Family Performers

Ardan James

The Animated Illusionist Tuesday, July 9 at 11:00am

Mr. James, an award winning entertainer, will be

doing his “more than magic” show. He is a

stumbling magician whose magic tricks can only

be performed with the help of the audience! This

family-friendly program is entertaining for all ages!

Professional performers will entertain the entire family this summer! Most appropriate for ages 3 and up!

Gypsy Geoff’s One Man Circus Show Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00am

Don't just watch the circus, come be a part of it!

Gypsy Geoff's physics-defying tricks and

dangerous juggling stunts are pulled off with ease,

but his personality alone can capture and intrigue

each guest! Gypsy Geoff entertains with a witty,

fun-filled, interactive performance of unthinkable

yet hilarious juggling feats, musical plate spinning,

audience participation, and more!

Juggling Funny Stories! Tuesday, July 23 at 11:00am

Laugh out loud as Chris Fascione brings

children’s stories to life with his high-spirited

performances. Full of energy, humor and

imagination, Chris creates colorful characters

through his acting, storytelling, comedy, and

juggling. Chris brings out the kid in everyone!

2019 Children’s Summer Reading

Program

(Birth to 6th Grade)

Franklin Public Library

Reading Club Summer Reading Club begins Monday, June 10!

Pick up your Give Us 20! Reading Record early beginning Monday, June 3.

Summer Reading Club officially begins Monday, June 10. Read at least 20 minutes a day, and have your parent initial

the date on your reading record. After 5 days of at least 20 minutes of reading, you will

receive a packet of coupons (while supplies last). After 10 days of at least 20 minutes of reading, you will

receive a book (while supplies last). With any additional 5 days of at least 20 minutes of

reading, you will receive an entry slip for a chance to win a prize (1 prize per child). Last day to check-in Reading Records is Friday, July 26 by

6:00PM. Prize winners will be called Monday, July 29.

Family Storytime (Ages 5 & under with adult)

Wednesdays—10:30am Drop-in

June 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24

This 30-minute program includes stories, songs, and

other early literacy activities.

Programs: Birth-Age 5

Waddlers and Walkers (Ages 0-23 months with adult)

Mondays—10:30am

Drop-in June 10, 17, 24 July 8, 15, 22

A 20-minute program focusing on parent-child

interaction with books, music, rhymes, and songs.

**Strollers must remain outside of program room at all library events.**

Fairytale Princess Cabaret! Tuesday, June 25

11:00am

Calling all Princesses and Princes! Join

five magical Princesses for a morning

of singing, dancing, and magic. Enjoy

a meet and greet with the Princesses

after the performance!

Miller and Mike’s Universe of Stories Show Tuesday, June 11

11:00am

In space no one can hear you laugh, but at Miller

and Mike’s Universe of Stories Show, the whole family

will be laughing loud and clear! Juggling clubs

become gravity defying Rocket-ships, spinning plates

become flying saucers, and yo-yos become

UFOs ....unbelievably funny objects. Watch Miller and

Mike tell their story in this family friendly comedy

juggling extravaganza.

Kidsplay: Mission in Space Tuesday, June 18

11:00am

Two astronauts are preparing for the first

double solo flight to the moon! They just need

to finish their final flight checks with a little help

from the audience. Check out this new show by Kidsplay focusing

on cooperation and team work and, of course, a lot of silliness! It's

sure to be a blast-off!

Family Performers

Professional performers will entertain the entire family this summer! Most appropriate for ages 3 and up!

Family Programs (All Ages)

Kindness Rocks! (All Ages), Drop-in

Monday, July 8 2:00-4:00pm

Make rocks with positive and

encouraging sayings for Franklin’s Kindness Rocks Project, and help

us grow our Kindness Rocks Garden! (While supplies last.)

Edible Book Challenge (All Ages), Drop-in

Friday, July 19

Put your culinary creativity to the

test and make a food creation based on a book!

3:30pm—Drop-off edible entry* 4:00-4:45—Public voting** 5:00pm—Winners announced

*See website for program guidelines. **Light refreshments will be served during public voting.

Astronaut Training Camp (All Ages), Drop-in

Friday, July 26—2:00-4:00pm

Mission Control to Franklin Public Library! Train

like an astronaut with activities, treats, and crafts. (While supplies last.)

Star Wars party!

(All Ages), Drop-in

Friday, July 12 2:00-4:00pm

May the force be with you while you enjoy Star Wars

crafts, activities, and snacks! (While supplies last.)

Barks

Books

June 12, 19, 26 & July 10, 17, 24

A Therapy Dog Reading Program

Kids drop in and sign up for a 15-minute session to

read with Lexi, a certified therapy dog. This program

is for kids who are reading aloud on their own.

Sign-up begins 15 minutes before start time.

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm

Programs: Grades 1-3

SpaceCrafts (Grades 1-3), Drop-in

Wednesday, June 12

2:00pm

3-2-1...BLAST OFF into space and make spacecrafts out of

recyclable materials in this hour-long program!

(While supplies last.)

Lunar Eggs (Grades 1-3)

Drop-in

Monday, June 17 2:00pm

Send an egg to “outer

space” in a spacecraft of your choice in this hour-long program. Will your

egg survive the lunar landing? (While supplies last.)

Alien Invasion (Grades 1-3), Drop-in

Wednesday, June 26

2:00pm

Beam down from your UFO to earth, and explore aliens with crafts activities, and snacks in this

hour-long program! (While supplies last.)

Alien Creations (Grades 1-3), Drop-in

Monday, July 22—2:00pm

Show off your extraterrestrial creativity and create out

of this world food art in this hour-long program. (While supplies last.)

Mini-Galactic Galaxy (Grades 1-3)

Monday, July 15

2:00pm

Get goopy with galactic slime and activities in this hour-long program!

Registration required. Call the

library at 414-425-8214.

Programs: Grades 4-6

Tiny Food Party (Grades 4-6), Drop-in

Feast on trendy, tiny food through different courses in this hour-long

program! (While supplies last.)

Lunar Eggs (Grades 4-6), Drop-in

Thursday, June 27

2:00pm

Send an egg to “outer space” in a spacecraft

of your choice in this hour-long program. Will your egg survive the

lunar landing? (While supplies last.)

Galactic Galaxy (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, July 18

2:00pm

Get goopy with galactic slime and activities in this hour-long program!

Registration required. Call the

library at 414-425-8214.

Hack That Painting

(Grades 4-6), Drop-in

Thursday, July 11 2:00pm

Add your own creative spin to a

work of art in this hour-long program! Dress for a mess!

(While supplies last.)

Solar Oven S’mores (Grades 4-6), Drop-in

Use the solar power of the sun to make s’mores using a pizza box in this hour-long

program! (While supplies last.)

Thursday, July 25 2:00pm

Thursday, June 13 2:00pm

Family Programs (All Ages)

Pizza Planet (All Ages), Drop-in

Friday, June 21 2:00-4:00pm

To infinity...and beyond! Visit

Pizza Planet and make your own mini pizza, and enjoy Toy Story games

and activities! (While supplies last.)

Friday, June 28

LEGO MOVIE MARATHON (All Ages), Drop-in

Enjoy two movies with LEGO activities in between! (While supplies last.)

The LEGO Movie 2 2:00pm

The LEGO Movie 11:00am

Spacey Art (All Ages), Drop-in

Space out and enjoy different space-inspired arts and crafts!

(While supplies last.)

Toy Story Movie

Marathon (All Ages), Drop-in

Thursday, June 20

Get ready for Toy Story 4 by watching the first three

movies!

Toy Story—10:30am Toy Story 2—2:00pm Toy Story 3—6:00pm

Tech Toy Playtime (All Ages), Drop-in

Tuesdays, June 11 – August 27 2:00-4:00pm, CreateSpace

Come play with the Sphero, Ozobot, Cubelets, Code-a-pillar, Osmo and more! Virtual Reality will be available for those

12 and older.

Friday, June 14 2:00-4:00pm