Signed into law on November 4, 2020, New Jersey’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Law (P.L. 2020, c117) officially starts in May 4, 2022. On this date all single-use plastic carryout bags, like those found at restaurants, grocery and retail stores are banned. In addition, single-use paper carryout bags are banned in […]
Franklin Township
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The lobby display of our Main Branch is currently fortunate enough to feature the vivid artwork of local artist Ted Kwalk. Utilizing watercolor and acrylic paint, Ted’s artwork features rich depictions of the natural world. Ted was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about his art, […]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be providing Free In-Person Tax Preparation to individuals at the library during the months of February, March & April. The program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year. Assistance is by appointment only. The […]
The online archive of Franklin Township local newspapers has returned! The archives include: The Record, The News, The News-Record, The Somerset Spectator, Strictly Somerset, and Franklin Focus; ranging in years from 1948-1998, with gaps. Looking for that old article you swear you once saw about your grandparents? Want to […]
The Franklin Township Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the Franklin Township Public Schools Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team invite interested residents, parents and teachers to attend a special event about substance abuse prevention, “High-Ding in Plain Sight,” on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Join us for the third annual NJ Makers Day on Sat., March 25th! NJ Makers Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes maker culture with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning. The Franklin Township Public Library will be participating in this exciting event for the first time. All ages […]
Today marks the beginning of the 2017 Adult Winter Reading Program! Read and enter to win one of three bi-weekly prize drawings. Receive one drawing ticket for each book read, up to 20 books. (Audiobooks count, too.) You can also earn tickets by attending library sponsored events! You’ll receive […]
Many of the historical photographs in the library’s collection are now available in a new searchable database for the benefit of township residents and history researchers. The collection consolidates the photos that were previously available on the library’s website as part of the Franklin Photo Archive with those of local […]
Are you an artist that works with objects or creates three-dimensional pieces that can easily be displayed on shelving? Do you have a collection of memorabilia or objects that may be interesting to the general public? The Library is currently scheduling displays in the lobby cases and could use your […]
Come celebrate the release of the Library’s Native American artifact collection, while learning more about how to identify the artifacts you may discover on your property or during a hike or walk in the Central New Jersey area. The Library’s collection contains items that were discovered on Franklin Township farms […]