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Title:2026 Summer Reading Program - Unearth a Story!
Date: 6/1/2026
Description:We have a Book Club for all ages 0 to 110! Beginning June 1, register at http://franklinpubliclibrary.beanstack.org or log into your Beanstack account to start recording your books. Enter tickets for books read and activities completed for a chance at great prizes! The last day to record your reading is July 31. Prize winners will be called August 4.

Kids and teens count the minutes they read. Adults record the number of books.

***Adults 18+ may count adult books only, no travel guides, cookbooks, etc. Exceptions may be made. Please speak with a librarian if you have any questions. ***

Title:Adult Summer Reading Trivia
Date: 6/1/2026
Description:Test your knowledge each week with a new trivia quiz on our Facebook page! Trivia quizzes will be posted on Mondays, beginning June 1 (no trivia the week of June 29), and ending the week of July 27. Receive a ticket in Beanstack for completing the trivia each week!

Click on "View Weblink" to go to our Facebook page.

Title:Foraging Wisconsin with Ben Wiedenman of Pink Teepee Farms
Date: 6/1/2026
Description:Learn the basics of Wisconsin's wild fungiculture. Ben covers sustainable foraging practices, forest ecology, and identifying the deadly from the delicious.

No registration necessary.

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Franklin Public Library Closed on Sundays
Just a reminder that we are now closed on Sundays until after Labor Day!
CreateSpace Closed for Spring Cleaning
The CreateSpace is in need of some spring cleaning and will be closed until June 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.

**The CreateSpace hours are always subject to library programming. ***

CreateSpace Hours:
Mon & Thurs. - 4-7pm
Tues. & Weds. - 9am-3pm
Friday - 9am-4pm
Foraging Wisconsin
Join Ben Wiedenman of Pink Teepee Farms to learn the basics of Wisconsin's wild fungiculture. Ben covers sustainable foraging practices, forest ecology, and identifying the deadly from the delicious. No registration necessary.
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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!
Classic Movie Matinee -- The Bad News Bears
Join us Thursday, June 4 at 1pm for the Classic Movie Matinee showing of The Bad News Bears.

The Bad News Bears (1976) follows a ragtag Little League baseball team made up mostly of unskilled, misfit kids coached by Morris Buttermaker, a washed up former ballplayer. As the Bears struggle against overly competitive, win at all costs opponents, the team gradually improves while retaining its irreverent, rule breaking spirit. The film blends comedy and social commentary to challenge traditional ideas about sportsmanship, winning, and childhood innocence. Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O’Neal and Vic Morrow.

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An Evening with Ben Franklin
Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30pm for An Evening with Ben Franklin.

Learn about the life of the famous American Patriot (and the man who our city is named after), Benjamin Franklin. As our country gets ready to celebrate it’s 250th birthday, come and hear about the Declaration of Independence from one of its authors, Dr. Benjamin Franklin (portrayed by Terry Kutz). Dr. Franklin will talk about the Declaration and other experiences he had during the Revolutionary Era.

No registration necessary.

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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!

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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

The CreateSpace is temporarily closed until June 1.

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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