‘Library News’ Archives
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
