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Library of Things Kitchenware, tools, games, and more! Explore some of our 60+ additions this summer. Arrow to the right.

Jun 11

New in the Library of Things

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Rare Animals with Dr. Bechtel! Friday, June 12 Various locations

Jun 9

Rare Animals with Dr. Bechtel!

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Kid Librarian June 2026 "I love Franklin because the staff there knows me, and Ms. Donna is the best!” -Zola

Jun 2

Meet our June Kid Librarian Zola

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Pride Month DIY Mini PRide Floats! June 1-14

Jun 1

DIY Mini Pride Floats

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Borrow Play Repeat Nintendo Switch Games on Demand Only at the Franklin Avenue Library

Jun 1

Nintendo Switch Games at the Franklin Avenue Library

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2026 DMPL Reading Challenge

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