Salem is not just for witch craft, it is also a place for words, and lots of them. The Mass Poetry Festival will be held in Salem May 3rd through the 5th.
Massachusetts Poetry Festival 2012 from Riley Fearon on Vimeo.
For more info on the Festival, visit their webpage here http://masspoetry.org/massachusetts-poetry-festival-2013/
Thursday, January 17, 2013
February Programs at the Franklin Library - for children and adults
February Programs for Youth at the
Franklin Public Library
Our regularly scheduled programs have something for every age group throughout the week.
Mondays
Wee Read for 3, 4, & 5-year-olds at 10:30 A.M
This thirty minute storytime is for independent 3, 4, & 5-year-olds who are invited to attend "on their own." It features stories, songs, fingerplays, and other interactive activities to encourage reading and promote literacy. No registration is required.
Krafty Mondays for ages 6, 7 & 8 at 3:30 P.M
Come to the library and see what original masterpieces you can make. A short story and different craft will be offered each week during this thirty minute program. No registration is required. Weekly programs below:
"Valentine's Day Wreath"
Monday, February 4th, 2013
Join us to make a unique wreath that celebrates Valentine's Day.
"Bundle Up"
Monday, February 11th, 2013
Brrrr…its cold outside! Come to the library and make a warm scarf.
"Ducktivities"
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Come and see all of the things you can make with Duct Tape!
Tuesdays
Mother Goose on the Loose for birth to age 2 at 10:30 A.M
Each thirty minute session uses nursery rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to promote the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is designed for children up to two-years-old along with their caregiver. No registration is required.
Wednesdays
Terrific Twos at 10:30 A.M.
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities for children who are two-years-old. No registration is required.
Beginning February 6th, 2013 (The first Wednesday of the month)
Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) at 6:30 P.M.
Calling all teens: this is your chance to tell us what to do! One evening a month come help us plan teen programs, choose materials, and promote the library and we will provide the snacks. Membership looks great on job and college applications. Open to all!
Thursdays
Story and Craft for ages 4 and 5 at 10:30 A.M.
Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 4 and 5 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required.
Fun Club for ages 8 to 12, Every Thursday at 3:30 P.M.
This program is designed for tweens ages 8 to 12 years old and will feature different games, contests, and crafts each week. Come join us for some fun! No registration is required. Weekly programs below:
"Mardi Gras Party!"
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us! We will make masks and noisemakers and play games to win prizes.
"Sweetheart Bingo"
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day! Join us for a special game of Valentine Bingo. Registration is not required.
"LEGO Creations"
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Be inspired by the birthday of Dr. Seuss and use your imagination to build with LEGOs. No registration is required.
February School Vacation Week – Special Programs
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Family Storytime for all ages at 10:30 A.M.
Join us for thirty minutes of stories and music the whole family can enjoy. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Winter Carnival for all ages at 3:30 P.M.
Come in out of the cold to enjoy our indoor Winter Carnival featuring games, music, crafts, henna tattoos, face painting, refreshments, and more. No registration is required to join in the fun.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
Haunts, Haints, and Hollers: Scary Stories to Rattle Your Bones for ages 8 to 12 at 6:30 P.M.
International storyteller, Rona Leventhal, will reach into her large bag of multi-cultural stories to share a dramatic and exuberant experience. In this show you will find all manner of haints, dead folk, shape shifters, and mysterious players…from the spooky and eerie to the silly and transformative. This program contains some scary content that may frighten younger children.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Drop-In Craft for all ages at 10:30 A.M.
Drop-in and see what crafts you can make from a variety of choices. This is for all ages and no registration is required.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Family Drum-Fun-Circle for all ages at 10:30 A.M.
Join Tony Fonseca for an entertaining and exciting morning of music. Adults and children can have an interactive drumming experience or you can just sit back, listen, and enjoy the beats! All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
February Programs for Adults at the
Franklin Public Library
Craft Circle - Last Wednesday of every month at 3:30 PM
Come join the new "Craft Circle" beginning Wednesday, February 27th at 3:30 PM. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, or other projects to work on and meet others with similar interests. A great way to share ideas and get help as you work on a project. This group is open to all ages and will meet the last Wednesday of every month.
Kindle eReaders – Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 PM
This program will look at the Overdrive ebook service provided by the Minuteman Library Network and the Franklin Public Library. eBooks can be checked out and downloaded from Overdrive and then transferred to Kindle devices.
Nook eReaders – Tuesday, February 26th at 6:30 PM
This program will look at the Overdrive ebook service provided by the Minuteman Library Network and the Franklin Public Library. eBooks can be checked out and downloaded from Overdrive and then transferred to Nooks, iPods, and other portable devices.
Beginning in March 2013:
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In the News: Library, Train station, casino, drug lab
Friends of the Franklin Library will meet on Feb. 6
The Friends of the Franklin Library will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room in the Franklin Library. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Franklin's Depot Street station to see improvements
The MBTA confirmed Tuesday that it will begin planned improvements on the Depot Street commuter rail station this spring.
Opposition builds against Milford casino
Local officials and opposition groups were rallying on Wednesday following the surprise news that the developer planning a Milford casino filed a last-minute application on Tuesday for a license from the state’s gaming commission.
Sen. Ross filing legislation for drug laboratory oversight board
State Sen. Richard J. Ross, R-Wrentham, is joining his colleagues in the Senate Republican Caucus to request that a forensic services drug laboratory oversight board be created within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
In the News: SPED Vans, education spending
Franklin School District to replace 2 SPED vans
The School Department has requested capital improvement funds from this year’s budget to replace two special education vans that, combined, have more than 200,000 miles on them.
Gov. Patrick proposes up to $1 billlion a year in new education spending
Gov. Patrick wants to increase education spending by up to $1 billion annually by fully funding Chapter 70, increasing learning time at middle schools, and expanding early childhood education
MassDOR: Tax Preparation Video for 2013
What changes in either the Federal or MA taxes could affect how you file for this year? This video from the Mass Dept of Revenue walks through the changes.
The video takes about 23 minutes
The video takes about 23 minutes
MassBudget: the benefits of Early Ed & Care....and the funding cuts
Early education and care can provide lifelong benefits for young children, and it also helps support the day-to-day needs of working parents.
Two new MassBudget reports examine the positive impact early education and care can have, along with the funding cuts that have affected these programs. The first paper, "Declines in Spending on Early Education and Care in Massachusetts," tracks trends in funding since welfare reform in the mid-1990s and finds that:
The second paper, "Economic Gains from Early Education and Care" is authored by PERI economist and UMass professor Arthur MacEwan. It documents the large economic benefits of high quality early education and care. This includes both the contribution of parents who could not work without the support of reliable child care and also the long-term gains from kids whose life prospects are improved by early education. As MacEwan puts it:
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Upcoming Event: Solar Anniversary Celebration
Please join us for a celebration to mark the 1-year anniversary of the First Unitarian Society in Franklin solar electric system. Come find out how much energy was produced right on our roof-top and how that translates into environmental impact and financial benefit.
Refreshments and general information on solar energy will also be available.
Feb 24th, 12-1pm
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Franklin, MA 02038
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