Franklin Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!

March: A Book Written by More Than One Author

Welcome to the Franklin Public Library’s first Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt you complete and submit on time, you will receive a Free Book Coupon good at the library’s Book Sale. Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month’s Free Book Coupon. For complete details, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at [email protected]!

Tax Preparation Help with VITA Site Open Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., walk-in to make appointment, open to People who generally make $60,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers.

ESL & Adult Literacy Program

The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and surrounding communities. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, fill out the registration form on the library’s website.

Special Events for Kids

Kids Take & Make: Rainbow Tambourine! Available Friday, March 1st

Starting Friday, March 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Rainbow Tambourine Kit!

SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! First come, first serve!

Sing With Your Baby! Saturday March 2nd @10:30 a.m.

Join the wonderful Julie Stepanek for a morning of music and engagement with your little one!

March Madness: Battle of the Books! Voting Begins Monday, March 4th

It’s time for our favorite books to once again battle it out! Cast your votes each week at the Franklin Public Library! 16 books will start but only 1 can be named Franklin’s Favorite book!

Children’s Museum Pop-Up Events! Tuesday March 5th @ 12 p.m.

Join the Children’s Museum of Franklin for a fun Pop-Up Exhibition! Their mobile museum is rolling with a variety of rotating exhibits to bring a few hours of play to you and your kiddos!

Todd Brodeur Frisbee Demonstration! Wednesday March 6th @1 p.m.

Join 2-time World Freestyle Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur for a super fun, hands on frisbee demonstration! 

Petite Picassos! Tuesday March 11th & 25th@3 p.m.

Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a ladybug! Great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials provided! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Children’s Museum Pop-Up EventsSaturday March 16th @10 a.m.

Join the Children’s Museum of Franklin for a fun Pop-Up Exhibition! Their mobile museum is rolling with a variety of rotating exhibits to bring a few hours of play to you and your kiddos!

Henry the Juggler! Thursday March 28th @1 p.m.

You will be left completely amazed as you watch Henry the juggler juggle his CLUBS, RINGS, TORCHES and MORE! Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act!

Mike Bent‘s AbraKIDabra Show! Friday March 29th @1 p.m.

Join us for an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed for kids and families! AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience! 

Egg Hunt on the Library Lawn! Saturday March 30th @10:30 a.m.

The Library is so excited to partner with Dean College for a giant egg hunt on the library lawn and Dean College grove! Bring your own basket, and enjoy crafts and activities! 

Special Events for Adults

Adult Take & Makes: Lucky Leprechaun Hat! Available Friday, March 1st  

Starting Friday, March 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own Lucky Leprechaun Hat kit! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! *LIMIT 1 PER PERSON*

Introduction to Vegetable Gardening, March 2nd @ 1 p.m.

Join Ali Coakley of Night Owl Farm for a class designed for the absolute beginner, but all are welcome in this foundational course. 

Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants, Tuesday March 5th @ 7 p.m.

Hosted by Franklin Public Library & Franklin Garden Club. Join Donald Demers of Buxton Hollow Farm to discuss Soil Health.

Adult Paint Party! Saturday March 9th @ 1 p.m.

Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party adults! All materials provided.18+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Special Events for All Ages

Irish in America Concert, Saturday, March 16th @ 3 p.m.

A musical journey celebrating the ‘Irish in America’ for all ages! Supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Bringing the Stars Indoors, Thursday March 2st1 @ 6:30 PM

Explore the stars in comfort without the light pollution and travel! This presentation will explore Stellarium; an open source project showing a realistic sky in 3 dimensions. We’ll be distributing glasses for the solar eclipse on April 8th at this event!

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, March 15th, 1-5 p.m.  Saturday, March 16th, 9 a.m. to Noon

All books $1. 

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 16th, from 1-4p.m.