Event highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library - Aug 10 through Aug 15, 2026

"Are you ready for wild messy fun?! 

Check out this weeks fantastical events at the library!"

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 8, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 8

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Touch a Truck (ticketed event) (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Magic with Scott Martell! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Franklin Kitchen Center Summer Showcase & Open House (Franklin Kitchen Center)

3:30pm Sharks Come Cruisin' Concert (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Sweet Harmony (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

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

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 7, 2026 ???

Friday, August 7

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Alex Fradkin (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Karate Show (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Traveller The Chris Stapleton Experience (THE BLACK BOX)

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

New location/day for Town Council Office Hours - Saturday, Aug 15 at 10 AM

Meet with the Town Council!

The Franklin Town Council is offering an additional opportunity for residents to meet with Council members on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St.

Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions, share feedback, discuss Town-related topics, or simply connect with members of the Council in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary.

Please note: This session is in addition to the Council's regularly scheduled monthly Office Hours, which are held on the third Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the Franklin Senior Center.  The next regularly scheduled Office Hours will take place on Thursday, August 20.

Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main St.
Franklin, MA 02038

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 6, 2026 ???

Thursday, August 6

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

6:00pm Candidate Jason Poulos meet & greet (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

 

6:30pm LGBTQ Alliance Picnic  (DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area)

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 Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2427 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2431 

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2429 

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 ???

Wednesday, August 5

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

12:00pm SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition)

5:30pm Bluegrass & Country Jam Circle (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

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

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

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 ???

Tuesday, August 4

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

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

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

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 ***

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, August 4 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2434 

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, August 3, 2026 ???

Monday, August 3

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

7:00pm Summer Concert Series: Ukulele Friends Orchestra (Franklin Senior Center)

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

Join SAFE at the Franklin Public Library for a drop-in Narcan training - Sep 16

--This event is open to the public and no registration is required--

Join SAFE at the Franklin Public Library for a drop-in Narcan training and resource session.

Attendees will:

- Learn how to recognize an overdose

- Practice administering Narcan

- Develop confidence in responding to an overdose

- Leave with two 4 mg doses of Narcan

Naloxone is a life-saving nasal spray used to reverse an opioid overdose caused by substances like oxycodone, Fentanyl, or heroin. Because an overdose can be life-threatening, knowing how to respond quickly is a vital skill for every community member.

This training is made possible through Franklin Opioid Abatement Funds.

Find more upcoming Narcan trainings here: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/narcan-training

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This week at the Franklin Public Library - Aug 3 through 8 highlights

Putt around the Library with some mini-golf, finger knitting, diamond art, plushies, magic, music and more!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 1, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 1

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Grand Opening of CORE Veterinary Surgical Clinic (607 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

10:30am    Rainforest Reptiles!     (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Heirloom Tomato & Sherry Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions) 

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

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 31, 2026 ???

Friday, July 31

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Its A "J" Thing (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Frank Padula Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm John Titmas (live music) (The SHED craft bar & kitchen)

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

FPL looking for a volunteer to lead a Community Chess Club for children & teens

Are you ready to get the next generation of Masters in on the Castle?

Volunteer at Franklin Public Library leading and teaching a Community Chess Club for children and teens!

Interested? contact us at 508-520-4941 or email us here: https://www.franklinma.gov/formcenter/Library-23/Contact-the-Library-85

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 31, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule 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 Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This hour features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as she reveals the highlights for August 2026.   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/mitzi-and-i-talk-about-library-event.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 30, 2026 ???

Thursday, July 30

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

9:00am Fallen Hero: Anthony J. Mucciarone (Veterans Walkway, 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

***  Town Meetings today ***

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, July 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/620?fileID=9803 

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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