August 2023 at Franklin Public Library
Franklin Public Library
Special Events for Kids
Kids Take & Makes: Cupcake Line Kites
Cupcake Liner Kite Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!
Un-Bored! Wednesdays @10:30 a.m. (Ends 8/23)
A pop-up playtime that’s fun for the whole family!
Kid’s Paint Party! Wednesday, August 2nd @ 1 p.m.
FOR KIDS AGES 5-11! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided. Register through the events calendar our website to reserve your spot.
Kids Ask an Organizer, August 17th @ 2 p.m.
Join home organizer Danielle Nicholas of Oasis Organizing Solutions as she shares tips & organizing concepts with kids and their caregivers.
Read With Riley! Friday, August 4th and August 18th @ 4 p.m.
Join us this summer for 2 special storytimes with our therapy dog Riley and her human friend Ally!
Elijah T. Grasshopper: Rainbow Dance Party Concert! Saturday, August 5th @ 10:30 a.m.
Ideal for kids Ages 2-8!
Rainforest Reptiles! Saturday, August 12th @ 1 p.m.
Travel with us to the different rainforests around the world and meet the alligators, turtles, snakes and more that call these places home! Real, LIVE Animal Fun for All Ages! No registration required.
Special Events for Teens
Crime Time Mysteries! Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. (Last Meeting August 15th)
Join us for an immersive murder mystery game from “Hunt a Killer” that is told over the course of six “episodes.”
Snack Attack! Monday, August 14th
Taste taste test snacks and candy from around the world!
Ask an Organizer: Back to School August 17th @ 6 p.m.
Join home organizer Danielle Nicholas of Oasis Organizing Solutions to learn organizing tips to prepare for back-to-school.
Special Events for Adults
Adult Take & Makes: Capiz Shell Wind Chimes
Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis! *LIMIT 1 PER PERSON*
The Highwaymen Concert, Saturday, August 5th @ 2 p.m.
Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. The four songwriting legends joined forces in the 1980’s to form the country supergroup The Highwaymen. However, prior to that, they’d each established themselves as stars and their careers intersected many times since the 1960’s. In 2022, York was nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was just named one of Worcester Magazine’s best albums of 2022.
Seaside Escapes: The Art & Architecture of the New England Coast, Monday, August 14th @ 7.m. Virtual Program. Let’s dive into the works of beloved American artists including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper! Then explore the over-the-top elegance of Newport, RI summer homes alongside Gloucester’s eccentric summer retreat Beauport.
Brought to you by Ashland Public Library, Belmont Public Library, and Franklin Public Library
Adult Paint Party, Saturday, August 26th @ 1 p.m.
Registration Required All attendees must be at least 18.
Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for adults! All materials provided!
Cracking the Chains of Convention, Tuesday, August 19th @6:30 p.m.
From Historical Portrayals by Lady J, meet Frances Perkins! The first female cabinet secretary and Unsung Architect of the New Deal!
Special Events for All Ages
Movie Monday, Mondays, @ 6 p.m.
Enjoy a movie at the Library! Bring your own candy. Popcorn Provided!
August 7 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13)
August 14 - Scream VI (R)
August 21 - A Silent Voice (NR)
August 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)
Robotics Showcase August 18th @ 11:30 a.m.
Come see ALARM Robotics’ robot Pinocchio in action. ALARM stands for A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers; we are a community high school robotics team from Franklin. ALARM Robotics was started by a group of dedicated and invested volunteer mentors in 2007. We are the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team 2079, and we are set up at the RedBrick School House in Franklin. This season we competed in 2 events. At RIDE our team won the Team Spirit Award and at WPI we were in the top 24 teams at the competition. Students learn machining, CAD, programming, design and electrical and wiring and most importantly teamwork. Come check out our team in action!
Mobile Mini Golf August 25th @ 1 p.m.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Bring your friends and family and we’ll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that’s fun for all ages*!! *Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.*
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, August 18th, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, August 19th, 9 a.m. to Noon. All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, August 19th, from 1-4 p.m.
