Franklin Library News & Events February 2024 for Teens

Weekly/Monthly Events for Teens
 

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00PM (Ages 7+)
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up). Teens looking for volunteer hours can earn them being a Dungeon Master. For more information, or if you are interested in joining, contact Miss Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net.

C0de C1ub, Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Grade 3-8)
Welcome to Code Club!
This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walk-throughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey.

All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool of Computer Programming and see what learning to code can do for you!

Sign up here to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!

Teen Advisory Board! 2^nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM
Join us each month for Teen Advisory Board! The Teen Advisory Board is a GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA collection, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!

Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!

Board Game Group, Tuesday, February 20^th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!

Special Events for Teens
 

Teen Take & Makes: I (Heart) U Blocks! Available Thursday, February 1^st
Starting Thursday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own I    U Kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own Valentine's Day decor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! * To keep things equitable, teens must be present when picking up this craft.

Paint-Teens! Friday, February 2nd @1:00PM
Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of shiny heart-shaped balloons! This paint party is a great fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

Tricky Trivia Thursday, February 15^th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!

Teen Pirate Mystery Party! Wednesday February 21^st @5:30PM
Welcome aboard the pirate ship Revenge, the most feared ship on the water! Captain Meed has been found dead in his quarters, and his murderer could have only been a member of the crew! Now everyone aboard is a suspect in his murder, and the mutineer must be discovered and face his judgment by Davy Jones himself.

Tinkercad Workshop Friday, February 23^rd @ 1Pm-4pm

Register Here

Learn 3D design basics with Tinkercad. For Grade 5+

Discover the basics of 3D designing with Tinkercad in our beginner-friendly workshop. We'll cover everything from setting up an account, to exporting, to modeling some pretty nifty stuff! You must bring your own chromebook/laptop to the workshop. No Prior Experience is Necessary

Get the full February listing of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Library News & Events February 2024  for Teens

Mitzi Gousie shares insights on the January 2024 Franklin Public Library Program Highlights (audio)

FM #1119 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1119 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 Wednesday, December 19, 2023.

 

We talk about 

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

• Library events for January 2024

• All ages

• 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 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1119-franklin-public-librarys-mitzi-gousie-talks-about-jan-2024-highlights-12-1923

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Event highlights we covered in this conversation

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2023-franklin-library-news-events

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

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

Volunteer tax assistance program info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services/pages/volunteer-income-tax-assistance 

Jen Knight-Levine's update for the SAFE Coalition at the October 18, 2023 Town Council meeting  (audio) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/jen-knight-levine-updates-council-on.html 

Jen’s update to the Council in September 2023 on the work of the SAFE Coalition (video)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-introduction-retirement-promotion.html 

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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

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for January 2024 (audio)

"Diary of a Dreamer" kicks off exciting activities at the Library during December 2023 (audio)

FM #1106 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1106 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 Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

 

We talk about 

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

• Library events for December 2023

• All ages

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Teens

• Adults

• Explains the need for volunteers for

• The English as Second Language tutoring program

• Assisting with simple tax preparation forms

• Training is provided for both of these programs for those who volunteer

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 28 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1106-franklin-public-library-dec-2023-highlights-11-22-23

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Event highlights we covered in this conversation

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2023-franklin-library-news-events

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

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

"Diary of a Dreamer" info -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/diary-of-dreamer-by-fatima-wojohat-dec.html

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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

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

"Diary of a Dreamer" kicks off exciting activities at the Library during December 2023 (audio)

Workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Dec 5

Franklin SEPAC & SAFE Coalition present a workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

Learn from a SAFE Coalition Social Worker about:

• How to speak with your children about mental health

• Social media and bullying

• Tools, resources, and information about suicide awareness and drug use

This is an in-person event.  

Register here: https://forms.gle/wuMmwjzQK5ik7q9L8… Please note: this is open to all community members - your child does not need to be receiving special education for you to participate.

When: December 5, 2023  from 6:30 PM - 8 PM

Where: Town Hall/Central Office

355 E. Central St, Franklin, MA   3rd Floor Training Room

www.safecoalition.org

www.franklinsepac.org

 

Workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Dec 5

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/DStokes2447/status/1729679294605963324

Franklin Public Library News & Events for December 2023

**LIBRARY NEWS**

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Holiday season the Library will be open Saturday December 23^rd and 30^th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Library will be closed December 24^th, 25^th, 31^st, and January 1^st.

Franklin Reads!
This winter's community-wide read is Tracy Kidder's Rough Sleepers, a real-life portrait of Boston's homeless population and those on a mission to help them.

About the book:  After Jim O'Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School and was nearing the end of his residency at Massachusetts General, the hospital's chief of medicine made a proposal: Would he defer a prestigious fellowship and spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens? That year turned into O'Connell's life's calling. Tracy Kidder spent five years following Dr. O'Connell and his colleagues as they work with thousands of homeless patients, some of whom we meet in this illuminating book. We travel with O'Connell as he navigates the city streets at night, offering medical care, socks, soup, empathy, humor, and friendship to some of the city's most endangered citizens.
Where can I get a copy of Rough Sleepers? Beginning December 1st there will be many extra print copies available at the library and it is also available on Libby and through interlibrary loan.

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, December 8^th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday December 9^th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, December 9^th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
December: A Book Published in 2023
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered. Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

Shared from -> (Read the full newsletter here)  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2023-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Public Library News & Events for December 2023

Mitzi Gousie highlights the events at the Franklin Library for November 2023 (audio)

FM #1089 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1089 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, October 16, 2023. 

We talk about 

• Library events for November 2023

• All ages

• 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 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1089-franklin-public-library-nov-2023-highlights-10-16-23

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Event highlights we covered in this conversation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnsqnOtneK-Ge0MGiDUWsTyOxyV8ZWC8/view?usp=drive_link 

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

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

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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

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Mitzi Gousie highlights the events at the Franklin Library for November 2023 (audio)