**LIBRARY NEWS**
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 Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.
Visions of a Master: Tommaso Juglaris at the Library and Beyond
October 20 – November 20, 2025
Join us for a special exhibit honoring Italian-born muralist Tommaso Juglaris, whose stunning 1904 mural, A Grecian Festival, adorns the library’s historic Reading Gallery. Discover the fascinating life of this transatlantic artist, who taught in Boston, painted state capitols, and shaped a generation of American painters.
2025 Reading Challenge
October: Unravel a Mystery
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's 2nd Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that you can redeem 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.
VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Site Opening Saturday February 7
We Need You! Volunteers are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, better known as VITA and TCE. Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter or an interpreter, but most of all we need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided! Learn more at here or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net.
ESOL Program
The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please register for a training session on Saturday, October 25 at 2pm or Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30pm and fill out the volunteer form.
Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area’s most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, October 17: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, October 18: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, October 18: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
**LIBRARY EVENTS**
Weekly/Monthly for Children
Move Along, Mondays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required.
Cool Cruisers, Tuesdays @ 9:30am
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 this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time. No registration required.
Pre-K Pals, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment. No registration required.
Wiggle Worms! Tuesdays @4pm (Ages 0-5)
Beat the afternoon witching hour craziness with a dynamic program for littles! Enjoy music, movement, and some fun surprises. No registration required.
Terrific Toddlers, Wednesdays @10:30am (Ages 18mo-3)
Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities! No registration is required.
Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required.
Tummy Time, Thursdays @ 9:30am
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. No registration required.
Pre-K Pals, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment. No registration required.
Tot Bop, Thursdays, @ 4pm (Ages 3-5)
Get ready to dance around to an energetic playlist in a class that offers littles a chance to play with musicality, coordination, and creativity - all while practicing listening and learning skills! No registration required.
Artsy Afternoons, Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Join Ms. Cindy for a step-by-step art project specifically for kids! All materials will be provided.
Bubble Buddies, Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
Enjoy a Friday bubble dance party with music, movement, and fun surprises! No registration required.
Weekend Wiggles, Saturdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
Littles and their grownups are invited to an epic dance party to kick off the weekend! Get those wiggles out with fun music, exciting surprises, and plenty of joy and laughter. No registration required.
Special Events for Kids & Families
Health Fair, Wednesday, October 1 @ 3:30pm
Join the Town Health Department for a Health Fair at the Library! Enjoy Local vendors & health services, Face painting & kids' activities, Health screenings, Raffles, giveaways, and refreshments! No registration required.
Drum Circle, Thursday, October 2 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Doggie Tales: Meet the Pups! Monday, October 6 @ 4pm
We're bringing Doggie Tales back! Kiddos who are working on their reading skills will be able to sign up for a time slot to practice reading to a trained therapy dog. This program is a chance to meet the trained therapy dogs you will have a chance to read with going forward. No registration required.
Franklin’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Saturday, October 11 @ 10:30am
Treats, games, and music, oh my! Enjoy a spooky celebration for all ages. Costumes are encouraged! No registration required.
Interactive Movie, Wednesday, October 15 @ 1pm
Families: join us for a special interactive movie screening in our program room! Relax and enjoy a seasonal movie, with popcorn and some fun surprises. No registration required.
Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 18 @ 2pm
Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly morning of trick-or-treating in the daylight. The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities!! In case of rain, we will move indoors. If you'd like to participate with a trunk, please email Caleigh (ckeating@minlib.net).
Petite Picassos, Monday, October 20 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of some silly stacked pumpkins! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 - 12. All materials will be provided.
Creepy Crawlers, Saturday, October 25 @ 10:30am
It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate than with some of the creepiest and crawliest critters around! There will be real live bugs and more - creepy fun for all ages! No registration required.
Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens
D&D Club, Mondays @ 4pm
Registration Required
Kids ages 10-17 are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rulebooks, and blank character sheets. We'll be using the 5th edition books and rules. Other Table Top systems are welcome! If you have any questions please email: mgousie@minlib.net.
- Registration for this club is for the September to December season of Dungeons and Dragons Club.
- If you will be missing a session please email: mgousie@minlib.net as soon as possible.
- Dungeon Masters must be at least 12 years old and have experience with Dungeon and Dragons.
- Dungeon Masters are signing up to lead a table for ALL 16 meetings from September 8 - December 29.
- Dungeon Masters are required to choose a premade adventure, but homebrew additions to the adventure are allowed.
- Players and Dungeon Masters are required to be respectful, kind, and attentive to each other.
- Groups of Players with a Dungeon Master are welcome to share our space!
Code Club: Code Along, Tuesdays @ 4pm
Join us for an hour of code, exploring project tutorials, STEM practices, and free coding time. 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. No registration required.
Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:30pm
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, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours. It's a win-win-win! No registration required.
Game Bytes, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Bring a snack and join us for two hours of casual co-op and solo play. Bring your own device or play on the big screen! No registration required.
Pixel Pals, Thursday, September 25 @ 4pm
An afterschool book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and more. No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Health Fair, Wednesday, October 1 @ 3:30pm
Join the Town Health Department for a Health Fair at the Library! Enjoy Local vendors & health services, Face painting & kids' activities, Health screenings, Raffles, giveaways, and refreshments! No registration required.
Drum Circle, Thursday, October 2 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Mysterious Massachusetts, Saturday, October 4 @ 2pm
Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens. In this workshop with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, we have a look at some of the most famous of Massachusetts paranormal history. No registration required.
Chess Club, Saturday, October 4 @ 2:30pm
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, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 18 @ 2pm
Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly morning of trick-or-treating in the daylight. The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities!! In case of rain, we will move indoors. If you'd like to participate with a trunk, please email Caleigh (ckeating@minlib.net).
Creepy Crawlers, Saturday, October 25 @ 10:30am
It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate than with some of the creepiest and crawliest critters around! There will be real live bugs and more - creepy fun for all ages! No registration required.
Fabio Pirozzolo in Concert, Saturday, October 25 @ 3pm
Celebrate the art and culture of Italy with a concert of Italian Folk Music from Fabio Pirozzolo. Fabio is an Italian drummer, multi-percussionist, and singer currently based in Boston. Originally from Terracina, Italy, he started his career as a folk percussionist, playing Italian frame drums, tamburello and tammorra, in one of the most famous folk groups in his area. No registration required.
Events for Adults
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 bi monthly game of tabletop role playing games for adults. Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info.
1st & 3rd Tuesday D&D: Tyranny of Dragons
2nd & 4th Thursday Pathfinder: Strength of Thousands
1st & 3rd Thursday D&D: Curse of Strahd
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.
Health Fair, Wednesday, October 1 @ 3:30pm
Join the Town Health Department for a Health Fair at the Library! Enjoy Local vendors & health services, Face painting & kids' activities, Health screenings, Raffles, giveaways, and refreshments! No registration required.
Drum Circle, Thursday, October 2 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, October 4 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of fall foliage! All materials are provided.
Mysterious Massachusetts, Saturday, October 4 @ 2pm
Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens. In this workshop with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, we have a look at some of the most famous of Massachusetts paranormal history. No registration required.
Chess Club, Saturday, October 4 @ 2:30pm
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, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Watercolor Workshop, Monday, October 6 & October 27 @ 6pm
Registration Required
Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for a Watercolor Workshop for Adults.
Oct. 6: Leaf design
Oct. 27: Sunflowers
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, October 11 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us. One Saturday each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too! This month: Marbled Clay Leaves (rescheduled from September).
Fabio Pirozzolo in Concert, Saturday, October 25 @ 3pm
Celebrate the art and culture of Italy with a concert of Italian Folk Music from Fabio Pirozzolo. Fabio is an Italian drummer, multi-percussionist, and singer currently based in Boston. Originally from Terracina, Italy, he started his career as a folk percussionist, playing Italian frame drums, tamburello and tammorra, in one of the most famous folk groups in his area. No registration required.
ESOL Volunteer Tutor Trainings
Saturday, October 25 @ 2pm
Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:30pm
The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please register for a training session using the links above and fill out the volunteer form.
From Friends of the Franklin Library
Visit the Friends at this year’s Harvest Festival! Stop by our booth and pick out a FREE “new to you” book while supplies last. We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking for new Friends: Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. We need new members interested in active involvement, including joining our Board of Directors. To learn more about becoming a Friend, please reach out via email fofl02038@gmail.com and join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm at the Library.