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Title:Library Closed Until 1:00 pm Today for Staff Training
Date: 1/12/2026
Description:The library will be closed until 1:00 pm for staff training.

Title:Recipe Club Cook-Off - Chili Cook-Off!
Date: 1/12/2026
Description:Recipe Club is back with a twist! On the second Monday, every other month, we will host a friendly cook (or bake) off, where participants can share their tips and tricks for that month's theme.

January 12 - Chili Cook Off

Registration is required for each month. Please bring your cook off entry and its recipe to the program. Please list any allergens that are present in your recipe.

Title:DIY Crafternoon - Painting Valentine Cards
Date: 1/14/2026
Description:Spend an afternoon painting sweet Valentine cards for your loved ones.

Registration begins December 30 at 9am. A $2 fee is due by January 7th to secure your spot in the class.

This program is for adults 18+.

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

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

CreateSpace Open Hours:
Monday/Thursday - 4pm-8pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - 9am-3pm
Friday - 9am-4pm
Saturday - 12pm-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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- 3D Printer Request Form
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Events

Franklin Public Library offers a variety of programs and events for patrons of all ages. Franklin Public Library events are free and open to the public, though registration is sometimes requested. Download January's Calendar | Download February's Calendar

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July 2020

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
28	29 Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, June 29th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Library Lunch Ladies - Brunch Favorites WHEN:Monday, June 29th at 10:30 am - 11:30 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/93866954173 Library Lunch Ladies - Brunch Favorites	30 Mermaid Cove (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, June 30th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mermaid Cove (VIRTUAL) Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, June 30th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	1	2	3	4
5	6 DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) Program in a Bag WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program in a Bag	7 Predators and Prey (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Franklin Public Library Children's Department--Virtual Performer: Colossal Fossils Predators and Prey (VIRTUAL) DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, July 7th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	8 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Wednesday, July 8th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Tassel Keychain WHEN:Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WHERE: FPL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Tassel Keychain	9 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Thursday, July 9th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)	10	11
12	13 Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) Program in a Bag WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program in a Bag	14 Gypsy Geoff’s One Man Circus Show (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, July 14th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gypsy Geoff’s One Man Circus Show (VIRTUAL) Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	15 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Wednesday, July 15th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Twine Bowls WHEN:Wednesday, July 15th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WHERE: FPL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Twine Bowls	16 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Thursday, July 16th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)	17 Library Lunch Ladies - Picnic Party! WHEN:Friday, July 17th at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHERE: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Library Lunch Ladies - Picnic Party!	18
19	20 Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) Program in a Bag WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program in a Bag	21 Kidsplay: Fitting in Fitness (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kidsplay: Fitting in Fitness (VIRTUAL) Virtual Brown Baggers Book Discussion Group WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Virtual Brown Baggers Book Discussion Group Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	22 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:30 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Mod Podge Fabric Jars WHEN:Wednesday, July 22nd at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WHERE: FPL's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Mod Podge Fabric Jars	23 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Thursday, July 23rd at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)	24	25
26	27 Glitter Jars & Stress Balls for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, July 27th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am Glitter Jars & Stress Balls for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Monday, July 27th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) Program in a Bag WHEN:Monday, July 27th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program in a Bag Virtual Night Readers Book Discussion Group WHEN:Monday, July 27th at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual Night Readers Book Discussion Group	28 Dragons and Dinosaurs (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, July 28th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dragons and Dinosaurs (VIRTUAL) Glitter Jars & Stress Balls for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, July 28th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Glitter Jars & Stress Balls for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	29 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Wednesday, July 29th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Book Page Roses WHEN:Wednesday, July 29th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WHERE: FPL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Book Page Roses	30 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Thursday, July 30th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)	31 Virtual Dessert Imposter Challenge (VOTING) WHEN:Friday, July 31st at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Virtual Dessert Imposter Challenge (VOTING)	1
2	3 Perpetual Desk Calendars for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) WHEN:Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 am - 12:00 am Perpetual Desk Calendars for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up) Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Monday, August 3rd at 10:30 am - 11:00 am Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL) Program in a Bag WHEN:Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program in a Bag	4 Tyrannosaurus Rex (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Tuesday, August 4th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tyrannosaurus Rex (VIRTUAL) Perpetual Desk Calendars for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout) WHEN:Tuesday, August 4th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Perpetual Desk Calendars for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)	5 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Wednesday, August 5th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952 Family Storytime (VIRTUAL) Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Bottle Cap Flowers WHEN:Wednesday, August 5th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WHERE: FPL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/ Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Bottle Cap Flowers	6 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) WHEN:Thursday, August 6th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159 Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159 Books in Bits (VIRTUAL) End-of-Summer Reading Sidewalk Chalk Graffiti & Ice Cream Party for Teens WHEN:Thursday, August 6th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm End-of-Summer Reading Sidewalk Chalk Graffiti & Ice Cream Party for Teens	7 Last day for Summer Reading Check in! WHEN:Friday, August 7th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am WHERE: online Last day for Summer Reading Check in!	8

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Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up)

WHEN:Monday, June 29th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Library Lunch Ladies - Brunch Favorites

WHEN:Monday, June 29th at 10:30 am - 11:30 am

WHERE: Zoom Meeting link:https://zoom.us/j/93866954173

Mermaid Cove (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Tuesday, June 30th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Galaxy T-Shirts for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)

WHEN:Tuesday, June 30th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up)

WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Program in a Bag

WHEN:Monday, July 6th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Predators and Prey (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE: Franklin Public Library Children's Department--Virtual Performer: Colossal Fossils

DIY Washi Tape Journals for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 7th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Storytime (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Wednesday, July 8th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952

Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Tassel Keychain

WHEN:Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

WHERE: FPL Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/

Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Thursday, July 9th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159

Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up)

WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Program in a Bag

WHEN:Monday, July 13th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Gypsy Geoff’s One Man Circus Show (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 14th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monogram Initial Sharpie Mugs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Storytime (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Wednesday, July 15th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952

Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Twine Bowls

WHEN:Wednesday, July 15th at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

WHERE: FPL Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/

Books in Bits (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Thursday, July 16th at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3618 8159Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92736188159

Library Lunch Ladies - Picnic Party!

WHEN:Friday, July 17th at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Take-Out Kit Pick-up)

WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Waddlers and Walkers (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Program in a Bag

WHEN:Monday, July 20th at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kidsplay: Fitting in Fitness (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Brown Baggers Book Discussion Group

WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Book Hedgehogs for Teens (Optional Zoom Hangout)

WHEN:Tuesday, July 21st at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Storytime (VIRTUAL)

WHEN:Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:30 am - 11:00 am

WHERE: Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2500 2952Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94225002952

Virtual DIY Crafternoon - Mod Podge Fabric Jars

WHEN:Wednesday, July 22nd at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

WHERE: FPL's Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibraryWI/

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