November 2024

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Friday, November 110:00 AM—12:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knitting Group!

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Room on Fridays 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
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Saturday, November 23:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Copley Cats Acapella Concert

Groove to the harmonies of the Copley Cats! Featuring popular tunes from various decades this A Capella group with a 30-year history is coming for a Saturday afternoon to remember!
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Monday, November 44:00—5:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Petite Picassos!

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of an adorable panda! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required! The same painting will be taught on November 4th…Learn More

Monday, November 44:00—5:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Doggie Tails

For Kids in Grade 1 + Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. SPOTS ARE LIMITED!We have 6 slots of 10 minutes each. Please only register for 1 time slot per month (siblings should share a time slot)!To register, email Miss Bree at bcomeau@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 51:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Eyes on Owls!

Everyone loves owls! Yet, how often do you get to see an owl up close? Join Marcia and Mark Wilson as they share their passion for owls with us! You’ll meet six LIVE owls (from small to huge) up close, so be prepared for a hooting good time!…Learn More

Tuesday, November 56:00—8:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Table Top: D&D for Adults

Registration Required. 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!
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Wednesday, November 64:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Code Club

This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play

Wednesday, November 66:00—7:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Hack your College Application!

Teens! Join Jorge Marinez, a former College Guidance Counselor and a current Admissions Counselor at Dean College, and up your chances of standing out on college applications!

Wednesday, November 66:00—7:45 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Childcare Fair

Need childcare solutions in the Franklin area? Join FAM at the Franklin Public Library to meet with local preschools, daycares, summer camps and elementary after school solutions.
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Thursday, November 74:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Artsy Afternoons

Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for this step-by-step craft specifically for kids! All materials will be provided as we study art history through the creation of unique and beautiful artwork!Today's Theme: "The age of explorers Sailing ships"

Thursday, November 74:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Ballet Buddies

Ballet BuddiesNo registration required! Best for ages 3-5. Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for a special dance program for the littlest dancer! This 30-minute class, with a focus on ballet basics, will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility…Learn More

Thursday, November 75:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

Barefoot BalletBest for ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12, 19. Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are…Learn More

Thursday, November 76:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knife Skills with Chef Tom

Knife Skills with Chef Tom Refresh your skills and hone your technique! This hands on class starts by talking about knives: how to handle them safely, what different types are used for, and techniques to use them. Then Chef Tom demonstrates different classic cuts and it’s our turn to practice with training knives (vinyl knives that will cut vegetables but not skin).…Learn More
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Friday, November 810:00 AM—12:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knitting Group!

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Room on Fridays 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
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Saturday, November 91:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash!Mickey Mouse is turning 96! Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and more as we celebrate everyone's favorite mouse!

Saturday, November 92:30—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Chess Group

Chess GroupChess - 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, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available.…Learn More
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Monday, November 11Library Closed

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Tuesday, November 126:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Community Game Night

No Registration Required. Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly. .. Play games! This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 134:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Code Club

This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play
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Thursday, November 141:00—2:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Meeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Meet Maudie the Chicken!

Meet Maudie the Chicken!Come meet Maudie the Chicken and author/illustrator/artist Lauren Scheuer! During this fun and unique program you’ll get a closeup look at Maudie’s feathers, feet, beak, and comb. You’ll learn about her dinosaur relatives, her eggs, her feathers,…Learn More

Thursday, November 144:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Artsy Afternoons

Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for this step-by-step craft specifically for kids! All materials will be provided as we study art history through the creation of unique and beautiful artwork!Today's Theme: Gustav Klimpt Trees

Thursday, November 144:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Ballet Buddies

Ballet BuddiesNo registration required! Best of ages 3-5. Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for a special dance program for the littlest dancer! This 30-minute class, with a focus on ballet basics, will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility…Learn More

Thursday, November 145:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

Barefoot BalletBest for ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12, 19.  Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire…Learn More

Thursday, November 146:00—8:00 PMConference RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Horace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Table Top: D&D for Adults

Registration Required. 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!

Thursday, November 146:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Ken Gloss: Book Antiques and Collecting

Join us in welcoming Ken Gloss of Boston based Brattle Book Shop! In this presentation, Ken talks about some of his favorite rare book finds and describes some of the joys of “the hunt” in his collection journey. You will learn what makes books and manuscripts rare and what determines whether they increase in value.…Learn More
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Friday, November 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knitting Group!

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Room on Fridays 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.

Friday, November 151:00—2:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Meeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Illustrator Workshop for Kids!

Illustrator Workshop for Kids!Join us for a fun an interactive presentation with award-winning, local illustrator Erica Leigh! Kids will get a behind-the-scenes look at how picture books are illustrated, and have the chance to create their own picture book character!
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Monday, November 184:00—5:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Petite Picassos!

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of an adorable panda! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required! The same painting will be taught on November 4th…Learn More

Monday, November 184:00—5:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Doggie Tails

For Kids in Grade 1 + Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! We have 6 slots of 10 minutes each. Please only register for 1 time slot per month (siblings should share a time slot)!  To register, email Miss Bree at bcomeau@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 196:00—8:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Table Top: D&D for Adults

Registration Required. 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!
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Wednesday, November 204:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Winter Sing-Along with Dean College Vocal Ensemble

Winter Sing-Along with Dean College Vocal EnsembleFamilies! Join us for a musical afternoon! The Dean College Vocal Ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical selections for a fun concert at the Franklin Public Library! The program will feature winter carols you know and love with many more eclectic song choices from throughout history.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 214:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Artsy Afternoons

Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for this step-by-step craft specifically for kids! All materials will be provided as we study art history through the creation of unique and beautiful artwork!Today's Theme: Thunder bird design native American artist…Learn More

Thursday, November 214:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Ballet Buddies

Ballet BuddiesNo registration required! Best of ages 3-5. Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for a special dance program for the littlest dancer! This 30-minute class, with a focus on ballet basics, will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility…Learn More

Thursday, November 215:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

Barefoot BalletBest for ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12, 19.  Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire…Learn More
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Friday, November 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knitting Group!

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Room on Fridays 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.

Friday, November 223:30—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Science Chefs: Making butter

Science Chefs: Making butterWiggle 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!While we have some jars for butter…Learn More
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Saturday, November 231:00—3:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Painting for Adults

Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a deer in the snow! All materials will be provided.

Saturday, November 231:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Crafternoon

What are you thankful for this season? Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting for kiddos of all ages! We'll have an assortment of Thanksgiving themed crafts to enjoy (and share)! No registration required!
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Monday, November 255:00—7:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Paint-Teens!

Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a cute cat! Best fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided.  
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Tuesday, November 266:30—7:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Franklin Public Library Book Club

Enjoy a casual book club of for our community! Book club dates and books are listed on the Library Website under "Franklin Book Clubs & Discussion Groups".
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Thursday, November 28Library Closed

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Friday, November 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Knitting Group!

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Room on Fridays 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.

Friday, November 2910:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Little Groove Band!

Little Groove Band!Get ready for a groovy, fun, and interactive concert with Little Groove! In this fun and interactive 45-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.
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Saturday, November 3010:30 AM—12:30 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Meeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Santa StoryWalk at the Library!

Santa StoryWalk at the Library!Families! 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 hi…Learn More

Saturday, November 302:00—3:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Granny Square Class

(Best for ages 16 and over) A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process.…Learn More