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Title:Color Party—DROP-IN
Date: 8/1/2025
Description:Color Party (All Ages): Explore a rainbow of colors! DROP-IN!

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Franklin Public Library is pleased to offer a variety of selected links to help you access information available via the Internet.

Beanstack
Beanstack is the website Franklin Public Library uses for all of our Summer and Winter Reading Programs. You can sign up, log your reading, and redeem tickets for prizes.

Prefer mobile? Check out the Beanstack app available in all App Stores!
Franklin Public Library Explorer Pass Information
A current list of local attraction passes held by the Franklin Public Library. Information on check out times, overdue fines and more is included in this list.
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Franklin Public Library Tool Library List
Franklin Public Library now has a tool lending library!! Instead of buying a costly tool or renting one from the hardware store, come check one out for FREE at the Franklin Public Library!
To check out a tool you must:
1)Have a valid library card in good standing from any Milwaukee County library
2)Must be 18 years of age or older
3)Sign the Tool Library Lending Agreement

Tools are a 7-day check out and cannot be renewed. Tools may be put on hold to pick up at the Franklin Public Library. All tools must be returned to the Information Desk at the Franklin Public Library.

Click on the link to see the full list of tools that Franklin Public Library has for check out!
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Franklin Public Library Tech Toys List
Franklin Public Library has fun tech and STEM toys to play with in our CreateSpace...that you can check out and take home!

Tech Toys may be checked out to anyone with a valid library card in good standing from any library in Milwaukee County.
Tech toys are holdable and may be checked out for 7 days. There are no renewals.
One (1) tech toy may be checked out per library card.

Click on the link for the list of toys we have!

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CreateSpace Inventory List
Curious what we have available for you to explore and create with in our makerspace? Check out the list of all of our crafting tools, baking supplies and more here! And did you know that a majority of these items can be checked out and taken home? Next time you are in the library take a look in the CreateSpace and see what you might like to create!
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Franklin Public Library's Recipe Collection
A collection of recipes submitted by the community of Franklin, WI.
Long OverDue: A Franklin Library Podcast
Listen along to our monthly podcast where your favorite librarians discuss their latest reads, book recommendations, and more! Click the link to listen, or find us on your favorite Podcast app!
Brown Baggers Reading History
Looking for a good book? Why not try one of the titles FPL’s Brown Baggers book discussion group has read? Check out the group’s reading history that stretches back to 1991 for some great suggestions. See the attached PDF to see all the compelling books they have read through the years.
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Night Readers Reading History
Not sure what to read next? FPL’s Night Readers book discussion group’s got you! Check out the group’s reading history to find some suggestions for your next great read. See the attached PDF to see the books the group has discussed going back to 1995.
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American Society of Appraisers
Find an appraiser in your area. This site also provides information on a wide variety of item appraisals, as well as helpful information on becoming an appraiser.
Chronicling America - Library of Congress
Find information about American newspapers published between 1690 and the present and search or browse newspaper pages fro 1836 to 1922 digitized and made available for free by the National Digital Newspaper Program.
Consumer Search
Consumer Search helps the public find the best products by analyzing other reviews and ranking them based on their credibility and other factors.
Dept Of Energy Fuel Economy
Joint Dept of Energy and the EPA website. This site contains fuel economy information as well as vehicle-specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings. Also the site provides links to car buying websites.
Familysearch.org
This website is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It contains searchable family trees, a variety of records and indexes national and international in scope, and a research wiki for additional guidance.
Findagrave.com
This website features a searchable database containing millions of burials in cemeteries worldwide.
Findlaw
This free website povides information on laws in every state, provides basic research on legal issues and can help start the process of finding an attorney.
Identitytheft.gov
This is a free government site to report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission, build a step-by-step personalized recovery plan, and put that plan into action.
Internal Revenue Service
Need tax forms? Need to find other tax information? This is the site for Federal Income Tax.
Kelley Blue Book KBB.com
Use Kelley Blue Book to find out the value of your car. The printed value guides will no longer be published after September 2017.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
According to Educause, a massive open online course (MOOC) "is a model for delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course, with no limit on attendance." See the attached PDF for a listing of MOOC's and the links to their websites.
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Milwaukee Justice Center
The website of the Milwaukee Justice Center, which provides access to the justice system for low income litigants who cannot afford legal representation in civil legal issues.
MedlinePlus
Covers diseases, conditions, medications, wellness topics and the latest news in both English and Spanish
National Park Service
Information about all the National Parks, National Monuments, National Lakeshores, etc...
National Institute on Aging: Aging in Place
This site provides information for seniors who want to stay in their home as they age. Resources include information on what how to plan ahead to age in place, what care you can recieve in your home and the costs associated with staying in your home as you age.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Interested in checking out a career field then this is the website. It is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and presents information on education required, pay and a description of the career field.
Recollection Wisconsin
"Discover photos, maps, books, artifacts, oral histories and more from dozens of Wisconsin communities."
RxList
"The Internet drug index for prescription drug information, interactions and side effects". Includes a pill identifier, information on supplements, a symptom checker and medical dictionary.
Technology Training Tools
Everyone needs a little help once and awhile with new technology. See the attached PDF for a list of websites that will help you out.
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University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
"The University of Wisconsin Digital Collections (UWDC) contain millions of images, books, maps, recordings, documents, and more from across the UW, Wisconsin and the world."
VolunteerMatch.org
This website connects people and non-profits looking for volunteers all across the country. Search by zip code or city and state, limit by interest and age to find the right volunteer opportunity.
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
The official website of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Find information on state parks, hunting and fishing licensing, conservation and more.
The White House
Open access to the United States government.
Wisconsin Dept of Revenue
Need State tax forms? Have other questions regarding taxes in the State of Wisconsin? This is the home page for the Wisconsin Dept of Revenue.
Wisconsin.Gov
Your portal to Wisconsin’s resources for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Wisconsin Policy Forum's Municipal DataTool
The 2023 Municipal DataTool provides seven years of data on Wisconsin's 604 cities and villages, allowing users to see trends over time. This latest version of the tool provides updated data from the 2022 version and carries on the legacy of the former print publication, MunicipalFacts
Wisconsin State Law Library
The Wisconsin State Law Library has a wide array of free resources for legal professionals and the general public, including legal assistance information, legal documents, journals and books, listings of ordinances and codes and more.