Yearly Archives: 2017

181 posts

Best Books of 2017

It’s the end of the year, which mean it’s time for all the annual “best of” lists.  Looking to add something to your TBR pile in 2018? Literary Hub has compiled the best reviewed fiction and nonfiction of 2017. What were some of the library staff’s favorite books of the […]

Relieve Some Stress with Chair Yoga

Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option to practice standing poses to […]

Just another week in Teen Programming…Perler Beads, Light Art, and Video Games!

Off from school, bored?, visit the library!!! Perler Beads Wednesday December 27th @ 3pm Join us for an afternoon of perler bead creations! We’ll be learning to make earbud cases, but participants are welcome to get creative and make whatever they like! Check out the video below by Perler Bead […]

Holiday Week at the Main Library

We’ve prepared special events for families during the school break between the December holidays and the new year: Community Coloring: Stop by whenever the library is open to add your coloring skills to a tabletop poster in front of the Children’s Desk. We have special colored pencils available. All ages […]

This week in Teen Programming…Slime, Wreaths, and Hot Chocolate!

DIY Slime Sunday December 17th @ 2pm We’re finally making slime! We’ll be making all varieties of DIY slime including glitter and fluffy slime. Just the thing to distract while you’re stuck inside all winter long. For inspiration, may I present DOLLAR TREE SLIME CHALLENGE! by Karina Garcia [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pNs2Py4mBY&w=560&h=315]   […]

Create Your Own Holiday Tablescape

Marianne Axon-Cyran from Homemade by Marianne will demonstrate how to create a Holiday Candy Themed tablescape.  Attendees will be making cupcake ornaments that can be used as tree ornaments or home decor.  Marianne will demonstrate some easy and inexpensive ideas for last minute homemade edible gifts.  (Every attendee also gets a […]

Free Movies in December

Churchill Friday, December 15th 2:00 PM 96 hours before the World War II invasion of Normandy, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill struggles with his severe reservations with Operation Overlord and his increasingly marginalized role in the war effort. Rated PG; 1 hour 45 minutes. Click here to register. Dunkirk Friday, […]

Holiday Concert: Franklin High School Madrigals

Get into the holiday spirit with the Franklin High School student members of The Madrigals ensemble (with selected guests). Attendees will be treated to a program of carols and works from the Renaissance period. The Madrigal Singers are members of the Concert Choir who have auditioned to be admitted into […]