Franklin Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!

April: A book set in a place you want to visit/ vacation!

Welcome to the Franklin Public Library’s first Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that’s 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 and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

ESL & Adult Literacy Program

The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its 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: Cherry Blossom Windsocks! Available Monday, April 1st

Earth Day Bingo! Starting Monday, April 1st

Animals in the Spring! Friday, April 12th @ 1 p.m. Ages 5+

Animal Affair! Saturday April 13th @ 10 a.m. Traveling Petting Zoo

Toe Jam Puppet Band! Tuesday April 16th @10:30 a.m.

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Wednesday April 17th @ 10:30 a.m.

The BenAnna Band! Thursday, April 18th @ 10:30 a.m.

Fairytale Fun! Saturday, April 20th @10:30 a.m.

Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: A Stuffed Animal Storytime! Saturday, April 27th @10:30 a.m. Calling all future veterinarians! Bring along your stuffed animal for a special Storytime with author, Jennifer Welborn, and illustrator Rozillia MH! Ages 5+. Registration Required!

Teen Wire Wrapping Jewelry! Wednesday April 17th @ 5:30 p.m.

Special Events for Adults

How to Steal a Masterpiece Thursday April 18th @ 6:30 p.m., Hybrid program

April Fool’s Concert, Saturday April 13th @ 3 p.m.

Tracy Kidder’s Rough Sleepers Community Discussion, April 4th @ 6:30 p.m. & April 27th @ 2 p.m. 

Tax Preparation Help with VITA Site Open Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.mm.

Taxes are due by April 15th! The last day the site will be open is April 13th!

VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: People who generally make $60,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers

 Special Events for All Ages

Solar Eclipse Celebration! Saturday April 6th @ 1 p.m.

Holi Color Throw! April 13th @ 2 p.m. with Dean College, Rain Date: Saturday, 4/27.

Eid Celebration! Sunday April 14th @ 2 p.m.

Mobile Mini Golf! Friday, April 19th @ 1-4 p.m. Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

Stephen Green First Lego League Explore Showcase Saturday April 27th @ 9 a.m.

Learn about Local FLL Explore and FIRST Robotics Programs and the opportunities available!

There will be 12 robotics teams exhibiting their projects for the FIRST LEGO League Masterpiece 2023-2024 season!

Franklin Library Book Sale Friday, April 19th, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 20th, 9 a.m. to Noon, All Books $1, Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, April 20th, from 1-4 p.m.