Have you reached 1,000 minutes? If you haven’t, keep reading! There are 46 children who have already reached the goal, and another 40 are more than halfway there. Our treasure chest still has many wonderful trinkets for you! And remember, everyone who reaches 1,000 minutes is entered into a very […]
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Have you registered for the 2017 Build a Better World Summer Reading Program? If you experienced problems because of our vendor, Library Insight, try again or stop by the Children’s Desk or the Branch – it looks like those problems have been resolved. We can help you, in any case! […]
Summer Reading begins this week, and it kicks off with some special events for children: Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m. – The Reading Connection features activities for beginning and emergent readers ages 4 – 11 years around the letter R. Parents and children will have fun with robot art, […]
June 15th is the big Kickoff date for the 2017 Summer Reading Program! The theme for this summer is Build a Better World: There is a program for each age group: Children, Teens, and Adults! The Children’s Summer Reading Program will include lots of fun activities for families to enjoy, […]
What is the Family Film Cafe? It’s a chance to enjoy a meal or a snack with your family while watching a recently released film or a classic family movie on the library’s large screen. It’s a chance to try “going to the movies” with your younger children before trying […]
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 […]
Hop on over to the Main Library on DeMott Lane for some springtime fun! First up is Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theater presenting Peter Rabbit Tales on Sunday, April 9, at 2:00 p.m. Then, during the public school break, it’s The Reading Connection, our award-winning program for emergent readers, on Tuesday, […]
There is something for everyone in your family at FTPL! You and your children ages 4 – 8 can explore favorite monkey stories at Five Little Monkeys! on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. Please register online, by telephone, or in person. All ages are invited to try something new […]
The Honorable Brian Levine, Somerset County Freeholder, will play 12 students at one time in a simultaneous chess tournament on Sunday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. Students ages 8 through 18 may register for one of the 12 spots available. Parents and guests may come to watch, but may not […]
The Sock Monkeys are coming! Register NOW for the Sock Monkey Valentine Mysteries Puppet Show on Friday, February 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Main Library on DeMott Lane. Three short stories and some songs will be performed by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre in a show that is designed especially […]