Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Monday October 14th for Indigenous People's Day.
Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
October: A book with a supernatural element!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
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, October 18th, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, October 19th, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
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.
Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Volunteers are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs… better known as VITA and TCE.
Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter, an interpreter, and many other roles, but most of all, we need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided!
Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers
or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net
Important message to all of our Hoopla users:
Due to increasing usage, the Franklin Library has had to make some difficult decisions regarding our Hoopla account. As you may have already noticed, we have lowered your monthly borrows to 5, and we have also put a monthly budget cap in place, so you may be blocked from the platform periodically. We will be watching Hoopla usage closely and are hopeful that the changes implemented today will allow us to lift the borrowing cap soon. We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may have caused, and we encourage you to reach out to the library if you are seeking a specific title that no longer appears to be available in Hoopla.
*** 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 7-17)
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 this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time! No registration required!
Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let's play some music and get those toes tapping! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. From tip toeing, twirling and skipping to jumping and 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! No registration required!
Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!
Ballet Buddies! Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 3-5)
Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for a special dance program for the littlest dancer! This 30-minute class, with a focus on ballet basics, will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way! Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes! 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:
- Oct 3 leaf design (Zentangle)
- Oct 10 Matisse cut out shapes design
- Oct 17 Monsters of "Where the Wild Things Are"
- Oct 24 Pumpkins
- Oct 31 Sculptural masks of Africa
Barefoot Ballet! Thursdays @ 5:00PM (Ages 6-8)
Registration Required! (Registration is for all 6 dates). Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes! Dates for this session are: September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 3rd, 10th, 17th.
Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
Let's play some music and dance! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! 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! Laughter and giggles are definitely expected during this energetic, interactive and creative movement based class! No registration required!
*** Special Events for Kids & Families
Spooky Slime! Saturday October 5th @ 1:00PM
Every creepy cook is invited to conduct some ghoulish alchemy making slime at Franklin Public Library! No registration required.
Hula Hoop Hoopla! Wednesday, October 2nd @ 1:00PM
We're thrilled to invite you to the most awesome kids' hula hoop event of the year! It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic! No registration required!
Ole Flamenco! Thursday, October 3rd @ 1:00PM
Eve Costarelli, of Always Be Dancing, will lead this interactive, highly engaging program for families that will get everyone dancing! Everyone will have a body-stretching, hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time. This program is for all abilities; everybody is a participant. No registration required!
Baby Sensory! Saturday, October 5th @ 9:30AM
Join us for a 45-minute baby sensory program! Watch your little one interact and engage with a variety of sensory items! Sensory play is a fantastic way to help babies explore their worlds, stimulate the senses, and create little inquisitive explorers! Babies under 2 are welcome and encouraged! (Got older siblings? They can bring along a stuffed toy or baby and play along!) No registration required!
Saturday Bookworm Bounce! Saturday, October 5th @ 10:30AM
Kids ages 0-5 are welcome to join us for a fun storytime full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate! No registration required!
Petite Picassos! Monday, October 7th @ 4:00 PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a spooky spider!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. Registration is required! The same painting will be taught on September 7th and 21st – please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Trunk or Treat! Saturday, October 19th @ 3:30PM
Families! Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly morning of trick-or-treating in the daylight! The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities!!
In the event of rain, this event will move indoors! No registration required!
Petite Picassos! Monday, October 21st @ 4:00 PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a spooky spider!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. Registration is required! The same painting will be taught on September 7th and 21st – please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Halloween Sock Hop Friday October 25th @ 1:00PM
We are thrilled to invite you to a monster mash of tricks and treats for all ages! Enjoy refreshments, party games, prizes, and a costume contest to make you scream with delight!
Creepy Crawlers! Saturday, October 26th @ 1:00PM
It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate than with some of the creepiest and crawliest critters around! YES! There will be real live bugs and more! Creepy Fun for All Ages! No registration required!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/october-2024-franklin-library-news-events
 |
| Franklin Library News & Events for October 2024 - Children, Kids & Families |
