January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed

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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

Rockin' Rhythms

Rockin' RhythmsPut on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way!
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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.
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Saturday, January 42:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Craftalong for Adults

Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this new program. On the first Saturday of each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!This month: Faux-Ceramic Vases.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 52:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Weekend Watercolor

Relax with Sharon Carloni during a Sunday painting class for adults 18 and over!
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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

Monday, January 64:00—5:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

- Doggie Tales (6 Events)

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)!
Select an occurrence to register for:
4:00—4:10 PMDoggie Tales
4:10—4:20 PMDoggie Tales
4:20—4:30 PMDoggie Tales
4:30—4:40 PMDoggie Tales
4:40—4:50 PMDoggie Tales
4:50—5:00 PMDoggie Tales
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Tuesday, January 76:00—8:00 PMMeeting 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 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 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!
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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

Rockin' Rhythms

Rockin' RhythmsPut on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way!

Thursday, January 95:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

For kids ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13. Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes!

Thursday, 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

CANCELED - 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.
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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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Sunday, January 122:30—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Chess Group

Chess - 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, 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

Monday, January 134:00—5:00 PMHorace Mann Reading RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

- Doggie Tales (6 Events)

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)!
Select an occurrence to register for:
4:00—4:10 PMDoggie Tales
4:10—4:20 PMDoggie Tales
4:20—4:30 PMDoggie Tales
4:30—4:40 PMDoggie Tales
4:40—4:50 PMDoggie Tales
4:50—5:00 PMDoggie Tales
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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

Tuesday, January 147:00—7:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail. com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin
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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 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

The 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.…Learn More
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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

Rockin' Rhythms

Rockin' RhythmsPut on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way!

Thursday, January 165:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

For kids ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13. Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes!
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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 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 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!

Saturday, January 181:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Winter Carnival

Join us for an epic afternoon of winter fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of carnival games, crafts, snacks, and more!
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Monday, January 20Library Closed

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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 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 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 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

Rockin' Rhythms

Rockin' RhythmsPut on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way!

Thursday, January 235:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

For kids ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13. Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes!

Thursday, January 236:00—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 236:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

The Golden Age 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.
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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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Sunday, January 262:30—4:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Chess Group

Chess - 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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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 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 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

Rockin' Rhythms

Rockin' RhythmsPut on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way!

Thursday, January 305:00—5:45 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Barefoot Ballet

For kids ages 6-8. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13. Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes!

Thursday, January 306:30—7:30 PMFriends of Franklin Library Community RoomFranklin Public Library118 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

(Rescheduled!) 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 January Book is Think Again by Adam Grant! Get a physical or digital copy through the Library Catalog!To Join us Virtually register at:https://us02web.…Learn More
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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.