
Join us for a spectacular showcase of Irish dance, featuring an awesome lineup of local talent. You'll have the opportunity to watch these incredible dancers and then learn a few steps yourself!

Petite Picassos! Monday, March 16 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of some tasty berries! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12. All materials provided.

Special Events for Adults
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, March 14 @ 11:30am
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this program. One Saturday each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!

Painting for Adults, Saturday, March 28 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of a birdhouse! All materials provided. 

Special Events for All Ages
Irish Harp Orchestra Concert, Saturday, March 14 @ 3pm
Come enjoy the New England Irish Harp Orchestra, performing a selection of toe-tapping Irish dance tunes, some fun and soulful ballads, waltzes, poetry, and Irish dance. With many harps, fiddles, bodhran, and voices, their music is sure to leave you smiling.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

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

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, February 14, 2026 ???

Saturday, February 14 = Valentine's Day


9:00am     Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Train Town 3 (Franklin in Miniature) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am    Bake Sale to support the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance! (outside Stop & Shop)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Craftalong for Adults (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Laura May Band (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)


For additional details on Library 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

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Friday, February 13, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, February 13, 2026 ???

Friday, February 13


10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

7:30pm Little Lies     (THE BLACK BOX)

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



*** 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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Thursday, February 12, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, February 12, 2026 ???

Thursday, February 12



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   ***


Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Thursday, February 12 Time: 2:00 PM

No agenda posted at this time


Charles River Pollution Control District Meeting

Thursday, February 12 Time: 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122026-2131 


Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, February 12 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/553?fileID=7915 


Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 12 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122026-2125 



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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, February 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 11


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

6:30pm The Bad Apples Present: Date Night Concert at the Library! (Franklin Public Library)

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


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 Meeting

Wednesday, February 11 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-2130 


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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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Another First for Franklin: blood pressure kits can be checked out at the Library (video/audio)

FM #1656 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1656 in the series. 


This episode shares my conversation with Town of Franklin’s public health nurse Alisha Sullivan. We talked virtually on Monday, February 9, 2026 about the blood pressure kits available at the Library. 


Did you know high blood pressure is the #2 killer of MA residents?

            Right behind the collection of illnesses called cancer

Did you know you can check your own blood pressure at the Library?

A station is set up to take your blood pressure. You can even check out a device like you would a book or a video, or anything else in their Library of things.


Another First for Franklin: blood pressure kits can be checked out at the Library
Another First for Franklin: blood pressure
kits can be checked out at the Library
Did you realize this also happens to be another “First of Many” for the Town of Franklin? 

Yup, the Health, Dept, Library and American Heart Assoc have collaborated on this program. The first library in MA to have the test kit station and kits for check out


You can watch or listen to my conversation with Alisha. Approx. 17 minutes




Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1656-another-first-blood-pressure-kits-at-the-library-02-09-26/

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Health Dept page - https://www.franklinma.gov/444/Board-of-Health 


Metacomet Public Health Alliance health resources - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7a79d8f9979f4709ad5b7311c91c8258 


Video link - https://youtu.be/ChoyQZEc3Xk 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:
 
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday


8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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