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 Sunday April 20th and Monday April 21st for the Easter Holiday and Patriot’s Day.
Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge!
April: Lend a Hand!
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's second Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that's good at the library's Book Sale. Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Open Saturdays from 9:30 to 4:00 PM
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals generally includes: People who generally make $68,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers. This is a walk in site with potential wait times.
We can also help you file and extension if you need more time to finalize your taxes.
Learn more at the Library Web Page under adult services or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net
ESL & Adult Literacy Program
The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, fill out the registration form on the library’s website.
Special Events for Kids
Parody Playhouse Concert! Saturday, April 5th @ 10:30AM
Join us for a special kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! Parody Playhouse features child-appropriate parodies of popular songs by a range of artists, which are educational and entertaining. Themes like learning shapes, colors, emotions, parts of the body, animals, and even social-emotional learning themes! It's sure to be a blast!
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Monday, April 7th @ 1:00PM
Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed!
Teddy Bear Workshop! Friday, February 21st @ 1:00PM AND 2:00PM
Registration Required!
Come to the library and make your very own teddy bear - no sewing needed! Each child will get to hand-stuff their new teddy bear, then make a wish on a rainbow star before tucking it safely inside their new friend! All materials will be provided! *Limit 1 bear per child* Please note - we will be making the same teddy bear that was made at our February Teddy Bear Workshop.
Fairytale Fun! Saturday, April 19th @ 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!
Local Hero Storytime! Tuesday, April 22nd @ 10:30AM
Join the library and our friends from the Franklin Fire Department and Franklin Police Department for a special storytime celebrating our local heroes! Be prepared for fun and surprises!
The BenAnna Band! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 10:30AM
Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing!
Petting Zoo with Records and Burpee! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 1:00PM
This fun and educational program brings goats, sheep, alpacas, and silkie chickens to pet and feed, as well as colorful macaws to admire!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 6:00PM
What kind of trouble can a bunch of stuffed animals cause in an empty library? Here’s our chance to find out! Bring one of your favorite stuffed friends to the library for a cozy storytime, then leave them in our care for the evening! When you pick your friend up on Thursday, see what antics they might have caused!
Animal Affair! Thursday, April 24th @ 10:00AM
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! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits!
Toe Jam Puppet Band! Friday, April 25th @ 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!
Special Events for Teens
Afterschool Studios! Tuesday, April 22nd @ 4:00PM
Registration Required!
It feels like a perfect night to do some art! Join Miss Lily in painting you very own Mirrorball while listening to some Taylor Swift tunes! This program is best suited for students ages 10 through 18. All materials will be provided.
Special Events for Adults
Tax Talk: Personal & Entrepreneur Workshop, Saturday April 19th @ 3:30PM
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing can be certain except death and taxes." With the current Tax season wrapping up, for those of us who did not file for an extension, get ahead of next year to maximize your deductions and credits, learn about free filing methods available in Massachusetts and much more! This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has thought, "why don't they teach taxes in school?!" In the case of a government shutdown this program may be cancelled. Please check the library calendar for updates.
Is the Future of Humanities and Libraries Digital?, Tuesday April 22nd @ 6:30PM
Join us in welcoming guest speaker Dr. John Woitkowitz, Head of the Digital Labs at the Germany’s Berlin State Library (SBB), as we discuss the future of humanities and libraries in the digital age highlighting examples from the SBB.
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, April 24th @ 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 how we might apply the information to local issues! In recognition of Arab-American Heritage Month, the April book is Six days of War by Michael B. Oren! Get a physical or digital copy through the Library Catalog!
Special Events for All Ages
Eid Celebration! Saturday, April 5th @ 3:00PM
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!
Spring Health Fair, Wednesday, April 9th @ 3:30PM
The Franklin Public Library and Franklin Health Department invite everyone to enjoy Local Vendors, Health Services, Refreshments, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Activities, Kids Zone, & Much More!
Boston Typewriter Orchestra Free Concert! Saturday, April 12th @ 3:00 PM
It’s time for different type of music in a whole new key! The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective performance of rhythmic typewriter manipulation. Enjoy music, comedy, and satire while exploring the definition of ‘musical instrument’. Funding for this program is provided by The Franklin Cultural District, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Second Annual Honey Tasting, April 19th @ 2:00 PM
Bee-lieve it or not, there are HUNDREDS of varieties of honey! This buzz worthy treat is a cornerstone of Local agriculture and we’re going to taste the difference! We’ll start with a brief talk on honey making and history in Massachusetts followed by a tasting of local &flavored honeys and the grocery store bear. Bee sure to stay to the end to be entered in a prize drawing!
This event is made possible by the support of The Friends of the Franklin Library!
Dean Vocal Ensemble Concert: "Folk Princess" Tuesday, April 22 @1:00PM
Your favorite Disney hits paired with choruses and folk songs of the real (and unreal) cultures they come from. This includes a spinning song originally published in Lowell MA in 1841, the oldest Secular song ever written (sung by special guest and real Viking reenactor Elyssa Björkman), and Sea Shanties galore! Our 7 dwarves might even sing your favorite Tolkien poetry—Not to mention the vocal highlights of Ariel, Aurora, Snow-White, and of course Elsa. This program truly has something for all ages!
Flower Slime Friday, April 25th @ 2:00PM
Make your very own slime at the library!
Spring Carnival! Saturday, April 26th @ 1:00PM
Join us for an epic afternoon of fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of carnival games, crafts, snacks, and more!
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, April 11th, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, April 11th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
