Franklin Public Library Announces July Programs

Library Hours

The Library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Sundays. The Library will be closed Friday July 4th.

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 and to sign-up, 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.

Special Events for Kids

Scott Martel Magic Show, Wednesday July 2 @ 10:30am

Join us as we welcome Magician Scott Martell and enjoy a family magic show featuring lots of comedy and surprises! Suggested Ages: 4-12

Rainforest Reptiles, Monday July 7 @ 4pm

Travel with us to the different rainforests around the world and meet the alligators, turtles, snakes and more that call these places home! Real, LIVE Animal Fun for All Ages!

R.I. Pirate Guy, Tuesday July 8 @ 1pm & 3pm

Registration Required

Join the R.I. Pirate Guy for a rollicking adventure to recover his wrongfully gained treasure while learning pirate skills along the way!

Fairytale Fun, Wednesday July 9 @ 10:30am

Join us for a special Royal Ball fit for a princess (and her Fairy Godmother)! Be sure to come dressed in your best! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest!

Dog Man Party! Saturday July 12 @1:00PM

Supa Fun! Join us for an epic afternoon celebrating everyone's favorite canine crimefighter! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and more!

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show, Monday July 14 @ 4pm

Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles!

Mike Bent Magic Show, Wednesday July 16 @ 10:30am

Join us for an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for kids and families! AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience that will leave the whole family impressed!

Animal Affair, Friday July 18 @ 1pm

Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits!

Crafternoon, Friday July 18 @ 2pm

After the animal fun, cool off inside with some crafting for kiddos of all ages! We'll have an assortment of summer & animal themed crafts to enjoy!

Legendary Foam Party, Saturday July 19 @ 10:30am

We're bubbling with excitement! Enjoy some tunes and sudsy fun with Legendary Foam! (Don't forget your towel!)

Music at the Blissful, Monday July 21 @ 4pm

Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing!

Ants on a Log Band, Wednesday July 23 @ 10:30am

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a delight for children and adults

Parody Playhouse, Monday July 28 @ 4pm

Join us for a special kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! Parody Playhouse features child-appropriate parodies of popular songs by a range of artists, with themes like learning shapes, colors, emotions, parts of the body, animals, and even social-emotional learning! It's sure to be a blast!

Wild Kat Hoops, Wednesday July 30 @ 10:30am

We're thrilled to invite you to the most awesome kids' hula hoop event of the year! It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic!

The BenAnna Band, Thursday July 31 @ 10:30am

Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing!

Special Events for Teens

Into the Dungeon, Mondays @ 2-4pm

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!! This is great for regular players to try a new system, and for people to try out games like D&D! Check out the Library Calendar to sign up and see what adventure awaits! Each adventure will play out twice please only register for one of the dates.

Game Bytes Overdrive, Wednesdays @ 3:30-5:30pm

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 @ 1pm

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! This is an ideal opportunity for creative, organized, crafty teens who love to take initiative!

Teen Paint Party, Monday July 28 @ 4pm

Pixel Pals, Thursday July 31 @ 4pm

An afternoon book group for graphic novels, manga, anime, cartoons, etc.! We’ll talk new releases, dabble in drawing, and so much more!

Special Events for Adults

Maker Moment: Silk Scarves, Thursday July 10 @6:30PM

Registration Required

Take a moment for yourself! This craft class for adults will cover painting on silk with alcohol inks.

Matt York: Songs & Stories of the Highwaymen, Saturday July 19 @2PM

Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. The four songwriting legends joined forces in the 1980's to form the country super group The Highwaymen.

Special Events for All Ages

Summer Skill Up, Tuesdays @ 4pm

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 @ 2pm

Before the Common starts rocking, 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 @ 4pm

1 part food, 1 part science, and unlimited fun! We will be exploring how cold is frozen and can a liquid be freezing cold without freezing??

Puzzle Mania, Thursday July 24 @ 5pm

Registration Required

Join us for a family-fun puzzle challenge! Bring your family and 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, 1:00-5:00pm. Saturday, July 19th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon

All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 19th, from 1:00-4:00pm

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!