‘Library News’ Archives
What’s up at the Franklin Community Library ”“Â September 2018
BY ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Henna Workshop Sunday, Sept. 30, 1-3 pm Discover the history and science of henna through paste-making and cone-rolling demonstrations led by artist Amy Leinen. Then, using tips and tricks, apply henna yourself. Materials provided. Funded by Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Teen Programs Flash Fiction for Teens Thursday, Sept. 20, 5-6:30 pm Grades 8-12. Registration Required. Short short stories, often limited to a single page, have become very popular and are a great way to hone your skills for setting a scene, describing a character and hooking readers. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. Funded by Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Adult Programs Financial Literacy for the Rest of Us: You Are Not a Loan Friday, Sept. 14, 3-4:30 pm Workshop 1 with Cassie Thornton and Max Haiven in a series building community and hope through a discussion of debt, wealth and value. Over the past 50 years, more people have come to [...]
What’s Up at the Franklin Community Library – August 2018
BY ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Live Show: Marvels of Motion Phantastic Physics Wed. 8/15, 3:30-4:15 pm Create lightning indoors! See electricity at work as we float pie tins & make a pickle light bulb! Discover the power of a Tesla coil as it ignites a cannon. Then, we send 200,000 volts of electricity through one lucky volunteer for a truly hair-raising experience! Sponsors: Friends of the Hennepin County Library, MELSA. Collaborator: Mad Science MN. Read Aloud Book Club Mon. 8/20, 2-3 pm Registration required. Entering grades 3-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required. This month”'s book: True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex. Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 2-4 pm Badminton, soccer, Frisbee, & games outside; weather permitting. Science Wednesdays Wednesdays, 2-4 pm Join us for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activity each week! Puzzlemania! Thursdays, 2-4 pm Educational, fun puzzles & games! [...]
What’s Up at the Franklin Community Library – July 2018
By Erin Thomasson ALL AGES Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 2-4 pm Badminton, soccer, Frisbee, & games outside; weather permitting. Science Wednesdays 2-4 pm STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activity each week! Puzzlemania! Thursdays, 2-4 pm Educational, fun puzzles & games! Game On! Thursdays, 5-7 pm Card games, board games, xBox, & VR ”“ play or learn a new one. Family Storytime Fridays, 10:30-11 am All ages & caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write & play sharing books, stories, rhymes, music & movement. Energy Release Games Saturday, July 14, 2-3 pm Registration required. Try 10-15 different games that will make you move! Sponsors: Friends of the Hennepin County Library, MELSA. Collaborator: Pros of the Rope. (more…)
