Library Hours
The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. The library is closed on Sundays. The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day.
Special Events for Teens
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Tiny Art Show, June 13 - July 18
We're hosting a Tiny Art Show and we want you to be in it! Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create their own mini masterpiece on a 4 x 4 inch canvas provided by the library. Canvases can be picked up at the circulation desk anytime June 13 - July 18. No registration required.
Library Lawn Games, Friday, July 11 & July 25 @ 2pm
Before the Common starts rocking, roll over to the library for a round of classic board games made GIANT! We'll be chilling on the library lawn with mega-sized games to enjoy. (Fear not, if the weather is too wet or hot we'll play inside in the library Meeting Room.) No registration required.
Science Chefs: Slushies, Thursday, July 17 @ 4pm
1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We'll be exploring questions like how cold is frozen and can a liquid be freezing cold without actually freezing?? No registration required.
Puzzle Mania, Thursday, July 24 @ 5pm
Registration Required
Join us for a family-fun puzzle challenge! Bring your family or group of friends and work as a team to see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle! (Please submit only 1 registration per team/family).
Teen Paint Party, Monday, July 28 @ 6pm
Registration Required
Teens - join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a jellyfish! Best fit for ages 12+. All materials will be provided.
Pixel Pals, Thursday, July 31 @ 4pm
An afternoon book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and so much more. No registration required.
Events for Adults
Tiny Art Show, June 13 - July 18
We're hosting a Tiny Art Show and we want you to be in it! Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create their own mini masterpiece on a 4 x 4 inch canvas provided by the library. Canvases can be picked up at the circulation desk anytime June 13 - July 18. No registration required.
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.
Maker Moment: Silk Scarves, Thursday, July 10 @6:30pm
Registration Required
Take a moment for yourself! This craft class for adults will cover painting on silk with alcohol inks. All supplies provided.
Library Lawn Games, Friday July 11 & 25 @2pm
Before the Common starts rocking, roll over to the library for a round of classic board games made GIANT! We'll be chilling on the library lawn with mega-sized games to enjoy. (Fear not, if the weather is too wet or hot we'll play inside in the library Meeting Room.) No registration required.
Matt York Concert, Saturday, July 19 @2pm
Longtime New England musician and author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories from their careers, inspired by the four legends joining forces in the 1980's to form country super group The Highwaymen. No registration required.
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, July 24 @ 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 each month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The July book is A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko. Get a physical or digital copy through the library catalog. No registration required.
