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Franklin Library News
By ARI BAUM-HOMMESAll information listed here is accurate as of September 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at 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 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHConnect and Play (all ages)Thursdays, 5-6 PMFor children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Homework HelpTuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PMSaturdays, 1-5 PMFind homework resources for K-12 students online and at all our libraries: history, language arts, math, science and more. STEAM Activities for Youth (ages 8+)Wednesdays, 1-2:30 PMDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTSCoffee [...]
Franklin Library News August ’24
By ARI BAUM-HOMMES All information listed here is accurate as of July 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at 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 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH PuzzlemaniaThursday, August 1, 1:30-4 PMPuzzles! Games! And tons of fun! Join us at Franklin Library for an afternoon full of games for youth and their families. We have it all: puzzles, card games, and a variety of tabletop games. Bring your friends, or make new ones! STEAM Activities for YouthWednesdays, 1-2:30 PMDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad. Video Games & VR for YouthWednesday, August 7, 3-4 PMCome hang out for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality! Take [...]
Franklin Library News June ’24
By ARI BAUM-HOMMESAll 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 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 African Drum & DanceSaturday, June 15, 2-2:30 PMEnjoy live African drumming and dancing with Tiyumba Dance Company! Everyone is welcome. Coffee & ConversationSecond Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2 PMJoin Franklin Library staff for free coffee & conversations with neighbors. Next on June 12. Raptor CenterWednesday, June 25Experience 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 BusWednesday, June 26, 4:30-6:30 PMEnjoy free fresh-cooked food from the Sisters [...]