2026 Reading Challenge

May: A Book Set in Massachusetts

Looking for a way to expand your reading habits this year? Join the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge for adults and the library will reward your reading with a coupon for a free book from our book sale! Check out the details on our Reading Challenges page at https://www.franklinma.gov/261/Reading-Challenges-Book-Groups

Special Events for Kids & Teens

Plush Pet Adoption Day! Saturday, May 2 @ 1 p.m.

Come adopt a reading buddy and decorate a collar, make an adoption certificate, and enjoy a dog-themed storytime with your new best friend!

Science Night, Wednesday, May 6 @ 5 p.m., led by teen volunteers!

Teen Stress Relief Night, Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of relaxation and rejuvenation before those big exams! 

Pen to Picture! Saturday, May 16 @ 1 p.m.

Join us as we welcome award-winning illustrator, author, and artist Colleen AF Venable to Franklin! Hear all about her creative process and participate in interactive breakout sessions. Photo ops and book signings will be available, too. 

Hairstyling Workshop for Grown-Ups & Kiddos, Saturday, May 30 @ 1 p.m.

Come to the library for a special hairstyling workshop! Learn to do a few special styles on your kiddo’s hair and leave with a kit to continue building your skills at home. 

Petite Prom! Saturday, May 30 @ 2 p.m.

Get dressed up and join the library for our very first Petite Prom! There’ll be music, snacks, dancing, and an epic prom photobooth! 

Special Events for Adults

Diamond Art De-Stress, Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30 p.m., Registration Required

Give your day some sparkle & Zen. Enjoy a meditative diamond art project with coffee or tea and conversation, or quiet, as you prefer. All materials provided. For ages 18+.

Mahjong Meetup, Tuesday, May 26 @ 6 p.m.

Whether you have a rudimentary knowledge of mahjong or have been playing for years, u join us for an evening of strategy, luck and fun. This is an opportunity for the novice to hone their skills and experienced players to share their knowledge. This event will not include instruction on how to play. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along. Play begins at 6 p.m. For ages 18+.

Special Events for All Ages
Wind Phone Pebble Paint w/ Cultural District, Saturday, May 2 @ 10 a.m.

Come join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon as we paint pebbles for our community “rock garden,” a space that will live beside the upcoming WindPhone installation at Franklin Sculpture Park, set to debut in late May. Led by Franklin Artist Amy Adams, this is a chance for kids and adults alike to see how the smallest gesture can inspire moments of empathy. All are welcome for this free activity! 

Craft Supply Swap, Saturday, May 9 @ 1 p.m.

Bring a bag of your own craft supply donations and/or come to shop Franklin Public Library’s first Craft Supply Swap! More details are listed on the library calendar. To volunteer to help evaluate and sort, please email [email protected].

Melodious Zach: An Elton John Experience, Saturday, May 23 @ 3 p.m.

Hear the stories and songs of Elton John in this historical jaunt through Elton’s music. Featuring early songs like “Skyline Pigeon,” hits like “Crocodile Rock,” “Hakuna Matata,” and more recent tunes like “I Want Love.” 

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, May 15: 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., All books $1.

Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag, Saturday, May 16: 1 – 4 p.m.