Franklin Public Library September 2019 News & Events for Children, Teens, and Families!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 

News and Events for Children, Teens, and Families!

Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2nd  for Labor Day. The Library's regular 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 Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day.

Programs for Children and Teens
Mondays
Move Along. 10:30 a.m.  For ages 0 – 5 years
This thirty minute program features 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 is required! Join us immediately after for an informal playgroup with toys and books for children who are accompanied by an adult. Connect with other parents and let little ones interact with one another!

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Monday Afternoons, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Kids ages 7-13 are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! Dungeons and Dragons, also known as D&D, is one of the most complex tabletop games in history. The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! We will be using the 5th edition books and rules. (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up!

Tuesdays
Cool Cruisers: a Playgroup for crawlers and early walkers! 9:30 a.m.
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 fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time!

Get Ready for Kindergarten. 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 – 5.
This 45 minute program featuring stories, songs, activities, and crafts will help prepare your children for preschool and kindergarten.  Parents and caregivers can attend with their child if they wish.  No registration is required.

Code IT! First and Third Tuesday of the Month, 4:00 p.m.
Welcome to the evolution of technology programming at the Franklin Public Library.  Come on in for an Begginer level Hour of Code! Recommended for 4th grade and up. To sign up contact mgousie@minlib.net.

Bookworm Bounce! 4th Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-4:45 p.m. (0-5)
Kids ages 0-5 are welcome to join us for an afternoon 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!

Wednesdays
Terrific Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.  For ages 18 months to 3 years.
Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration is required. Join us immediately after for an informal playgroup with toys and books for children who are accompanied by an adult. Connect with other parents and let little ones interact with one another!

Construction Junction! First Wednesday of the Month, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (5+)
Kids 5 and up are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a building bonanza! We'll use Legos, Lincoln Logs, Jix, and more to complete themed challenges! Bring your imagination!

Crafternoon! 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (3+)
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a fabulous variety of themed arts and crafts designed for all ages!

Book Bites! Third Wednesday of the month, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (8-11)
Kids ages 8-11! Join us each month for snacks and a casual conversation about your favorite reads! Share what books you're loving lately, and get great book recommendations from others! This is a low key (and delicious) way to find your next favorite book or series!

Bump and Beyond: A Group for Expecting Parents! Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
No matter what stage you're at in your (or your partner's) pregnancy, you probably have questions. (Is this normal? What should we expect? How will we handle feeding and sleeping issues?)You're not alone! Join us at the library to share your questions, get answers, meet other expecting parents and build your parent tribe! We will be joined each month by lactation specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and parents Katie and Kim of Northeast Moms and Babies, who will be on hand to answer all your questions!

Thursdays
Baby Tummy Time! 9:30 a.m. (For pre-walkers ages 0-18 months)
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!

StoryXplorers. 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and up.
Join us for 30 minutes of themed stories, songs, and movement followed by 30 minutes of craft and sensory play. For children ages 3 and up that can attend on their own. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to watch from the adjoining room.

Discovery Workshop! 2nd Thursday of the Month, 3:30-4:30PM (K-4th Grade)
Kids K-4th grade! Join our special guest Ms. Marsha for an hour of creativity and exploring! Enjoy a new fun theme every month!

Tales for Tails.  2nd Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. (2nd grade +)
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Email bcomeau@minlib.net to sign up!

Fridays
Chess Club for Kids! 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month, 3:30 - 4:30PM (8-13)
A fun and educational program for kids? What more could you ask for? Whether you are new to the game or are a more seasoned player, we invite all kids ages 8-13 to join us! 

Happy Feet! 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month, 10:30AM (3-5)
Let's play some music and get those little toes moving! Join us for an introductory class into creative movement using very basic ballet moves. We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected!

Saturdays
Baby Sensory! First Saturday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
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!)

Special Programs

Book Character Costume Party! Saturday September 7th, 1:00 p.m.
Families! Dress up as your favorite book character and join us for a celebration including games, crafts, snacks, and a costume parade!

Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Friday, September 13th, 9:00 a.m.
Strap your little one in and join us for music and movement together! Bond with your baby in a fun, interactive way for this half-hour program!

Little Blue Truck Scavenger Hunt! September 20-22
Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from this beloved story! The characters will be hiding all weekend long!

Little Blue Truck StoryWalk at Delcarte Park! Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m.
Join us at DelCarte on the morning of September 21st as we walk along the trail together and enjoy an interactive story, followed by a craft! Fun for the whole family!

Family Blanket Forts! Wednesday September 25th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Families! Join us for an evening of fort making and reading! Bring along some blankets, make your fort in the children's room bookshelves, and curl up and read together!

Hello Fall Craft! Friday September 27th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
It's the first week of Fall and a 1/2 day at the public schools so we're celebrating! Drop-in and make your very own Leaf Suncatcher!

Sing With Your Baby! Saturday, September 28th, 10:30 a.m.
Join the wonderful Julie Stepanek for a morning of music and engagement with your little one!

Teen Programs

Artist Amigos! 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for a monthly artsy meetup in the teen room! Bring your own art projects to work on, or get inspired by fun prompts devised by our youth services librarians! Materials and snacks will be provided!

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!

Volunteens! 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM
Calling all Tweens and Teens! Are you looking to build your resume? Have you ever been interested in volunteering at the library? Well now's your chance. Join us Thursday nights twice a month for volunteer projects! Attendance to at least one meeting a month is required.
For more information please contact Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net.

Chapter Chew! 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM (8th-12 Grade)
Join us each month for snacks and refreshments as we discuss our recent YA reads! Share what books you're loving and get recommendations from others! Have fun connecting with other readers and who knows, maybe you'll discover your next favorite book or series along the way!
Since we will be discussing YA titles, this group is recommended for students in Grades 8 and up, however anyone age 12 and up is welcome at their own (and their parents) discretion.

Girls Who Code! 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 1:00-3:00PM (6th-8th Grade!)
Club curriculum focuses on a culminating Girls Who Code Project, where girls work in teams to use their coding skills and bravery to solve a real world problem they care about by engaging in fun and simple self-guided coding tutorials that range from beginner to advanced in Scratch, Python, JavaScript, and Thunkable. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please email mgousie@minlib.net to join!

For All Ages!
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, September 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, September 21, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 News & Events for Children, Teens, and Families!

School Committee Recap - August 27, 2019

The School Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 27 brought updates on the opening of school (everyone is excited to be back), a brief interruption for an executive session to approve another of the contracts with a bargaining unit (cafeteria unit) and a review of the revised District Improvement Plan (see link below).


Superintendent's report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_august_27_2019.pdf

The new hire listing
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/new_hires_august_2019.pdf

The District Improvement Plan as presented and discussed during the meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona_-_dip_goals.pdf


For additional details, here are my notes recorded live during the meeting

• Live reporting: Consent agenda to closing

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to-closing.html

• Live reporting: Discussion / Action Items

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html

• live reporting; school committee - executive sessi...

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-school-committee.html

• Live reporting: School Committee - Aug 27, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-school-committee-aug-27.html

Superintendent Sara Ahern reviewing the update District Improvement Plan

The school committee agenda was previously posted
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-aug_25.html

Town Council Recap - August 21, 2019

The Town of Franklin officially pinned the fire Fire Chief at this August 21, 2019 meeting. Folks may recall the special meeting held June 12 where the Town Council approved the appointment. He was officially sworn in when he started July 8 and then due to the summer schedule, tonight was the night to complete the formal pinning ceremony.

Town Clerk Teresa Burr swearing in new Franklin Fire Chief James G. McLaughlin

Franklin Fire Chief James G. McLaughlin gets pinned by his son while his father observes

The Chateau Restaurant liquor license was approved. They are renovating the former Joe's American Grill to begin operation some time later this year.

Of note to residents, the paving at the i495 and RT 140 interchange will happen over a couple of weeks in September. The State is doing the work. While they are paving the section, they will not be making improvements to the left hand turn into Pond St.

The Walker St bridge is scheduled to close for 6-8 weeks after Labor Day, possibly through Halloween. This is also an investment from the State and appreciated but may cause some delays in travel around the detour while the work is being done.

The Town "Actions Taken" document can he found
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_august_21_2019.pdf

Additional details can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting:

• Live reporting: Legislation for action through to ...

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html

• Live reporting: Chateau Restaurant License - Subco...

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-chateau-restaurant.html

• Live reporting: Town Council - Aug 21, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-town-council-aug-21-2019.html

Peter Willis: next art show Harwich Cranberry Festival

I will be in Cape Cod to sell my photos at the Harwich Community Center on September 14 and 15 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Harwich Community Center is located on Oak Street. It is across the street from Monomoy High School.

If you can't make it to the event, you can still chat with Peter and place your order at https://www.peterwillisphotography.com anytime and get your favorite image delivered to your door. Thank you in advance for your support!!!! 😃📸


Thank you

pete


Peter Willis photography https://www.peterwillisphotography.com/

More about the Harwich Cranberry Festival
https://www.facebook.com/events/639868879839712/

Harwich Community Center Facebook photo

"The delay ... was necessary to replace damaged parts associated with the tank"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"It’s going to be a little bit longer before the town’s primary water treatment plant – shut down since July 7 – will be back in working order.

The plant was shut down, as were the town’s two oldest and largest wells associated with it, on the heels of a fire in one of the plant’s tanks, which has resulted in a summer-long, full-water ban in the town.

The ban, which prohibits all outdoor watering except for vegetable and flower gardens by hand-held hose only, remains in effect. The town has rarely instituted full watering bans.

On top of the fire-related shut downs, the DPW this week also had to shut down a third, lightly used well because E. coli was detected in an untreated sample. Officials stress that the situation is not an emergency, and assure water customers that treated water in the distribution system has remained clear of the bacteria."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190830/franklin-water-ban-continues-into-september-treatment-plant-3-wells-out-of-service

"The delay ... was necessary to replace damaged parts associated with the tank"

Country Blues with Radcliffe & Dillon in Foxboro, Thursday, Sept. 5

COUNTRY BLUES

with RADCLIFFE & DILLON

at Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center

Thursday, Sep 5, 7:30 PM

The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (formerly the Orpheum) in the center of Foxboro has opened a new, intimate listening room for musical performers called the Upper Lobby. This 32-seat venue provides seating at tables, allowing ordering of drinks and snacks during the show.

One of the first performances in this new venue will be the country blues duo of Ragtime Jack Radcliffe and Sherman Lee Dillon. 

'Ragtime' Jack has been performing for more than 30 years. He is a master of traditional country blues and ragtime and stride piano, and a powerful singer/songwriter. He also accompanies himself on the keyboard, guitar and fiddle. He was inducted into the Old-Time Music Association Hall of Fame in 2014.

Jack's performances always include a lot of uplifting wit, historical anecdotes and connections with local lore, wherever he performs. His background in journalism amplifies a lifelong quest for the cultural framework of his music and the places he performs.

Sherman Lee Dillon was born in Meadville, Mississippi (pop 451) in 1951, and grew up 15 miles outside of town. Many of his family members were into music, and he learned to play piano, guitar, harmonica, banjo, steel guitar, and other instruments.

One night a band from McComb (Bo Didley's home) drove up at the Dillon house. They asked him to be their guitar player and go to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to make a record with them. At the age of 16 Sherman left home and has been playing music professionally ever since.

Deciding to be a regional performer has actually worked quite well. Sherman has performed in various configurations on shows with B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Bobby Rush, and many others. He also consulted and played in O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Tickets are $15, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office, 508-543-2787, or online at Orpheum website https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10447634. For more information, call 508-543-2787 or email boxoffice@orpheum.org.

Franklin Public Library September 2019 News and Events for Adults!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 

News and Events for Adults!

Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2nd  for Labor Day. The Library's regular 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 Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day on September 8th.

The Julian Gerstin Sextet, Wednesday, September 4, 7:00 p.m.
The Julian Gerstin Sextet reimagines Caribbean musical traditions for a border-crossing world. Rhythmic drive from a battery of unusual percussion instruments combines with lyrical melodies and jazz sophistication. To see videos of the group, please visit www.juliangerstin.com/music.
Now in its fifth year, the Sextet has performed throughout New England. We have released two CDs, described as "uproarious and jubilant … sweet and strong like sugarcane" (DeeDee McNeil, musicalmemoirs.com) and "dynamic and lively" (Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews). Our 2018 CD release, The Old City, received extensive radio airplay in Latin America and on US college radio (Top 100, 2018).
Julian Gerstin (PhD, MFA) is an ethnomusicologist, percussionist and composer. He has performed Caribbean music for over forty years, conducted research in Martinique and Cuba, published numerous academic articles, and taught at Wesleyan, Clark, and San José State Universities. He is President of the Board of Directors of the Vermont Jazz Center.
The Sextet's other members live in southeastern Vermont and Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, and include Anna Patton, clarinet; Don Anderson, trumpet; Eugene Uman, piano; Wes Brown, bass; and Ben James, drum set. Between them they have worked with a stellar array of musicians: Bo Diddley, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Sheila Jordan, Olatunji, Bobby Sanabria, Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony Davis, Marilyn Crispell, Ed Blackwell, Sonny Fortune, and many others.
The Julian Gerstin Sextet is a member of Creative Ground, New England Foundation for the Arts' select list of regional touring performance groups, and Julian is registered with NEFA as a teacher and workshop leader.

Foreign Film Night, Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
8 1/2 (1963). Italian.
Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido Anselmi, a director whose new project is collapsing around him, along with his life. One of the greatest films about film ever made, Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 (Otto e mezzo) turns one man's artistic crisis into a grand epic of the cinema. An early working title for 8 1/2 was "The Beautiful Confusion," and Fellini's masterpiece is exactly that: a shimmering dream, a circus, and a magic act.
Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design (Black and White), and consistently placed in The British Film Institute's Sight & Sound critics' and directors' poll of the ten greatest films of all time.

Closing the Garden with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.
While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year.  We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting

Interview Preparation, Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.
Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow will lead an interactive and informal question and answer session where participants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid job candidates' most common interview mistakes.

Hearing Loss Support, Products, Services, and Information Seminar
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hearing help is becoming more financially accessible!
Noise-induced hearing loss and age-related hearing loss are becoming more common. In this seminar you will learn about access to hearing aids and assistive technology as well as hearing support services that are becoming more accessible and financially available. 
Hearing Loss is "The Invisible Loss". There are products and services to assist you.  Addressing hearing loss early is important for overall health, well-being, and brain health. Learn about new FDA regulation changes that may make hearing-help financially accessible to more people. Find out how to set realistic expectations for hearing aids, based on your particular needs, and learn of other inexpensive technology to supplement hearing aid functioning. Anyone currently experiencing any stage of hearing loss and individuals who care for friends or family members struggling with the challenges associated with hearing loss is welcome to attend. This program is presented by the Franklin Senior Center in corporation with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA).

Self Care Series, Wednesdays, September 18 & 25, October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 p.m.
Professional Life Coach Bethany Amatucci will lead a six-week Self Care Series to help you on the journey to living your best life! These classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m., Time management and making yourself a priority
If you ever feel like there's not enough hours in the day, or days in the week, this night is for you! We will cover several tips for managing your time that will help you to make the most of each day and still have time for you and your family! You will leave here feeling empowered and capable of managing your time in a more efficient manner.
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., Living a confident life: Learning to love yourself as you are
The focus this week will be on self-respect, self-love, and positive self-talk. These are all important aspects for becoming empowered to squash your insecurities and live your most courageous life! It is my desire that you leave this workshop with a new found admiration for yourself.

The Four Billion Year Story with Eamon McCarthy Earls, Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.
Have you wondered what's beneath your feet right now? With the latest research on rocks and climate, audiences will have a chance to discover the four billion year story of your community from the dawn of life to our rapidly changing modern world.
Eamon McCarthy Earls is the author of more than a dozen regional histories about Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and southern New England as a whole. To date, he has delivered over 200 presentations to audiences at libraries, historical societies, museums, senior centers and business groups. In addition to his background as a writer and presenter, he is also a trained geologist.

Mixed Media Journal Workshop, Sunday, September 22, 3:00 p.m.
Artist Jacqueline Volpe will lead a Mixed Media Art Journal Workshop where participants can learn how to repurpose and alter discarded books to use as an art or writing journal. No experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for adults and young adults. This class is free, and there is a limit of 15 participants. Please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net or 508-520-4941 to register.

Quizzy E Trivia Night, Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
It's time for Trivia Night at the Franklin Public Library hosted by the mysterious Quizzy E! Test your knowledge of history, geography, science, literature, sports, entertainment, and more! This program is free and open to the public.

Documentary Film Night, Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.
Loving Vincent (2018).
In the first fully painted feature film, 2018 Oscar-nominated LOVING VINCENT tells the story of the mysterious and tragic death of the world's most famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Featuring the voices of Saoirse Ronan and Chris O'Dowd.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2018 Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the BAFTA Awards.

Genealogy club, Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.
Verifying the Information You Find Online, presented by Marian Pierre-Louis.
When we have brick walls and other challenging puzzles, we search anywhere for clues that can help us.That can include online trees and other information with unknown sources.This presentation will demonstrate how to verify the information as true or not.

Tales from a Reluctant World Traveler with Randy Ross, Tuesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m.
Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and Randy Ross couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show. The 1.5-hour, multimedia event includes a humorous travel slide show, readings from his novel God Bless Cambodia and performances from his show The Chronic Single's Handbook. This talk is free and open to the public.

Zentangle 101 and 102
Wednesdays, September 11 & 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Zentangle 101, Wednesday, September 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called "tiles." We call them tiles because you can assemble them into mosaics.

Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. You don't need to know what a tangle is going to look like to draw it. You just need to know the steps. The result is a delightful surprise. The classes are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Zentangle 102, Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In Zentangle 102 we will continue to create beautiful images building on what we have learned in our previous Zentangle class. As we learn new tangles, we will put them together in creative ways to either create our own mosaic consisting of multiple tiles put together to make a whole or work on a larger surface. We will also discuss enjoyable ways to continue practicing our Zentangle journey on our own.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is The Immortalists, by Chloe Benjamin. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

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 Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, September 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, September 21, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library September 2019 News and Events for Adults!

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Aug 30 to THU - Sep 5

Fri Aug 30, 2019

10am	Knitting Group
12pm	Farmers Market

Sat Aug 31, 2019

10am	Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

Sun Sep 1, 2019

1pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Mon Sep 2, 2019

	Labor Day
	Library Closed
10am	SNETT Group/Nature Walk

Tue Sep 3, 2019

9:30am	Cool Cruisers
10:30am	Get Ready for Kindergarten
4pm	Code I.T.
6:30pm	Franklin Garden Club - Paper Quilling Workshop
7pm	Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wed Sep 4, 2019

10:30am	Terrific Toddlers
5pm	Construction Junction
6pm	Artist Amigos! For Teens
7pm	Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting
7pm	Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting
7pm	The Julian Gerstin Sextet
7pm	Town Council Meeting

Thu Sep 5, 2019

9:30am	Baby Tummy Time
10:30am	Story Xplorers
5pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
5:45pm	FAA Booster Mtg
6pm	Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit

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For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Aug 30 to THU - Sep 5

Franklin Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals

The FCC's upcoming grant cycle runs September 1 - October 15

View this email in your browser Grant Applications Accepted September 1 - October 15 The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. This funding encourages individuals, groups and not-for-profit organizations to bring to the community unique programming that centers around the arts, humanities, history or interpretive sciences for children, adults or intergenerational groups. Previously funded projects include: programs/field trips for five of Franklin's schools (public and charter), Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll, LiveArts, Franklin Performing Arts Company Whatever Theatre Festival, Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, and the Franklin Art Association, to name a few. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Franklin, including exhibitions, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or workshops, lectures, and performances in schools, the library, the senior center, or for the community at large. While the focus of the proposals should remain similar to past years — community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs — this year the FCC is encouraging new applicants to apply. All grant applications are due by Tuesday, October 15. Proposals that are past the deadline will not be considered. Log on to https://www.mass-culture.org/Franklin for grant guidelines and to apply. Copyright © 2019 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

Hockomock Football: Players to Watch on Defense - Wertz, FHS

HockomockSports.com Staff has published their preview of the "Hockomock Football: Players to Watch on Defense"

Evan Wertz, Senior – Franklin

"Franklin senior linebacker Evan Wertz has been a dominant presence in the heart of the Panthers defense, having already set program records by racking up huge tackle totals every week. Wertz had 122 tackles in 11 games last season (a remarkable 11 per game), including 45 solo stops and 10 tackles for loss.

He can also drop into coverage, recording three pass breakups and an interception. Just like Mansfield’s Vinnie Holmes, wherever the ball goes Wertz is there, ranging from sideline to sideline and covering as much ground as any linebacker in the Hock.

The Panthers nearly stunned powerhouse Xaverian in the playoffs last season and that has ramped up the momentum and expectations coming into this year. With Wertz leading the defense, Franklin will hope that they can push for the Kelley-Rex title and another long tournament run."

Read the full listing online at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-defense-2019/ 

Evan Wertz (25) celebrates a fumble on Milford’s opening possession of the game in 2018. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

 

HockomockSports.com reports "Fallon-Comeau Takes Charge of King Philip Softball"

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, writes about the softball coaching change happening at King Philip (and Franklin).

"Kate Fallon-Comeau is trading in her Franklin blue for the King Philip green and gold.

Fallon-Comeau, the Panthers’ softball head coach for the past nine seasons, was officially hired in the same capacity for the Warriors this week. King Philip was one of the most successful programs over the past decade, winning state championships in 2010, 2011, and 2016.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, but there was an opportunity and I went for it,” Fallon-Comeau said. “I loved every minute of my time at Franklin but I’m really excited to work with the girls at King Philip. There is a great feeder program in place, they have solid softball players every year. Like Franklin, they have a community that is passionate about softball. It just seemed like a good fit and the timing was right.”

Fallon-Comeau, the 2019 HockomockSports.com Coach of the Year, is plenty familiar with the Hockomock League. She was a star pitcher as a member of the Class of 2001 at Mansfield High. After a successful career as a catcher at Curry College, she took over the reins of the Panthers’ program in 2011. Under her guidance, Franklin went 112-86 and made the state tournament in all but two seasons. In the two seasons the Panthers didn’t make it, they had 10 and nine wins, respectively."

Continue reading the article online at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/fallon-comeau-takes-charge-of-king-philip-softball/

Kate Fallon-Comeau was hired as the new King Philip softball coach after nine seasons with Franklin. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for Monday - Labor Day

All Commuter Rail lines will operate on a regular Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday September 2.


Please note that there is no Sunday service for the Stoughton and Needham lines.

Last Updated: Aug 29 2019 01:29 PM 


Reminder: Weekends, Sept 7- Nov 24, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot. 

https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for Monday - Labor Day

Town of Franklin EEE Update - now at Moderate

Town of Franklin EEE Update

The Town of Franklin is currently at a MODERATE risk threat from the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The following recommendations are being made to reduce potential exposure:

1.) Wear mosquito repellent Products with 30% DEET, Permethrin, Picardin or oil of lemon eucalyptus are the most effective

2.) Be aware of peak mosquito hours. Mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn

3.) Drain standing water on your property Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing or stagnant water

4.) Wear long sleeves and long pants Covering skin will limit potential exposure

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control is a great resource. Contact them to schedule spraying on your property. http://www.norfolkcountymosquito.org/

Please click for the EEE fact sheet and more helpful links.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/eee_update_8_27_19_2_0.pdf
Contact the Board of Health with any additional questions.

 

Town of Franklin EEE Update - now at Moderate