We love Halloween at the Franklin Township Public Library! Join us for some of our favorite Halloween stories and activities – there’s something for everyone! Tuesday, October 25 @ 7:00 p.m. – Halloween Coloring Craze! Relax together as a family while you color some spooky pages. Only 4 years to […]
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The public schools are closed on Wednesday, October 12, so we are offering a special Family Film Cafe called “School Break Matinee Cafe” at 1:00 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch or a snack and enjoy Hotel Transylvania 2 on our large screen! You’ll be in the Halloween spirit when you […]
October is a busy month in the Children’s area at the Main Library! First up is the chance for kids ages 5 – 11 years to build creative structures at Lego Station on Monday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. Sign up online or call the Children’s Desk during library hours […]
Brown Bear, the well-known character in the book by Bill Martin, Jr., and Eric Carle, has been with us for 50 years! Babies and toddlers continue to delight in this story, and it’s one of our favorites to use during storytimes at the library. Everyone reads it aloud together! Brown […]
You have until August 19th to log the time you spent reading this summer. We would love to share the prizes with you. Remember, if you reach 1,000 minutes of reading, then you are automatically entered into our end-of-summer raffle – but you have to log the time online at […]
Summer is in full swing and we’ve got lots of great children’s events happening at the Franklin Park branch. For questions or more information please call the Franklin Park branch directly at 732-873-8700 option 5. Make Your Own Journal (Wednesday, July 13th from 11:00 am-12:00 pm) LEGO Night for Parents […]
The 2016 Summer Reading Program is “On Your Mark, Get Set – Read!” Registration begins June 15 either online or in person at either library location. Kids spend time reading on their own, with family members, with friends, and log their reading time online. Kids: Can you read 1,000 minutes? […]
What is a Make & take? It’s something you make in the library and then take home. At this program, you will make something special to share with the mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special person in your life. This event will be held tonight from 7:00- 8:00 pm in […]
How do children learn to read? The two basic methods are Phonics, in which the sounds of the letters are learned, and Whole Language, which uses the recognition of words in everyday contexts. Ultimately, we use […]
Did you know that we have storytime programs as well as activity programs on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.? Most are recommended for children ages 4 – 8 years with a parent or other adult caregiver. Please register beginning two weeks before the program date. Here’s a look at what’s coming […]