**LIBRARY NEWS**
Library Hours
Summer Hours Begin June 1. The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. The library will be closed on Sundays until September 1. The library will be closed Thursday June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth.
The old Minuteman app will stop working on May 31st. Download the new app now in your device's app store and login with your same username and password for uninterrupted use!
Summer Reading Sign Up Starts Now!
Adults, teens, and kids can all use this sign up form to register for our 2025 Summer Reading program. Please fill out a separate form for each person that will be participating. You can pick up your summer reading folder(s) from the library beginning on Tuesday, May 27th.
Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge
June: Show your true colors
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
Franklin Library ESOL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, and speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed! Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library’s website.
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, June 13: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, June 14: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, June 14: 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! No registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens, Mondays, 4 – 6pm (Ages 9+)
Registration Required
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 12 and up.) This program will be on summer break after Monday, June 16.
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/Bootcamp, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)
This thirty-minute program for kids ages 3-5 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.
Toe-Tapping Tots, Tuesdays @ 4pm (Ages 2-5)
Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. From tip toeing, twirling, and skipping to jumping and tapping, we will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required.
StoryTots, Wednesdays @ 10:30am (Ages 18 mos. – 3yrs)
Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and fun! No registration required. This program ends Wednesday, June 18 for the summer.
Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Ideal for ages 0-5. 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.
Rockin’ Rhythms, Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)
Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way. No registration required.
Barefoot Ballet, Thursdays @ 5pm (Ages 6-8)
Registration Required
Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: May 1, 8, 15, 29 and June 5, 12.
Happy Feet, Alternating Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
Let’s play some music and dance! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required.
Move Along, Alternating Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 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.
Weekend Wiggles, Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)
A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups. Let’s play some music and dance! Laughter and giggles are definitely expected during this energetic, interactive and creative movement based class. No registration required.
Special Events for Kids & Families
Petite Picassos, Monday, June 2 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a colorful gumball machine! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. The same painting will be taught on June 2 and June 16 - please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Franklin Porchfest 2025, Saturday, June 7 @ 12 – 6pm
Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA! Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. Be sure to check out the following performers throughout the day at the library:
12 – 1pm: Tommy Feeley
1 – 2pm: Jamie Barrett
2:30 - 3:30pm: Dave Perry
4 – 6pm: Jeffrey Scornavacca
In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, June 8.
Animal Affair, Monday, June 9 @ 1 – 3pm
Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits! No registration required.
Strawberry Stroll on the Library Lawn, Friday, June 13 @ 4 – 8pm
This year the Strawberry Stroll extends all the way to the Library Lawn! We are celebrating with inflatables, summer reading signups, and more! No registration required.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration, Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the library for an epic start to the summer, featuring balloons, inflatables, games, and a foot stomping musical performance by the Moonbellies! No registration required.
Drum Circle with Dave Curry, Saturday, June 14 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Legendary Foam Party, Monday, June 16 @ 1pm
We're bubbling with excitement! Enjoy some tunes and sudsy fun with Legendary Foam. (Don't forget your towel!) No registration required.
Petite Picassos, Monday, June 16 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a colorful gumball machine! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. The same painting will be taught on June 2 and June 16 - please sign up for only ONE of these dates!
Touch-a-Truck, Tuesday, June 17 @ 1 – 3pm
It's a half day for public schools and we're celebrating the start of summer! Join the Fire, Police, and DPW in the library parking lot for a special touch a truck event. No registration required.
Toe Jam Puppet Band, Wednesday, June 18 @ 1pm
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along. No registration required.
Rainbow Slime, Friday, June 20 @ 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing and fun craft of slime with a rainbow of glitter options! No registration required.
Under the Sea Party, Saturday, June 21 @ 1 – 3pm
Dive in for an epic afternoon of ocean fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of games, crafts and more. No registration required.
Science Chefs: 3D Printers, Monday, June 23 @ 3pm
1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We will be exploring the workings of a 3D printer by being one ourselves! We will be using Icing for this exercise so dress for mess. No registration required.
Mr. Vinny’s Giant Bubbles, Monday, June 23 @ 4pm
Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour-long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! No registration required.
Summer Skill Up, Tuesday, June 24 @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill. Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. Enjoy crafting a Custom Journal to capture all your summer memories! No registration required.
Flying High Dogs. Wednesday, June 25 @ 10:30am
Join us on the Library Lawn for extreme tail wagging fun for the whole family! Mike Piazza and his team of Border Collies are set to impress with their Frisbee tricks and more. No registration required.
DJ Dance Party, Wednesday, June 25 @ 6pm
Presenting the Library Summer Concert Series! Join us Wednesday evenings on the Library patio all summer long for live music for all ages. No registration required.
Puzzle Mania, Thursday, June 26 @ 5pm
Registration Required
Join us for a family-fun puzzle challenge! Bring your family and work as a team to see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle! Please submit only 1 registration per family.
Family Line Dancing, Friday, June 27 @ 4pm
Get ready to slide, clap, and shake with the whole family! Join us for a high-energy dance party featuring easy-to-follow favorites like the Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, and more. No experience needed—just bring your best moves and a smile. Perfect for fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Elijah T. Grasshopper Band, Saturday, June 28 @ 11am
Join Elijah T. Grasshopper, Emma "Go-Go Green" Bean, and their puppet pals for some super-duper interactive music and a hopping good time! Ideal for kids Ages 2-8. No registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament, Saturday, June 28 @ 1 – 4pm
Registration Required
Ready… Set… Go for gold! Join solo or as a team in Mario Kart 8 with all courses, characters, and parts unlocked! Bring the noise as 30 racers vie for the cup! During the tournament, enjoy Mario crafts and activities to level up the fun. Teams, please register as one person - you'll trade off drivers as a single entity within the bracket.
Mobile Mini-Golf, Monday, June 30 @ 3 – 6pm
Bring your friends and family and we will provide the rest. Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that is fun for all ages! Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Weekly / Monthly Events for Teens
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens, Mondays, 4 – 6pm (Ages 9+)
Registration Required
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 12 and up.) This program will be on summer break after Monday, June 16.
Code Club, Wednesdays @ 4pm (Ages 8+)
This is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey! 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. Let us know if you need technology from the library by emailing Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net. No registration required. This program will be on summer break after Wednesday, June 4.
Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30pm
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.
Pixel Pals, Last Thursday of the Month @ 4pm
An afternoon book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and much more. No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Franklin Porchfest 2025, Saturday, June 7 @ 12 – 6pm
Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA! Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. Be sure to check out the following performers throughout the day at the library:
12 – 1pm: Tommy Feeley
1 – 2pm: Jamie Barrett
2:30 - 3:30pm: Dave Perry
4 – 6pm: Jeffrey Scornavacca
In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, June 8.
Strawberry Stroll on the Library Lawn, Friday, June 13 @ 4 – 8pm
This year the Strawberry Stroll extends all the way to the Library Lawn! We are celebrating with inflatables, summer reading signups, and more! No registration required.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration, Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the library for an epic start to the summer, featuring balloons, inflatables, games, and a foot stomping musical performance by the Moonbellies! No registration required.
Drum Circle with Dave Curry, Saturday, June 14 @ 2pm
Enjoy a hand-drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much-loved instrument. No registration required.
Summer Skill Up, Tuesday, June 24 @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill. Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. Enjoy crafting a Custom Journal to capture all your summer memories! No registration required.
Science Chefs: 3D Printers, Monday, June 23 @ 3pm
1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We will be exploring the workings of a 3D printer by being one ourselves! We will be using Icing for this exercise so dress for mess. No registration required.
Game Bytes Overdrive, Wednesday, June 25 @ 3:30pm
Game Bytes is leveling up for a summer of FUN! Bring a snack and join us for two hours of casual co-op and solo play. Bring your own device or play on the big screen! No registration required.
Service Squad, Thursday, June 26 @ 1pm
Teens looking for community service are invited to join the Youth Services Department to help strategize and prepare crafts and activities for storytimes and events! This is an ideal opportunity for creative, organized, crafty teens who love to take initiative. No registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament, Saturday, June 28 @ 1 – 4pm
Registration Required
Ready… Set… Go for gold! Join solo or as a team in Mario Kart 8 with all courses, characters, and parts unlocked! Bring the noise as 30 racers vie for the cup! During the tournament, enjoy Mario crafts and activities to level up the fun. Teams, please register as one person - you'll trade off drivers as a single entity within the bracket.
Events for Adults
English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Looking for a casual, low-stress place to practice your English language skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your fellow English 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 monthly game of tabletop role playing games for adults. Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info.
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.
Franklin Porchfest 2025, Saturday, June 7 @ 12 – 6pm
Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA! Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. Be sure to check out the following performers throughout the day at the library:
12 – 1pm: Tommy Feeley
1 – 2pm: Jamie Barrett
2:30 - 3:30pm: Dave Perry
4 – 6pm: Jeffrey Scornavacca
In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Sunday, June 8.
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, June 7 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this new program. On the first Saturday of each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too! This month: Crepe Paper Flowers.
Painting for Adults, Saturday, June 7 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting! All materials are provided.
Drum Circle with Dave Curry Saturday June 14th @2PM
Enjoy a hand drumming workshop for all ages! This live event will explore different drumming styles from across the globe, celebrating the universality of this much loved instrument. No registration required.
Summer Skill Up, Tuesday, June 24 @ 4pm
All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill. Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided. Young children may need an adult to help. Enjoy crafting a Custom Journal to capture all your summer memories! No registration required.
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, June 26 @ 6:30pm
The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Public Library’s JUNTO Book Club is a place to discuss a book of the month and share our insights from the book and beyond! The June Book is Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America by Steve Inskeep. Get a physical or digital copy through the library catalog. No registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament, Saturday, June 28 @ 1pm
Registration Required
Ready… Set… Go for gold! Join solo or as a team in Mario Kart 8 with all courses, characters, and parts unlocked! Bring the noise as 30 racers vie for the cup! During the tournament, enjoy Mario crafts and activities to level up the fun. Teams, please register as one person - you'll trade off drivers as a single entity within the bracket.
From the Friends of the Franklin Library
You're Invited! The Friends will hold our 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm at the library. We'll be reviewing Friends’ activities of the past fiscal year and nominate and vote on new members for our Board of Directors. If you can't attend this meeting but would like to learn more about getting involved with the Friends, please email fofl02038@gmail.com.
Congratulations, Sabira Ablatt! Sabira, a graduating senior at Franklin High School, is the recipient of the Friends of the Franklin Library scholarship in honor of Wilma Winters. Sabira's essay embodies the values this scholarship seeks to reward by highlighting the importance of community, dedication, and continuous improvement. Good luck next year, Sabira, and keep up the great work!