Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens
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.
Code Club! Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM (3rd-8th Grade)
This is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs, 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 and see what learning to code can do for you! Let us know if you need technology from the library and join the mailing list for news about this program by filling out the form on our website!
Teen Advisory Board! 2nd 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
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!! No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Musical BINGO: Carol Edition! Wednesday December 4th @ 5:00PM
Join us for a fun edition of Musical Bingo! Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! This month's Bingo theme: Carols!
Hack Your College App! Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:00PM
Applying to college? Come by and meet with Jorge Marinez, a former College Guidance Counselor and a current Admissions Counselor to help you stand out on your college applications.
Concert: Celtic & Christmas with Jeff Snow, Saturday December 7th at 3:00 PM
Join us in welcoming Jeff Snow as he combines the music, stories and history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert on the 'softer side of Celtic' to warm the heart.
Wrapping Station Opens December 16th – 23rd
The wrapping station returns! All the usual wrapping tools are available for use at the library.
Wrap-a-Thon, Thursday December 19th @ 6:00PM
Join us for a Thursday Night Wrap-a-thon with music and cocoa!
Wish Upon a Star Slime, Saturday December 28th @ 1:00PM
Wrap a little glimmer of star glitter in slime as we wish for a shiny new year!
Paint-Teens! Monday, December 30th @ 5:00PM
Registration Required
Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of some festive holiday lights! Best fit for teens ages 12+. All materials will be provided.
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.
Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 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, Tuesday December 17th @ 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
The Weekend Watercolor Sunday, December 1st & 15th @ 2:00 PM
Registration Required
Relax with Sharon Carloni during a Sunday painting class for adults 18 and over!
Project Details:
December 1: Decorative tree in the style of Gustav Klimpt
December 15: Sum-e Birds on a branch
Chess Group, Sundays, December 8th & 15th @ 2:30 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 & tactical abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Jewelry Gifts with Comer Teng Studio, Thursday December 5th @ 6:30 PM
Registration Required
Make a gift for yourself or a loved one with Comer Teng Studio of Franklin!
Concert: Celtic & Christmas with Jeff Snow, Saturday December 7th at 3:00 PM
Join us in welcoming Jeff Snow as he combines the music, stories and history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert on the 'softer side of Celtic' to warm the heart.
Sondheim Showcase, Monday December 9th @ 7:00 PM
The Sondheim Showcase is a tribute show to one of the most influential musical theatre composers in the world. This piece is song cycle directed by Dean College senior Avery Sullivan. With the help and talent from multiple Dean College Performing Arts Students, this showcase is to share and celebrate Stephen Sondheim's music in a fun an educational way.
Maker Moments: Silk Scarves, Saturday December 14th @ 1:00 PM
Registration Required
Take a moment to try a craft this holiday with Mrs. Mitzi! This craft class for adults will cover painting on silk with alcohol inks.
Wrapping Station opens December 16th – 23rd
The wrapping station returns! All the usual wrapping tools are available for use at the library.
Wrap-a-Thon, Thursday December 19th @ 6:00PM
Join us for a Thursday Night Wrap-a-thon with music and cocoa!
**From the Friends of the Franklin Library**
The holiday season is upon us, and we have a lot to be thankful for this year. Like so many, the Friends took some time to reflect on the past year and the activities we've been fortunate to participate in. Here is a look back at some of our 2024 highlights:
· Museum Passes for The Butterfly Place
· National Library Week Library Staff Appreciation Brunch
· Annual $1,000 Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship to a graduating FHS '24 Senior
· Honey Tasting Education Event
· 350+ Books given out at the Harvest Festival
· 2024 Reading Challenge Prizes
· Snacks for Teen and Children's After-School Programs
Were you able to enjoy any of the above programs or find yourself frequenting our Library and the many wonderful activities and programs they offer? Why not play an active role in supporting the amazing programs offered to our local community.
Here are ways that you can show your support:
1. Become a Friend. New Friends are always welcome! [Current areas of expertise needed include Wix website design, MailChimp email communications, and social media communications.]
2. Make a donation in the name of your favorite bookworm. Have that one Franklin person on your holiday list who is hard to buy for? Why not make a donation in their name that will support their local library?
3. Take advantage of your company's employee match program. Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Check now to see if your company has a match program.
Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library's collections and programs. Membership dues and contributions are tax deductible. To join or make a donation, Click Here!
