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Title:Felt Board Friday (VIRTUAL)
Date: 9/18/2020
Description:Felt Board Friday (Ages 5 & Under): Explore felt board rhymes and songs!

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COVID-19 LIBRARY UPDATE
The Library is OPEN! We are open:

10am-8:30pm Monday-Thursday

10am-6pm Friday

10am-5pm Saturday
1-4pm Sunday

Curbside Pickup Hours Have Changed!
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday 10-11am
Saturday 2-3pm

Under Emergency Order #1 issued by the State of Wisconsin, patrons are required to wear masks while inside the library building. We are also asking patrons to maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from others, and limit their library visits to 30 minutes or less. We are also initially limiting the number of people in the building to 100.

All returned library materials are quarantined for 96 hours. Our inside book drops are closed and we are asking people to return all library materials though the drive-up book drops. Donations of items for our book sale can be scheduled by calling the Library Director at (414) 427-7545.

Library computers and laptops are available are available on a limited basis. See the Information Desk to get a computer assignment. Computers can be used for two (2) 30-minute sessions, for a total of one hour.

Staff-assisted faxing and scanning are now available.

The Cricut is available by appointment only for those already experienced in using it.

3D printing is available. To schedule a print for pick-up, email Andy at andy.scott@mcfls.org.

Study rooms are available. They can be reserved a month ahead by calling the library at 414-425-8214. They are also available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Small study rooms can accommodate one (1) person and the large study rooms may accommodate up to four (4) people. Maximum time allowed per day is 2 hours. Please see the Information Desk for a study room.

We have increased, and will continue to increase, our cleaning of high touch areas as much as we can, but of course can’t guarantee a contagion-free environment. People will have to assume the risk of using the library. For those who are still uncomfortable using the library, we offer curbside pick-up of holds.

For more information on curbside pick-up, please click the Read More... link below.

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Virtual Technology Programs
Virtual Technology Programming

All programs will be live-streamed on the Franklin Public Library Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI. All programs will be live Tuesdays at 2:00pm.

After the live program, you can find the recorded programs on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/FranklinpubliLibrary/videos.

Learn the New CountyCat App - September 22at 2pm

Learn all about the CountyCat App! Learn how to sign into the app, how to search for materials, renew your items, and much more!

Libby and the Wisconsin Digital Library - October 27at 2pm

Learn about the Libby App and the Wisconsin Digital Library! We will cover how to log into the Libby app, how to search for items, how to place holds, how to check items out and download them, and more!

Hoopla Digital - November 24 at 2pm

Learn the ins and outs of Hoopla Digital! We will cover how to create an account, how to search for items, how to check out and download items, and more!

RB Digital Magazines - December 22at 2pm

Interested in learning how to check out digital magazines? RB Digital has thousands of popular magazines that you can read for free! Learn how to create an account, search for magazines, download magazines, and more!

Tech Tip Tuesdays
Tuesdays September 8; October 13; November 10; December 8 at 2pm
Have a question about technology? Librarian Sam will answer your questions about library apps, ebooks and audiobooks, the CountyCat app and online catalog, and other digital library services! Want your questions answered? Email sam.molzahn@mcfls.org!

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Please Consider a Donation to the Franklin Public Library Foundation
Do you love Franklin Public Library? Would you like to see the library continue to grow and serve the community? Consider a sustaining monthly donation to the Franklin Public Library Foundation. It's easy and only takes a minute to set up. Click on the Read More... link below.

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What Can the Milwaukee County Department on Aging Do For You? Virtual Presentation
The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides a single point of access to services for people aged 60 and over. They offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the older adults in our community. Join Andrew Bethke from MCDA and learn more about these services including: the Aging Resource Center, Transportation, Wellness Programs, Senior Dining, Long Term Care Options, Senior Centers, Dementia Care, Meals on Wheels, and Elder Abuse.

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Book Donations
Franklin Public Library is not accepting large book donations at this time. If you have 5 or fewer items you wish to donate, you can drop them off in the donation bin in the lobby.

Starting September 14, you can schedule a donation drop off by calling (414) 427-7545.
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FPL Facebook Pages
Check out our Facebook pages for links to information, resources and fun! You will find videos by your favorite librarians, book, music and movie lists, book reviews and much more!

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/

Children's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FPLChildrensDept/

Teen Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FPLTeens/

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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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If you are a Milwaukee County resident and do not already have a library card, you can register online to be a patron of the library system.
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You can register for a library card at any public library within Milwaukee County.

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Phone Numbers
Phone: 414.425.8214
FAX: 414.425.9498
24 Hour Renewal Line: 414.277.0183

Hours
Monday 10am-8:30pm
Tuesday 10am-8:30pm
Wednesday 10am-8:30pm
Thursday 10am-8:30pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 1-4pm (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)

Curbside pick-up is available:

Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday 10-11am
Saturday 2-3pm

Call (414) 425-8214 and press Option 1 to schedule a curbside pick-up.

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Recently Added Items

What's New

COVID-19 LIBRARY UPDATE

Virtual Technology Programs

Please Consider a Donation to the Franklin Public Library Foundation

What Can the Milwaukee County Department on Aging Do For You? Virtual Presentation

Book Donations

FPL Facebook Pages

Calendar of Events

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