Wee Read Story Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and some special surprises! Open to ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. No registration required. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ. (No story time February 6)
Adult Book Discussion Group: February 5 at 7:00 PM Our book selection this month is The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun. The group is open to adults only, ages eighteen and up. Registration required. If you are interested in joining the group and need assistance finding a copy of the book, please call the library. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ.
“Outlander” Discussion Group: Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 PM. Dive into the books and television series with us at our second Outlander Discussion Evening. We’ll share our thoughts, questions, and feelings from Outlander to Drums of Autumn. There will be lite refreshments. Adults only. Space is limited so reserve your spot today. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ.
STEAM Activity: Hearts Held High Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 PM Come make miniature structures with Keva Planks! There will be different challenges utilizing chocolate hearts as a balance. Whether you make your structure pretty or tall, you just have to balance the hearts, that’s all! Open to grades 3 to 6 with a parent or guardian. Registration required. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ. (856) 694-2833.
Teen Book Club: Tuesday, February 12 4:00 PM Monthly meeting. This month, our book selection is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. The group is open to grades 7 and up. Registration is required. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ. (856) 694-2833.
Monday, February 18: (Presidents’ Day) The Franklin Township Library will be closed.
Friends of the Library Meeting Saturday, February 23 at 9:30 AM Monthly meeting. New members are always welcome. Stop by to learn how you can support your library. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ. (856) 694-2833.
Lego League: Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 PM Open to ages 8 to 12 with a parent or guardian. Monthly build challenge TBD. Registration required. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ.
Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesday, February 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM. Join us on our quest to storm Cragmaw’s Castle. All sorts of creatures reside there and will try to defend it. So get your swords, arrows and magic ready, this will be an adventure! Recommended for beginners. Open to grades 6 to 12. Registration required. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ.
Crafternoon: Thursday, February 28 at 3:00 PM We will be making a set of quilted heart coasters. All materials will be supplied. Open to adults only. Registration begins on February 1st. Seating is limited. Please call the library to register. (856) 694-2833. The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ.
Blind Date with a Book continues through February 28. The ever-popular Blind Date with a Book program is going strong and you could win a $100 gift card to the Franklinville Inn! So how does it work? Adult patrons are invited to go on a “blind date” with a book by simply checking out one of the pre-wrapped books/audiobooks from the display. When returning your “date” (book), enter the random drawing for the grand prize by completing the “Rate Your Date” form included in each book. The gift card will be awarded on Thursday, February 28th. The more “dates” that you go on, the greater your chances of winning! Who knows, you may just find the match of your literary dreams! The Franklin Township Library is located at 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville, NJ. (856) 694-2833.
SAVE THE DATE APRIL 6:
The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 6! More details to follow in the coming months. For now, the library is currently accepting donations of books, audiobooks, and DVDs. We will not accept VHS tapes, encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines. Donated items must be in clean and in good condition. If you have a large amount of donations, kindly call the library ahead of time to schedule an appointment in order that staff may be there to assist you. Please do not leave donated items in the library’s book drop or outside of the entrance.