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September 2021

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29	30	31	1 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day)	2 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 09/02/2021 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	3 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/03/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Happy Feet! Happy Feet! 09/03/2021 - 10:30am Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (3-5) (September 3 & September 17) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	4 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! 09/04/2021 - 1:00pm Saturday, September 4th @1:00PM Assemble your team and take on the ultimate scavenger hunt in the library! How well do you think you know the Franklin Public Library? Bring your family, or grab your friends and see how many items on our epic list you can locate before time runs out! Read more about Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! 1:00pm Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE 09/04/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday, September 4th, 4:00-6:00PM Read more about Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE 4:00pm to 6:00pm
			Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! »
				Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 09/02/2021 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/03/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Happy Feet! Happy Feet! 09/03/2021 - 10:30am Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (3-5) (September 3 & September 17) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! 09/04/2021 - 1:00pm Saturday, September 4th @1:00PM Assemble your team and take on the ultimate scavenger hunt in the library! How well do you think you know the Franklin Public Library? Bring your family, or grab your friends and see how many items on our epic list you can locate before time runs out! Read more about Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt! 1:00pm Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE 09/04/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday, September 4th, 4:00-6:00PM Read more about Fortnite Free 4 All! ONLINE 4:00pm to 6:00pm
5 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day)	6 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Library Closed for Labor Day Library Closed for Labor Day 09/06/2021 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Labor Day (All day)	7 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/07/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/07/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/07/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/07/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Yoga with Bethany Yoga with Bethany 09/07/2021 - 6:30pm Join Yoga Instructor Bethany Amatucci for a series of free yoga classes in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room. Participants are required to bring their own yoga mats. Blocks, a pillow, and a blanket are optional. No registration is required! Read more about Yoga with Bethany 6:30pm Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) 09/07/2021 - 7:00pm Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. Read more about Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) 7:00pm	8 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/08/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/08/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/08/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen Advisory Board! Teen Advisory Board! 09/08/2021 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	9 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/09/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/09/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/09/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm VolunTeens! VolunTeens! 09/09/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	10 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 09/10/2021 - 9:00am Alternating Fridays @9:00AM (September 10 & September 24) Strap your little one in and join us for music and movement together! Bond with your baby in a fun, active way for this half-hour program! Read more about Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 9:00am Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/10/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Moving Machines! Moving Machines! 09/10/2021 - 10:30am Moving Machines! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (0-5) (September 10 & September 24) Read more about Moving Machines! 10:30am Story Tellers Guild! Story Tellers Guild! 09/10/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Once a Month! 4:00-5:00 (7+) A club for writers! Each month we meet to grow as story tellers through prompts, discussion, and sharing our creativity! Ideal for grades 3+ Read more about Story Tellers Guild! 4:00pm to 5:00pm	11 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! 09/11/2021 - 9:30am Saturday September 11th @ 9:30AM Read more about Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! 9:30am Kids Paint Party! Kids Paint Party! 09/11/2021 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday September 11th, 1:00-3:00PM Read more about Kids Paint Party! 1:00pm to 3:00pm
« Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! »
	Library Closed for Labor Day Library Closed for Labor Day 09/06/2021 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Labor Day	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/07/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/07/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/07/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/07/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Yoga with Bethany Yoga with Bethany 09/07/2021 - 6:30pm Join Yoga Instructor Bethany Amatucci for a series of free yoga classes in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room. Participants are required to bring their own yoga mats. Blocks, a pillow, and a blanket are optional. No registration is required! Read more about Yoga with Bethany 6:30pm Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) 09/07/2021 - 7:00pm Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. Read more about Discovery of a Masterpiece (on Zoom) 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/08/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/08/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/08/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen Advisory Board! Teen Advisory Board! 09/08/2021 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/09/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/09/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/09/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm VolunTeens! VolunTeens! 09/09/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! »
					Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 09/10/2021 - 9:00am Alternating Fridays @9:00AM (September 10 & September 24) Strap your little one in and join us for music and movement together! Bond with your baby in a fun, active way for this half-hour program! Read more about Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 9:00am Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/10/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Moving Machines! Moving Machines! 09/10/2021 - 10:30am Moving Machines! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (0-5) (September 10 & September 24) Read more about Moving Machines! 10:30am Story Tellers Guild! Story Tellers Guild! 09/10/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Once a Month! 4:00-5:00 (7+) A club for writers! Each month we meet to grow as story tellers through prompts, discussion, and sharing our creativity! Ideal for grades 3+ Read more about Story Tellers Guild! 4:00pm to 5:00pm	Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! 09/11/2021 - 9:30am Saturday September 11th @ 9:30AM Read more about Little Spark Theatre Creative Drama Class for Littles! 9:30am Kids Paint Party! Kids Paint Party! 09/11/2021 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday September 11th, 1:00-3:00PM Read more about Kids Paint Party! 1:00pm to 3:00pm
12 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! (All day)	13 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 09/13/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/13/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/13/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/13/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm	14 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/14/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/14/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/14/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/14/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	15 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/15/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/15/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/15/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Friction Farm Folk Duo Friction Farm Folk Duo 09/15/2021 - 6:30pm Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. Read more about Friction Farm Folk Duo 6:30pm BOOKTOK YA Book Club! BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 09/15/2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (8th-12 Grade) Read more about BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 6:30pm to 7:30pm	16 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/16/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/16/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/16/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens 09/16/2021 - 6:30pm 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:30PM Whether it's your first time reading these titles, or they're old favorites, join us each month as we discuss a different WWII-based book. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! September's read: "Resistance" by Jennifer Nielsen! Read more about Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens 6:30pm	17 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/17/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Happy Feet! Happy Feet! 09/17/2021 - 10:30am Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (3-5) (September 3 & September 17) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 09/17/2021 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Book Sale 1:00pm to 5:00pm	18 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park! New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park! 09/18/2021 (All day) Starting September 18th! Starting on the morning of September 18th, you can find our newest StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation! Follow the trail while you enjoy Chirp! Chipmunk sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson, illustrated by Scoot Magoon! Fun for the whole family! Read more about New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park! (All day) Book Sale Book Sale 09/18/2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Book Sale 9:00am to 12:00pm Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 09/18/2021 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 09/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Bag Sale 1:00pm to 4:00pm Make with Miss Mitzi Make with Miss Mitzi 09/18/2021 - 1:00pm Saturday September 18th @1:00PM Calling ALL Makers! Miss Mitzi is on a mission to make a new crazy craft project every month! All ages welcome! Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Make with Miss Mitzi 1:00pm
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« Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt! 09/10/2021 (All day) to 09/13/2021 (All day) September 10th -13th Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with a special scavenger hunt! Search around the children's and teen rooms to find your favorite characters from Roald Dahl's beloved books! Read more about Dahlicious Scavenger Hunt!		Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/14/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/14/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/14/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/14/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/15/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/15/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/15/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Friction Farm Folk Duo Friction Farm Folk Duo 09/15/2021 - 6:30pm Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. Read more about Friction Farm Folk Duo 6:30pm BOOKTOK YA Book Club! BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 09/15/2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (8th-12 Grade) Read more about BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 6:30pm to 7:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/16/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/16/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/16/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens 09/16/2021 - 6:30pm 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:30PM Whether it's your first time reading these titles, or they're old favorites, join us each month as we discuss a different WWII-based book. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! September's read: "Resistance" by Jennifer Nielsen! Read more about Resistance: a WWII Book Club for Teens 6:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/17/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Happy Feet! Happy Feet! 09/17/2021 - 10:30am Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (3-5) (September 3 & September 17) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 09/17/2021 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Book Sale 1:00pm to 5:00pm	New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park! New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park! 09/18/2021 (All day) Starting September 18th! Starting on the morning of September 18th, you can find our newest StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation! Follow the trail while you enjoy Chirp! Chipmunk sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson, illustrated by Scoot Magoon! Fun for the whole family! Read more about New StoryWalk at DelCarte Park!
	Move Along! Move Along! 09/13/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/13/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/13/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/13/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm					Book Sale Book Sale 09/18/2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Book Sale 9:00am to 12:00pm Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 09/18/2021 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 09/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Franklin Public Library Book Sale occurs on the third Friday & Saturday of the month. All books are one dollar each. The Bag Sale is on the Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fill a brown paper shopping bag with books for five dollars! Read more about Bag Sale 1:00pm to 4:00pm Make with Miss Mitzi Make with Miss Mitzi 09/18/2021 - 1:00pm Saturday September 18th @1:00PM Calling ALL Makers! Miss Mitzi is on a mission to make a new crazy craft project every month! All ages welcome! Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Make with Miss Mitzi 1:00pm
19 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Andy & Judy Andy & Judy 09/19/2021 - 3:00pm Andy & Judy are a Contemporary Folk duo hailing from southeastern Mass. They play guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments and have performed on Folk coffeehouse stages, in libraries, festivals and in retirement communities in 24 states. Read more about Andy & Judy 3:00pm	20 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 09/20/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/20/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/20/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/20/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm	21 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/21/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/21/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/21/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/21/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	22 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/22/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/22/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/22/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen Disney Trivia! Teen Disney Trivia! 09/22/2021 - 6:30pm How big of a Disney fan are you? Bring your team and come test your knowledge of all things Disney, with snacks and prizes! Read more about Teen Disney Trivia! 6:30pm	23 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/23/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/23/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/23/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm VolunTeens! VolunTeens! 09/23/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	24 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 09/24/2021 - 9:00am Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Alternating Fridays @9:00AM (September 10 & September 24) Strap your little one in and join us for music and movement together! Bond with your baby in a fun, active way for this half-hour program! Read more about Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 9:00am Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/24/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Moving Machines! Moving Machines! 09/24/2021 - 10:30am Moving Machines! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (0-5) (September 10 & September 24) Read more about Moving Machines! 10:30am Gamer's Haven! Gamer's Haven! 09/24/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Once a Month! 4:00-5:00PM (7+) Monthly meeting of the local Gaming collective to make friends, talk games, and most importantly PLAY games. Read more about Gamer's Haven! 4:00pm to 5:00pm	25 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! 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Andy & Judy Andy & Judy 09/19/2021 - 3:00pm Andy & Judy are a Contemporary Folk duo hailing from southeastern Mass. They play guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments and have performed on Folk coffeehouse stages, in libraries, festivals and in retirement communities in 24 states. Read more about Andy & Judy 3:00pm	Move Along! Move Along! 09/20/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/20/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/20/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/20/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/21/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/21/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/21/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/21/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/22/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/22/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/22/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen Disney Trivia! Teen Disney Trivia! 09/22/2021 - 6:30pm How big of a Disney fan are you? Bring your team and come test your knowledge of all things Disney, with snacks and prizes! Read more about Teen Disney Trivia! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/23/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/23/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/23/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm VolunTeens! VolunTeens! 09/23/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 09/24/2021 - 9:00am Baby-Wearing Dance Party! Alternating Fridays @9:00AM (September 10 & September 24) Strap your little one in and join us for music and movement together! Bond with your baby in a fun, active way for this half-hour program! Read more about Baby-Wearing Dance Party! 9:00am Knitting Group Knitting Group 09/24/2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Read more about Knitting Group 10:00am to 12:00pm Moving Machines! Moving Machines! 09/24/2021 - 10:30am Moving Machines! Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (0-5) (September 10 & September 24) Read more about Moving Machines! 10:30am Gamer's Haven! Gamer's Haven! 09/24/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Once a Month! 4:00-5:00PM (7+) Monthly meeting of the local Gaming collective to make friends, talk games, and most importantly PLAY games. Read more about Gamer's Haven! 4:00pm to 5:00pm
26 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day)	27 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 09/27/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/27/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/27/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/27/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm	28 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/28/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/28/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/28/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/28/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Franklin Library Book Club Franklin Library Book Club 09/28/2021 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	29 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/29/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/29/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/29/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen 1940s Dance Party! Teen 1940s Dance Party! 09/29/2021 - 6:30pm Put on your glad rags, pin up those victory curls and join us for a swinging good time at the first in a series of decade dance parties for teens! We'll be reliving some of the craziest decades through music, cosplay, and food! Read more about Teen 1940s Dance Party! 6:30pm	30 Book Bingo Challenge! Book Bingo Challenge! 09/01/2021 (All day) to 10/01/2021 (All day) Book Bingo Challenge! September 1st - October 1st! Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!! Read more about Book Bingo Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/30/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/30/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/30/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 09/30/2021 - 6:30pm The Genealogy Club of the Franklin Public Library is a monthly program for genealogy enthusiasts, beginner and experienced alike. Read more about Genealogy Club 6:30pm	1	2
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	Move Along! Move Along! 09/27/2021 - 10:30am This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Read more about Move Along! 10:30am Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 09/27/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM (7+) Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 10 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up! Read more about Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 6:00pm Idea Club! Idea Club! 09/27/2021 - 4:00pm Join us for a weekly storytime celebration of all the ways we are different and wonderful! We'll read, sing, play and learn about our diverse world and talk about how we can make it kinder and more inclusive! Read more about Idea Club! 4:00pm Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 09/27/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM (7+) Your weekly dose of anime goodness at The Franklin Public Library! Come watch the latest releases and popular anime shows, ideal for ages 7+! Read more about Animation Nation Anime Club! 6:00pm to 7:30pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 09/28/2021 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 09/28/2021 - 10:30am Tuesdays @10:30AM (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 required! Read more about Get Ready for Kindergarten! 10:30am Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 09/28/2021 - 4:00pm Tuesdays @ 4:00PM 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. Read more about Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 4:00pm Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code! 09/28/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Franklin Library Book Club Franklin Library Book Club 09/28/2021 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 09/29/2021 - 10:30am Wednesdays @10:30AM (18 mos–3yrs) Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration required! Read more about Terrific Toddlers! 10:30am Chess Club for Kids! Chess Club for Kids! 09/29/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM (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! Read more about Chess Club for Kids! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 09/29/2021 - 5:30pm Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-PM Teens! Bring along a snack and join us in the teen room each Wednesday for a casual chat about what we're all reading! Read more about Teen Book Bites! 5:30pm Teen 1940s Dance Party! Teen 1940s Dance Party! 09/29/2021 - 6:30pm Put on your glad rags, pin up those victory curls and join us for a swinging good time at the first in a series of decade dance parties for teens! We'll be reliving some of the craziest decades through music, cosplay, and food! Read more about Teen 1940s Dance Party! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 09/30/2021 - 9:30am 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! Read more about Tummy Time! 9:30am Story and Craft Story and Craft 09/30/2021 - 10:30am Thursdays @10:30AM (3+) 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. Read more about Story and Craft 10:30am Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 09/30/2021 - 4:00pm 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! Read more about Bookworm Bounce! 4:00pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 09/30/2021 - 6:30pm The Genealogy Club of the Franklin Public Library is a monthly program for genealogy enthusiasts, beginner and experienced alike. Read more about Genealogy Club 6:30pm