Weekly & Monthly Children's Programs


Move Along, Mondays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy.

Doggie Tales! Mondays @ 4pm

Registration Required

Kiddos who are working on their reading skills will be able to sign up for a time slot to practice reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or read one of ours!

Cool Cruisers, Tuesdays @ 9:30am

Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! Join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time.

Pre-K Pals, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)

This 30-minute program is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment.

Wiggle Worms, Tuesdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)

Beat the afternoon witching hour craziness with a dynamic program for littles! Enjoy music, movement, and some fun surprises.

Mini Masterpieces, Tuesdays @ 4pm (Ages 6-12)

Registration Required
Join Miss Lily to create your very own mini masterpiece! Each week will feature a new, small scale, step-by-step watercolor project. All materials provided.

Bubbles, Books, & Boogies, Wednesdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

Dance, sing, clap, and play along for a story time party! Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities.

Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm

Join us for an afternoon storytime full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy.

Girls Who Code, Wednesdays @ 4pm
Registration Required
This program is for all 3rd - 5th graders of any skill level to join supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Club members explore foundational computer science concepts and practice computational thinking skills through hands-on activities. Beginning October 14, we'll be meeting Wednesdays from 4 -5pm. Anyone–regardless of gender–who wishes to support diversity in technology is encouraged to join!

Tummy Time, Thursdays @ 9:30am

Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library. Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort.

Tot Bop, Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 3-5)

Get ready to dance around to an energetic playlist in a class that offers littles a chance to play with musicality, coordination, and creativity - all while practicing listening and learning skills!

Artsy Afternoons, Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required

Join Ms. Kaitlyn for a step-by-step at project specifically for kids! All materials provided.

Bubble Buddies, Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

Enjoy a Friday bubble dance party with music, movement, and fun surprises!

Weekend Wiggles, Saturdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

Littles and their grownups are invited to an epic dance party to kick off the weekend! Get those wiggles out with fun music, exciting surprises, and plenty of joy and laughter.

Weekly & Monthly Teen Programs

D&D Club, Mondays @ 4pm

Registration Required

Anyone ages 10-17 is invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! D&D is one of the most complex tabletop games in history. The library will supply dice, rulebooks, and blank character sheets and we'll be using the 5th edition books and rules. Please email mgousie@minlib.net for registration information.

• Dungeon Masters must be at least 12 years old and have experience with Dungeon and Dragons.

• Dungeon Masters are required to choose a premade adventure, but homebrew additions to the adventure are allowed.

• Players and Dungeon Masters are required to be respectful, kind, and attentive to each other.

• Established groups of players with a Dungeon Master are welcome to share our space!

Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5pm

Join us each month for Teen Advisory Board. The Teen Advisory Board is a GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA collection, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours. It's a win-win-win!

Teen Improv, 1st Thursday of the Month @ 6pm

Join Miss Kaitlyn on the first Thursday of every month for an improv club designed for teens. Through games and group activities, you’ll build confidence, make new friends, and share plenty of laughs—no experience needed.

Weekly & Monthly Adult Programs

English Conversation Group, Tuesdays @ 6:30pm

Looking for a casual, low-stress place to practice your English language skills? Join us on Tuesday evenings for a friendly group chat with your fellow English learners. Please note: this group is meant for folks who have a basic grasp of English and are looking for conversational practice, not very beginners. A tutor will be present to answer questions and help keep the conversation flowing, but the focus will not be on formal instruction.

Table Top, Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm

Registration required (see below). No Experience Necessary.

It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a monthly game of tabletop role playing games for adults. Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up and/or get more info.

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10am – 12pm

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room! All skill levels are welcome.

Painting for Adults, Saturday, November 14 @ 1pm

Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of an turkey! All materials will be provided. 

Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, November 14 @ 2pm

Registration Required

Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this program. One Saturday each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided.

This month: Paper Stars

Fall Membership Drive

Friends of the Franklin Library is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization

dedicated to supporting the Franklin Public Library’s collections and programs. We're currently running our Fall 2026 Membership Drive - please consider supporting your local community and Become a Friend Today!

**Membership dues and donations are tax-deductible. And if your contribution is in the amount of $25 or more, you will receive a Friends’ Sling Bag perfect for carrying your daily necessities & more!

Make New Friends

Join us for our next meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, November 16 at the Library. All are invited to attend, meet the team, and find out more about Friends of the Franklin Library and our current volunteer opportunities.

You can also learn more by visiting FoFL02038.org or emailing us at

FoFL02038@gmail.com.