Here are the movies we’ll be screening this month (January 2020) at the Main Branch for our Friday Movie Matinees! As always, movies are screened for free and no registration is required. Movies are always shown with English subtitles. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) – Friday, 1/3/20 at 2pm. A young […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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The film adaptation of Bryan Stevenson’s hit Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is set to hit theaters next Wednesday, 12/25/19. The book tells the captivating true story of one of Stevenson’s first cases as a young lawyer, in which he represents a man sentenced to die for […]
Looking for something to do over Winter Break? READ! Keep track of how much time you spend reading and earn raffle tickets for each hour you read! It’s that simple! We have 3 fabulous raffle prizes! Full details and registration at www.franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.
Anyone ages 12-17 is invited to join us to create this lovely ornaments on Thursday, December 19 at 4pm at the Main library on DeMott Lane. Please call us with any questions at 732-873-8700 or visit us at www.franklintwp.org
Bring the whole family with a picnic blanket and a snack to enjoy as you watch the latest Toy Story movie on our large screen. In this one, the toys are now owned by Bonnie and include a new toy that she made with her arts and crafts supplies – […]
From horror to drama to comedy, 2019 was a big year for book-to-movie adaptions! Here are some of the most popular film adaptations released in the past year: Five Feet Apart The Movie Release Date: 3/15/19. Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse. “A pair of teenagers with cystic fibrosis meet […]
Students ages 12-17 are invited to our holiday Escape Room adventure – A Mistletoe Mystery! Be sure to register for only 1 time slot: 1:45 or 3:15. Register at www.franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700. Space is limited and registration is required! Program will take place at the Main Library on DeMott […]
The Van Doren Scholarships is now accepting applications. For over 20 years, the Van Doren Scholarship Fund has awarded over $1,000,000 to Somerset County residents only! Do you consider yourself someone with a passion for lifelong learning, exemplary character, and compassion? If so, you may qualify. Full information is at https://www.vandorenscholars.com/ […]
On the morning of December 6, 1917, two ships collided off of the Harbor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, creating the largest man-made explosion before the atomic age. The Norwegian vessel SS Imo collided with the French cargo ship SS Mont Blanc, which was filled to capacity with munitions and explosive […]
Check out our latest list of book recommendations from our teen volunteers at our quarterly BookLook program! Go to www.franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700 to get your copy of any of these great books!