Franklin Public Library Children's Department

It might be cloudy today, but we are outside! Sensory Playtime is at 9:30am. Please dress for a mess and water play.

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It's not too late to participate in our Summer Reading Program! There is a reading program for all ages -- birth through adult!! Read for a chance to win a prize!

Kids earn a coupon pack and free book once they've read 100 minutes (while supplies last)! You can backdate your reading to when our Summer Reading Program started on June 3!

Sign-up today here: https://franklinpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the Beanstack Tracker app and search for Franklin Public Library WI!

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Rise 'n Shine Storytime for ages 5 & under with adult is TODAY at 9:30am OUTSIDE!!!

Join Mad Science today at 10am for their Up, Up, Up, & Away program!

Rise 'n Shine Storytime for ages 5 & under is TODAY at 9:30am! We will be INSIDE in the FADROW ROOM as it is a little too wet and muddy this morning!

Join us TODAY at 10:30AM for Wish: An Interactive Movie for all ages!

Enjoy an interactive movie experience of Wish (PG, 92 min.). Participants will receive a movie kit which will include everything you need to follow along and interact with the movie. While supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. DROP-IN!

Our Summer Reading Program is underway! You can register at https://franklinpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/. Make sure to click the Adventure Begins at Your Library challenge to enroll in the summer reading program.

The children's program is birth to those entering 5th grade! Kids entering 6th grade to 12th grade are in our teen program! There is also a reading program for adults! Everyone can participate and read for a chance to win a prize!

The Professor Tony Show: Mysteries and Marvels at 10am is unfortunately CANCELLED TODAY due to performer illness. We are so sorry for any inconvenience and the short notice!

BUT join Miss Sarah and Miss Briony OUTSIDE at 10AM for an impromptu Music and Motion and get ready to DANCE!

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Sensory Sprouts kits, geared towards ages 5 & under, are available TODAY! Pick up a kit at the Children's Desk, and have fun with Frozen Paint at home! One per child, while supplies last!

Grass is dry! We will be outside for Music and Motion today at 9:30am.

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Rise 'n Shine Storytime for ages 5 & under is TODAY at 9:30am OUTSIDE! Ground is a little wet! Bring a blanket to sit on!

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FANTASTIC NEWS! Coupons and books for summer reading participants are now available! If your child has earned this badge, please stop by the children's desk to redeem the badge. Teen participants stop by the adult desk to redeem their badge. When the children's desk is closed, you can redeem a child's badge at the adult desk!

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Special holiday hours starting today for the 4th of July!

Wednesday, July 3 - 9-5pm
Thursday, July 4 - closed
Friday, July 5 - 9-5pm
Saturday, July 6 - 9-1pm

Here are our hours this week during the Fourth of July holiday!

Wednesday, July 3 - 9-5pm
Thursday, July 4 - closed
Friday, July 5 - 9-5pm
Saturday, July 6 - 9-1pm

Tiny Tots Olympics (ages 5 & under) is from 9:30 to 10:30am! We adapted our obstacle course for inside the Fadrow Room!

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Makersquare Kits (Grades k5-5) are available today! Make your own magic bean. They are located at the children's desk. 1 per child please!

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Sensory Playtime (ages 5 & under with adult) is TODAY from 9:30-10:30am in the FADROW ROOM! DROP-IN!

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Rise 'n Shine Storytime for ages 5 & under is TODAY at 9:30AM in the library's Fadrow Room due to the weather!

TODAY at 10AM! Join us for Miller & Mike: Comedy Juggling Extravaganza! A show that combines circus skills and comedy to entertain all ages! DROP-IN!

Join us for Miller & Mike: Comedy Juggling Extravaganza TOMORROW--Friday, June 21-- at 10AM!! A show that combines circus skills and comedy to entertain all ages! DROP-IN!

Art Play is outside today! We will be using paint!!! Please dress for the weather and a mess!

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Rise 'n Shine Storytime is OUTSIDE today at 9:30am for ages 5 & under with adult! Follow the sidewalk towards Loomis Road and turn around the side of the building!

TODAY is our Interactive Movie of Trolls Band Together! Join us at 10:30am in the Fadrow Room! DROP-IN!

Join us on Monday, June 17th for Tinker Time in the CreateSpace from 3-4pm. We will be making our own fossils!
This program is open to all ages, but is most appropriate for ages 6& up. No registration needed. While supplies last.
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Sensory Sprouts kits, geared towards ages 5 & under, are available to pick up TODAY at the Children's Desk! Make a Color Match Tube at home! One per child. While supplies last.

Join us to kick-off our Summer Reading Program at our AFTER-HOURS Fairytale Ball, this Friday, June 14 from 5:30-7:30pm! DROP-IN! Meet princesses and dance the night away with Kid Boogie Down and Fairytale Birthday Company LLC!

Due to muddy grass and air quality advisory, we are moving Music and Motion inside. 9:30am! Please leave strollers in the hallway if you attend.

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Rise 'n Shine Storytime (ages 5 & under with adult) is TODAY at 9:30am! Join us for our first storytime of summer!! Unfortunately, the ground is too wet and muddy for it to be outside, so we will be in the Fadrow Room today!*

*Strollers need to stay in the Fadrow hallway.

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Summer programs start this week at the library! Take a look at our website for program information. Some programs require registration!

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