Franklin Library’s 2nd annual tree lighting event, Sunday Dec. 9th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come join us for food, music, activities for the kids and the countdown to lighting the tree. Celebrate the season with friends and neighbors. Free!
No After-School Program / Library Closed Today (11/16)
Because of the snow storm, the Franklin Library is closed today and there will be no After-School Program.
November 7th: Children’s Book Illustrations
1st Wed. Tea & Talk (1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.), “You Can Judge a Book by It’s Cover,” a look at the illustrations of children’s picture books. Join the fun!
Book Donation Policy Change
Because there is no more space on the Franklin Library shelves, on the book sales porch, or in the Library Director’s house, we are unable to accept any more book donations until further notice. However, we appreciate your generosity and suggest you donate books in good condition to other area libraries, community organizations or Goodwill.
October 19th: After School Fridays
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.
October 13th: Franklin Library Foliage Festival
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”.
October 3rd: Louisa May Alcott, Little Women & the Concord Crowd
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.
Sept. 20th: Doug Bunker
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.
Library Early Closing on Sat. 9/1
The Library will be closing at noon this Saturday 9/1 so that we can attend a service to celebrate the life of Bob Fernald. Friends and neighbors will gather to remember all of Bob’s good work and how much he meant to each of us – 12:00 to 2:00 at Bob’s home at 74 Hog Bay Road, Franklin. For information contact Bess Carter (565-3309), Ginger Eliasberg (565-2126) or Sharon Williams (565-3382).
