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February 2022

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30	31	1 Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets! Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets! 02/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Disney Friend Magnet kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own magnets! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets! (All day) Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art! Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art! 02/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own nail string art kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own string art creation! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art! (All day) Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath 02/01/2022 (All day) Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit by making your own Argyle Heart Wreath! Kits will be available starting February 1st at the Circulation Desk. There is a limit of one kit per person. Read more about Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/01/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/01/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/01/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/01/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/01/2022 - 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! 02/01/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	2 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/02/2022 - 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 Science Junction! Science Junction! 02/02/2022 - 4:00pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month @4:00PM (Also 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month for Homeschool families @2:30PM) Read more about Science Junction! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/02/2022 - 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	3 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/03/2022 - 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 02/03/2022 - 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! 02/03/2022 - 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 Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 02/03/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	4 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/04/2022 - 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! 02/04/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	5 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! 02/05/2022 (All day) Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! Saturday February 5th It's the year of the tiger! Come celebrate at the library with a special scavenger hunt! Read more about Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day! 02/05/2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday, February 5th @1:00-3:00PM Drop-in and spend some time crafting with your favorite gals! We’ll have a few different crafts on offer, as well as a nail polish station! Enjoy a weekend treat with the special ladies in your life! Read more about Galentine’s Day! 1:00pm to 3:00pm
		Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets! Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets! 02/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Disney Friend Magnet kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own magnets! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Kid’s Take & Make: Disney Friend Magnets!				Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! 02/05/2022 (All day) Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt! Saturday February 5th It's the year of the tiger! Come celebrate at the library with a special scavenger hunt! Read more about Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt!
		Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! »
		Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art! Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art! 02/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own nail string art kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own string art creation! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Nail String Art!	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/02/2022 - 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 Science Junction! Science Junction! 02/02/2022 - 4:00pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month @4:00PM (Also 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month for Homeschool families @2:30PM) Read more about Science Junction! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/02/2022 - 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	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/03/2022 - 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 02/03/2022 - 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! 02/03/2022 - 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 Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 02/03/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/04/2022 - 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! 02/04/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day! 02/05/2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday, February 5th @1:00-3:00PM Drop-in and spend some time crafting with your favorite gals! We’ll have a few different crafts on offer, as well as a nail polish station! Enjoy a weekend treat with the special ladies in your life! Read more about Galentine’s Day! 1:00pm to 3:00pm
		Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath 02/01/2022 (All day) Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit by making your own Argyle Heart Wreath! Kits will be available starting February 1st at the Circulation Desk. There is a limit of one kit per person. Read more about Take and Make Craft for Adults: Valentine’s Day Wreath
		Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/01/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/01/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/01/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/01/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/01/2022 - 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! 02/01/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm
6 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting 02/06/2022 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, February 6, 2022, 4-6 PM on Zoom. Registration deadline January 26th Read more about Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting 4:00pm to 6:00pm	7 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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	8 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/08/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/08/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/08/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/08/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/08/2022 - 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! 02/08/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick 02/08/2022 - 7:00pm Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to change what was. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. Read more about Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick 7:00pm	9 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/09/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/09/2022 - 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! 02/09/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	10 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/10/2022 - 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 02/10/2022 - 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! 02/10/2022 - 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! 02/10/2022 - 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	11 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/11/2022 - 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 Silly Songs and Stories! Silly Songs and Stories! 02/11/2022 - 10:30am 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! Read more about Silly Songs and Stories! 10:30am Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 02/11/2022 - 2:30pm Alternating Fridays @2:30 (0-5) Let imaginations run WILD! Enjoy 2 hours of Friday fun time to build what you like with the Library Legos! Cool builds will be displayed on the Library Website & Facebook! ALL Legos are washed in between sessions! Read more about Lego Free-Build Friday! 2:30pm Collage Club! Collage Club! 02/11/2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Friday Afternoons (Feb 11 & Feb 25) 3:00-4:00PM Join us every other Friday afternoon as we cut, paste, and create! Materials will be provided, though you can always bring your own magazines! Read more about Collage Club! 3:00pm to 4:00pm	12 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 02/12/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 12th and February 26thth @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Crime Time Mysteries! Crime Time Mysteries! 02/12/2022 - 2:00pm Saturday February 12th @2:00PM Read more about Crime Time Mysteries! 2:00pm
« Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! »
Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting 02/06/2022 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, February 6, 2022, 4-6 PM on Zoom. Registration deadline January 26th Read more about Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting 4:00pm to 6:00pm	Move Along! Move Along! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/07/2022 - 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! 02/08/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/08/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/08/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/08/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/08/2022 - 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! 02/08/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick 02/08/2022 - 7:00pm Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to change what was. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. Read more about Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/09/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/09/2022 - 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! 02/09/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/10/2022 - 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 02/10/2022 - 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! 02/10/2022 - 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! 02/10/2022 - 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	Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/11/2022 - 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 Silly Songs and Stories! Silly Songs and Stories! 02/11/2022 - 10:30am 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! Read more about Silly Songs and Stories! 10:30am Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 02/11/2022 - 2:30pm Alternating Fridays @2:30 (0-5) Let imaginations run WILD! Enjoy 2 hours of Friday fun time to build what you like with the Library Legos! Cool builds will be displayed on the Library Website & Facebook! ALL Legos are washed in between sessions! Read more about Lego Free-Build Friday! 2:30pm Collage Club! Collage Club! 02/11/2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Friday Afternoons (Feb 11 & Feb 25) 3:00-4:00PM Join us every other Friday afternoon as we cut, paste, and create! Materials will be provided, though you can always bring your own magazines! Read more about Collage Club! 3:00pm to 4:00pm	Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 02/12/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 12th and February 26thth @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Crime Time Mysteries! Crime Time Mysteries! 02/12/2022 - 2:00pm Saturday February 12th @2:00PM Read more about Crime Time Mysteries! 2:00pm
13 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day)	14 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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	15 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/15/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/15/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/15/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/15/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/15/2022 - 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! 02/15/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate 02/15/2022 - 7:00pm October of 2019 marked the centennial of the birth of BU Law graduate, Edward M. Read more about Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate 7:00pm	16 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Science Junction! Science Junction! 02/16/2022 - 9:53am 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month @4:00PM (Also 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month for Homeschool families @2:30PM) Read more about Science Junction! 9:53am Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/16/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/16/2022 - 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 BOOKTOK YA Book Club! BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 02/16/2022 - 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	17 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/17/2022 - 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 02/17/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/17/2022 - 2:30pm 3rd Thursday of the Month, 2:30pm Homeschool families: Join us on the third Thursday of each month for special library-centric programs! Learn all about the library, from the building to the resources and more, through fun and creative activities! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 2:30pm Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 02/17/2022 - 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 Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 02/17/2022 - 4:30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	18 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/18/2022 - 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! 02/18/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 02/18/2022 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Third Friday of the Month, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar! Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Third Saturday of the Month, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Read more about Book Sale 1:00pm to 5:00pm	19 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 02/19/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 02/19/2022 - 9:30am Saturday February 19th @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Winter Beach Party! Winter Beach Party! 02/19/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 19th @10:30AM Families! Let’s bring a little summer warmth to this cold month! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! Grab a cold drink and hit the play sand, enjoy beach balls, sand castles, snacks, and groovy tunes! Read more about Winter Beach Party! 10:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 02/19/2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Third Friday of the Month, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar! Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Third Saturday of the Month, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Read more about Bag Sale 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! 02/19/2022 - 3:00pm Saturday February 19th @3:00PM Join us for a sweet celebration of the lovely graphic novel series, including games, crafts, and of course, tea! Read more about Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! 3:00pm
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	Move Along! Move Along! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/14/2022 - 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! 02/15/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/15/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/15/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/15/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/15/2022 - 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! 02/15/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate 02/15/2022 - 7:00pm October of 2019 marked the centennial of the birth of BU Law graduate, Edward M. Read more about Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate 7:00pm	Science Junction! Science Junction! 02/16/2022 - 9:53am 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month @4:00PM (Also 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month for Homeschool families @2:30PM) Read more about Science Junction! 9:53am Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/16/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/16/2022 - 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 BOOKTOK YA Book Club! BOOKTOK YA Book Club! 02/16/2022 - 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! 02/17/2022 - 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 02/17/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/17/2022 - 2:30pm 3rd Thursday of the Month, 2:30pm Homeschool families: Join us on the third Thursday of each month for special library-centric programs! Learn all about the library, from the building to the resources and more, through fun and creative activities! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 2:30pm Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 02/17/2022 - 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 Doggie Tales! Doggie Tales! 02/17/2022 - 4:30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/18/2022 - 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! 02/18/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 02/18/2022 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Third Friday of the Month, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar! Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Third Saturday of the Month, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Read more about Book Sale 1:00pm to 5:00pm	Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 02/19/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 02/19/2022 - 9:30am Saturday February 19th @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Winter Beach Party! Winter Beach Party! 02/19/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 19th @10:30AM Families! Let’s bring a little summer warmth to this cold month! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! Grab a cold drink and hit the play sand, enjoy beach balls, sand castles, snacks, and groovy tunes! Read more about Winter Beach Party! 10:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 02/19/2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Third Friday of the Month, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar! Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Third Saturday of the Month, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Read more about Bag Sale 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! 02/19/2022 - 3:00pm Saturday February 19th @3:00PM Join us for a sweet celebration of the lovely graphic novel series, including games, crafts, and of course, tea! Read more about Tea Dragon Society Tea Party! 3:00pm
20 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day)	21 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Library Closed for Presidents' Day Library Closed for Presidents' Day 02/21/2022 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Presidents' Day (All day)	22 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt! Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt! 02/22/2022 (All day) Tuesday February 22nd Tuesday 2/22/22! We'll have 20 "22s" hidden around the children's and teen rooms! Can you find them all? Read more about Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/22/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Pumpernickel Puppets! Pumpernickel Puppets! 02/22/2022 - 10:30am Tuesday February 22nd @10:30AM Join us for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects! Read more about Pumpernickel Puppets! 10:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/22/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/22/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/22/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/22/2022 - 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! 02/22/2022 - 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 02/22/2022 - 7:00pm Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. The book for discussion is The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett. Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	23 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/23/2022 - 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 Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! 02/23/2022 - 1:00pm Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed! Read more about Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! 1:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/23/2022 - 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 Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Stuffed Animal Sleepover! 02/23/2022 - 6:00pm Wednesday February 23rd @6:00PM Read more about Stuffed Animal Sleepover! 6:00pm	24 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/24/2022 - 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 02/24/2022 - 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 Slime Time! Slime Time! 02/24/2022 - 1:00pm Thursday February 24th @1:00PM Make your very own slime at the library! Join us for a fun afternoon of slime creation! Read more about Slime Time! 1:00pm Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 02/24/2022 - 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! 02/24/2022 - 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 Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 02/24/2022 - 6:30pm February program: Research strategies for adoptees presented by Francine Griffis. Read more about Genealogy Club 6:30pm	25 Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/25/2022 - 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 Silly Songs and Stories! Silly Songs and Stories! 02/25/2022 - 10:30am 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! Read more about Silly Songs and Stories! 10:30am Mobile Mini Golf Mobile Mini Golf 02/25/2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Read more about Mobile Mini Golf 1:00pm to 4:00pm Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 02/25/2022 - 2:30pm Alternating Fridays @2:30 (0-5) Let imaginations run WILD! Enjoy 2 hours of Friday fun time to build what you like with the Library Legos! Cool builds will be displayed on the Library Website & Facebook! ALL Legos are washed in between sessions! Read more about Lego Free-Build Friday! 2:30pm Collage Club! Collage Club! 02/25/2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Friday Afternoons (Feb 11 & Feb 25) 3:00-4:00PM Join us every other Friday afternoon as we cut, paste, and create! Materials will be provided, though you can always bring your own magazines! Read more about Collage Club! 3:00pm to 4:00pm	26 Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 02/26/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 12th and February 26thth @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Marble Run Showcase! Marble Run Showcase! 02/26/2022 - 1:00pm Saturday, February 26th @ 1:00PM You've worked hard all month long to earn your marble run materials, now it's time to build and show off your designs! Read more about Marble Run Showcase! 1:00pm
« Marble Run Challenge! Marble Run Challenge! 02/01/2022 (All day) to 02/25/2022 (All day) Tuesday, February 1st - Friday, February 25th A special program brought to you by our VolunTeens! Register to play, pick up your kit and complete the tasks to earn materials that you will use to build your very own marble run! Then join us on the 26th to put your design to the test! Read more about Marble Run Challenge!						Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 02/26/2022 - 10:30am Saturday February 12th and February 26thth @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Marble Run Showcase! Marble Run Showcase! 02/26/2022 - 1:00pm Saturday, February 26th @ 1:00PM You've worked hard all month long to earn your marble run materials, now it's time to build and show off your designs! Read more about Marble Run Showcase! 1:00pm
	Library Closed for Presidents' Day Library Closed for Presidents' Day 02/21/2022 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Presidents' Day	Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt! Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt! 02/22/2022 (All day) Tuesday February 22nd Tuesday 2/22/22! We'll have 20 "22s" hidden around the children's and teen rooms! Can you find them all? Read more about Twos-Day Scavenger Hunt!	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 02/23/2022 - 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 Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! 02/23/2022 - 1:00pm Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed! Read more about Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! 1:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 02/23/2022 - 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 Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Stuffed Animal Sleepover! 02/23/2022 - 6:00pm Wednesday February 23rd @6:00PM Read more about Stuffed Animal Sleepover! 6:00pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 02/24/2022 - 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 02/24/2022 - 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 Slime Time! Slime Time! 02/24/2022 - 1:00pm Thursday February 24th @1:00PM Make your very own slime at the library! Join us for a fun afternoon of slime creation! Read more about Slime Time! 1:00pm Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 02/24/2022 - 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! 02/24/2022 - 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 Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 02/24/2022 - 6:30pm February program: Research strategies for adoptees presented by Francine Griffis. Read more about Genealogy Club 6:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 02/25/2022 - 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 Silly Songs and Stories! Silly Songs and Stories! 02/25/2022 - 10:30am 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! Read more about Silly Songs and Stories! 10:30am Mobile Mini Golf Mobile Mini Golf 02/25/2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Read more about Mobile Mini Golf 1:00pm to 4:00pm Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 02/25/2022 - 2:30pm Alternating Fridays @2:30 (0-5) Let imaginations run WILD! Enjoy 2 hours of Friday fun time to build what you like with the Library Legos! Cool builds will be displayed on the Library Website & Facebook! ALL Legos are washed in between sessions! Read more about Lego Free-Build Friday! 2:30pm Collage Club! Collage Club! 02/25/2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Friday Afternoons (Feb 11 & Feb 25) 3:00-4:00PM Join us every other Friday afternoon as we cut, paste, and create! Materials will be provided, though you can always bring your own magazines! Read more about Collage Club! 3:00pm to 4:00pm
		Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 02/22/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Pumpernickel Puppets! Pumpernickel Puppets! 02/22/2022 - 10:30am Tuesday February 22nd @10:30AM Join us for a fun show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects! Read more about Pumpernickel Puppets! 10:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 02/22/2022 - 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 Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool Hangout! 02/22/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM Join other local homeschool families in a space dedicated to you! Each Tuesday between 12-2PM, the Friends of the Franklin Library Room will be available for homeschool families to hang out, get work done, and connect! Read more about Homeschool Hangout! 12:00pm to 2:00pm Girls Who Code gr 3-5 Girls Who Code gr 3-5 02/22/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Read more about Girls Who Code gr 3-5 4:00pm to 5:00pm Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! 02/22/2022 - 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! 02/22/2022 - 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 02/22/2022 - 7:00pm Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. The book for discussion is The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett. Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm
27	28 Move Along! Move Along! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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 Library Board of Directors Meeting Library Board of Directors Meeting 02/28/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Library Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm	1	2	3	4	5
	Move Along! Move Along! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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! 02/28/2022 - 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 Library Board of Directors Meeting Library Board of Directors Meeting 02/28/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Library Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm