Genre: History WritingRead-Alikes: 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created by Charles C. MannBrutal Journey: the Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America by Paul SchneiderConquistadores: the Untold History of Spanish Conquest and Empire by Fernando Cervantes “In a riveting and fast-paced history, massing archeological, anthropological, scientific and […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Franklin teens ages 12-17 are invited to register for our Take & Make – Mini Melted Snowmen Ornaments We give you supplies to make your own at home! Pick-up for this program is Thursday, December 2 from 3-5pm. Registration is required and can be found here with more information.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a reading list of fiction and nonfiction books by indigenous authors. The titles in this blog post are also featured in the current gallery display at the main branch, so stop by and check one out today! [bookshelf id=”14457″] “This adaptation […]
Weekend Fun: Tangled Turkey!Roasted turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in the U.S. – but not all turkeys are for eating! Whether you celebrate with traditional American cuisine or comfort foods from your own culture, a turkey can still be part of your harvest festival – read a nonfiction […]
The lobby display of our main branch now features the vibrant work of local artist Shashi Jain. In the following interview, Shashi kindly answers our questions about her use of color, her travels, and what inspires her work. Franklin Twp Public Library: How long have you been living in the […]
Join us for some Saturday afternoon fun! We’ll play Skribbl.io and or Gartic Phone! Teens ages 12-17 are invited to play on Saturday, November 20 at 2pm using Zoom. We will also raffle off 2 $5 Dunkin’ gift cards to two random players at the program! Registration can be found here!
Genre: Science Writing Read-Alikes:Until the End of Time by Brian GreeneThe Accidental Universe by Alan LightmanThe Clock Mirage by Joseph Mazur “Time is a mystery that does not cease to puzzle us. Philosophers, artists and poets have long explored its meaning while scientists have found that its structure is different […]
Franklin teens ages 12-17 are invited to register for our Take & Make – Peppermint Bark. We give you supplies to make your own at home! Pick-up for this program is Thursday, November 18 from 3-5pm. Registration is required and can be found here with more information.
The Booker Prize for 2021 has gone to South African playwright and novelist Damon Galgut for the Promise, a novel about his home country as it transitions out of apartheid. This year’s panel of judges agreed that Galgut’s novel is “a book that is a real master of form and […]
Weekend Fun: Twig People Finger Puppets! Fall is a perfect time to take a walk around the neighborhood or explore one of the many hiking trails in Franklin Township. Bring a bag with you to collect leaves, twigs, and acorns and turn them into finger puppets! On your next visit […]