Do penguins have tails? Yes! They have small, wedge-shaped tails made up of 14 – 18 stiff tail feathers. We are too busy looking at their fronts to notice that little tail in the back! Salina Yoon, who is the artist for this summer’s Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
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Genre: Spy Fiction, Thriller/Suspense On the waiting list for Daniel Silva’s new book, The Cellist? 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 […]
How many celebrity faces can you recognize? Test your skills bingo style! We will raffle off two $5 Dunkin’ giftcards to two random players at the end of the program! Open to students ages 12-17 who possess a valid, juvenile Franklin Township Library Card. Registration is required! Click here for registration. […]
Genre:Historical Fiction, Literary FictionRead-Alikes:The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers by Margaret GeorgeMistress of the Art of Death by Ariana FranklinThe Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning “As Henry VIII’s go-to man for his dirty work, Thomas Cromwell (1485–1540) isn’t a likely candidate for a sympathetic […]
Raccoons have spectacular tails! They are long and bushy and have stripes (14 – 16 to be exact). Raccoons are creatures of the night – perhaps you’ve seen one in your backyard. They like to forage for food, and their paws are shaped like tiny hands, so they might even […]
Looking for something new to read? Try YA literature! Our Teen Librarian, Karen, has created these lists of all of her favorite reads for teens and for teens at heart! Click here for the complete list of YA recommendations! Realistic Fiction for All Teens Realistic Fiction for High Schoolers Great Nonfiction […]
We need your help to find the imposter before all the crew mates are dead! We will raffle off two $5 Dunkin’ giftcards to two random players at the end of this Among Us themed Digital Escape Room! Open to students ages 12-17 who possess a valid, juvenile Franklin Township Library […]
Genre: General/Domestic Fiction, Multiple PerspectivesRead-Alikes: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgCommonwealth by Ann PatchettGood Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler “You could call Peter Stanhope naive. Or you could call him optimistic. After all, as he tries to escape his traumatic childhood punctuated by his mom’s mental illness and a violent […]
Tail of the Week: Ladybug! Our “Tail of the Week” has no tail – but plenty of “tales!” The ladybug, called a “ladybird” in England, is believed to bring good luck in many cultures around the world, especially in England, France, and Germany – where the luck comes in the […]
Tail of the Week: Pete the Cat Pete the Cat’s long. blue tail is a familiar sight for preschoolers and toddlers – and even babies! There are many books about Pete, including some beginning readers for children who are learning to read, and Pete even has a tv show – […]