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This Week at
Franklin Public Library

Title:Library Closed Sundays
Date: 9/6/2026
Description:The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6. Sunday hours will begin again on September 13.

Title:Library Closed for Labor Day
Date: 9/7/2026
Description:The library will be closed all day for Labor Day.

Title:Tales for Twos—Drop-in
Date: 9/8/2026
Description:Tales for Twos (Age 2 with adult): Stories, songs, and rhymes designed for this age group. DROP-IN!

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Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton
Thursday, September 24 at 6:00pm
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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Classic Movie Matinee -- The Princess Bride
Thursday, Sept. 3 at 1pm
Fadrow Meeting Room

This 1987 fantasy tale from director Rob Reiner starts with a visit from a grandfather (Peter Falk) to read to his sick grandson (Fred Savage). Grandpa’s tale transports the boy and the audience into a tale of a swashbuckling farmhand named Westley (Cary Elwes), accompanied by companions befriended along the way, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the odious Prince Humperdinck. Also starring Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Andre the Giant and Christopher Guest.

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Night Tigers: Our Neighborhood Owls
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30pm for Night Tigers: Our Neighborhood Owls! From the Arctic to the tropics, owls are everywhere! Through stunning photos, owl calls and hands-on artifacts, discover how owls thrive in one of the most challenging environments on Earth – your backyard. See what owls make Franklin their home!
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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!
FPL Pop Culture Fandom Art Contest
Calling all artists ages 16 & up! Submit your original art pieces showing images from your favorite pop culture fandom! Whether they’re superheroes, wizards, anime, comics, or from a galaxy far, far away, we want to see them!

The Library is looking for original fan artwork inspired by an existing book, movie, TV show, video game, comic, anime, music or other media.

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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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This Week at
Franklin Public Library

Recently Added Items

What's New

Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton

Classic Movie Matinee -- The Princess Bride

Night Tigers: Our Neighborhood Owls

25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel

FPL Pop Culture Fandom Art Contest

Calendar of Events

monday

16

How do I...

How do I get a library card?

Donate to the Library

FPL Social Media

Mobile Printing

Library Links

Meeting Room Reservations

Meeting Room Reservations

Library Links

Mobile Printing

FPL Social Media

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This Week at Franklin Public Library

Recently Added Items

What's New

Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton

Classic Movie Matinee -- The Princess Bride

Night Tigers: Our Neighborhood Owls

25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel

FPL Pop Culture Fandom Art Contest

Calendar of Events

monday

16

How do I...

How do I get a library card?

Donate to the Library

FPL Social Media

Mobile Printing

Library Links

Meeting Room Reservations

This Week at
Franklin Public Library