Get the insights on all the events happening at the Franklin Library in August (audio)

Give us 25 minutes, we'll give you the month of August 2024!

FM #1254 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1254 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Monday, July 29, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times

• Summer hours, closed on Sundays (until Sept)

• Book sale weekend August 16 & August 17

• Library events for August 2024

• Family events

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Teens

• Adults

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 26 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1254-fpl-august-2024-highlights-07-29-24/

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

August newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2024-franklin-library-news-events 

Library Calendar of Events ->  http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm 

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One of the event highlights Mitzi & I talk about

Magic with Scott Martell at the Library, Saturday Nov 26 at 1 PM

Magic with Scott Martell at the Library, Saturday Nov 26 at 1 PM

Magic with Scott Martell at the Library, Saturday Nov 26 at 1 PM

Franklin Public Library: Jungle Jim's Minecraft Madness, Weds - Aug 1

The Franklin Public Library has Jungle Jim's Minecraft Madness scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM.

"Join Jungle Jim as he leads participants through the magical world of Minecraft! Combining balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv, Jim creates an amazing experience for children. Activities include Giant Dragon creation, the Building Block Madness Tournament, a riveting Zombie Chase and the Balloon Firework Rocket extravaganza! Appropriate for children ages 4-11."

Franklin Public Library: Jungle Jim's Minecraft Madness, Weds - Aug 1

For more about Jungle Jim  https://www.junglejimboston.com/

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/jungle-jims-minecraft-madness-wednesday.html

Franklin Library: Amazing Magical Potter's Wheel - March 25 - 2:00 PM

The Amazing Magical Potter's Wheel with the Pied Potter, Rick Hamelin, Saturday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.

For additional information about the Pied Potter, visit his webpage  http://www.piedpotter.com/

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-amazing-magical-potters-wheel-with.html

Franklin Library: Magician Bryson Lang - Dec 29

"At Bryson’s show you’ll see an entertaining mix of comedy and juggling! You won’t forget a guy who spins balls on a set of antlers on his head, juggles huge beach balls above your head, keeps five mini basketballs in the air, or manipulates a ball on a mouth-stick while juggling sharp sickles and standing on a shaky balance board! This program is free and open to the public."

Magician Bryson Lang, Thursday, December 29, 10:30 AM.

Magician Bryson Lang, Thursday, December 29, 10:30 AM.

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/magician-bryson-lang-thursday-december.html

Franklin Public Library: Greg and Axel - dog and magic show

The Greg and Axel show is a totally unique entertainment experience that provides magic, comedy, audience participation and one hilarious dog. You will fall in love with Axel as he helps Greg the Magician amaze the audience...he might even cause a little bit of trouble! This performance is free and open to the public.

• At the Franklin Public Library Monday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

the temporary location is open at 25 Kenwood Circle

Franklin Library: 2 events today - puppets and magic

Two events for the little kids today at the Franklin Library. 

Sparky's Puppets at 10:30 AM

Sparky's Puppets at Franklin Library

Greg the Magician and Axel, the magic dog at 1:30 PM

Greg and Axel at Franklin Library

These were shared from the Franklin Library pages

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/02/sparkys-puppets-tales-from-snowy-lands.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/02/greg-magician-and-axel-his-dog.html

In the News: Narcan in the schools, magician at Cole's

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The opiate crisis pervading the state has resulted in an unprecedented and skyrocketing overdose death count. Area police and fire departments have responded in kind. Officers and other first responders regularly carry with them the overdose reversing drug Narcan. Another institution is starting to follow suit: the schools. 

This year, many area public school districts have stocked Narcan and trained their nurses on how to use it. Others are on their way, pushing school committees to issue a Narcan policy that, in equal parts, allows nurses to use the drug and acknowledges the state and nationwide crisis extends into their school districts."

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151114/NEWS/151117008/1994/NEWS

Friday the 13th turned lucky for spectators who gathered in Cole’s Tavern for an evening performance of the mind-boggling magic of local magician “Michael John.” 

Michael John, known by friends and family as Michael Sannicandro, an Upton resident, has been performing magic since he was 7 years old. He appeared on the most recent season, season 10, of the TV show "America’s Got Talent," where he amazed millions of viewers until he was eventually eliminated. 

Since then, he has been travelling the country performing his magic for private events, corporate events and on college campuses. Recently back in his hometown, Sannicandro decided to perform a show at Cole’s Tavern in Franklin.

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151114/NEWS/151117002/1994/NEWS

Franklin Library: Greg the Magician and Axel the magic mutt

Halloween Fun with Greg the Magician and Axel the magic mutt on Sunday, October 25th, 3 PM at the Franklin Public Library.

Greg and Axel, halloween fun

This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-fun-with-greg-magician-and.html

Franklin Library: "Reading is Magic"

Ed the Wizard will bring his "Reading is Magic" performance to the Franklin Library on Tuesday at 3:00 PM

"Reading is Magic" is a 45 minute interactive magic performance using many volunteers
with reading as the emphasis behind the program. Suitable for all grades, PreK-12, as the message, routines, and understanding levels increase with each grade level. What are the goals of Reading is Magic? The message of each performance is to emphasize upon your students the importance and power of reading; how reading and comprehension are tools that they will use everyday, how I taught myself the art of prestidigitation, how each and every student can use their reading skills to learn anything that they choose to learn, and how reading encourages independent thought.

Magic books from your library's collection will be put on display as I briefly discuss some of them and perform a routine from one. I also highlight the new book that I donate to your collection and perform a routine from that book. Now your students have seen the magic and have been pointed to the resources; the rest is up to them! And of course how I mention the fact that I was inspired by Albus Dumbledore from "Harry Potter" into becoming a fully fledged wizard!

Ed the Wizard - "Reading is Magic"

For more about Ed the Wizard, you can check out his website here
http://www.edthewizard.com/

Ed the Wizard

Some of this was shared from the Franklin Library site (and some from Ed the Wizard's site)
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/08/reading-is-magic.html

Franklin Public Library: 2 events today - Music and Movement / Magic Show

The Franklin Public Library has two events for kids today. Music and Movement at 10:30 AM and the Greg and Axel Magic Show at 3:00 PM.

Franklin Public Library schedule for the week

The flyer for the Greg and Axel Magic Show can be found here

Greg & Axel Magic Show "Fizz, Boom, Read"

Follow the Library on

• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary
• Twitter  https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib
• Franklin webpage  http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/index

Abracadabra!! There are two free shows today!

There should be more magic. Abracadabra!! There are two free shows today!

Illusions Galore May 19  Enjoy a day with your child at the Illusions Galore Magic Show on Sunday, May 19. Shows run at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and are free to attend. Illusions Galore will be held in the Attleboro High School Auditorium, 100 Rathbun Willard Dr. in Attleboro. No ticket necessary.

Forward email The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

Dazzling mathemagic

How about a little bit of dazzling math today?



How does he do it?

Does Franklin prepare their students to do math like this?