Our mobile hotspot lending program is now live! Franklin Township cardholders over 18 years of age are able to borrow hotspots at the Reference Desk. Patrons must present a valid library card in their name to borrow hotspots. For reservations, patrons must present the card used to reserve the hotspot. […]
Virginia Keating
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With a new year of reading upon us, let’s take a look back and see what books were most popular in our community in 2024! These are the most checked out fiction, nonfiction, and YA books from the past year. All these books are available to check out or to […]
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the traditions, languages and stories of the Native American and Native Alaskan communities. We have a number of both fiction and nonfiction books by Native authors and about Native history at the library; some of them are currently on display […]
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Local Author Fair on November 9! Last Saturday, the library welcomed 20 local authors to display and sell their books in our Community Room. The afternoon event fostered community among the authors, who had the chance to meet each other. The […]
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Aside from skin cancer, it’s the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is serious, but has a 5-year relative survival rate of 99% when caught in […]
The Franklin Township Public Library is seeking local authors for a book fair held on the afternoon of Saturday, November 9, 2024. The fair will create space for local authors to promote their work, meet other writers, interact with community members and readers, and have the opportunity to sell and […]
The work on the new roof at the Demott branch is complete and the main entrance is back open! We thank you for your patience during the construction these past few months.
The library now has passes for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden available from both the Demott Lane and Franklin Park locations! The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Museum Pass entitles up to 2 adults and accompanying children under age 16 to free general admission to the gardens. The pass does not include special […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This is a time to remember those who have been lost to suicide, those who struggle with thoughts of suicide, and those whose lives have been impacted by loss of a loved one to suicide. Millions of Americans struggle with mental health issues; if […]