Yearly Archives: 2014

181 posts

Borrow a Kindle

The Franklin Township Public Library is pleased to announce a new Kindle lending service.  Franklin Township residents aged 18 and over can borrow a library Kindle e-Reader preloaded with popular titles.  Call or visit the Adult Services Reference Desk for more details.

We won an award!

The New Jersey State Library gives its “Best Practices in Early Literacy” Award to four libraries each year, and Franklin Township Library is one of the four chosen for 2014 for its Scribble Time program. Scribble Time introduces toddlers, ages 12 – 36 months, to the type of art media […]

Staff Pick of the Week: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Two of our staffers read this book, and they loved it.  It has secret societies, an unsolvable puzzle (supposedly), and characters you’ll absolutely adore.  Once you get involved in Clay’s story, you won’t want to put it down.  We definitely recommend this winner of the Alex Award, finalist for the […]

Reading Buddies Registration is closed

Over the past several weeks there has been tremendous interest in the 2014 Summer Reading Buddies Program.  As a result, the Library is NO LONGER accepting applications.  Registration and waiting lists are full for both Teen and Little Buddies at this time.  All accepted applicants will be notified around June […]

Sign up to be a Little Buddy in the Summer Reading Buddies Program Now! Spots are limited

Are you entering 1st-4th grade and can read independently? It’s time to apply to be a Summer Reading Buddy!  The program is very nearly full, so get your application in fast. This 6-week program takes place Monday evenings, at the Main Library – Children’s Department (July 7th – August 11th).  Reading Buddies […]