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Title:Cookies & Canvas Teen Painting Party (10:30am - 12pm Session)
Date: 6/26/2026
Description:Join us for painting on canvas and enjoy a variety of cookies! We'll provide canvas, paint, brushes and treats.

This free program is open to grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins June 12th. Click "View Weblink" to the upper right to register or call 414-425-8214.

Title:Games with Heroes! —DROP-IN
Date: 6/26/2026
Description:Games with Heroes! (All Ages): Play games with our local heroes! DROP-IN!

Title:Cookies & Canvas Teen Painting Party (2pm - 3:30pm Session)
Date: 6/26/2026
Description:Join us for painting on canvas and enjoy a variety of cookies! We'll provide canvas, paint, brushes and treats.

This free program is open to grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins June 12th. Click "View Weblink" to the upper right to register or call 414-425-8214.

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Franklin Public Library Closed on Sundays
Just a reminder that we are now closed on Sundays until after Labor Day!
Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton
Tickets on sale now!

The Franklin Public Library Foundation invites you to their Fifth Annual Fall Literary Fundraiser: An Evening with Bestselling Author Jane Hamilton!

Join us for a captivating conversation and Q&A with Wisconsin's own bestselling author of A Map of the World, The Book of Ruth, The Phoebe Variations (2025), and many more!

Enjoy a supper and dessert buffet with soda. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

All proceeds benefit the renovation and expansion of Franklin Public Library's beloved Children's Area. Thank you to our sponsors.

Ticket Information:
Purchase your tickets at the library (cash or checks accepted) or online at https://fplfallfundraiser2026.eventbrite.com

Thank you for supporting your Franklin Public Library!
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Geology Rocks!
The Franklin Public Library will literally be rockin’ Tues., July 14 when Wisconsin geologist Jason Rehorst visits for a talk on geology. Jason will cover some basic geology terminology, rock identification, and rock collecting as a hobby. He’ll also give a basic intro to paleontology, and a brief ancient history of Wisconsin, and what fossils can be found here in our home state. Jason will also have a variety of rock specimens on display for the audience to check out!
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Classic Movie Matinee -- Glory
Join us Thursday, July 2 at 1pm for the Classic Movie Matinee showing of Glory.

This award-winning 1989 war drama follows the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first African American fighting units in the Civil War. Starring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington and Cary Elwes, the film depicts the regiment from its formation to its heroic fighting in the Second Battle of Fort Wagner in South Carolina in 1863.

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25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel
In 2027, Franklin Public Library will be celebrating 25 years of serving the Franklin community (and beyond) at their current location!

We hope you will join in on the celebration as Franklin Public Library works to re-envision our Children's Area and the Library for the next 25!
Donations Needed!
The Franklin Public Library's Children's Department is looking for new, gently used, or like new Beanie Babies or other stuffed animals for an upcoming program!

Any donations are appreciated!

Please have donations in by June 1!

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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
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 - CLOSED

CreateSpace Open Hours:
Monday/Thursday - 4pm-7pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - 9am-3pm
Friday - 9am-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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