On the last Monday of the month, we celebrate Memorial Day, when we honor and remember those who died fighting to keep our country free. This tradition began after the Civil War because of the many lives that were lost, but it took more than 100 years for it to […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
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For more than 70 years, Mental Health America has set aside the month of May as a time to raise awareness about mental health. Millions of Americans face the difficult reality of living with mental illness, and these conditions are frequently met with stigmas strong enough to prevent those afflicted […]
Weekend Fun: Centipedes and Thousand-legged Worms! You can go buggy for books at the Library! We have books for kids and adults on the nonfiction shelves – look for 595 in both areas. Does a centipede really have 100 legs? Does a millipede really have 1,000? When you get tired […]
On the waiting list for Kazuo Ishiguro’s new book, Klara and the Sun? Why not try one of these similar books while you wait! Each book is available from FTPL at either the Demott Lane or Franklin Park location. For a more personalized recommended book selection, check out our Perfect […]
Test your knowledge of the MCU ! Teens ages 12-17 are invited to play on Thursday, May 20 at 4pm using Zoom. We will also raffle off 2 $5 Dunkin’ giftcards to two random players at the games! Registration is required and can be found here!
Weekend Fun: Tell a Tale! The Shepherd Boy and the WolfLearn a story to tell to your family and friends – it’s easy!What you need:• A short story that you like – it could be one you “almost know” already, like Little Red Riding Hood or the Three Bears – […]
On the waiting list for Sarah Penner’s new book, The Lost Apothecary? Why not try one of these similar books while you wait! Each book is available from FTPL at either the Demott Lane or Franklin Park location. For a more personalized recommended book selection, check out our Perfect Picks […]
The next meeting of the Teen Online Bookclub will feature the book book Pride by Ibi Zoboi. We’ll meet at 4pm using Zoom on Monday, June 7th. The bookclub is open to teens age 12-17. Click here for registration which is required and going on now.
Are you looking for something new to read? Did you just finish a good book and want to read something similar, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you want to expand your horizons and try something completely new? Our brand new book recommendation service Perfect Picks is here to […]
Weekend Fun: Spring Bugs!The return of the spring season is also the return of … BUGS! Whether we like them or not, insects play an important role in our world. Explore your neighborhood or one of the nature trails to see how many varieties you find. Learn more about them […]