Franklin Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!

August: A book that features a road trip!

For complete details and to sign-up, visit https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/2024-reading-challenge .Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Special Events for Kids

Toddler & Kids Yoga! Thursdays, August 1st & 15th @ 10:30 a.m.

Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents welcome to participate!

Elijah T. Grasshopper Concert! Saturday, August 3rd @ 10:30 a.m.

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! 

Rolie Polie Guacamole! Wednesday, August 7th @ 10:30 a.m.

Holy Guacamole! The award-winning kiddie music titans of Brooklyn raise the roof with a rocking, all-ages show! 

Petite Picassos! Wednesday, August 7th @ 1 p.m.

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of flip flops on the beach!! Great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

Bryson Lang! Thursday, August 8th @ 10 a.m.

Bryson Lang’s show mixes comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, ball bouncing, juggling, well-crafted timing, giant Beach Balls, improv, and more! 

Playful Engineers! Friday, August 9th @ 1 p.m.

Fun, hands-on, STEM-focused workshop. Design, build, test, and play with different chain reactions and creative contraptions! 

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Saturday, August 10th @ 10:30 a.m.

Ed Popielarczyk’s one-of-a-kind magic show, guaranteed to impress the whole family! 

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show! Monday, August 12th @ 4 p.m.

Mr. Vinny transfixes and excites kids using giant bubble wands he designed and constructed! 

Fairytale Fun! Wednesday, August 14th @ 10:30 a.m.

Don your royal attire and join us for a Royal Ball fit for a princess (and her Fairy Godmother)! Includes singing, dancing, interactive storytelling, and a photo opportunity! 

Petite Picassos! Wednesday, August 14th @ 1 p.m.

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of flip flops on the beach!! Great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

Music at the Blissful! Monday, August 19th @ 4 p.m.

Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing! 

Poop Museum! Wednesday, August 21st @ 10:30 a.m.

The serious science of poop and pooping delivered with the silliness you might imagine accompanying a program about poop for young kids!

Read with Riley! Friday, August 23rd @ 4 p.m.

Special story time with therapy dog Riley and her human, Ally! We’ll read Riley’s favorite books, sing some of her favorite songs, and enjoy lots of puppy snuggles.

Baby Sensory! Saturday, August 24th @ 9:30 a.m.

45-minute baby sensory program for babies under 2! (Older siblings can bring along a stuffed toy or baby and play along!) 

Special Events for Teens

Paint-Teens! Monday, August 12th @ 5 p.m.

Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a summer popsicle! Great for teens ages 12+! All materials provided. Registration is Required!

Special Events for Adults

Painting For Adults! Saturday August 3rd @ 1 p.m.

Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of piping plovers on the beach! All materials provided. Registration Required!

Chess Group! Saturday, August 10th @ 2 p.m.

Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. 

Silk Scarf Painting with Kulina Folk Art! Saturday, August 10th @ 3 p.m.

Unleash your inner artist! Registration Required!

Movie & Music Event: Dark Side of Oz! Thursday, August 15th @ 6 p.m.

Enjoy the uncanny mashup of two classics: The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon!

Granny Square Class Friday August 16th @ 1 p.m.

A granny square seems not very exciting, until you use it as an integral part of your creative process. This two-hour class will explore the basic structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square using a basic worsted weight wool. You will leave with a new respect for the humble Granny square. All class materials provided. Program supported in part by a grant from the Bellingham and Franklin Cultural Councils, local agencies, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Pre-requisites: Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to count stitches

Special Events for All Ages

Cool Off & Color! Friday, August 2nd @ 1 p.m.

Beat the heat with a refreshing drink and a coloring sheet! All ages!

Farmer’s Market Fun! Friday, August 16th @ 2 p.m.

Franklin Public Library will visit the Franklin Farmer’s Market! Crafts & Activities for kids! Summer Reading Signups & Info.! Learn about our programs for all ages! 

The Moonbellies Concert! Wednesday, August 21st @ 6 p.m.

Join the Moonbellies for a foot stomping, entertaining mix of original music, Americana, Old-time, Quebecois, Irish and Cajun music! 

Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Mobile Mini Golf! Saturday, August 24th @ 1 p.m.

The library will be transformed into a Mini Golf course! Features balloons, snacks, prizes, and more! Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, August 16th, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, August 17th, 9 a.m. to Noon, all books $1.

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, August 17th, from 1-4 p.m.