Come see the almost best picture of the year and join us for a free showing of La La Land next Friday, May 19 from 2-4 PM. Written and directed by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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Have you read Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart? Then join us this Saturday, May 13th for a book discussion. Meetings take place from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Community Room. New members always welcome! Constance Kopp doesn’t quite fit the mold. She towers over most men, […]
Study Space—Community Room Thursday May 11th and May 18th From 5pm-8:30pm The library has reserved our large meeting room space for middle school and high school students to study for finals and work on their final papers or projects. Students may bring their own food but the food must remain […]
Highly recommended by our teen librarian to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month, this week’s staff pick is It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. Readers will find a humorous, realistic, original and ultimately hopeful take on some serious subject matter. Looking for more books about mental health awareness? […]
Join author Rick Geffken as he discusses his new book, Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore The Jersey Shore has long been a place where people went to find relief from the summer heat and humidity. By the end of the 19th century, the 120-mile-long coastline in New […]
Calling All Teens!! YOU are needed to be a volunteer Reading Buddy this summer! · Become a mentor to a child, · Help a child improve his/her reading skills, · Earn valuable volunteer hours while having fun! · Open to teens entering 8th grade through 12th grade in the fall. […]
The online archive of Franklin Township local newspapers has returned! The archives include: The Record, The News, The News-Record, The Somerset Spectator, Strictly Somerset, and Franklin Focus; ranging in years from 1948-1998, with gaps. Looking for that old article you swear you once saw about your grandparents? Want to […]
Summer volunteer applications are now available. Applications can be obtained in the teen room or printed online from the links below. There are 2 ways you can volunteer this summer and YES! you can do both! TAG Volunteer Application Reading Buddy Application
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Inaugurated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is celebrated every April and is the largest literary celebration in the world! The aim is to: highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets, encourage the reading […]
The programs at Franklin Township Library are designed to further develop your child’s early reading skills. They are carefully planned to help your child pay attention, develop listening skills, and improve comprehension – and all of these are valuable skills for children beginning school! For your child to receive the […]