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March 2022

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27	28	1 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold! Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold! 03/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, March 1st stop by and pick up your very own Pot of Gold Kit. Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own paper plate pot of gold! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Pot of Gold Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold! (All day) Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards! Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards! 03/01/2022 (All day) Teens! Starting Tuesday, March 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Chalk Board kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own hanging (or standing) chalk board! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Chalk Board Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards! (All day) Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé 03/01/2022 (All day) Kits will be available starting March 1st at the Circulation Desk. Supplies are limited. There is a limit of one kit per adult. Read more about Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/01/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/02/2022 - 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! 03/02/2022 - 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! 03/02/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/03/2022 - 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 03/03/2022 - 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! 03/03/2022 - 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! 03/03/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	4 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/04/2022 - 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! 03/04/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	5 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Tape Town! Tape Town! 03/05/2022 - 10:30am Saturday, March 5th @10:30AM Read more about Tape Town! 10:30am Python Problem Python Problem 03/05/2022 - 2:00pm A Python challenge to: Learn some new expressions, Code new applications, or Fix broken code. Each session starts with an explanation of a concept or code piece followed by a challenge using that code or concept! Read more about Python Problem 2:00pm Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song 03/05/2022 - 3:00pm Celtic music with ‘Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song’. Come join us for an afternoon celebrating the music, hilarity and dance of Ireland. Phil Edmonds (originally from County Clare), is an (alleged) leprechaun who plays the tin whistle and button accordion with great warmth and spirit. Read more about Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song 3:00pm
		March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! »
		Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold! Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold! 03/01/2022 (All day) Starting Tuesday, March 1st stop by and pick up your very own Pot of Gold Kit. Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own paper plate pot of gold! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Pot of Gold Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Kids Take & Make: Pot of Gold!	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/02/2022 - 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! 03/02/2022 - 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! 03/02/2022 - 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! 03/03/2022 - 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 03/03/2022 - 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! 03/03/2022 - 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! 03/03/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/04/2022 - 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! 03/04/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	Tape Town! Tape Town! 03/05/2022 - 10:30am Saturday, March 5th @10:30AM Read more about Tape Town! 10:30am Python Problem Python Problem 03/05/2022 - 2:00pm A Python challenge to: Learn some new expressions, Code new applications, or Fix broken code. Each session starts with an explanation of a concept or code piece followed by a challenge using that code or concept! Read more about Python Problem 2:00pm Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song 03/05/2022 - 3:00pm Celtic music with ‘Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song’. Come join us for an afternoon celebrating the music, hilarity and dance of Ireland. Phil Edmonds (originally from County Clare), is an (alleged) leprechaun who plays the tin whistle and button accordion with great warmth and spirit. Read more about Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song 3:00pm
		Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards! Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards! 03/01/2022 (All day) Teens! Starting Tuesday, March 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Chalk Board kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own hanging (or standing) chalk board! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Chalk Board Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Chalk Boards!
		Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé 03/01/2022 (All day) Kits will be available starting March 1st at the Circulation Desk. Supplies are limited. There is a limit of one kit per adult. Read more about Take and Make Craft for Adults: Macramé
		Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/01/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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! 03/01/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day)	7 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/08/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 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 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 03/08/2022 - 7:00pm There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer! We'll show you everything you need to know to start your own plants from seed. This program is in-person, free, and open to the public. Read more about Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 7:00pm	9 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/09/2022 - 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! 03/09/2022 - 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! 03/09/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	10 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/10/2022 - 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 03/10/2022 - 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! 03/10/2022 - 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! 03/10/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/11/2022 - 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! 03/11/2022 - 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! 03/11/2022 - 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	12 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 03/12/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 12th and March 26th @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Crime Time Mysteries! Crime Time Mysteries! 03/12/2022 - 2:00pm AGES 13+ Join us for an immersive murder mystery game from "Hunt a Killer" that is told over the course of six “episodes.” Each episode contains different clues that you'll use to solve the ongoing investigation! Read more about Crime Time Mysteries! 2:00pm
« March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! »
	Move Along! Move Along! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/07/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 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 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 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! 03/08/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 03/08/2022 - 7:00pm There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer! We'll show you everything you need to know to start your own plants from seed. This program is in-person, free, and open to the public. Read more about Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/09/2022 - 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! 03/09/2022 - 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! 03/09/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/10/2022 - 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 03/10/2022 - 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! 03/10/2022 - 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! 03/10/2022 - 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 03/11/2022 - 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! 03/11/2022 - 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! 03/11/2022 - 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	Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 03/12/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 12th and March 26th @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Crime Time Mysteries! Crime Time Mysteries! 03/12/2022 - 2:00pm AGES 13+ Join us for an immersive murder mystery game from "Hunt a Killer" that is told over the course of six “episodes.” Each episode contains different clues that you'll use to solve the ongoing investigation! Read more about Crime Time Mysteries! 2:00pm
13 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day)	14 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/15/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 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 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein 03/15/2022 - 7:00pm In April of 1945, exactly two years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, liberal Boston City Councilman Izzy Muchnick persuaded the Red Sox to try out three black players in return for a favorable vote to allow the team to play on Sundays. Read more about Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein 7:00pm	16 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Science Junction! Science Junction! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/17/2022 - 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 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 4:30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	18 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/18/2022 - 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! 03/18/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 03/18/2022 - 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 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! (All day) Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 03/19/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Encanto Fiesta! Encanto Fiesta! 03/19/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 19th @10:30AM Families! Join us for a special fiesta celebrating the film, family and casita everyone is loving lately! We'll have crafts, games, songs, and more! Read more about Encanto Fiesta! 10:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 03/19/2022 - 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 As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! 03/19/2022 - 3:00pm Join us for a special viewing of a cult classic movie, complete with props and snacks and interactive fun! Read more about As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! 3:00pm Computer Confluence Computer Confluence 03/19/2022 - 3:30pm Basic Computer skills for the digital age! Topics for this session are: Windows Navigation, Windows Settings and Controls, Keyboarding, & Devices & Peripherals. Read more about Computer Confluence 3:30pm
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	Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! Rainbow Scavenger Hunt! 03/14/2022 (All day) to 03/19/2022 (All day) March 14-19! Can you find all of the colors of the rainbow hidden around the children's and teen rooms? Find every color to win your own pot of gold! Read more about Rainbow Scavenger Hunt!
	Move Along! Move Along! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/14/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 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 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 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! 03/15/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein 03/15/2022 - 7:00pm In April of 1945, exactly two years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, liberal Boston City Councilman Izzy Muchnick persuaded the Red Sox to try out three black players in return for a favorable vote to allow the team to play on Sundays. Read more about Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier with Author Ted Reinstein 7:00pm	Science Junction! Science Junction! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/16/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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! 03/17/2022 - 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 03/18/2022 - 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! 03/18/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am Book Sale Book Sale 03/18/2022 - 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! 03/19/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Encanto Fiesta! Encanto Fiesta! 03/19/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 19th @10:30AM Families! Join us for a special fiesta celebrating the film, family and casita everyone is loving lately! We'll have crafts, games, songs, and more! Read more about Encanto Fiesta! 10:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 03/19/2022 - 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 As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! 03/19/2022 - 3:00pm Join us for a special viewing of a cult classic movie, complete with props and snacks and interactive fun! Read more about As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Viewing! 3:00pm Computer Confluence Computer Confluence 03/19/2022 - 3:30pm Basic Computer skills for the digital age! Topics for this session are: Windows Navigation, Windows Settings and Controls, Keyboarding, & Devices & Peripherals. Read more about Computer Confluence 3:30pm
20 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day)	21 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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	22 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/22/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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 03/22/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	23 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/23/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 03/23/2022 - 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	24 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/24/2022 - 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 03/24/2022 - 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 Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 03/24/2022 - 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! 03/24/2022 - 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	25 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/25/2022 - 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! 03/25/2022 - 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 Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 03/25/2022 - 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	26 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 03/26/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 12th and March 26th @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Kids Paint Party! Kids Paint Party! 03/26/2022 - 1:00pm Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own lucky masterpiece! Read more about Kids Paint Party! 1:00pm
« March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! »
	Move Along! Move Along! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/21/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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! 03/22/2022 - 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 03/22/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/23/2022 - 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 Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 03/23/2022 - 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	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/24/2022 - 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 03/24/2022 - 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 Bookworm Bounce! Bookworm Bounce! 03/24/2022 - 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! 03/24/2022 - 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	Knitting Group Knitting Group 03/25/2022 - 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! 03/25/2022 - 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 Lego Free-Build Friday! Lego Free-Build Friday! 03/25/2022 - 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	Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 03/26/2022 - 10:30am Saturday March 12th and March 26th @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Kids Paint Party! Kids Paint Party! 03/26/2022 - 1:00pm Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own lucky masterpiece! Read more about Kids Paint Party! 1:00pm
27 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day)	28 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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 03/28/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Library Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm	29 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/29/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 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 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	30 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/30/2022 - 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! 03/30/2022 - 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	31 March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 03/31/2022 - 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 03/31/2022 - 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! 03/31/2022 - 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 Teen Paint Party! Teen Paint Party! 03/31/2022 - 5:00pm Teens! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party for teens! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own Owl painting! Ages 12+ Read more about Teen Paint Party! 5:00pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 03/31/2022 - 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
« March Madness Character Challenge! March Madness Character Challenge! 03/01/2022 (All day) to 03/31/2022 (All day) Our favorite characters are competing again in the hopes of being crowned Franklin’s Favorite Character! 2018 - Harry Potter; 2019 - Gerald and Piggie; 2020 - Dog Man; 2021 - Curious George; 2022 - Who will win? Only YOU can decide! Read more about March Madness Character Challenge!
	Move Along! Move Along! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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! 03/28/2022 - 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 03/28/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Library Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 03/29/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 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 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 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! 03/29/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 03/30/2022 - 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! 03/30/2022 - 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! 03/31/2022 - 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 03/31/2022 - 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! 03/31/2022 - 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 Teen Paint Party! Teen Paint Party! 03/31/2022 - 5:00pm Teens! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party for teens! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own Owl painting! Ages 12+ Read more about Teen Paint Party! 5:00pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 03/31/2022 - 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