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Title:Adult Summer Reading Trivia
Date: 7/27/2026
Description:Test your knowledge each week with a new trivia quiz on our Facebook page! Trivia quizzes will be posted on Mondays, beginning June 1 (no trivia the week of June 29), and ending the week of July 27. Receive a ticket in Beanstack for completing the trivia each week!

Click on "View Weblink" to go to our Facebook page.

Title:Teen Take-Out Kit: Paint a Locker Mirror (for grades 6-12)
Date: 7/27/2026
Description:Craft Kits available for pick-up beginning Monday, July 27th at Franklin Public Library Information Desk.

Get ready for Back to School--paint and decorate a mirror to hang in your locker!

One kit per person in grades 6-12 while supplies last.

Title:Mineral Mania (Registration Required)
Date: 7/27/2026
Description:Mineral Mania (Grades 1-5): Learn about Earth, volcanoes, and rocks and minerals with Mad Science! Registration is required.

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Animal Adventures—DROP-IN
This is the rescheduled date for Animal Adventures that was previously scheduled for July 17.

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Animal Adventures is for kids of all ages. Enjoy animal crafts, activities, stuffed animal adoption, and a petting zoo with Cattail Critters! While supplies last. Generously funded by the Franklin Public Library Foundation. DROP-IN

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Summer Reading Program Ends July 31!
Our Summer Reading program ends Friday, July 31st!

You still have time to signup and log reading by clicking "Read More"

The last day for children and teens to claim coupon packets and a free book is Friday, July 31 at 5:00pm. No exceptions.

The last day to log minutes/books and enter prize drawing tickets for all ages is Friday, July 31 by midnight.

Prize winners will be notified Monday, August 3

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Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton
Tickets on sale now!

The Franklin Public Library Foundation invites you to their Fifth Annual Fall Literary Fundraiser: An Evening with Bestselling Author Jane Hamilton!

Join us for a captivating conversation and Q&A with Wisconsin's own bestselling author of A Map of the World, The Book of Ruth, The Phoebe Variations (2025), and many more!

Enjoy a supper and dessert buffet with soda. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

All proceeds benefit the renovation and expansion of Franklin Public Library's beloved Children's Area. Thank you to our sponsors.

Ticket Information:
Purchase your tickets at the library (cash or checks accepted) or online at https://fplfallfundraiser2026.eventbrite.com

Thank you for supporting your Franklin Public Library!
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Commanding the Pacific Navy 1899-1901
Join us when historian Dr. Diana L. Ahmad discusses a chapter of US Navy history on Monday, Aug. 17 at 6:30pm. By 1900, the US took over control of two small islands in the Pacific Ocean, Guam and American Samoa. Captains Benjamin F. Tilley and Richard P. Leary ruled the islands with absolute authority. What separated the command styles of these two successful, yet very different leaders?

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Classic Movie Matinee -- Breakfast at Tiffany's
Join us Thursday, Aug. 7 at 1pm for the Classic Movie Matinee showing of Breakfast at Tiffany's.

This classic romantic comedy from 1961 follows Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), a quirky New York City socialite who charms wealthy men to fund her lifestyle while avoiding emotional attachments. When a struggling writer, Paul Varjak (George Peppard), moves into her building, the two fall in love, prompting Holly to confront her chaotic past and fear of commitment.

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25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel
In 2027, Franklin Public Library will be celebrating 25 years of serving the Franklin community (and beyond) at their current location!

We hope you will join in on the celebration as Franklin Public Library works to re-envision our Children's Area and the Library for the next 25!
Franklin Community Blood Drive
Thursday, August 20, 2-6:00pm
Fadrow Meeting Room

Blood donations are needed to save lives across southeast Wisconsin! Sign up by clicking the Read More... link below. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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Monday, June 16th at 1 pm Monday Movie Madness. This month's movie is The Monuments Men (rated PG-13). MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS DAY CAN BE PLACED IN THIS SPACE HERE.

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Phone Numbers
Phone: 414.425.8214
FAX:
24 Hour Renewal Line: 414.277.0183

Hours
Library Hours:
Monday 9am-8pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday - CLOSED

CreateSpace Open Hours:
Monday/Thursday - 4pm-7pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - 9am-3pm
Friday - 9am-4pm

Curbside pick-up is available on demand for items that are on hold and ready to pick up.

Call (414) 425-8214 and press Option 3 when you arrive at the library and park in our reserved curbside pickup spot.

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This Week at
Franklin Public Library

Recently Added Items

What's New

Animal Adventures—DROP-IN

Summer Reading Program Ends July 31!

Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton

Commanding the Pacific Navy 1899-1901

Classic Movie Matinee -- Breakfast at Tiffany's

25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel

Franklin Community Blood Drive

Calendar of Events

monday

16

How do I...

How do I get a library card?

Donate to the Library

FPL Social Media

Mobile Printing

Library Links

Meeting Room Reservations

Meeting Room Reservations

Library Links

Mobile Printing

FPL Social Media

Newsletter Signup

This Week at Franklin Public Library

Recently Added Items

What's New

Animal Adventures—DROP-IN

Summer Reading Program Ends July 31!

Franklin Library Fall Fundraiser: An Evening With Jane Hamilton

Commanding the Pacific Navy 1899-1901

Classic Movie Matinee -- Breakfast at Tiffany's

25 Years of Serving You at Loomis & Drexel

Franklin Community Blood Drive

Calendar of Events

monday

16

How do I...

How do I get a library card?

Donate to the Library

FPL Social Media

Mobile Printing

Library Links

Meeting Room Reservations

This Week at
Franklin Public Library