Summer Reading is HERE!

Join in the Adventure and Level up this summer at the Library! Be sure to sign up on the library website! Grab your ‘gear’ and ‘quests’ from Library staff, and make this summer the ‘Quest for More Fun!’ by checking out the daily events planned on the Library Calendar!

Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge!

July: Take a Stand 

Welcome to the Franklin Public Library’s second 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, 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 (https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library) .

Special Events for Kids

Scott Martel Magic Show, Wednesday July 2 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 4-12

Rainforest Reptiles, Monday July 7 @ 4 p.m., Live animals! All ages

R.I. Pirate Guy, Tuesday July 8 @ 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Registration Required

Fairytale Fun, Wednesday July 9 @ 10:30 a.m., Dress up for a royal ball! Singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opp!

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show, Monday July 14 @ 4 p.m.

Mike Bent Magic Show, Wednesday July 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

Animal Affair, Friday July 18 @ 1 p.m., Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo 

Crafternoon, Friday July 18 @ 2 p.m.

Legendary Foam Party, Saturday July 19 @ 10:30 a.m. (Don’t forget your towel!)

Music at the Blissful, Monday July 21 @ 4 p.m. With Musician Evan Haller, for families

Ants on a Log Band, Wednesday July 23 @ 10:30 a.m. Award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. 

Parody Playhouse, Monday July 28 @ 4 p.m. Kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! 

Wild Kat Hoops, Wednesday July 30 @ 10:30 a.m. Awesome kids’ hula hoop event!

The BenAnna Band, Thursday July 31 @ 10:30 a.m., interactive show

Special Events for Teens

Into the Dungeon, Mondays @ 2-4 p.m. Registration Required

Roll for initiative as we bring to life stories from your favorite series! Into the Dungeon is a single event adventure using the Fate tabletop role-playing system to insert yourself into a story set in worlds we know and love! Each week will play out challenges with player choices and chance writing the story! Please only register for one of the dates.

Game Bytes Overdrive, Wednesdays @ 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Game Bytes is Leveling Up for a summer of FUN! Bring a snack and join us for two hours of casual co-op and solo play. Bring your own device or play on the big screen!

Service Squad, Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Teens looking for community service are invited to join the Youth Services Department to help strategize and prepare crafts and activities for storytimes and events! 

Teen Paint Party, Monday July 28 @ 4 p.m.

Pixel Pals, Thursday July 31 @ 4p.m. Book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! 

Special Events for Adults

Maker Moment: Silk Scarves, Thursday July 10 @6:30 p.m. Registration Required

Matt York: Songs & Stories of the Highwaymen, Saturday July 19 @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 the stories of these songwriting legends who joined forces in the 1980s to form the country super group The Highwaymen.

Special Events for All Ages

Summer Skill Up, Tuesdays @ 4 p.m.

All ages are welcome to level up their knowledge by trying a new skill! Every week we will be providing a new small project to practice, learn, and grow! All Supplies are provided! Young children may need an adult to help.

Summer Concert Series, Wednesdays @ 6pm

Join us Wednesday evenings on the Library patio all summer long for live music for all ages!

July 2: Jamie Barrett

July 9: Kat Chapman

July 16: DJ Sam & Andy

July 23: Jeff Roy

July 30: The Oh Mys

Library Lawn Games, Friday July 11 & 25 @ 2 p.m.

Roll over to the library for a treat of classic board games made GIANT! We are chilling on the Library Lawn with Giant Board Games to enjoy! If the weather is wet or hot we are still here to play in the Library Meeting Room!

Science Chefs: Slushies, Thursday July 17 @ 4 p.m.

1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! 

Puzzle Mania, Thursday July 24 @ 5 p.m. Registration Required

Join us for a family-fun puzzle challenge! Work as a team to see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle! (Please submit only 1 registration per family).

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, July 18th, 1-5 p.m.  Saturday, July 19th, 9 a.m.-noon All books $1.

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 19th, from 1-4 p.m.