November 2023 at the Franklin Public Library
Library Hours
The Library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed November 11th for Veteran’s Day. For the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 22nd and closed on November 23rd.
ESL & Adult Literacy Program
The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, fill out the registration form on the library’s website.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at [email protected]!
Special Events for Kids
Kids Take & Makes: Coffee Filter Turkeys! Available Wednesday, November 1st
SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!
Miss Bree’s Bookopoly! Wednesday, November 1st – Saturday, December 30th
Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore!
Hidden Mickey’s Scavenger Hunt! Monday, November 13th – Saturday, November 18th
We’re kicking off Mickey Mouse’s Birthday Week with a special scavenger hunt!
Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash! Saturday November 18th @ 1 p.m.
Mickey Mouse is turning 95! Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and more!
Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19th, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Diwali celebration for the whole family, including crafts, music, color, henna, and more!
Santa StoryWalk! Saturday November 25th @ 10:30 a.m.
The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park for a special story walk, followed by cookies and cocoa!
Tween Jewelry Gift Workshop with PT Color Market! Wednesday Nov 29 @5:30 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
For kids in grades 3-5! Join Paulina Teng of PT Color Market for a special workshop! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Special Events for Teens
Teen Take & Makes: Chunky Knit Planter! Available Wednesday, November 1st
Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!
*To keep things equitable teens must be present when picking up this craft.
Miss Bree’s Bookopoly! Wednesday, November 1st – Saturday, December 30th
Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore!
Musical Bingo: Movie Edition! Wednesday, November 15th @ 6:30 p.m.
Join us for our new monthly Musical Bingo series! Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! This month’s Bingo theme: Movie Soundtracks!
Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19th, 2-3:30 p.m. (see listing above)
Teensgiving! Wednesday, November 22nd @11 a.m.
Teens! Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of thanksgiving!
Special Events for Adults
Bee-ginner Bee Keeping, Thursday November 9th 6 p.m.
No registration required.
Join MDAR Apiary Inspector Paul Tessier and learn all the steps to set up a hive at home in Massachusetts. Now is the time to start getting your supplies ready for the spring!
Lotus Lantern Craft Tuesday, November 28th @ 6 p.m.
A Member of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show us, step by step, how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames followed by a documentary film!
Adults and Teens please RSVP on the Library Calendar of Events.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin cultural council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
All Ages Events
Health Fair Wednesday November 8th @ 3 p.m.
Come join us for the Franklin Health Department’s annual fall health fair from 3-6 p.m.! The event will include local vendors, health screenings, refreshments, kids’ activities, raffles & freebies, and more!
Winter Sing-Along with the Dean College Vocal Ensemble November 9th 12:30 p.m.
Families! Join us for a musical afternoon after a half-day of school! The Dean College Vocal Ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical selections at the Franklin Public Library! The program will feature winter carols you know and love with many more eclectic song choices from throughout history.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, November 17th, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, 9 a.m. to Noon. All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, November 18th, from 1-4 p.m.
The Library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed November 11th for Veteran’s Day. For the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 22nd and closed on November 23rd.
ESL & Adult Literacy Program
The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, fill out the registration form on the library’s website.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at [email protected]!
Special Events for Kids
Kids Take & Makes: Coffee Filter Turkeys! Available Wednesday, November 1st
SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!
Miss Bree’s Bookopoly! Wednesday, November 1st – Saturday, December 30th
Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore!
Hidden Mickey’s Scavenger Hunt! Monday, November 13th – Saturday, November 18th
We’re kicking off Mickey Mouse’s Birthday Week with a special scavenger hunt!
Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash! Saturday November 18th @ 1 p.m.
Mickey Mouse is turning 95! Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and more!
Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19th, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Diwali celebration for the whole family, including crafts, music, color, henna, and more!
Santa StoryWalk! Saturday November 25th @ 10:30 a.m.
The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park for a special story walk, followed by cookies and cocoa!
Tween Jewelry Gift Workshop with PT Color Market! Wednesday Nov 29 @5:30 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
For kids in grades 3-5! Join Paulina Teng of PT Color Market for a special workshop! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Special Events for Teens
Teen Take & Makes: Chunky Knit Planter! Available Wednesday, November 1st
Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!
*To keep things equitable teens must be present when picking up this craft.
Miss Bree’s Bookopoly! Wednesday, November 1st – Saturday, December 30th
Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore!
Musical Bingo: Movie Edition! Wednesday, November 15th @ 6:30 p.m.
Join us for our new monthly Musical Bingo series! Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! This month’s Bingo theme: Movie Soundtracks!
Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19th, 2-3:30 p.m. (see listing above)
Teensgiving! Wednesday, November 22nd @11 a.m.
Teens! Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of thanksgiving!
Special Events for Adults
Bee-ginner Bee Keeping, Thursday November 9th 6 p.m.
No registration required.
Join MDAR Apiary Inspector Paul Tessier and learn all the steps to set up a hive at home in Massachusetts. Now is the time to start getting your supplies ready for the spring!
Lotus Lantern Craft Tuesday, November 28th @ 6 p.m.
A Member of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show us, step by step, how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames followed by a documentary film!
Adults and Teens please RSVP on the Library Calendar of Events.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin cultural council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
All Ages Events
Health Fair Wednesday November 8th @ 3 p.m.
Come join us for the Franklin Health Department’s annual fall health fair from 3-6 p.m.! The event will include local vendors, health screenings, refreshments, kids’ activities, raffles & freebies, and more!
Winter Sing-Along with the Dean College Vocal Ensemble November 9th 12:30 p.m.
Families! Join us for a musical afternoon after a half-day of school! The Dean College Vocal Ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical selections at the Franklin Public Library! The program will feature winter carols you know and love with many more eclectic song choices from throughout history.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, November 17th, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, 9 a.m. to Noon. All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, November 18th, from 1-4 p.m.
