‘Library News’ Archives
What”™s Up at the Franklin Community Library September 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Live at Franklin: Kashimana Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm Kashimana has a rich, soulful blues voice; her compelling songs paint stories of her experiences growing up in Nigeria and Kenya, traveling through Africa and Europe, and living in the United States. Kashimana will perform an original set for Franklin Library”™s live music series. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Electronic Music Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 pm Grades 3-12. Make beats and experiment with electronic music production in a space that empowers girls, non-binary and trans youth. All are welcome! Collaborator: Beats by Girlz. West African Drumming & Dance, Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-6 pm Learn traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea in West Africa. Practice basic hand technique, patterns and timing on the djembe. Learn fun energetic dances with steps which will be broken down for all [...]
What”™s Up at the Franklin Community Library August 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON All Ages 15-Minute Guitar and Voice Lessons Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Registration Required. For kids & teens. Come participate in a 15-minute one-on-one voice or guitar lesson with local musicians, Dallas & Siama! Learn to sing or play guitar for the first time, or learn tips to improve your gifts in a welcoming environment. Use our guitar or bring your own. Read Together Tuesdays, Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 1-2 p.m. Practice reading and enjoying books one-on-one or in a small group. Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Play games outside this summer! We will have badminton, soccer, frisbee and other games set up to play, weather permitting. Learn Together: Connect and Play Tuesdays, 6-6:30 p.m. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Join your neighbors each week for a different theme including music, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), [...]
What’s up at the Franklin Library July 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Dabaal-dega Dhaqanka Somaliyeed / Somali Cultural Festival Saturday, July 6, 11am ”“ 4pm Kaalay oo la Dabaal deg Maktabadda Franklin Hiddaha iyo Dahaqanka Soomalida! Qofwalbo waan soo Dhoweyneynaa. Come celebrate Somali Culture with Franklin Library! All are welcome. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Read Together Tuesdays, 1-2 pm Practice reading and enjoying books one-on-one or in a small group. Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm Play games outside this summer! We will have badminton, soccer, frisbee and other games set up to play, weather permitting. Learn Together: Connect and Play Tuesdays, 6-6:30 pm  Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Join your neighbors each week for a different theme including music, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), reading and creative play. Science [...]
