‘Library News’ Archives
Library News: September ’23
By CARZ NELSONAll information listed here is accurate as of August 15, 2023. 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 MOVIE MATINEESBlack Panther (PG13)Franklin LibraryThursday, September 7 at 1-3:30 PM Alaskan Nets (NR)Franklin LibraryThursday, September 21 at 1-3:30 PM VIDEOGAMES AND VRCome hang out for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality. Whether you’re looking to place first in MarioKart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be!Franklin LibraryWednesdays 3-4:30 PM PUZZLEMANIA!Puzzles! Games! And tons of fun! Join us at Franklin Library for an afternoon full of games for youth and their families. Activities include puzzles, card games, and a variety of tabletop games.Franklin LibraryThursdays 1:30-3:30 PM TECHNOLOGY HOUROne-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers.Franklin LibrarySundays and Tuesdays at 1 to 2 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays 4-5:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATIONJoin us for Coffee & Conversations.Franklin LibrarySecond Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROWWay to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 5-6 PM EMERGEA Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4 to 5:30 [...]
Library News August ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of July 15, 2023. 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 LLAMAS AT THE LIBRARYReal live, living and breathing llamas will be visiting Franklin Library! Hang out with and learn about these curious, sociable creatures when Carlson’s Lloveable Llamas visit the library.Franklin LibraryThursday, August 32 to 5 PM FAMILY MOVIE DAYSummer of SoulThis film follows the 1969 Harlem Music Festival, a three-day event featuring performances from some of music’s biggest acts. Learn about the music of the time and how it reflected the political upheavals of the day.Hosmer LibrarySaturday, August 262 to 4 PM YARD GAMES AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESCome enjoy the summer outside on Franklin’s lawn. Youth are invited to explore the outdoors surrounding the library with nature backpacks and identification guides, and to play a variety of yard games.Franklin LibraryMondays and Fridays 1:30 to 3 PM VIDEOGAMES AND VRCome hang out for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality. Whether you’re looking to place first in Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be!Franklin LibraryWednesdays3 to 4:30 PM PUZZLEMANIA!Puzzles! Games! And tons of fun! Join us at Franklin Library for an afternoon full of games for youth and their families. Activities include puzzles, card games, and a variety of tabletop games.Franklin LibraryThursdays1:30 to 3:30 PM TECHNOLOGY HOUROne-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers.Franklin LibrarySundays and Tuesdays1 to 2 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays 4-5:30 [...]
Library News: July ’23
By CARZ NELSONAll information listed here is accurate as of June 15, 2023. 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 SOMALI ARTS AND ARTIFACTSJoin us for a celebration of Somali art and artifacts! Experience the rich cultural heritage of Somalia through a series of educational workshops and engaging activities.Franklin LibraryThursday, July 6 at 1 to 5 PM LIVE SHOW: JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMINGExperience driving rhythms and movements inspired by martial arts. Taiko (“big drum” in Japanese) is a joyful and expressive way to experience Japanese-American culture, move your body, and have a great time!Franklin LibrarySunday, July 9 at 2 to 2:45 PM MAKE ART! WITH THE WALKER ART MUSEUMSpend an afternoon making art with the Walker Art Museum! This drop-in style artmaking workshop is for youth and teens looking to try out new art projects and explore their creative side. No experience necessary!Franklin LibraryTuesday, July 11 at 1:30 to 3 PM YARD GAMES AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESCome enjoy the summer outside on Franklin’s lawn. Youth are invited to explore the outdoors surrounding the library with nature backpacks and identification guides, and to play a variety of yard games.Franklin LibraryMondays and Fridays at 1:30 to 3 PM VIDEOGAMES AND VRCome hang out for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality. Whether you’re looking to place first in MarioKart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be!Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 3 to 4:30 PM PUZZLEMANIA!Puzzles! Games! And tons of fun! Join us at Franklin Library for an afternoon full of games for youth and their families. Activities include puzzles, card games, and a variety of tabletop games.Franklin LibraryThursdays at 1:30 to 3:30 PM TECHNOLOGY HOUROne-on-one help with [...]
Library News: June ’23
By LAURA HULSCHER All information listed here is accurate as of May 15, 2023. 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 MOVIE MATINEEWatch popular films biweekly with your Franklin Library friends and neighbors! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, June 1 at 1 to 3:30 PM Creed (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, June 15 at 1 to 3:30 PM TECHNOLOGY HOUROne-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers. Franklin LibrarySundays and Tuesdays at 1 to 2 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4-5:30 PM YARD GAMES & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESCome enjoy the summer outside on Franklin’s lawn. Youth are invited to explore the outdoors surrounding the library with nature backpacks and identification guides, and to play a variety of yard games, including bean bag toss, badminton, soccer, and more!Franklin LibraryMondays and Fridays starting June 23 at 1:30 to 3 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATIONJoin us for Coffee & Conversations.Franklin LibrarySecond Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROWWay to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 5-6 PM EMERGEA Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4 to 5:30 PM ANIME [...]
Library News: May ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of April 15, 2023. 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 MOVIE MATINEEWatch popular films biweekly with your Franklin Library friends and neighbors! The 355 (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, May 4 at 1 to 3:30 PM King Richard (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, May 18 at 1 to 3:30 PM Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, June 1 at 1 to 3:30 PM TECHNOLOGY HOUROne-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers.Franklin LibrarySundays and Tuesdays at 1 to 2 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4-5:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATIONJoin us for Coffee & Conversations.Franklin LibrarySecond Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROWWay to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 5-6 PM EMERGEA Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4 to 5:30 PM ANIME CLUBAnime Club for adolescents.Franklin LibraryWednesdays 6:30 - 8 PM CAREER AND JOBASSISTANCEMeet with a CareerForce employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searching, resume writing, and more!Franklin LibrarySecond Monday of the month at 1 - 5 [...]
Library News: April ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of March 15, 2023. 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 MODERN TAPESTRY WEAVING FOR ADULTSLearn the basics of tapestry weaving to create a modern-looking wall hanging. Pick your favorite colors and textures to make a one-of-a-kind weaving. Materials provided.Pre-registration is required, you can do that at hclib.com.Franklin LibraryWednesday, April 5at 3 - 4:30 PM MODERN TAPESTRY WEAVING FOR TEENSFor grades 6 to 12. Like the class for adults (above), you can learn the basics of tapestry weaving to create a modern-looking wall hanging. Pick your favorite colors and textures to make a one-of-a-kind weaving. Materials provided. Pre-registration is required, you can do that at hclib.com.Franklin LibraryWednesday, April 19 at 5 - 6:30 PM STARS OF THE NIGHT: THE COURAGE OF THE CZECH KINDERTRANSPORTCaren Stelson, author of Stars of the Night and violinist Judith Eisner will take you on a musical journey to learn about Nicholas Winton, the Kindertransport, and the 669 children he saved from the Holocaust. Come discover this hopeful story.Hosmer LibrarySunday, April 16 at 2 - 3 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4-5:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATIONJoin us for Coffee & Conversations.Franklin LibrarySecond Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROWWay to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.Franklin [...]
