November: Cultivate Kindness!

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!

Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

We Need You! for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs… better known as VITA and TCE.

Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter, an interpreter, and many other roles, but most of all, we need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided!

Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers 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

DINO-vember Party Saturday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.

Petite Picassos Monday, November 17, 4 p.m., ages 6-12, Registration Required.

Fairytale Fun Saturday, November 22, 10:30 a.m.

Special Events for Teens

Teensgiving Wednesday, November 19, 5 p.m. Bring along your favorite snack and your appetite and kick off the thanksgiving holiday with friends!

Special Events for Adults

Painting for Adults Saturday November 1, 1 p.m., Registration Required.

Watercolors Workshop Monday November 3 & 24, 6 p.m., Registration Required

Restoring the Promise: A Discussion About Immigration Policy & the Path Forward Tuesday November 4, 6:30 p.m.

Craftalong for Adults Saturday November 8, 2 p.m. Registration Required.

Special Events for All Ages

Chess Club Saturday November 1, 2:30 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcomed. 

Slime Time November 12, 1 p.m.

Holiday Heroes! An Interactive Adventure! November 13, 1 p.m., with local heroes from the Franklin Fire Department to prepare for a safe and healthy holiday season! 

Science Chefs Make Butter Saturday November 22, 2 p.m.

Santa Story Walk Saturday November 29, 10:30 a.m., family program

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, November 14th, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, November 15th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Books $1

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, November 15th, 1-4