December 2023 Franklin Library News & Events
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 Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adult Take & Makes: Paint Brush Gnomes! Available Friday, December 1st
Starting Friday, December 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Paint Brush Gnome kit!
Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own hanging gnome! The perfect craft for the holiday season! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! *LIMIT 1 PER PERSON*
Adult Paint Party! Saturday, December 2nd @ 1:00PM
Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for adults! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own seasonal masterpiece! All attendees must be at least 18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
The Weekend Watercolor, Sunday, December 3rd 2:00 PM
Registration Required. Register here. Project Details: Collage and Watercolor Holiday Cards
Relax with a Sunday watercolor class for adults 18 and over.
Friends of Franklin Library Meeting, Wednesday, December 6th 6:30 PM
Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting!
Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin
Chess Group, Sundays, December 3rd & 17th 2:00 PM
Chess - 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 & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Table Top, Tuesday, December 12th & 26th 6:00 PM
Registration Required. 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 Table Top Role Playing Games for Adults!
Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info!
Board Game Group, Tuesday, December 19th 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
All that Glitters is Gold: The Art of Gustav Klimt, Monday, December 11th 7:00 PM
Hybrid Program | Register Here for virtual option
When you think of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt you may think of Art Nouveau or Symbolism, or Gold!
Join Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious for an introduction to this idiosyncratic artist while we review Klimt’s famous gold paintings and his lesser known works. This program is available live in the Library and virtually over zoom.
Brought to you by Ashland Public Library, Belmont Public Library, and Franklin Public Library
Forget the Fruitcake: Edible Gift Ideas December 14th 6:00 PM
Register Here for samples during the program!
Most people have too much stuff these days! From homemade seasoning mixes to sauces, pickles, cookies, and more, come learn to make easy and thoughtful edible gifts. There’s something for everyone (even your pesky brother-in-law)
Holiday Jazz, Saturday, December 23rd 1:00 PM
No Registration Required
Enjoy a free concert from The RENAISSANCE V BRASS QUINTET lead by Al Testa to start the Holiday Weekend off right! This winter holiday-themed concert will consist of music dating from the 15th century to today, including many well known Christmas and holiday classics.
From the Friends of the Franklin Library…The holiday season is upon us, and we have a lot to be thankful for this year. Like so many, the Friends took some time to reflect on the past year and the activities we’ve been fortunate to participate in.
Here is a look back at some of our highlights:
· Museum Passes for The Butterfly Place
· National Library Week Library Staff Appreciation Brunch
· Annual $1,000 Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship to a graduating FHS ’23 Senior
· Teen Summer Reading Program Prize Baskets
· Adult Summer Reading Program Prizes
· Over 400 Books given away at our Harvest Festival Booth
· Virtual Author Visit with Emily Franklin, award-winning author of The Lioness
of Boston
· Snacks for Teen and Children’s After-School Programs
Were you able to enjoy any of the above programs or find yourself frequenting our Library and the many wonderful activities and programs they offer each and every day? Why not play an active role in supporting the amazing programs offered to our local community. Here are ways that you can show your support:
1. Become a Friend! We would love to add more Friends to our group. We have several committees which you can choose from or you are welcome to be more of a supporting member.
2. Make a donation in the name of your favorite bookworm. Have that one Franklin person on your holiday list who is hard to buy for? Why not make a donation in their name that will support their local library?
3. Take advantage of your company’s employee match program. Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations.
All membership dues and contributions are tax deductible and will go directly to supporting the Franklin Public Library’s collections and programs.
To join the Friends or make a donation, CLICK HERE.