By ARI BAUM-HOMMES
All information listed here is accurate as of May 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM
African Drum & Dance
Saturday, June 15, 2-2:30 PM
Enjoy live African drumming and dancing with Tiyumba Dance Company! Everyone is welcome.
Coffee & Conversation
Second Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2 PM
Join Franklin Library staff for free coffee & conversations with neighbors. Next on June 12.
Raptor Center
Wednesday, June 25
Experience the excitement of raptors! Join The Raptor Center for an up-close encounter with raptors –owls, hawks, falcons, and bald eagles – and learn what makes them stand out from other birds. All ages.
Sisters Camelot Pizza Bus
Wednesday, June 26, 4:30-6:30 PM
Enjoy free fresh-cooked food from the Sisters Camelot mobile kitchen bus on the Franklin lawn. Everyone welcome! Youth are invited to help prepare and serve the meal any time after noon.
STEAM Activities for Youth
Wednesdays, 5-6 PM (1-2:30 PM starting June 26)
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad.
Somali Cultural Festival
Sunday, June 30, 1-4:30 PM
Join us at Franklin Library for a celebration of Somali art and culture! Experience the rich heritage of Somalia through a series of engaging workshops, activities, and performances.
Technology Hour
Tuesdays and Sundays, 1-2 PM
One-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers.
ASK THE LIBRARY
Have a reference or library account question? You can chat, email, text, or call the library. Chat or email at www.hclib.org/contact, text to 612-400-7722, or call 612-543-KNOW (5669) to reach library staff by phone.
Español/Spanish: Llame o envíe un texto al 651-503-8013 para recibir ayuda en español.
Hmoob/Hmong: Hu losis text rau lub tsev nyeem ntawv ntawm 612-385-0886 txais kev pab hais lus Hmoob.
Soomaali/Somali: Caawimaad Soomaali ah, soo wac ama qoraal (text) usoo dir maktabada 612-235-1339.
Ari is a librarian at the Franklin Library.
