The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 260 - Andrea Immer Robinson (audio)

In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Kim and Mark interview the renowned Andrea Immer Robinson 

In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of wine with the esteemed sommelier, chef, television personality, and author Andrea Immer Robinson.

She is one of twenty six women Master Sommeliers in the world and was the first woman to be named  as the best sommelier in the United States. She has been the recipient of three James Beard Awards. 

Andrea Immer Robinson

We explored her remarkable journey and contributions to the wine industry:

1. Wine Credentials and Background

   -Andrea's impressive credentials include being a Master Sommelier, a prestigious title achieved by only a select few in the wine world.

   - Her extensive experience spans working in top restaurants, educating wine enthusiasts, and contributing to wine publications. We discuss her connection to New York’s Twin Towers.

2. Education on the Big 6 Grapes

   - Andrea is passionate about educating wine lovers on her Big 6 Grapes.  Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.

   - She demystifies these grape varieties, helping listeners appreciate their unique characteristics and flavors.

3. Simply Wine TV Show

   - Andrea hosted the popular television show Simply Wine, where she shared her expertise and made wine accessible to viewers.

   - Through engaging storytelling, she simplified wine concepts and encouraged exploration.

4. The One Wine Glass

   - Andrea's innovation extends to the One Wine Glass a versatile glassware design that enhances the tasting experience for various wine styles.

   - We discuss the science behind this groundbreaking glass and its impact on wine appreciation.

5. Pairings with Andrea and Cooking Background

   - Andrea's culinary background shines through in her show Pairings with Andrea

   - She skillfully pairs wines with dishes, emphasizing the magic that happens when food and wine harmonize.

6. Connect with Andrea

   - Visit Andrea's website at https://andreawine.com to explore her resources, articles, and upcoming events.

Tune in to this episode to discover Andrea Immer Robinson's passion for wine, her insights, and her unwavering commitment to making wine enjoyable for all. 

Cheers

Kim and Mark

#wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #andrearobinson #wineeducation 

Audio link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-260-andrea-immer-robinson-interview

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 260-Andrea Immer Robinson Interview

Franklin Public Library News & Events for Adults during April 2024 (audio)

Events for Adults

Knitting Group Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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 on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tax Preparation Help with VITA Site Open Saturdays 10 AM - 4PM
Taxes are due by April 15th! The last day the site will be open is April 13th!
The site is open! Walk-in clients are welcome!
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:

• People who generally make $64,000 or less
• Persons with disabilities; and
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers.

Table Top, Tuesday, April 2^nd & 16^th @ 6:00 PM
Registration Required. 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!

Friends of Franklin Library Meeting, Wednesday, April 3^rd @ 7:00 PM
Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin

Rough Sleepers Community Discussion April 4^th @6:30pm & April 27^th @2:00pm
Join us for a discussion of Tracy Kidder's Rough Sleepers, open to the whole community!
We are having two discussion group sessions to allow everyone to participate! Please come to one or both!

"The powerful story of an inspiring doctor who made a difference, by helping to create a program to care for Boston’s homeless community—by the Pulitzer Prize–winning, New York Times bestselling author of Mountains Beyond Mountains"-New York Times

Bird Painting for Adults Saturday, April 6^th @ 1:00 PM
Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a beautiful bluebird! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

The Weekend Watercolor Sunday, April 7^th & 21^st @ 2:00 PM
Registration Required. Registration Required.
Project Details: Butterflies and Bugs & Carousel Horses
Relax with a Sunday watercolor class for adults 18 and over.

April Fool’s Concert Saturday April 13^th @3:00pm
No Registration Required!
Fool around with Peter and Sue in a concert designed to make you laugh! Enjoy Nonsense Diddy's & Comedy Classics by artists such as Woody Guthrie, Tom Lehrer, and Allen Sherman.
Best for Adults and Teens. All ages welcome.

Chess Group, Sundays, April 14^th & 28^th @ 2:00 PM
Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed.  If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.

How to Steal a Masterpiece Thursday April 18^th @6:30pm
Hybrid program in person and over Zoom
Explore the underworld of stolen art, examining the little known stories from some of history’s greatest art heists! Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro leads us through the most significant art thefts in the last century and a half! Let’s question and discuss how the legitimate art market has managed to pique the interest of so many criminals!

Genealogy Club Thursday April 25^th @ 6:30 PM
Open to all, no registration required!
Massachusetts Land Records with Seema Kenney
Massachusetts Land Records are a FREE resource and date back to 1731! Learn how to effectively search for and print documents from MassLandRecords.com.

Tricky Trivia Thursday, April 25^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!

Family Game Night, Tuesday, April 30^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!

**From the Friends of the Franklin Library**
 

Be sure to thank our AWESOME Franklin Public Library team! Did you know that National Library Workers’ Day is celebrated on Tuesday, April 9, 2024? This is an opportunity to show love to those who keep our libraries running while we get lost in the wonderful books, programs, and opportunities they offer every day. Be sure to take a moment to thank your favorite librarians when you are next at our library, and especially so if you happen to be there on “their” day, April 9^th! And from the Friends to the entire Franklin Public Library staff, THANK YOU for all you do!

Board Members Needed! Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. We have several Board Members stepping down in June and would like to invite interested community members to become Friends and to join our Board of Directors. Please join us on Wednesday, April 3^rd at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room to learn more about becoming a Board Member. If you cannot make this meeting, please email fofl02038@gmail.com for more information.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/april-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Listen to Mitzi and I cover all the highlights for April 2024. The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1160-franklin-public-library-april-2024-event-highlights-03-18-24

Franklin Public Library News & Events for Adults during April 2024 (audio)

Town of Franklin is looking to hire Firefighter/ Paramedics

"We’re hiring Firefighter/Paramedics. 

Check out the flyer. 

Here is a link to the job posting: https://shorturl.at/otEQZ"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OehTPxWB6/

Link to full job posting -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/ff-paramedic-posting_04-01-24.pdf

Town of Franklin is looking to hire Firefighter/ Paramedics

Franklin Public Library: Weekly/Monthly for Kids & Families in April 2024

Special Events for Kids & Families

Kids Take & Make: Cherry Blossom Windsocks! Available Monday, April 1st

Starting Monday, April 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Cherry Blossom Windsock Kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own flowery windsock! The perfect Spring celebration craft! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Cherry Blossom Windsock Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

Earth Day Bingo! Starting Monday, April 1st

Earth Day is April 22, 2024 and we're celebrating all month long! We've got a special bingo board filled with reading prompts, eco-friendly crafts and more! Complete bingo in any direction in order to receive a prize! Pick up your bingo Board at the Children's Desk or on our website starting Monday, April 1st! Ambitious environmentalists who complete the entire sheet will be entered to win a GRAND PRIZE!!

Toddler and Kids Yoga! Wednesday April 3rd @5:00PM

Registration Required

Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Together we will explore yoga and mindfulness concepts through movement, songs, storybooks, games and more. This class is designed to help your child improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning self-regulation skills and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents are welcome to participate as well!

Solar Eclipse Celebration! Saturday April 6th @1:00pm

There is a total eclipse of the sun on Monday April 8th!! Let’s Party! Join us for games, activities, safety tips, eclipse details, and more! We’ll be handing out solar viewing glasses too!

Toddler and Kids Yoga! Wednesday April 10th @5:00PM

Registration Required

Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Together we will explore yoga and mindfulness concepts through movement, songs, storybooks, games and more. This class is designed to help your child improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning self-regulation skills and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents are welcome to participate as well!

Animals in the Spring! Friday, April 12th @1:00PM

Spring is a time of change! Some animals are emerging from hibernation while some have been active all winter. Let’s get up close and personal as we learn about animals in the spring here in New England, and beyond! Yes! There will be REAL animals! Ideal for kids Ages 5+

Animal Affair! Saturday April 13th @10:30AM

Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits!

Holi Celebration! Saturday April 13th @2:00PM

Join the Franklin Public Library and Dean College for a special celebration of the Holi Festival, outside on the library lawn/Dean Grove! Music, activities, and of course, COLOR!! Wear something that you don't mind getting messy! Rain date 4/27

Eid Celebration! Sunday April 14th @2:00PM

Families! Join us for a special celebration of Eid, complete with crafts, music, snacks, and more! For questions/to get involved, email Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net!

Toe Jam Puppet Band! Tuesday April 16th @10:30AM

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Wednesday April 17th @10:30AM

Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed!

Petite Picassos! Wednesday April 17th @1:00PM

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of spring birdies! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

The BenAnna Band! Thursday, April 18th @10:30AM

Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing! No registration required!

Thinking Money for Kids, Thursday April 18th @1:00PM

April is Financial Literacy Month! Let's make the topic of money fun! Thinking Money for Kids is an initiative of the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Foundation, and strives to teach children and their caregivers about financial topics like saving, spending, sharing and budgeting in a way that is both meaningful and fun!

Mobile Mini-Golf! Friday April 19th, 1:00-4:00PM

Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages!! Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Fairytale Fun! Saturday, April 20th @10:30am

When will your life begin? Today! Join us for a special royal visit from a princess who spent 18 years living in a tower! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest! No registration required!

Kids Paint Party! Saturday April 20th @ 1:00PM

For kids ages 5-11! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own butterfly themed masterpiece! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! The same painting will be taught in March & April - please only register for 1 date.

Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: A Stuffed Animal Storytime! Saturday, April 27th @10:30AM

Calling all future veterinarians! Bring along your stuffed animal for a special Storytime with author, Jennifer Welborn, and illustrator Rozillia MH! After an interactive reading of their book “Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals” you will learn about different veterinary treatments and practice first hand with the help of your stuffed animal friend! Ages 5+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!

Stephen Green First Lego League Explore Showcase Saturday April 27th @9:00am

Have you ever wondered, “what can kids do with programming and LEGOs?” Turns out, a whole lot! Come visit the showcase and check out FLL Explore teams & their LEGO builds. Learn about Local FLL Explore and FIRST Robotics Programs and the opportunities available!

There will be 12 robotics teams exhibiting their projects for the FIRST LEGO League Masterpiece 2023-2024 season!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/april-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Listen to Mitzi and I cover all the highlights for April 2024. The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1160-franklin-public-library-april-2024-event-highlights-03-18-24

one of the Library's April events we cover

Earth Month activities in Franklin for April 2024

Earth Month activities in Franklin for April 2024

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Save the Date for Independent Bookstore Day April 27

Escape Into Fiction shares: 

"Save the Date!!

Independent Book Store Day
4/27/24
Open 10-4"

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Save the Date for Independent Bookstore Day April 27

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Grocery Stores

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am FrankPres_CoreyShea_030624

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Oral Health

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

7:00 pm FPAC: Hamlet

8:30 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 2

9:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

9:00 am Lifelong Music: Band

11:30 am Franklin Rec Basketball" 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

2:00 pm Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

6:30 pm ATBand_031224

8:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Needham 06-08-23

10:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-09-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 03-19-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 03-20-24

2:00 pm School Committee 03-19-24

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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Let's applaud for Applause as they reopen April 4

If you have been craving gelato, then the wait is almost over. We hear from the folks at Applause that they are reopening this week.

"We are BACK beginning Thursday, April 4th! 

Swipe through for our opening week hours and beyond. 

We can’t wait to have you all back for artisan gelato, one of a kind gifts, and so much more…

#applause #gelato #applausegelato #franklin #downtownfranklin #franklinmassachusetts #massachusetts"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C5HJTh6xNZa/

Visit Applause on the web at https://www.applausefranklin.com/

or in person (especially for gelato) on Main St!

Let's applaud for Applause as they reopen April 4

“Sports betting has become so normalized that it’s viewed as harmless play"

THANK YOU The Boston Globe for inviting SAFE Coalition and CEO Jennifer Knight-Levine to participate in this conversation.

At SAFE, we have seen a significant increase in our youth engaging in online sports betting...or are a student athlete and feel the impact of betting on their athletic experience.

Don’t have access to the Globe article? Below is the SAFE segment!

"The SAFE Coalition is a social services agency that provides mental health and substance use counseling for young people in west-central Massachusetts. Starting last fall, the organization began seeing an influx of children who are struggling in school because they are betting on their phones. In response, the organization has added questions about gambling to its intake process, said Jennifer Knight-Levine, chief executive and cofounder of the nonprofit

Knight-Levine said she has noticed a trend: Many of the children who admit to betting regularly on sports do not view the activity as gambling, even when significant sums of money are involved.

“Sports betting has become so normalized that it’s viewed as harmless play, like video games,” Knight-Levine said. “A teenager will think of someone who is gambling as an old person in a casino or a smoky room, while sports betting is largely viewed as fun, exciting, and socially acceptable.”

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Link to Globe article -> (subscription may be required) 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/metro/gambling-sports-addiction-sportsbook-betting-massachusetts-gaming/

For more about the SAFE Coalition visit them online at ->   https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell was joined by NCAA president Charlie Baker on Thursday at a panel to announce a gambling prevention program. MATTHEW J. LEE/GLOBE STAFF

Infinite Dial: Listening to Podcasts and Online Audio Hit New All-Time Highs

"The portion of Americans who listen to any kind of online audio, and the portion who listen to podcasts, have both reached new record highs, according to The Infinite Dial® an annual survey from Edison Research with support from Audacy, Cumulus Media, and SiriusXM Media.

For the last 26 years, Edison Research’s Infinite Dial® has tracked key consumer media and technology usage among the U.S. population. Earlier today, Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovick presented the latest benchmark data on weekly and monthly podcast consumption, as well as insights into the evolving landscape of online audio listening, AM/FM radio engagement, smart speaker utilization, social media usage, and other digital media behaviors, at the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference in Los Angeles.

Some of the key findings include:

• Growth in podcast reach is driven by large increases among the number of female listeners:
• 45% of women in the U.S. age 12+ have listened to a podcast in the last month, up from 39% in 2023, an increase of 15%; 32% of women in the U.S. age 12+ have listened to a podcast in the last week, up from 27% in 2023, an increase of 19%
• Weekly and monthly podcast listening among men are up 3% and 4%, respectively
• Increases in the number of monthly and weekly podcast listeners are seen across all age groups

Continue reading about the growth of podcasting -> 

https://podnews.net/press-release/infinite-dial-2024

Download the full report with additional charts and insights -> 

https://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Infinite-Dial-2024-Deck.pdf

Infinite Dial: Listening to Podcasts and Online Audio Hit New All-Time Highs

Franklin Public Library: Weekly/Monthly for Children in April 2024

**LIBRARY EVENTS  -> Weekly/Monthly for Children  ** 

Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)

This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, 4:00-6:00 PM (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) Email mgousie@minlib.net for registration and more information.

Cool Cruisers! Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM

Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time!

Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)

Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!

Story Tots! Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 18 mos. – 3yrs)

Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and fun! No registration required!

Bookworm Bounce! Wednesdays @ 4:00PM

Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Ideal for ages 0-5. No registration required!

Tummy Time! Thursdays @ 9:30AM

Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort!

Toe-Tapping Tots! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)

Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!

Artsy Afternoons Thursdays @ 4:00 PM (Ages 5-11)

Registration required per event. Register on the Calendar of Events!

Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for this step-by-step craft specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own masterpiece!

This month’s projects are:

• Apr 04 - "My Dream House"
• Apr 11 - Picasso Portraits
• Apr 18 -  Butterflies and Bugs!
• Apr 25 -  Flowers à la Georgia O'Keeffe

Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)

Let’s play some music and get those feet moving! Join us for 30-minutes of creative movement and dancing fun! No registration required!

Move Along! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)

This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required!

Weekend Wiggles! Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)

A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups! Let’s play some music and dance! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/april-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Listen to Mitzi and I cover all the highlights for April 2024. The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1160-franklin-public-library-april-2024-event-highlights-03-18-24

Franklin Public Library: Weekly/Monthly for Children in April 2024