Today’s staff pick is a time-tested fan favorite. It has been frequently mentioned in our reading lists over the years, including a recent post about perfect fall reads. With lush descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of all things autumn (and with a hearty dose of magic), it’s no […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Paint Splat Bookmarks Turn paint splatters into monsters to decorate a bookmark to keep your place when reading a scary book! What you need: Strips of light-colored cardstock, approx 2 x 8 inches Paint Brush or plastic spoon Cardboard box (pizza box or shoe box or anything similar) Black marker […]
Students ages 12-17 are invited to register for our Teen Take & Make snack – Chocolate Acorn Treats! We’ll give you ingredients and recipe to make your own at home available for pick up between 3-5pm on Thursday, November 5 at the adult reference desk of the library on DeMott […]
Just 2 days left for teens (ages 12-17) to do the Outdoor Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 30 at 4pm! Enter now for your chance to win a $20 Target gift card! The winner must be able to pick up the prize at one […]
Welcome to the Story Trail! An outdoor, socially distanced program at the Franklin Township Public Library for children accompanied by an adult Recommended for Ages 3 – 6 Years Wednesday, October 28 OR Wednesday, November 4 At the Main Library on DeMott Lane, Weather permitting Family group times are available […]
Looking for something to bring the spooky back to Halloween? Want a spine tingling suspense read for the Halloween weekend? Check out these teen horror novels. Just click on each book cover to get full details about each book and the link to place yours on hold! [bookshelf id=”4355″]
Weekend Fun: Scribble Drawings! Turn your scribbles into art by making a scribble drawing! Any age can do this with a little help, so get the family to work together and have a fun time creating your own art show. What you need: Watercolor or cardstock (three pieces), approx. 6” […]
October is National Reading Group Month! Reading groups are more important than ever in our socially distanced world, as they bring members together over the love of shared reading, great books, and great conversation. These groups are about more than discussing the book’s plot only; they are a chance for […]
Students ages 12-17 are invited to register for our Teen Take & Make Craft – Zombie Yarn Dolls! We’ll give you supplies and instructions to make your own at home available for pick up between 3-5pm on Thursday, October 29th at the adult reference desk of the library on DeMott […]
Spooky Spider Did you know that there are 3,000 different types of spiders in North America? Spiders can be fun or spooky – some people find them creepy while others find them fascinating.What do you think? Some of our favorite spiders appear in children’s literature, including the teensy weensy spider, […]