Genre: Self-Help, Business, Science WritingRead-Alikes:Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanAtomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear This week’s staff pick is all about habits: what they really are, how they’re made, and how you can change yours for the better. Using examples that range from large-scale corporate […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Christmas Tree Ornament What you need: 1 craft stick with threaded with a string 5 strips of craft paper (approx. ½” x 8”) in assorted colors and patterns 2 stars with Glue Dots Scissors Glue stick What you do: Fold the strips of paper in half. Apply glue inside the […]
Now we got new super hero comics for you to check out! We just got 4 new subscriptions : The Amazing Spider-man, Wonder Woman, Iron Man and Miles Morales: Spider-man! Head into the Young Adult Room at the Main Library to see what’s available. You can also place holds on […]
Are you waiting for one or more of these popular books to become available? Try one of our recommendations! Each week, we’ll provide a list of books that are similar to popular and best-selling titles that have long hold lists so you can keep on reading while you wait! If […]
Test your 2020 memes knowledge! Teens ages 12-17 are invited to play on Kahoot using Zoom, Thursday, Dec. 10 at 4pm. We will also raffle off 2 $5 Dunkin’ giftcards to two random players at the games! Registration is required and can be found at www.franklintwp.org
Genre:History, Society and Culture, ScienceRead-Alikes:A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived by Adam RutherfordThe Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert This week’s staff pick is Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari. The book is a fascinating look at the crucial moments in the […]
Make Map Creatures! Maps get out of date pretty quickly as new roads are built and new cities and towns come to life. Many artists use old maps in their creations. Some paint with watercolors over the map, allowing the text and lines to show through to give texture and […]
The library is now hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! The events listed below will be held via Zoom video call. For instructions on how to join a Zoom call, please click here. Zumba Gold Chair + Chair Pilates – Wednesday, 12/2 and 12/16 at 2:30pm […]
Make a Robot! We use robots everywhere in our world! Robots in medicine help doctors perform surgery, robots in factories help make cars or package candy bars, and robots in our homes answer the phone or vacuum the rugs. Most robots don’t look anything like people, but it’s fun to […]
Make a Snail Stick Puppet Snails are fascinating creatures. Did you know that the shell is not their home, but a part of their body? Did you know that snails leave a trail of slime in their path when they move? Did you know that those are not antennae but […]