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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed
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Thursday, January 29:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Tummy Time!
Playgroup for babies and their caregivers!Thursday, January 210:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Thursday, January 24:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Game Bytes
Bring a snack and talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games!
Thursday, January 24:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Artsy Afternoons
Best for Ages 5-11. 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: Mobiles artist Calder
Thursday, January 24:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ballet Buddies
No 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 More3
Friday, January 310:00 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, January 310:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along!
Music and Movement Storytime perfect for ages 0-5!4
Saturday, January 410:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Weekend Wiggles!
A weekend storytime for littles ages 0-5!5
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Monday, January 610:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along
Music and Movement Storytime prefect for ages 0-5!Monday, January 64:00—6:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
D&D Club for Kids
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club!
Monday, January 64:00—5:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Petite Picassos!
Celebrate Ben Franklin’s birthday with Miss Lily by creating a painting for his famous Kite Experiment! 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…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 79:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Cool Cruisers!
Playgroup for crawling and early walking babies!Tuesday, January 710:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Tuesday, January 74:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 2-5!Tuesday, January 76:00—8:00 PMHorace 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!
Tuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Friends of Franklin Public Library Book Club
Come join a book club hosted by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library!
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Wednesday, January 810:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
StoryTots!
Storytime for toddlers ages 18mo-3 years!Wednesday, January 84:00—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, January 84:00—4:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Bookworm Bounce!
Dynamic storytime ideal for ages 0-5!Wednesday, January 85:30—6:15 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Teen Vision Board Making!
Teens! Set your intentions for 2025! Join us as we get crafty, creating vision boards AND setting our reading resolutions!
Wednesday, January 86:30—7:30 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Teen Advisory Board!
Get involved with Teen Advisory Board!9
Thursday, January 99:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Tummy Time!
Playgroup for babies and their caregivers!Thursday, January 910:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Thursday, January 94:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Game Bytes
Bring a snack and talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games!
Thursday, January 94:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Artsy Afternoons
Best for Ages 5-11. 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: Aboriginal art Dream…Learn More
Thursday, January 94:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ballet Buddies
No 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 MoreThursday, January 96:00—8:00 PMConference 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, January 96:30—7:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
JUNTO: Nonfiction Book Club
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 first meeting is Thursday January 9th at 6:30PM.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1010:00 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, January 1010:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Happy Feet!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 0-5!11
Saturday, January 119:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Baby Sensory!
A 45 minute baby sensory program for ages 0-2!Saturday, January 1110:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Saturday Bookworm Bounce!
Dynamic Saturday Storytime for ages 0-5!Saturday, January 111:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ben Franklin Week Kickoff Concert!
It’s Ben Franklin’s birthday Week and the Library is kicking it off with a rocking good time with Franklin Underground in Concert! Listen and dance while getting the inside scoop on all the great events going on all around Franklin as we celebrate…Learn More
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Monday, January 1310:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along
Music and Movement Storytime prefect for ages 0-5!Monday, January 134:00—6:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
D&D Club for Kids
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club!
Monday, January 134:00—5:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Petite Picassos!
Celebrate Ben Franklin’s birthday with Miss Lily by creating a painting for his famous Kite Experiment! 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…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 149:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Cool Cruisers!
Playgroup for crawling and early walking babies!Tuesday, January 1410:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Tuesday, January 144:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 2-5!Tuesday, January 146:00—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, January 1510:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
StoryTots!
Storytime for toddlers ages 18mo-3 years!Wednesday, January 154:00—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, January 154:00—4:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Bookworm Bounce!
Dynamic storytime ideal for ages 0-5!Wednesday, January 155:00—7:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Teen Interactive Movie!
Teens! Join us for a cozy winter movie! An interactive viewing of Little Women, complete with snacks and fun activities!
Wednesday, January 156:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Franklin's Historic Union Street Cemetery: Its gravestone carvers and monuments
Come learn about the Union Street Cemetery, one of Franklin’s historic cemeteries founded in 1752. We’ll discuss the families that are buried there, the gravestones and the men who carved them. We’ll also look at the types of monuments and the symbols found on them.
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Thursday, January 169:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Tummy Time!
Playgroup for babies and their caregivers!Thursday, January 1610:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Thursday, January 164:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Game Bytes
Bring a snack and talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games!
Thursday, January 164:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Artsy Afternoons
Best for Ages 5-11. 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: Cityscape silhouette…Learn More
Thursday, January 164:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ballet Buddies
No 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 More17
Friday, January 1710:00 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, January 1710:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along!
Music and Movement Storytime perfect for ages 0-5!Friday, January 171:00—5:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Library Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale: All books are just one dollar!
Friday, January 171:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ben Franklin Birthday Bash!
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Ben Franklin himself! Music, games, costume contests, and more! No registration required!
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Saturday, January 189:00 AM—12:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Library Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale: All books are just one dollar!
Saturday, January 1810:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Weekend Wiggles!
A weekend storytime for littles ages 0-5!Saturday, January 181:00—4:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Library Bag Sale
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag! Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Saturday, January 181:00—3:00 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Painting for Adults!
Grown Ups! Are you feeling creative? Celebrate Ben Franklin’s birthday with Miss Lily by creating a painting inspired by him! All materials will be provided. Registration is required!
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Monday, January 20Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 219:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Cool Cruisers!
Playgroup for crawling and early walking babies!Tuesday, January 2110:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Tuesday, January 214:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 2-5!Tuesday, January 216:00—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, January 2210:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
StoryTots!
Storytime for toddlers ages 18mo-3 years!Wednesday, January 224:00—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, January 224:00—4:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Bookworm Bounce!
Dynamic storytime ideal for ages 0-5!Wednesday, January 225:30—7:30 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Meeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Literacy Night with Franklin Public Schools!
Join us for an evening celebration of reading for the whole family! Presented in partnership with the Franklin Public schools! Browse our curated tables of family read-alouds, get tips, tricks, and free resources to make reading fun at home, and visit…Learn More
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Thursday, January 239:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Tummy Time!
Playgroup for babies and their caregivers!Thursday, January 2310:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Thursday, January 234:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Game Bytes
Bring a snack and talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games!
Thursday, January 234:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Artsy Afternoons
Best for Ages 5-11. 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: Self portrait Kings and…Learn More
Thursday, January 234:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ballet Buddies
No 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 MoreThursday, January 236:00—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!
Thursday, January 236:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Sounds of Silent Movies
Silent Movie pianist Richard Hughes creates a living history by way of fascinating silent movie clips of newsreels, educational films, melodramas, cartoons, comedies and more. Students will have an opportunity to synchronize sound effects like a train whistle, siren and wind machine to a popular melodrama of 1913.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2410:00 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, January 2410:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Happy Feet!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 0-5!25
Saturday, January 2510:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Saturday Bookworm Bounce!
Dynamic Saturday Storytime for ages 0-5!Saturday, January 252:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Music of the Great African American Musicians
Join us in welcoming Rodney Mashia performing a concert of jazz, gospel, soul, folk, and pop celebrating great African American musicians.
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Monday, January 2710:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along
Music and Movement Storytime prefect for ages 0-5!Monday, January 274:00—6:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
D&D Club for Kids
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club!
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Tuesday, January 289:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Cool Cruisers!
Playgroup for crawling and early walking babies!Tuesday, January 2810:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Tuesday, January 284:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Toe-Tapping Tuesdays!
Creative movement storytime ideal for ages 2-5!Tuesday, January 286:30—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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Wednesday, January 2910:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
StoryTots!
Storytime for toddlers ages 18mo-3 years!Wednesday, January 294:00—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, January 309:30—10:15 AMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Tummy Time!
Playgroup for babies and their caregivers!Thursday, January 3010:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Pre-K Pals!
Themed storytime ideal for preschool age kiddos!Thursday, January 304:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Game Bytes
Bring a snack and talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games!
Thursday, January 304:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Artsy Afternoons
Best for Ages 5-11. 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: Keith Harding figure…Learn More
Thursday, January 304:00—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Ballet Buddies
No 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 More31
Friday, January 3110:00 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, January 3110:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
Move Along!
Music and Movement Storytime perfect for ages 0-5!