Events for Adults
English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Looking for a casual, low-stress place to practice your English language skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your fellow English learners. Please note: this group is meant for folks who have a basic grasp of English and are looking for conversational practice, not very beginners. A tutor will be present to answer questions and help keep the conversation flowing, but the focus will not be on formal instruction. No registration required.
Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm
Registration Required (see below). No Experience Necessary.
It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a monthly game of tabletop role playing games for adults. Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info.
Knitting Group, Fridays, 10am – 12pm
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
Franklin Porchfest 2025, Saturday, June 7 @ 12 – 6pm
Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA! Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. Be sure to check out the following performers throughout the day at the library:
12 – 1pm: Tommy Feeley
1 – 2pm: Jamie Barrett
2:30 - 3:30pm: Dave Perry
4 – 6pm: Jeffrey Scornavacca
In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Sunday, June 8.
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, June 7 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this new program. On the first Saturday of each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too! This month: Crepe Paper Flowers.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, June 7 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting! All materials are provided.
Drum Circle with Dave Curry Saturday June 14th @2PM
Enjoy a hand drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much loved instrument. No registration required.
Summer Skill Up, Tuesday, June 24 @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill. Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. Enjoy crafting a Custom Journal to capture all your summer memories! No registration required.
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, June 26 @ 6:30pm
The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Public Library’s JUNTO Book Club is a place to discuss a book of the month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The June Book is Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America by Steve Inskeep. Get a physical or digital copy through the library catalog. No registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament, Saturday, June 28 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Ready… Set… Go for gold! Join solo or as a team in Mario Kart 8 with all courses, characters, and parts unlocked! Bring the noise as 30 racers vie for the cup! During the tournament, enjoy Mario crafts and activities to level up the fun. Teams, please register as one person - you'll trade off drivers as a single entity within the bracket.
From the Friends of the Franklin Library
You're Invited! The Friends will hold our 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm at the library. We'll be reviewing Friends’ activities of the past fiscal year and nominate and vote on new members for our Board of Directors. If you can't attend this meeting but would like to learn more about getting involved with the Friends, please email fofl02038@gmail.com.
Congratulations, Sabira Ablatt! Sabira, a graduating senior at Franklin High School, is the recipient of the Friends of the Franklin Library scholarship in honor of Wilma Winters. Sabira's essay embodies the values this scholarship seeks to reward by highlighting the importance of community, dedication, and continuous improvement. Good luck next year, Sabira, and keep up the great work!
