Are you interested in the history of Franklin Township? The Library is home to a treasure trove of historical photos which can be seen on our website! Exploring the archive, you can get a sense of what daily life was like in the township and surrounding area during the early […]
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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It is a time set aside each year to help raise awareness about important issues that our pets and animal friends face every day. To honor this, the Library was home to the Second Chance for Animals donation bin throughout the month. […]
Are you a student in grades 8-12? Do you want to help kids practice reading this summer? Then consider becoming a Reading Buddy! If interested in becoming a 2018 Reading Buddy, please fill out the application below and return it to the library by June 10th. 2018 Reading Buddy Application […]
NJ Makers Day is happening on March 10th! We have lots of interesting stuff this year including the introduction of our new Mini Maker Kits, purchased with funding awarded by first-ever NJ Makers Day Mini Grant! This year Makers Day with take place at both our […]
We are thrilled to be hosting events for the 4th annual NJ Makers Day! Next Saturday (3/10), both branches of the Franklin Public Library will hold several activities and crafts designed celebrate Maker Culture. (Learn more about Maker Culture here.) Activity Hours Franklin Park: 10am – 12pm Main Branch: 1:30pm […]
A new way for teens to volunteer at the library! Any teen in grades 8th-12th can participate! Like technology and STEAM? Need volunteer hours or just want to give back to the community? Like or interested in work with kids? Applications available starting March 10th – NJ Makers Day!
Special Black History Month Event! Black America: Then and Now Saturday February 24th @ 2:30pm The mission of Black America: Then and Now is to, have an open dialogue with like-minded people seeking to make the world a better and more cohesive place. With special guest, Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson […]
After Hours Game Night! (Branch Location) Friday February 9th @ 7pm The Franklin Park Branch will be open after hours for a fun night of games! Bring a friend and try some unique board games. This program is open teens, ages 12 and up, to adults. Our Franklin Park Branch […]
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 […]
Chill out and Read… Teen Winter Reading will run from January 10th to March 10th. To enter: Read a book. Fill out a raffle ticket in the teen room. Drop raffle ticket into raffle bucket. Each book you read is a chance to win! Prizes include: Grand Prize: […]