Franklin Public Library July 2022 News & Events
Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. The Library’s summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Sundays in July and August.
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, July 15th , 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16th , 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 16th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Your Franklin Public Library card gives you the opportunity to receive either free or reduced cost admission to many of the areas’ most popular museums and attractions! Some of the most popular destinations are the Boston Children's Museum, New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science, and the Mass State Parks Pass. Reservations may be made up to thirty days in advance on the Museum Pass page of the library's website. Be sure to check back regularly as we are continually adding more passes for you to enjoy!
See the latest additions to our collections at the Franklin Public Library!
Programs for Children and Teens
Weekly Events for Families!
Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
Animation Nation Anime Club! Mondays, 5:00-6:00PM (10+)
Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 10+!
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 fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time!
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (2-4)
Let’s play some music and get those little toes moving! We will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence.
Un-Bored! Wednesdays @10:30AM (starting 6/22)
A pop-up playtime that's fun for the whole family! We've got jumbo Legos, Lincoln logs, trucks, puzzles, board games and more! Let's escape the summer heat and play!
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!
Bookworm Bounce! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4)
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!
Silly Songs and Stories! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (0-5)
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required!
Special Events for Kids & Families
Rolie Polie Guacamolie Concert! Saturday July 2 @10:30AM
Holy Guacamole! The award-winning kiddie music titans of Brooklyn, Rolie Polie Guacamole, are ready to raise the roof with a rocking, all-ages show! Rolie Polie Guacamole is pure FUN with high-energy songs all done up in folk, funk, rock, Latin and country styles, about eating healthy, staying active, and places the band loves to go, with a sprinkling of animal tunes thrown in for good measure.
Pajama Dance Party! Wednesday July 6 @6:00PM
Come dressed in your favorite jammies and get ready to boogie at our pajama dance party! We'll have a few pajama-related stories and activities, and of course, a whole lot of dancing!
Jewelry Making! Monday July 11 @1:00PM
Ideal for children and teens ages 10 and up! Join Franklin High School Junior Ji-Yann from our VolunTeen program as she teaches us how to make custom wire wrapped rings and more!
Fun with Drones! Wednesday July 13 @1:00PM
Join licensed drone pilot Brian Kourtz of Boston 25 News as he shows us the different types of drones, uses for drone footage, how to get your pilot's license, and of course, how to fly a drone!
Read with Riley! Wednesday July 13 @4:00PM
Join us this summer for 3 special storytimes with our therapy dog Riley and her human friend Ally! We'll read some of Riley's favorite books, sing some of her favorite songs, and of course there will be lots of puppy snuggles!
Toe Jam Puppet Band! Saturday July 16 @1:00PM
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!
Tales of Trails Puppet Show! Monday July 18 @4:00PM
Travel the trails of the world with multi-cultural puppet tales! These adventurous tales are told with hand crafter puppets, beautiful staging and original music!
Flying High Dogs! Wednesday July 20 @4:00PM
Join us for extreme tail wagging fun for the whole family! Mike Piazza and his team of Border Collies are set to impress with their frisbee tricks and more!
Bollywood Dance Party! Wednesday July 20 @6:30PM
Kids and grownups join us! Have fun, make some moves and learn how to Bollywood dance with Deepa Bhaskar! Bollywood Dance is an expressive and eclectic dance form. It’s a fusion of Indian classical and folk dance with various other dances styles from all around the world!
Kids Paint Party! Saturday July 23 @1:00PM **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
For kids ages 5-11! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own magical masterpiece!
Princess Picnic! Monday July 25 @4:00PM
Join us as we welcome a royal princess fir a special afternoon celebration full of singing and dancing!
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Wednesday July 27 @4:00PM
Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed!
Harry Potter Party! Saturday July 30 @1:00PM
Celebrate our favorite wizard's birthday at the library! Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy crafts, games, and more!
Weekly / monthly Events for Teens
Animation Nation Anime Club! Mondays, 5:00-6:00PM (10+)
Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 10+!
TinkerCad Tuesdays! 4:00-5:00PM
Tinker-CAD is a free, easy-to-use web app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding! Join Mrs. Mitzi as you learn to use Tinker-CAD and make a cool themed creation each week!
Teen Book Bites! Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30PM
Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading!
Collage Club for Teens! Thursdays, 1:00PM
Teens! Join us each Thursday afternoon at 1:00PM all summer for a casual lunchtime collage- session! Materials will be provided, just bring your own lunch/snack and your creativity!
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!
Special Events for Teens
Teen Regency Tea Party! Wednesday, July 6th @ 1:00PM
Gentle Reader, you are formally invited to a celebration of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and all things Regency! Please join us for afternoon tea complete with sandwiches and sweets and the soundtrack to match!
Jewelry Making Class! Monday, July 11th @ 1:00PM
Ideal for children and teens ages 10 and up! Join Franklin High School Junior Ji-Yann from our VolunTeen program as she teaches us how to make custom wire wrapped rings and more!
Fun with Drones! Wednesday, July 13th @ 1:00PM
Join licensed drone pilot Brian Kourtz of Boston 25 News as he shows us the different types of drones, uses for drone footage, how to get your pilot's license, and of course, how to fly a drone!
Teen Paint Night! Thursday, July 14th @ 5:00PM **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
For teens ages 12+! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own magical masterpiece!
Christmas in July Teen bad Horror Movie Screaming! Saturday July 16th @ 4:30PM
Now screaming Santa Jaws (PG)
“Trying to survive the family Christmas, Cody makes a wish to be alone, which ends up backfiring when a shark manifests and kills his entire family.”
Cheesy popcorn provided for a cheesy movie!
Bollywood Dancing! Wednesday, July 20th @6:30PM
Kids and grownups join us! Have fun, make some moves and learn how to Bollywood dance with Deepa Bhaskar! Bollywood Dance is an expressive and eclectic dance form. It’s a fusion of Indian classical and folk dance with various other dances styles from all around the world!
Heartstopper Party! Friday, July 22nd @ 1:00PM
Celebrate the beloved graphic novel series with crafts, snacks, and more!
Mystery in Venice! Wednesday, July 27th @ 6:00PM
A black & white masquerade murder mystery party for teens!
Events for Adults
Take and Make Craft for Adults: Birdhouses
Assemble and decorate a new home for your favorite feathered friends! Kits will be available starting July 1st at the Circulation Desk. Supplies are limited. There is a limit of one kit per adult.
Creativebug Database
Love crafting? Check out the CREATIVEBUG database! Available to Franklin residents with a valid Minuteman Library Network library card. Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes, taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Franklin Reads!
Summer reading is not just for kids! Beginning July 1st, in connection with the Hoopla Book Club, we'll be reading The Temps by Andrew DeYoung. Is it a post-apocalyptic mystery? Witty satire of the corporate machine? Page-turning thriller? Or all of the above? Grab a copy and find out! Both audiobook and ebook are available through the Hoopla app, and print copies will be available at the library or through interlibrary loan.
Foreign Film Night, Tuesday July 5 & 19, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of world cinema! Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, July 5th: Certified Copy, 2010, France
Juliette Binoche stars in this enchanting romantic drama about two strangers who fall in love on one luxurious day in gorgeous Tuscany.
Tuesday, July 19th: A Man Called Ove, 2015, Sweden
Ove, an ill tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife’s grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors. Based on the bestselling novel.
The films also can be viewed at home using your library card on Kanopy.com !
Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is People We Meet On Vacation, by Emily Henry.
When Poppy met Alex, there was no spark, no chemistry, and no reason to think they'd ever talk again. Alex is quiet, studious, and destined for a future in academia. Poppy is a wild child who only came to U of Chicago to escape small-town life. But after sharing a ride home for the summer, the two form a surprising friendship. After all, who better to confide in than someone you could never, ever date? Over the years, Alex and Poppy's lives take them in different directions, but every summer the two find their way back to each other for a magical week long vacation. Until one trip goes awry, and in the fallout, they lose touch. Now, two years later, Poppy's in a rut. Her dream job, her relationships, her life - none of it is making her happy. In fact, the last time she remembers feeling truly happy was on that final, ill-fated Summer Trip. The answer to all her problems is obvious: She needs one last vacation to win back her best friend. As a hilariously disastrous week unfolds and tensions rise, Poppy and Alex are forced to confront what drove them apart - and decide what they're willing to risk for the chance to be together.-- Provided by publisher.
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 Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.