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May 2022

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1	2 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies! Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies! 05/02/2022 (All day) Read more about Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies! (All day) Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons! Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons! 05/02/2022 (All day) Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons! (All day) Take and Make Craft for Adults: String Art Kit Take and Make Craft for Adults: String Art Kit 05/02/2022 (All day) Kits will be available starting May 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: String Art Kit (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 05/02/2022 - 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! 05/02/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/02/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/02/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	3 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/03/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 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 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	4 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/04/2022 - 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 Southwest Dancers! Southwest Dancers! 05/04/2022 - 4:00pm Wednesday May 4th @4:00PM Join the Southwest Dancers for a special interactive presentation which includes song and dance, storytelling and hands on arts and crafts! Read more about Southwest Dancers! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/04/2022 - 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	5 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/05/2022 - 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 05/05/2022 - 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! 05/05/2022 - 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! 05/05/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	6 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/06/2022 - 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 Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! 05/06/2022 - 1:00pm Friday May 6th @1:00PM It’s a half-day for the schools! Join us for a special viewing of a classic fairy tale, complete with props and snacks and interactive fun! Read more about Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! 1:00pm Whalemobile! Whalemobile! 05/06/2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Friday May 6th 2:00-4:00PM Read more about Whalemobile! 2:00pm to 4:00pm	7 May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 05/07/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 7th and May 21st @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Scott Magoon Visit! Scott Magoon Visit! 05/07/2022 - 1:00pm Saturday May 7th @1:00PM Come celebrate with famous author/illustrator Scott Magoon as he shares his new graphic novel The Extincts with us, and tells us all about how he makes a whole graphic novel come to life!! Read more about Scott Magoon Visit! 1:00pm An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster 05/07/2022 - 2:00pm Enjoy an afternoon of Stephen Foster and Mark Twain by musicians and storytellers Mary King, Ed Sweeney and Cathy Clasper-Torch. Read more about An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster 2:00pm
	May-dle! May-dle! 05/02/2022 (All day) to 05/07/2022 (All day) May-dle! May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle!
	Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies! Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies! 05/02/2022 (All day) Read more about Kids Take & Makes: Birdseed Cookies!	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/03/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 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 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/03/2022 - 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! 05/04/2022 - 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 Southwest Dancers! Southwest Dancers! 05/04/2022 - 4:00pm Wednesday May 4th @4:00PM Join the Southwest Dancers for a special interactive presentation which includes song and dance, storytelling and hands on arts and crafts! Read more about Southwest Dancers! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/04/2022 - 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! 05/05/2022 - 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 05/05/2022 - 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! 05/05/2022 - 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! 05/05/2022 - 4:30pm 1st Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/06/2022 - 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 Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! 05/06/2022 - 1:00pm Friday May 6th @1:00PM It’s a half-day for the schools! Join us for a special viewing of a classic fairy tale, complete with props and snacks and interactive fun! Read more about Interactive Beauty & the Beast Viewing! 1:00pm Whalemobile! Whalemobile! 05/06/2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Friday May 6th 2:00-4:00PM Read more about Whalemobile! 2:00pm to 4:00pm	Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 05/07/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 7th and May 21st @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am Scott Magoon Visit! Scott Magoon Visit! 05/07/2022 - 1:00pm Saturday May 7th @1:00PM Come celebrate with famous author/illustrator Scott Magoon as he shares his new graphic novel The Extincts with us, and tells us all about how he makes a whole graphic novel come to life!! Read more about Scott Magoon Visit! 1:00pm An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster 05/07/2022 - 2:00pm Enjoy an afternoon of Stephen Foster and Mark Twain by musicians and storytellers Mary King, Ed Sweeney and Cathy Clasper-Torch. Read more about An Afternoon with Mark Twain and Stephen Foster 2:00pm
	Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons! Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons! 05/02/2022 (All day) Read more about Teen Take & Makes: Melting Crayons!
	Take and Make Craft for Adults: String Art Kit Take and Make Craft for Adults: String Art Kit 05/02/2022 (All day) Kits will be available starting May 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: String Art Kit
	Move Along! Move Along! 05/02/2022 - 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! 05/02/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/02/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/02/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm
8	9 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 05/09/2022 - 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 Eid Celebration! Eid Celebration! 05/09/2022 - 4:00pm Monday May 9th @4:00PM Families! Join us for a special celebration of Eid, complete with crafts, music, snacks, and more! For questions/to get involved, email Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net! Read more about Eid Celebration! 4:00pm Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 05/09/2022 - 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! 05/09/2022 - 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! 05/09/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/09/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	10 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/10/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 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 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England 05/10/2022 - 7:00pm Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom This virtual event deals with the ever-popular subject of true crime. True Crime authors, Maureen Boyle, Jan Brogan, Sue Coletta, and Manju Soni, will discuss how they tell a great story while sticking to the facts. The link to register is: Read more about We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England 7:00pm	11 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/11/2022 - 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! 05/11/2022 - 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! 05/11/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	12 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/12/2022 - 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 05/12/2022 - 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! 05/12/2022 - 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! 05/12/2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:30pm to 7:30pm	13 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/13/2022 - 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 Book Sale Book Sale 05/13/2022 - 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	14 May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Book Sale Book Sale 05/14/2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm 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 9:00am to 12:00pm Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 05/14/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 05/14/2022 - 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 Alec Carvlin Visit! Alec Carvlin Visit! 05/14/2022 - 2:00pm Saturday May 14th @2:00PM Read more about Alec Carvlin Visit! 2:00pm
	May-dle! May-dle! 05/09/2022 (All day) to 05/14/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle!
	Move Along! Move Along! 05/09/2022 - 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 Eid Celebration! Eid Celebration! 05/09/2022 - 4:00pm Monday May 9th @4:00PM Families! Join us for a special celebration of Eid, complete with crafts, music, snacks, and more! For questions/to get involved, email Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net! Read more about Eid Celebration! 4:00pm Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids! 05/09/2022 - 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! 05/09/2022 - 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! 05/09/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/09/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/10/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 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 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 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! 05/10/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England 05/10/2022 - 7:00pm Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom This virtual event deals with the ever-popular subject of true crime. True Crime authors, Maureen Boyle, Jan Brogan, Sue Coletta, and Manju Soni, will discuss how they tell a great story while sticking to the facts. The link to register is: Read more about We’re Not Making This Up! Sisters in Crime New England 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/11/2022 - 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! 05/11/2022 - 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! 05/11/2022 - 6:30pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM Read more about Teen Advisory Board! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/12/2022 - 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 05/12/2022 - 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! 05/12/2022 - 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! 05/12/2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:30pm to 7:30pm	Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/13/2022 - 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 Book Sale Book Sale 05/13/2022 - 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	Book Sale Book Sale 05/14/2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm 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 9:00am to 12:00pm Baby Sensory! Baby Sensory! 05/14/2022 - 9:30am Third Saturday of the Month @9:30AM Read more about Baby Sensory! 9:30am Bag Sale Bag Sale 05/14/2022 - 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 Alec Carvlin Visit! Alec Carvlin Visit! 05/14/2022 - 2:00pm Saturday May 14th @2:00PM Read more about Alec Carvlin Visit! 2:00pm
15	16 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 05/16/2022 - 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! 05/16/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/16/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/16/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	17 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/17/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 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 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm	18 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/18/2022 - 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 Nature in your Neighborhood! Nature in your Neighborhood! 05/18/2022 - 4:00pm Wednesday May 18th @4:00PM Read more about Nature in your Neighborhood! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/18/2022 - 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 College Panel Discussion! Teen College Panel Discussion! 05/18/2022 - 6:30pm Wednesday May 18th @6:30PM Teens! Join a panel of FHS graduates as they share their experiences and advice, as well as answer any questions you may have about college with a uniquely Franklin perspective! Read more about Teen College Panel Discussion! 6:30pm	19 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/19/2022 - 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 05/19/2022 - 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! 05/19/2022 - 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! 05/19/2022 - 4:30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month @4:30 PM (1st grade +) Read more about Doggie Tales! 4:30pm	20 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/20/2022 - 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! 05/20/2022 - 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	21 May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 05/21/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 7th and May 21st @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am
	May-dle! May-dle! 05/16/2022 (All day) to 05/21/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle!
	Move Along! Move Along! 05/16/2022 - 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! 05/16/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/16/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/16/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/17/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 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 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/17/2022 - 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! 05/18/2022 - 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 Nature in your Neighborhood! Nature in your Neighborhood! 05/18/2022 - 4:00pm Wednesday May 18th @4:00PM Read more about Nature in your Neighborhood! 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/18/2022 - 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 College Panel Discussion! Teen College Panel Discussion! 05/18/2022 - 6:30pm Wednesday May 18th @6:30PM Teens! Join a panel of FHS graduates as they share their experiences and advice, as well as answer any questions you may have about college with a uniquely Franklin perspective! Read more about Teen College Panel Discussion! 6:30pm	Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/19/2022 - 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 05/19/2022 - 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! 05/19/2022 - 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! 05/19/2022 - 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 05/20/2022 - 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! 05/20/2022 - 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	Weekend Wiggles! Weekend Wiggles! 05/21/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 7th and May 21st @10:30AM Read more about Weekend Wiggles! 10:30am
22	23 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Move Along! Move Along! 05/23/2022 - 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! 05/23/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/23/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/23/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	24 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/24/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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 05/24/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	25 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/25/2022 - 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 Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics 05/25/2022 - 4:00pm Franklin Town Nurse Alisha Deptula will talk about identifying Lyme Disease, what you can do to prevent tick bites, and insect repellant safety. This program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Read more about Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/25/2022 - 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	26 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Tummy Time! Tummy Time! 05/26/2022 - 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 05/26/2022 - 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! 05/26/2022 - 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! 05/26/2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:30pm to 7:30pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 05/26/2022 - 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	27 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/27/2022 - 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! 05/27/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	28 May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle! (All day) Baby Sign Language Baby Sign Language 05/28/2022 - 9:30am Read more about Baby Sign Language 9:30am Elephant & Piggie Party! Elephant & Piggie Party! 05/28/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 28th @10:30AM Come celebrate the beloved book characters and 2 time winners of the March Madness Character Challenge! Enjoy a party with games, crafts, activities, and more! Read more about Elephant & Piggie Party! 10:30am Python Problem! Python Problem! 05/28/2022 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Saturday May 28th @2:00-3:30PM Join Miss Mitzi and work on a Python challenge to learn some new expressions, code new applications, or fix broken code. Best for grades 5 and up! Previous coding experience encouraged, not required. Read more about Python Problem! 2:00pm to 3:30pm Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series 05/28/2022 - 4:30pm Saturday, May 28th @4:30 PM Enjoy an after-hours Teen Horror Movie Event! In April, May, and June; join us for a screening of some of the best 'bad' zombie movies ever made! Screaming this month: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (R) Read more about Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series 4:30pm
	May-dle! May-dle! 05/23/2022 (All day) to 05/28/2022 (All day) May 2nd - May 28th (Mondays - Saturdays only) We're bringing you our version of the wildly popular online game: Wordle! Each day we will provide you with the starting word, and from there you will have 5 tries to uncover the mystery word of the day! Read more about May-dle!
	Move Along! Move Along! 05/23/2022 - 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! 05/23/2022 - 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 Animation Nation Anime Club! Animation Nation Anime Club! 05/23/2022 - 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 Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 05/23/2022 - 6:30pm This group will meet 1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection. Read more about Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 6:30pm	Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/24/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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! 05/24/2022 - 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 05/24/2022 - 7:00pm Read more about Franklin Library Book Club 7:00pm	Terrific Toddlers! Terrific Toddlers! 05/25/2022 - 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 Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics 05/25/2022 - 4:00pm Franklin Town Nurse Alisha Deptula will talk about identifying Lyme Disease, what you can do to prevent tick bites, and insect repellant safety. This program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Read more about Lyme Disease: Beyond the Basics 4:00pm Teen Book Bites! Teen Book Bites! 05/25/2022 - 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! 05/26/2022 - 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 05/26/2022 - 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! 05/26/2022 - 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! 05/26/2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:30-7:30PM (6th-12th Grade) Read more about VolunTeens! 6:30pm to 7:30pm Genealogy Club Genealogy Club 05/26/2022 - 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	Knitting Group Knitting Group 05/27/2022 - 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! 05/27/2022 - 10:30am Alternating Fridays @10:30AM (2-4) Read more about Happy Feet! 10:30am	Baby Sign Language Baby Sign Language 05/28/2022 - 9:30am Read more about Baby Sign Language 9:30am Elephant & Piggie Party! Elephant & Piggie Party! 05/28/2022 - 10:30am Saturday May 28th @10:30AM Come celebrate the beloved book characters and 2 time winners of the March Madness Character Challenge! Enjoy a party with games, crafts, activities, and more! Read more about Elephant & Piggie Party! 10:30am Python Problem! Python Problem! 05/28/2022 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Saturday May 28th @2:00-3:30PM Join Miss Mitzi and work on a Python challenge to learn some new expressions, code new applications, or fix broken code. Best for grades 5 and up! Previous coding experience encouraged, not required. Read more about Python Problem! 2:00pm to 3:30pm Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series 05/28/2022 - 4:30pm Saturday, May 28th @4:30 PM Enjoy an after-hours Teen Horror Movie Event! In April, May, and June; join us for a screening of some of the best 'bad' zombie movies ever made! Screaming this month: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (R) Read more about Spring Fever: Bad Horror Movie Series 4:30pm
29 Library Closed for Memorial Day Library Closed for Memorial Day 05/29/2022 (All day) to 05/30/2022 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Memorial Day (All day)	30 Library Closed for Memorial Day Library Closed for Memorial Day 05/29/2022 (All day) to 05/30/2022 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Memorial Day (All day)	31 Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/31/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 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 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! The program is free and open to the public. Read more about The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 7:00pm	1	2	3	4
Library Closed for Memorial Day Library Closed for Memorial Day 05/29/2022 (All day) to 05/30/2022 (All day) Read more about Library Closed for Memorial Day		Cool Cruisers! Cool Cruisers! 05/31/2022 - 9:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30AM Read more about Cool Cruisers! 9:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 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 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 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! 05/31/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6th-12th Grade 6:00-7:00PM Read more about Girls Who Code! 6:00pm to 7:00pm The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! The program is free and open to the public. Read more about The Backyard Orchard with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens 7:00pm