‘Library News’ Archives
Franklin Library News: Sept. ’26
Compiled by Christina Smith, Librarian FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS M, F, Sa: 9am - 5pm Tues – Thurs: 12pm - 8pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm CLOSURE Labor Day, September 7 th PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH Let’s Read (Grades K-5) Starting September 8 th Tues and Thurs: 4:00 – 7:30 pm Saturdays: 2:00 – 5:00 pm Free in-person reading support for K-5 students. Students and trained volunteer tutors meet weeklyone-on-one to work on grade level reading skills. Homework Help (Grades K-12) Starting September 8 th Tues and Thurs: 4:00 – 7:30 pm Saturdays: 2:00 – 5:00 pm Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advanced sign-up needed. STEAM Workshop (Ages 8+) Starting September 2 nd Wednesdays: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments andprojects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen STEAM Squad. Polar Bear Nights (Grades 1-8) Saturday, September [...]
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 [...]
