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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 [...]
Franklin Library News August ’25
Compiled by CHRISTINA SMITH FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 9-5Tuesday 12-8Wednesday 12-8Thursday 12-8Friday 9-5Saturday 9-5Sunday 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 [...]
Franklin Library News
Compiled by the alley All information listed here is accurate as of June 27th, 2025. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 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 + FAMILIES Let’s Read Drop in Wednesdays, 4-7 pm Saturday/Sundays 1-5 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. 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. African Drumming and Dance Saturday, July 19th, 1-1:45 pm Live [...]
