Did you know that October is National Reading Group Month? Reading groups and book clubs are an excellent way to bring people together over shared interests and the love of good conversation. These groups aren’t just an opportunity to appreciate great books, but are places where members can reflect on […]
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Teen DIY – Mini Bulletin Boards! Open to students ages 12-17. This program will take place at the Franklin Park branch! Please register at www.franklintwp.org or call the library at 732-873-8700
Today marks the end of Banned Books Week 2019 (9/22 to 9/28). This week is set aside each year to emphasize the right to read, giving an opportunity for various advocates (like book stores, publishers, and your public library) to advocate for everyone’s right to chose what they want […]
The library now has updated copies of an amazing resource on local history! The Historic Sites in the Raritan & Millstone Valleys: Fifth Edition, which has been lovingly compiled and updated by the Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance, is being distributed free of charge. This guidebook contains information on prominent historic sites located throughout […]
Here are some adult events and programs happening this week, from Monday 9/23 to Sunday 9/29! For a complete look at what’s happening at the library this month including children’s, teen, and Franklin Park programs, please click here for our online calendar! Author Talk: The Franklin Park Tragedy by Brian […]
We are thrilled to announce that we will be screening ten short films selected for the 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival! Now in it’s 22nd year, this festival does not travel, but is instead an “instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and […]
We’ll make some yummy Candy Sushi while discussing some of our favorite books and making a list of book recommendations. Open to students ages 12-17. Please sign up at www.franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.
Here are some adult events and programs happening this week, from Monday 9/16 to Sunday 9/22! For a complete look at what’s happening at the library this month including children’s, teen, and Franklin Park programs, please click here for our online calendar! Celebrate Family Meals Month – Monday, 9/16 at […]
The next meeting on the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will be Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. New members can get an application here. Please return filled out applications to the Reference desk or bring it with you to the meeting! Call the library at 732-873-8700 with any questions.
*UPDATE: As of 8/30, there are 8 kits still available for purchase.* If you’re looking for your book club’s next selection, the library has a special deal for you: starting Monday, August 12th, the library will have select book club kits available for purchase! Each kit has 10 copies*, all for the […]