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February 2025 at Franklin Public Library

Franklin Public Library

The Library will be closed Monday February 17 for President’s Day.
Franklin Public Library’s 2024 Reading Challenge!
February: Celebrate love in all its forms!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Site Opening Saturday February 1st!
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals generally includes: People who generally make $67,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers. This is a walk in site with potential wait times.
Learn more at the Library Web Page under adult services or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at [email protected]
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
Galentine’s Jewelry Making! Wednesday, February 5th @ 5:30 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
Registration Required!
Join Paulina Teng of Comer Teng Studio for a fun jewelry making workshop!
Girl Scouts World Thinking Day! Saturday February 8th @12 p.m.
Come learn about different countries and visit the booths set up by the Girl Scouts!
The Poop Museum! Monday, February 10th @ 1 p.m.
It’s a half-day for the Franklin Public Schools! Join us as we celebrate National Poop Day with a special visit from the Poop Museum! 
Family Yoga! Tuesday, February 11th @ 5 p.m.
Join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for some Family Yoga! 
John Higby: Yo-Yo-Guy! Saturday, February 15th @ 1 p.m.
John Higby, the Yo-Yo Guy, has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. 
Juice and Jelly Funtime Band! Tuesday, February 18th @ 10:30 a.m.
The BenAnna Band! Wednesday, February 19th @ 10:30 a.m.
Pajama Storytime! Wednesday, February 19th @ 6 p.m.
Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets! Thursday, February 20th @ 10:30 a.m.
The BaNannies! Friday, February 21st @ 10:30 a.m.
Winter Beach Party! Saturday February 22nd @10:30 a.m.
Special Events for Teens
Teen Cookie Decorating! Monday February 10th @ 3 p.m. (Ages 12-18)
Chocolate Around the World Tasting! Wednesday, February 12th @ 5:30 p.m. (Ages 12-18)
After School Studios! Tuesday, February 18th @ 4 p.m. (Ages 10-18)
Registration Required!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Miss Lily by creating a painting to ring in the Year of the Snake! All materials will be provided.
Teen Murder Mystery Party! Saturday, February 22nd @ 1 p.m. (Ages 12-18)
Special Events for Adults
JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, February 20th 6:30 p.m.
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! The February Book is Caste: the Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson! 
Painting for Adults, Saturday, February 1st @ 1 p.m.
Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a covered bridge! All materials will provided. Registration required!
Ethics of Chocolate: A Talk & Tasting, Thursday, February 6th @ 6:30 p.m.
Registration required for tasting portion of the program!
As the American consumer becomes more attuned to where their food comes from, concerned chocoholics find themselves feeling a new sort of guilt when enjoying their favorite indulgence as ethical issues regarding how and through what means it was sourced arise. In this program, we’ll trace the chain of cocoa custody back to its questionable origins while examining the major world market players, and help you become a more educated consumer in the process!
Chocolate Tasting, Thursday, February 13th @ 6:30 p.m.
Registration Required
New England, Massachusetts in particular, has been a candy crown jewel since colonial times! Join us in tasting various chocolate types from across the commonwealth as we explore the various types and concentrations available!
Craft Along for Adults, Saturday, February 8th @ 3 p.m.
Registration Required
Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us one Saturday each month for a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!
This month: Folded Book Art Hearts
Special Events for All Ages
Kids Take & Make: Yarn Heart Garland! Available Starting Saturday, February 1st
Love is in the Air! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own seasonal décor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! First come, first serve! *LIMIT 1 PER CHILD*
Teen & Adult Take & Make: Nail Heart! Available Starting Saturday, February 1st
Let’s Celebrate Love! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own seasonal décor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! First come, first serve! *LIMIT 1 PER PERSON*
Puzzle Mania! Saturday, February 1st @ 1 p.m.
Registration Required!
Bring your family and see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle!
Lunar New Year Celebration! Saturday, February 8th @ 10:30 a.m.
It’s the year of the snake! Come celebrate at the library with crafts, games, snacks and more!
Winter Beach Party! Saturday, February 22nd @ 10:30 a.m.
Families! Join us as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis! 
Metrowest String Quartet Concert, Saturday, February 22nd @ 2 p.m.
Join us in welcoming the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra as a quartet of their amazing cohort perform a few pieces by composers around the world and give us an inside look at the history and instruments involved.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, February 14tht, 1-5 p.m.  Saturday, February 15th, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, All books $1
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, February 22nd