Compiled by CHRISTINA SMITH
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 12-8
Wednesday 12-8
Thursday 12-8
Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 12-5
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
Makoce Collection Celebration
Saturday, August 9th
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come celebrate the expanded Makoce Indigenous Collection at Franklin Library! Housed in the heart of Minneapolis’ American Indian Cultural Corridor, the Makoce Collection contains a variety of materials of interest and importance to American Indian community members. This day-long celebration includes author events, Ojibwe ponies, music, art, and more!
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
Let’s Read Drop in
Wednesdays, 4-7 pm
Saturday/Sundays 1-5 pm
Ends August 10th
Free in-person reading support for K-5 students. Students and trained volunteer tutors meet weekly one-on-one to work on grade level reading skills.
Connect & Play
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. A licensed Family Educator from Way to Grow will provide support and resources for parents and caregivers.
Native American Beadwork
Friday, August 1st, 1:00-3:00 pm
Grades 8-12. Participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace. Materials provided. Register online at www.hclib.org.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Coffee & Conversation
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2 PM
Join Franklin Library staff for free coffee & conversations with neighbors.
Craft Club
Every 1st and 3rd Friday, 3-5 PM
For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new.
HIV/STD Testing and Wound Care
Friday, August 29th, 10 AM-12 PM
Drop in and for free HIV/STD testing from Native American Community Clinic and wound care provided by the U of M’s Mobile Health Care Initiative. No registration required.
