Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge

August: Catch Your Breath

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 and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

ESOL Program Looking for Volunteers!

The Franklin Public Library has an English for Speakers of Other Languages Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities.  Volunteers and students need not be Franklin residents. Find the student form and the volunteer form on the library’s website,, https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library .

We have tutor training sessions coming up on Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. Visit our Calendar of Events to register! 

Special Events for Kids

Whalemobile, Friday August 1 @ 1 p.m.

Kids in grade K-6 can explore the different learning stations, touch baleen, teeth and bones, including the chance to journey inside Nile—the life-sized inflatable humpback whale! 20 participants will be admitted into the whale at a time.

Toe Jam Puppet Band, Saturday August 2 @ 10:30 a.m.

Music at the Blissful, Monday August 4 @ 4 p.m.

Musician Evan Haller gets the whole crowd up and dancing!

Fairytale Fun, Wednesday August 6 @ 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a special royal visit from everyone’s favorite mermaid princess with singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity! 

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show, Monday August 11 @ 4 p.m.

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show, Wednesday August 13 @ 10:30 a.m.

Rainforest Reptiles, Friday August 15 @ 1 p.m.

Real, LIVE Animal Fun for All Ages!

Poop Museum, Saturday August 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

Pumpernickel Puppets, Wednesday August 20 @ 10:30 a.m.

Parody Playhouse, Wednesday August 27 @ 10:30 a.m.

A kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! 

Special Events for Teens

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

Register on the library calendar. Each adventure will play out twice. Please register for only one of the dates.

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!

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

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! 

Pixel Pals, Thursday August 28 @ 4 p.m.

An afternoon book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! 

Special Events for Adults

Painting for Adults, Saturday August 9th @ 1 p.m.

Registration Required. Materials provided.

ESOL Volunteer Tutor Training! Saturday August 2nd @ 2 p.m. & Tuesday August 12th @ 6:30 p.m. 

Register and fill out the volunteer form on our website.

Maker Moment: Crochet Cares Away, Thursday August 21st @6:30 p.m.

All supplies provided. No experience necessary. We’ll be using a 5mm hook if you want to bring your own!

JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, August 28th @ 6:30 p.m.

The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. The August book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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! All Supplies are provided! Young children may need an adult to help.

August 5: Code Along

August 12: Woven Bracelets II

August 19: Sphero mini Golf

August 26: Crochet in the Round

Summer Concert Series, Wednesdays @ 6pm

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

August 6: The Moonbellies

August 13: Jamie Barrett

August 20: Sharks Come a Cruisin’

Library Lawn Games, Friday August 8 & 22 @ 2 p.m.

Before the Common starts rocking, roll over to the library for a treat of classic board games made GIANT! If the weather is wet or hot we are still here to play in the Library Meeting Room!

Science Chefs: Marshmallow Slime, Thursday August 7 @ 4 p.m.

Registration Required. 1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun!

Music and Comedy of Don White, Saturday August 16 @ 3 p.m.

Enjoy a concert of comedy and heart from Don White, an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author, and a storyteller. 

Mobile Mini Golf, Monday August 18 @ 3-6 p.m.

Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course! *Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Community Song Circle, Wednesdays, August 27, September 10 & 24 @ 6:45 p.m.

 Let’s sing together! Join local musician Jamie Barrett to sing some favorite songs. Lyrics will be provided, and all are invited to come together in community to sing songs new and old.

This program is geared toward adults and older teens. No knowledge of music or singing experience required.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration, Saturday August 30 @ 10:30 a.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, August 15th, 1-5 p.m.,  Saturday, August 16th, 9 a.m.-Noon, Books $1

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