**LIBRARY NEWS**
Library Hours
The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. The library will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day, close early at 2pm on November 26, and be closed on November 27 for Thanksgiving.
Did You Know...
that we have three blood pressure monitors in our Library of Things? Check our catalog to see if they are available to borrow or stop in to use the library's own blood pressure monitor. It's located at the desk right outside the conference room on the second floor, along with flyers and pamphlets about blood pressure and health, as well as pocket trackers to keep a record of your blood pressure readings for yourself.
2025 Reading Challenge
September: Cultivate Kindness
Join the Franklin Public Library's 2nd Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that you can redeem at the library's Book Sale. Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website. Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Site Opening Saturday February 7
We Need You! Volunteers are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, better known as VITA and TCE. Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter or an interpreter, but most of all we need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided! Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net.
ESOL Program
The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the volunteer form.
Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area’s most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, November 14: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, November 15: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, November 15: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
**LIBRARY EVENTS**
Weekly/Monthly for Children
Move Along, Mondays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
Doggie Tales! Mondays @ 4pm
Registration Required
We're bringing Doggie Tales back! Kiddos who are working on their reading skills will be able to sign up for a time slot to practice reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or read one of ours. Registration is required, and once attendees arrive they will get their time slot on a first come, first served basis. (We'll also have a greeter dog to keep you company while you wait!)
Cool Cruisers, Tuesdays @ 9:30am
Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time. No registration required.
Pre-K Pals, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment. No registration required.
Wiggle Worms! Tuesdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)
Beat the afternoon witching hour craziness with a dynamic program for littles! Enjoy music, movement, and some fun surprises. No registration required.
Terrific Toddlers, Wednesdays @10:30am (Ages 18mo-3)
Dance, sing, clap, and play along for a story time party! Enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. No registration required.
Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required.
Tummy Time, Thursdays @ 9:30am
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library. Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort. No registration required.
Pre-K Pals, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment. No registration required.
Tot Bop, Thursdays, @ 4pm (Ages 3-5)
Get ready to dance around to an energetic playlist in a class that offers littles a chance to play with musicality, coordination, and creativity - all while practicing listening and learning skills! No registration required.
Artsy Afternoons! Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Join Ms. Cindy for a step-by-step art project specifically for kids! All materials will be provided.
Bubble Buddies, Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
Enjoy a Friday bubble dance party with music, movement, and fun surprises! No registration required.
Weekend Wiggles, Saturdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
Littles and their grownups are invited to an epic dance party to kick off the weekend! Get those wiggles out with fun music, exciting surprises, and plenty of joy and laughter. No registration required.
Special Events for Kids & Families
Chess Club, Saturday, November 1 @ 2:30pm
The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactical abilities, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Drop-In Do-Gooders, Tuesday, November 4 @ 1pm
Join us for a cozy, low-key opportunity to impact your community! Jump in on creative projects like making cards for hospitalized kids, and more. No registration required.
Slime Time, Wednesday, November 12 @ 1pm
Make your very own slime at the library! No registration required.
Holiday Heroes: An Interactive Adventure, Thursday, November 13 @ 1pm
Join our local heroes from the Franklin Fire Department for an interactive adventure to prepare for a safe and healthy holiday season! Grown ups and kids can learn basic safety skills, and explore ways to keep ourselves safe, healthy, and merry over the next few months. We'll have activities for kids and the Franklin Fire Department will be on hand to teach adults the basics of infant CPR and more. No registration required.
DINO-vember Party, Saturday, November 15 @ 10:30am
Celebrate DINOVEMBER at the library with an epic dinosaur themed party! We'll have games, crafts, snacks, and a few surprises. No registration required.
FHS Theater Company November Musical Teaser, Saturday, November 15 @ 1pm
Join the Franklin High School Theatre Company for a special sneak preview of their upcoming November Musical! Enjoy songs and dancing from Mean Girls: the Musical. No registration required.
Petite Picassos, Monday, November 17 @ 4pm (Ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of some silly stacked pumpkins! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12. All materials will be provided.
Fairytale Fun, Saturday, November 22 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special visit from a special royal guest! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest. No registration required.
Science Chefs: Make Butter, Saturday, November 22 @ 2pm
Wiggle and shake, dance and make for SCIENCE! Join us for an active experiment to make your own butter. Participants will learn how butter is made and will get to take home some of their own butter for the dinner table! No registration required.
Santa Story Walk, Saturday, November 29 @ 10:30am
Join us at the library for a special indoor version of a beloved tradition! Follow the pages of a cozy winter story, enjoy crafts and activities as you move through our winding line of holiday fun, and make your way up to meet the big guy himself. No registration required.
Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens
D&D Club, Mondays @ 4pm
Registration Required
Kids ages 10-17 are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! Dungeons and Dragons, also known as D&D, is one of the most complex tabletop games in history. The library will supply dice, rulebooks, and blank character sheets! We will be using the 5th edition books and rules. Other Table Top systems are welcome!
- Registration for this club is for the September to December season of Dungeons and Dragons Club.
- If missing a session please email: mgousie@minlib.net as soon as possible.
- Dungeon Masters must be at least 12 years old and have experience with Dungeon and Dragons.
- Dungeon Masters are signing up to lead a table for ALL 16 meetings between September 8th and December 29th.
- Dungeon Masters are required to choose a premade adventure. Homebrew additions to the adventure are allowed.
- Players and Dungeon Masters are required to be respectful, kind, and attentive to each other.
- Groups of Players with a Dungeon Master are welcome to share our space!
- If you have any questions please email: mgousie@minlib.net
Code Club: Code Along, Tuesdays @ 4pm
Join us for an hour of code exploring project tutorials, STEM practices, and free coding time. All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool and see what learning to code can do for you. No registration required.
Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:30pm
Join us each month for Teen Advisory Board. The Teen Advisory Board is a GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA collection, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours. It's a win-win-win! No registration required.
Game Bytes, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Bring a snack and join us for casual co-op and solo play. Bring your own device or play on the big screen! No registration required.
Pixel Pals, Thursday, November 20 @ 4pm
An afterschool book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and so much more. No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Chess Club, Saturday, November 1 @ 2:30pm
The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactical abilities, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Drop-In Do-Gooders, Tuesday, November 4 @ 1pm
Join us for a cozy, low-key opportunity to impact your community! Jump in on creative projects like making cards for hospitalized kids, and more. No registration required.
Slime Time, Wednesday, November 12 @ 1pm
Make your very own slime at the library! No registration required.
Teensgiving, Wednesday, November 19 @ 5pm
Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of Thanksgiving! Bring along your favorite snack and your appetite and kick off the thanksgiving holiday with friends. No registration required.
Science Chefs: Make Butter, Saturday, November 22 @ 2pm
Wiggle and shake, dance and make for SCIENCE! Join us for an active experiment to make your own butter. Participants will learn how butter is made and will get to take home some of their own butter for the dinner table! No registration required.
Events for Adults
English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Looking for a casual, low-stress place to practice and gain confidence in your English language skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your fellow English language learners. Please note: this group is meant for folks who have a basic grasp of English and are looking for conversational practice, not very beginners. A tutor will be present to answer questions and help keep the conversation flowing, but the focus will not be on formal instruction. No registration required.
Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm
Registration Required (see below). No Experience Necessary.
It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book, and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a bi-monthly game of tabletop role playing games for adults. Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info.
1st & 3rd Tuesday - D&D: Tyranny of Dragons
2nd & 4th Thursday - Pathfinder: Strength of Thousands
1st & 3rd Thursday - D&D: Curse of Strahd
Knitting Group, Fridays, 10am – 12pm
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! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
Chess Club, Saturday, November 1 @ 2:30pm
The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactical abilities, and improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration is required, and there is no fee.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, November 1 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of a delicious papaya! All materials will be provided.
Watercolors Workshop, Mondays, November 3 & 24 @ 6pm
Registration Required
Relax with a Monday watercolor class with local artist Sharon Carloni. For adults 18 and over; all materials provided.
Restoring the Promise: A Discussion About Immigration Policy & the Path Forward, Tuesday, November 4 @ 6:30pm
Restoring the Promise is a nonpartisan, community-based discussion that invites participants to reflect on the impact of current immigration policies, the ways immigration has shaped our nation, and the constitutional questions that affect both non-citizens and U.S. citizens alike. Grounded in shared ideals-fairness, accountability, and the belief that our nation's strength rests on how we treat every person under its protection—the series creates space for meaningful dialogue. This is not only an opportunity to listen and learn, but also a chance to explore solutions to today's immigration challenges and to ask a vital question: what kind of future do we want to build together as a country? No registration required.
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, November 8 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this program. One Saturday each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!
This month: Wrapped Wheat Centerpieces
Holiday Heroes: An Interactive Adventure, Thursday, November 13 @ 1pm
Join our local heroes from the Franklin Fire Department for an interactive adventure to prepare for a safe and healthy holiday season! Grown ups and kids can learn basic safety skills, and explore ways to keep ourselves safe, healthy, and merry over the next few months. We'll have activities for kids and the Franklin Fire Department will be on hand to teach adults the basics of infant CPR and more. No registration required.
From Friends of the Franklin Library
Our Fall Membership and Volunteer Drive is happening now and we invite you to Become A Friend today! Your participation is instrumental to our continued support of our nation’s first public library. And as a special part of our membership drive, those who donate $25 or more will receive a canvas Friends’ Tote Bag - perfect for carrying your library books and more!
Our November Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm at the library. All are invited to attend and find out more about Friends of the Franklin Library and our current volunteer opportunities. If you can’t make our November meeting but would like to learn more about the Friends, please visit FoFL02038.org or email fofl02038@gmail.com for more information.