To register for any program please call the Library at (248) 851-2254.

Registration required for all children's programs except story times.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Hands on Science
Saturday, May 25
2:00 pm

We had so much fun doing our science projects last year that we are offering more projects and experiments this year.  There will two or three science projects that you create to bring home.  This program is geared for children elementary aged and older.

SUMMER READING -- "A UNIVERSE OF STORIES!"
Sign up begins Monday, June 10 
We have a program for everyone 0-99 years of age.

OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS COMPLETELY SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY.

CHILDREN:  The more hours you read the more prizes you can win.  Once again this year we will have our candy jar.  For every milestone you reach you get one guess at how much candy is in the jar.  The person with the correct guess will be awarded the candy jar at the end of our Reading program. 

TEENS and ADULTS:  Join our summer reading program and win fabulous prizes.  Every time you read a book, enter your name in our weekly drawing.  Several prizes are given away each week.  Join us for our wrap-up Party on Monday, August 5.

Family Story Times
6:30 pm

This program is for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged children.  Every week we will read book and do a related craft.  There will be plenty of one on one time with the librarian to pick out just the right boo.  This is the story time schedule for the summer:

Tuesday, June 18
Thursday, June 27
Thursday, July 11
Thursday, July 18
Thursday, July 25
Thursday, August 1

Exotic Animals @ Your Library
Thursday, June 20
7:00 pm

Franklin Residents may register at any time.  All others may register beginning June 10.

A Science Alive biologist will be here at the library with an array of exotic critters.  You will learn all about the animals and have hands on contact with the live animals.  Please, no children under 5.

NASA @ My Library:  Explore Outer Space
Tuesday, July 16
7:00 pm

Come to the Library for an evening that is out of this world!  We will read some books, create a UV man and figure out what kind of clothing will shield him in outer space and create a solar system necklace. 

Teen/Adult Summer Reading Wrap-up Party
Monday, August 5
6:30 pm

Come and help us celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program "A Universe of Stories."  There will be lots of food, beverages, games and prizes galore.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Book Group
Thursday, May 23
7:30 pm

This month's selection, facilitated by Adele Robins is "Unsheltered," the latest novel by Barbara Kingsolver.  "With the magazine where she worked and the college where her husband taught both shuttered, Willa Knox starts researching their tumbledown house's history hoping to interest the local preservation society in some much-needed repairs.  Then she discovers that a previous owner's battles parallels  her own.  All are welcome. 

Adult Summer Reading Kick-off Picnic
Monday, June 17
6:30 pm

Join us for a salad buffet supper, socialization and a discussion of great books to keep you busy through the summer.  Please bring one or two titles of books you have recently read to share with the group. A "summer reading" list will be compiled and emailed to everyone.  Food, beverages and a dessert will be provided.  ADULTS ONLY PLEASE.  Registration required.

Teen/Adult Summer Reading Wrap-up Party
Monday, August 5
6:30 pm

Come and help us celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program "A Universe of Stories."  There will be lots of food, beverages, games and prizes galore.