Our summer reading challenge for 2023 is well underway! Readers of all ages are invited to log their number of pages read or time spent reading for a chance to win gift cards and other other great prizes. Please see the challenge descriptions below for the appropriate age group. Children […]
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In addition to our list of recurring events, the library now hosts a mix of in-person and online special events and programs that you can attend from home! Click here for our full calendar of events, which also includes young adult and children’s programs. How to Read a Painting – Wednesday, 7/12 […]
Stop by the DeMott Lane branch today to check out our new lobby display that celebrates this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! To learn more about our Summer Reading Challenge and to register yourself and other readers in your household, click here. For any questions about our Summer Reading Challenge for […]
Our summer reading challenge for 2023 officially begins today, June 19th! Readers of all ages are invited to log their number of pages read or time spent reading for a chance to win gift cards and other other great prizes. Please see the challenge descriptions below for the appropriate age […]
Welcome to Magazine Mondays! This biweekly blog series highlights the wide variety of magazines available to FTPL patrons. This week’s installment features big name publications that are some of the widest read in the United States! Some titles listed are also available on PressReader, a free reading app that lets […]
Our lobby display at the DeMott Lane branch currently features the arresting nature photography of John McAuliffe. We recently asked him about his work, his love of wildlife, and his advice on wildlife photography. Franklin Twp Public Library: How did you get into photography and how long have you been […]
While our monthly online meditation class for last night (Thursday, 6/8) was rescheduled, we have many other great resources available that can help start or maintain your meditation practice. Check out one of these digital audiobooks on meditation and mindfulness today! The audiobooks included in this post are available via […]
Genre: Love StoriesRead-AlikesEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgMonogamy by Sue Miller Kaleidoscope by Cecily Wong “When Sally Holt is 13, her 16-year-old sister, Kathy, is tragically killed in a car accident. Kathy’s boyfriend, Billy, who was driving, swerved to avoid hitting a deer and ran into a tree. […]
Did you know that your library card gives you access to Kanopy, a free streaming service for film, documentaries, and TV? On Kanopy, you can find recent blockbusters, foreign and classic films (like those in the Criterion Collection), thought provoking documentaries, full TV series, and more! To start using Kanopy, […]
Looking for something to keep you occupied over Memorial Day Weekend this year? Try one of our reading apps! They are free to use with your FTPL card, and you can begin reading, listening, or watching right away. To get started with these apps, please make sure you have your […]