Month: September 2018

The Library’s After School Fridays program returns.  For grades 2 to 6: Lego Club, games, arts, crafts, nature exploring, special events and more.  Please see sign-up sheet form below for details.

Saturday, Oct. 13th 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Franklin Library’s 2nd Annual Foliage Festival.  Vintage & collectibles sale:  scarves, jewelry, rugs, vintage vinyl & more.  Book sale.  Food sale: delicious soup and baked goods.  Activities for kids.  Come visit the Library as the first stop on your foliage tour. Franklin was included in Down East magazine’s 2017 Fall Foliage Issue as part of “AN IDYLLIC AUTUMN ROAD TRIP”.

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”.  Our October Tea & Talk will feature a discussion of this great American book, its author Louisa May Alcott, and the influence of a unique community of writers, educators and social activists on Alcott’s career.   Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1:00.  Refreshments will be served.  Free transportation provided – please call 565-5054.

What goes into the decision to run for public office?  What is a typical day of campaigning like?  Franklin’s Doug Bunker will discuss his choice to become a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives.  At the Library,  Thursday Sept. 20th – 7:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.  Free.