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Title:Waddlers & Walkers—Drop-in
Date: 9/9/2024
Description:Waddlers & Walkers (Ages 0-23 months with adult): Rhythms, rhymes, and short stories especially for infants. DROP-IN

Title:Tales for Twos—Drop-in
Date: 9/10/2024
Description:Tales for Twos (Age 2 with adult): Stories, songs, and rhymes designed for this age group. DROP-IN!

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Milwaukee on Tap: A Franklin Public Library Foundation Fundraiser with John Gurda!
Thursday, October 3, 6-8pm
Fadrow Meeting Room

Join us for a captivating presentation and Q&A with premiere Milwaukee historian and esteemed speaker John Gurda! Learn how Milwaukee became the "Beer Capital of America" and the interesting Franklin connection. Enjoy an appetizer and sweets buffet, various drinks, and a cash bar serving wine and--you guessed it--BEER!

All proceeds benefit the renovation and expansion of Franklin Public Library's beloved Children's Area.

Thank you to our sponsors: Franklin Tourism Commission, Barbara Wesener, Rose Purpero-Spang, Mary Horton Carstensen and Mark Carstensen.

General Admission tickets: $40

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Community Blood Drive
Thursday, September 19 - Fadrow Meeting Room
2-6:30pm (last appointment at 6:20pm)

One blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives! Please consider signing up for our community blood drive. Click on the Read More... link below to get started.

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Citizen Science Kits
Patrons can check out kits to help collect data and send it to scientists and researchers around the country who are studying our planet.
We will be participating in the "Observing Pollinators" program. Find out what this project is all about and how you can be part of it by watching a short introductory video by clicking "View Weblink".
This program is open to all residents with a valid Milwaukee County library card.
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New Foreign Language Collection!
The Franklin Public Library now has an Adult Fiction collection in four foreign languages!

We now have fiction titles in Arabic, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. These titles check out for three weeks. They are located by the paperbacks in the Adult Fiction section of the library.

Ask at the Information Desk for more information.

Any titles to suggest? We are always looking for recommendations!
FPL Tool Lending Library!
Thinking about spring home improvement projects? Don't want to buy an expensive tool for that one project? Check out the Franklin Public Library's Tool Library!

Select the Read More... link below for a list of tools available.

If you have a tool suggestion or have a tool you would like to donate, please contact Keri at keri.miller@mcfls.org
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Consumer Reports Online Is Here!
Franklin Public Library now provides free access for our residents to ConsumerReports.org, a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products and help you make the most of your time and money. You can also access money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, videos and more.

Click on the Read More... link below to get started (Franklin Public Library card number required)

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Monday, June 16th at 1 pm Monday Movie Madness. This month's movie is The Monuments Men (rated PG-13). MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS DAY CAN BE PLACED IN THIS SPACE HERE.

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Phone Numbers
Phone: 414.425.8214
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24 Hour Renewal Line: 414.277.0183

Hours
Monday 9am-8:00pm
Tuesday 9am-8:00pm
Wednesday 9am-8:00pm
Thursday 9am-8:00pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday - 1pm-4pm

Curbside pick-up is available on demand for items that are on hold and ready to pick up.

Call (414) 425-8214 and press Option 3 when you arrive at the library and park in our reserved curbside pickup spot.

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Recently Added Items

What's New

Milwaukee on Tap: A Franklin Public Library Foundation Fundraiser with John Gurda!

Community Blood Drive

Citizen Science Kits

New Foreign Language Collection!

FPL Tool Lending Library!

Consumer Reports Online Is Here!

Calendar of Events

monday

16

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How do I get a library card?

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This Week at Franklin Public Library

Recently Added Items

What's New

Milwaukee on Tap: A Franklin Public Library Foundation Fundraiser with John Gurda!

Community Blood Drive

Citizen Science Kits

New Foreign Language Collection!

FPL Tool Lending Library!

Consumer Reports Online Is Here!

Calendar of Events

monday

16

How do I...

How do I get a library card?

Donate to the Library

Facebook

Pinterest

Twitter

YouTube

Mobile Printing

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This Week at
Franklin Public Library