2026 Reading Challenge

June: A Book with a Sympathetic Villain

Looking for a way to expand your reading habits this year? Join the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge for adults, and the library will reward your reading with a free book coupon redeemable at our book sale! Details on our Reading Challenges page.

Special Events for Kids & Teens

Minecraft Party, Wednesday, June 10 @ 1 p.m.

Get ready to play games, mine for treasure, and more fun surprises!

Blanket Fort Family Night, Thursday, June 18 @ 6 p.m.

Families are invited to bring blankets, pillows, and flashlights to create cozy forts as we turn the library into the ultimate indoor camping adventure! 

Legendary Foam Party! Saturday, June 27 @ 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy some tunes and sudsy fun with Legendary Foam. (Don’t forget your towel!) 

Special Events for Adults

Crafter’s Circle, Thursday June 4 @ 6 p.m. New Program!
Gather round the circle to work your latest craft project and maybe learn something new! 

Diamond Art De-stress, Saturday, June 6 @ 2:30 p.m. & Thursday, June 11 @ 6 p.m.

Registration Required

Create some Sparkle & Zen with a meditative diamond art project! 18+, materials provided. 

Learn to Mahjong! Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:30 p.m.

This intro to Mahjong session will introduce the suits, the rules, the card, and other basics of American Mahjong! 

Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, June 23 @ 6 p.m.

Novices may hone their skills and experienced players may share their knowledge. Ages 18+. 

Special Events for All Ages

Strawberry Pompoms craft, Friday, June 12 @ 3 p.m.

Due Dolce Concert, Thursday, June 18 @ 7 p.m.

Sweet sounds of nostalgic, street-style jazz and European folk songs from the early 1900’s with Due Dolce! 

Seed-Starting Workshop, Monday, June 22 @ 4 p.m.

Summer Reading is here and we’re planting a seed of imagination to read our way to adventure! Supplies are limited. Please consider donating egg cartons!

 Butterfly Garden, Saturday, June 27 @ 1 p.m.

Explore a tunnel of adult butterflies, plants, caterpillars, eggs, and chrysalis! Come see a native species of New England up close! 

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, June 12 15: 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13: 9 a.m. – noon, All books $1
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag, Saturday, June 13: 1 – 4 p.m.