December Highlights at the Franklin Public Library
Franklin Public Library
The library will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd, and Saturday, December 24th for Christmas Eve. The library will also be closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 31st for New Year’s Eve. The library will be closed on Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26th for Christmas Day (observed).
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, December 9th , 1-5 p.m. Saturday, December 10th, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon.
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, December 10th, from 1-4 p.m.
For Kids & Families
Miss Bree’s Bookopoly! November 1-December 31
Hot Cocoa and Coloring! Friday afternoons in December (12/2, 12/9, 12/16), 2:30-4:30PM
Pancakes and Pajamas! Saturday December 17th @10:30 a.m.
Join us in your jammies for a pancake breakfast, hot cocoa, and holiday music with Jamie Barrett!
Last Minute Wrapping Station! Friday December 23rd 10 a.m – 1 p.m.
Families are welcome to drop in to wrap their last minute gifts at the library! We’ll have rolls of paper, tape, scissors, ribbons, (and of course hot cocoa!)!
Pumpernickel Puppets! Tuesday December 27th @10:30 a.m.
Trevor the Games Man! Wednesday December 28th @10:30 a.m.
Featuring Stiltwalking and Cooperative Games, TREVOR leads the audience through a wide variety of unusual, interactive, cooperative, FUN, participatory activities!
Box City! Wednesday December 28th 3-5 p.m.
We’re turning the Meeting Room into a city made out of boxes! Donate your empty boxes from the holidays through December 29!
Music at the Blissful Concert! Thursday December 29th, 10:30 a.m.
Musician Evan Hallor brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing!
Mobile Mini Golf! Friday December 30th, 1-4 p.m.
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.
Noon Year’s Eve Party! Saturday December 31st @11 a.m.
For Teens
Teen Take & Makes: Resin Ornament!
Starting Monday December 5th stop by the library to pick up your very own resin ornament kit. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!
Be Your Own Barista! Saturday December 3rd 4 p.m.
Registration Required! There is nothing like a Peppermint Mocha in December, so let’s make one!!
Register here: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2022/12/03_Be_Your_Own_Barista
Community Conversations! Thursday December 8th @6 p.m.
Folks of all ages are welcome to join us one Thursday each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. This Month’s Topic: “I wish you knew...” Connecting through Generation Gaps.
Teen Yule Ball! Wednesday December 28th @6:30 p.m.
Join the Volunteens for a night of Harry Potter-themed crafts, games, and dancing!
Teen Murder Mystery Party! Murder at the 80’s Prom! Thursday December 29th @2 p.m.
For Adults
Cook Book Collage!
Fill out an index card with your favorite family recipe for the holidays and pin it to our community collage!
Adult Crafts Sunday December 4th 2 p.m., Enjoy acrylic painting collaged with poetry!
Adult Take & Makes: Winter Wonderland Luminaries!
Starting Monday December 5th stop by the library to pick up your very own Winter Wonderland Luminary kit. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!
YA Book Club Monday December 5th 7 p.m.,
The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew (Available on Hoopla!)
Remote option available:
Friends of the Franklin Library Book Club Tuesday December 6th 6:30 p.m.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (Available on Hoopla!)
Friends of Franklin Library Meeting Wednesday December 7th 7 p.m.
Contact us at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin
An Evening with Mystery Writers: Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk!
Thursday, December 8th 7 p.m.
Find more information on the authors and their latest books on our events calendar and Facebook Page!
Crafting Your Cocktail December 12th 6:30 p.m., with Chef Liz Barbor of The Creative Feast
Virtual Event
Table Top, Tuesday, December 13th & 27th 6 p.m.
Registration Requested!Table Top is a Monthly game of Table Top Role Playing Games for Adults!
Email [email protected] for more info!
We are currently exploring the mist shrouded moors in Curse of Strahd.
An Introduction to Hanukkah December 15th 7 p.m. Virtual Event – All Ages
Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation.
Brought to you in collaboration with the Tewksbury, Carlisle, Danvers, Georgetown, Groton, Hopkinton, Peabody, Saugus, Swampscott, Wakefield, Waltham, & Wellesley Public Libraries.
Holiday Concert from NoteAble Blend Saturday December 17th 3 p.m.
Bring a little festive cheer and maybe even sing along with a dynamic Women’s Barbershop Chorus!
Franklin Public Library Book Club Tuesday December 27th 7:00 PM
The book for discussion is Circe, by Madeline Miller
