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Franklin Library News: Nov. ’25
Compiled by CHRISTINA SMITH, Librarian at Franklin LibraryAll information listed here is accurate as of October 20th, 2025. For the most recent information, check out the library website at http://www.hclib.org FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 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 Closures:Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11thThanksgiving Day, November 27th PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH + FAMILIES Let’s Read!(Grades K-5)Except week of ThanksgivingTuesdays/Thursdays: 4:00 - 7:30 pmSaturdays: 1:00 -5:00 pmFree 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. Homework Help(Grades K-12)Except week of ThanksgivingTuesdays/Thursdays: 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.Saturdays: 2 - 5 p.m.Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. STEAM Workshop(Ages 8+)Wednesdays: 5 – 6 [...]
Franklin Library News Oct. ’25
Compiled by the alley All information listed here is accurate as of September 26th, 2025. For the most recent information, check out the library website at https://www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 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 Drop-in weaving socialTuesday, Oct. 14th, 2-3:30 PMAll ages. Bring a friend, your family, or meet someone new to learn the basics of tapestry weaving while engaging in an “exquisite corpse” style weaving collaboration. Throughout the activity, you will be encouraged to trade your work with another person. Once the weaving has filled, take home your “community tapestry” as a token of the new friendships you’ve made! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH + FAMILIES STEAM activityWednesdays, 4:30-6 [...]
Franklin Library News September ’25
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 9 AM - 5 PMTuesday 12 PM - 8 PMWednesday 12 PM - 8 PMThursday 12 PM - 8 PMFriday 9 AM - 5 PMSaturday 9 AM - 5 PMSunday 12 PM - 5 PM Closures: Labor Day, Monday, September 1 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES Let’s Read! (Grades K-5) Starts Sept. 8th Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4 - 7:30 PM Saturdays: 2 - 5 PM 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. Homework Help (Grades K-12) Starts Sept. 8th Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4 - 7:30 PM Saturdays: 2 - 5 PM Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Connect & Play Thursday, Sept. 25th 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 [...]
