We are thrilled to be hosting events for the 4th annual NJ Makers Day! Next Saturday (3/10), both branches of the Franklin Public Library will hold several activities and crafts designed celebrate Maker Culture. (Learn more about Maker Culture here.) Activity Hours Franklin Park: 10am – 12pm Main Branch: 1:30pm […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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Join us for the Family Dance Party on Tuesday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy a half hour of freestyle dancing with your kids! Our playlist includes some favorite popular music from different eras. All abilities are welcome! Please register if you think you may join us. This program […]
A new way for teens to volunteer at the library! Any teen in grades 8th-12th can participate! Like technology and STEAM? Need volunteer hours or just want to give back to the community? Like or interested in work with kids? Applications available starting March 10th – NJ Makers Day!
Friday, 3/2 at 2pm: LBJ (2017) The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House. (from IMDB) Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Woody Harrelson and Richard Jenkins. Rated R. 1 hour 38 minutes. Friday, 3/16 at 2pm: Murder on the Orient […]
It’s time for Family Film Cafe! Bring a snack (or your supper) to watch the Emoji Movie together as a family on our large screen – it’s just like the movies, but it’s free! The movie lasts 90 minutes, but it’s okay if you leave early. If you’ve never tried […]
An open mic for opening minds in these turbulent times; we accept all talent of all ages, but we keep it clean! Hosted by Black Moses and featuring artwork by talented artists in the Tri-State area with music provided by Jargon. Join the Somerset Renaissance, bring your favorite instrument, voice, […]
Homemade Journals Tuesday February 27th @ 7pm Prepare for the rest of the school year—midterms, finals, projects—by making homemade journals and notebooks using our comb binding machine. Fancy! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47mDXgMYJ-0&w=560&h=315] Stayed tuned for news about March programs and Makers Day!
Kate Winkler Dawson’s Death in the Air intertwines the stories of two deadly phenomena that Londoners experienced during the early 1950’s. The first relates to John Reginald Christie, a serial killer who was active in London’s Notting Hill. The second involves what became known as the Great Smog of 1952 – […]
Special Black History Month Event! Black America: Then and Now Saturday February 24th @ 2:30pm The mission of Black America: Then and Now is to, have an open dialogue with like-minded people seeking to make the world a better and more cohesive place. With special guest, Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson […]
Teen Health and Wellness Information Session: Consent and Reproductive Health Tuesday February 20th @ 7pm What is family planning? How is it related to sexual and reproductive health? What are the forms of birth control that are available? What is safe sex? What is consent? What sets apart healthy relationships […]