Although the library is not hosting AARP tax aid this year, patrons can still seek assistance from the organization in the Franklin Township area. AARP will be processing tax documents for Franklin on a virtual basis, similar to last year’s tax season. However, there will be a local site available to […]
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Weekend Fun: Heart Weaving Have a heart this week! Do you have a favorite book series or character? Perhaps you’ve fallen in love with Wilbur the Pig in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web or a favorite cat character in Erin Hunt’s Warriors series, or maybe you like Elephant and Piggie in […]
What would happen if public libraries were to disappear, even for just one day? Previously known as Snapshot Day, New Jersey Libraries Snapshot Month was created to ask the above question. To help answer it, libraries from around the state will use social media to showcase the social connections, projects, […]
Weekend Fun: Valentine Wreath!February is International Friendship Month, and what better way to celebrate than by welcoming your friends and family with a heart wreath? Hang it on your door, make some hot chocolate, and cozy up with a good book about friendship like the beginning reader classic Frog and […]
With your FTPL card, you have access to a powerful search tool called NoveList. With NoveList, you can search for a book using title, author, and genre. You can also use much more specific criteria, such as writing-style, pace, tone, and more! Each book entry contains a plot summary, several […]
The library is hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! In addition to our regular monthly events, we’ve listed several standout adult programs for February 2022 below. Click here for our full calendar of events. Special Events Chocolate: A History – Thursday, 2/10 at 7pm via Zoom. Together […]
All year long we make it a priority to develop a highly diverse collection for our community. For Black History Month 2022, we are proud to highlight these recent additions to our library. New nonfiction books for teens! Click on the covers to get more information and place holds for […]
Weekend Fun: Dragon Days This year, the Lunar New Year begins on February 1. Many cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year by honoring their ancestors, eating traditional foods, and celebrating with special games, parades, and fireworks. The parades in Chinese communities around the world usually feature lion dances and dragon […]
Weekend Fun: 3-D Snow Globe Scene The Storytime to Go at the Main Library on DeMott Lane features three books about winter and snow along with a snowman spiral craft. Stop by and pick one up for a storytime at home! Extend the fun by painting a “wax resist” watercolor […]
Weekend Fun: Sew a Snowflake! When winter storms come our way, stay warm and cozy with a good book and a fun project! The Storytime to Go this month features three picture books about snow and winter along with a craft to make a melting snowman spiral – stop by […]