Stories without Words
Would you like to help your child develop good reading comprehension skills and increase vocabulary? Read a wordless picture book […]
Kids @ FTPL
The Reading Connection
The Reading Connection is an activity program for kids ages 4 – 8 years with a parent or parents. Each […]
A Storytelling Festival at Franklin Township Library!
On Sunday, April 7, children and adults gathered to hear the […]
Win, Lose, or Draw: The Mayor’s Chess Tournament
On Sunday, February 3, 2013, Mayor Brian Levine challenged ten students to a simultaneous game of chess. Chess coach Ismael […]
Come and watch the Chess Tournament!
Parents and students are welcome to stop by and watch six chess students match wits with Mayor Brian Levine in […]
Our Library’s Snowflakes
Children and families made 4 1/2 dozen snowflakes to honor the students of Sandy Hook Elementary School, and we hung […]
Snowflakes for Sandy Hook
The CT PTO is collecting snowflakes to welcome the students of Sandy Hook to their new school on January 12. […]
Staying warm and busy after the storm
The library is open and offering a haven for those without power and heat after the storm. The Youth […]
Why We Do What We Do: Nursery Rhyme Programs and Attention Span
Sustained attention: The amount of time that someone can focus on a task without becoming distracted. Most educators agree that […]
Why We Do What We Do: Some Favorite Songs
We like the following songs because they engage the children with simple melodies and story lines, include repetitive action, and […]