Happenings @ FTPL — July 2023
July Adult Program Highlights
Join our Adult Summer Reading Program!
From June 19 until August 14, track your reading this summer to win prizes. Registration will be available here beginning on June 19.
 
Register for all programs on our online calendar !
 
How to Read a Painting
Wednesday, July 12 at 6:00 pm
at DeMott Lane
Have you ever looked at a painting and wished you could understand it more? We will review some of the more common symbols and tropes seen in Western painting. Join us in unpacking these paintings, improving our visual literacy, and increasing our appreciation of art! 
Summer Concert:
Paul Elwood Quartet
Wednesday, July 26 at 6:00 pm
at DeMott Lane
Enjoy a performance by a musical group whose repertoire includes jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and an eclectic mix of classic and current Americana, popular, blues and rock tunes.
July Adult Programs
Sign up for all programs using our online calendar. An email address is required to register for virtual events. Be sure to type your email address carefully, making sure there are no typos or extra spaces. Zoom links are included in your confirmation email (sent right after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). Be sure not to delete them! If you do not receive these emails, please check your "spam" folder to make sure it isn't in there. If you still don't see it, please call the library and we will email you the link again! We hope you will join us!
 
Beginner Yoga
Mondays at 5:00pm via Zoom
Tai Chi for Beginners
Saturday, July 1 at 7:00pm via Zoom
and Monday, July 17 at 6:00 at DeMott Lane
Chair Yoga 
Thursdays, July 13 and 27 
at 11am via Zoom
 
Zumba Gold & Pilates
Wednesdays at 2pm
at DeMott Lane or via Zoom
Meditation
Thursday, July 13 at 7pm via Zoom
 
 
Friday Movie: My Happy Ending (2023)
Friday, July 14 at 2:00 pm at DeMott Lane
 A famous actress goes incognito to seek treatment for a medical issue. At the hospital, she meets three remarkable women--an aging rocker, a young mother, and a forever single retired schoolteacher. Together, they help her face adversity with humor and camaraderie while coaching her for the most challenging role she's ever played--herself.
 
Rated R.
TRT 1 hours, 29 minutes.
 
Friday Movie: A Good Person (2023)
Friday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at DeMott Lane
Allison is a young woman with a wonderful fiance, a blossoming career, and supportive family and friends. Her life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. In the following years, she forms an unlikely friendship with her would-be father-in-law that gives her a fighting chance to put her life back together and move forward.
 
Rated R.
TRT 2 hours, 8 minutes.
Summer Virtual Book Club: 
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Saturday, July 15 at 11:00am via Zoom
Join us for our first meeting of the Summer Virtual Book Club, where we will read (or listen to the audiobook version) of Writers & Lovers by Lily King. The book is available as an eBook and eAudiobook through Hoopla. This bookclub will meet virtually over Zoom, so you can join us from wherever the summer takes you!
 
“Wonderful, witty, heartfelt… Writers & Lovers is a funny novel about grief, and, worse, it’s dangerously romantic, bold enough and fearless enough to imagine the possibility of unbounded happiness." — Washington Post
Sliding Knot Charm Necklace
Mondays, July 10 or 24 at 5:30 PM
at DeMott Lane
Easy and fun charm necklace created with wire wrapped beads and charms. Learn to make double sliding knots to finish with adjustable length leather cord. Led by Josephine.
Both dates are the same class; please only register for one to allow more space for others.
Registration opens Monday, July 3rd at 10:15 AM.
Bead Weaving 101: Square Stitch Bracelet or Anklet
Saturday, July 22 at 1pm at DeMott Lane
Bead weaving is a jewelry making technique using small seed beads, a needle, and thread. When the beads are woven together in a pattern, they create beautiful jewelry! You may want to bring reading glasses with you. Each participant will learn the square stitch to make a bracelet or anklet. Led by Taylor.
Registration opens Monday, July 3rd at 10:15 AM.
 
 
Coloring Club
Mondays at 6:30 pm at Lewis Street Branch
Join us for some creative and relaxing fun with colored pencils, crayons, and coloring pages. Open to ages 6 to adult! No registration required.
 
Alzheimer's New Jersey Family Support Group
Tuesday, July 11 at 1:00pm at DeMott Lane
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group provides families and caregivers with emotional support and education. For more info or to register (optional), call 888-280-6055. 
 
Pet Loss Support Group
Sunday, July 16 at 1:30pm at DeMott Lane and via Zoom
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, can share stories and memories with like minds and hearts. The Friends of Nikki Support Group has served the community for over 19 years. 
 
Death Cafe
Thursday, July 27 at 6:00pm at DeMott Lane 
Death is universal but how different people and cultures deal with death is unique. A Death Cafe is an an event where people come together in a safe and friendly environment to bring up a taboo subject—death! Have you been wanting to talk about it but thought it was too weird? Or have you had an experience you’d like to share? Death Café is not necessarily a support group or grief counseling, it is a neutral space to show up together to chat with a death doula and other participants. Meets monthly.
 
Drop-in Chess
Mondays at 5:00-7:30 at DeMott Lane
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play. This drop-in adult chess group is open to beginner through advanced level players.
Franklin Township
Astronomy Club
Wednesday, July 19 at 6pm
at DeMott Lane
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Franklin Township Astronomy Club. Learn more about the club on their Facebook page.
Computer Classes
No registration required! All classes are drop-in and first-come first-serve. Bring your own device to class or borrow one of ours. You must be able to use a mouse and be familiar with basic computer concepts such as opening, closing, and re-sizing windows.
 
Using PowerPoint
Wednesday, July 5 at
6:00-7:00pm at DeMott Lane 
Computer Basics
Monday, July 10 at
10:30am-12:00pm at DeMott Lane
Internet Basics
Monday, July 24 at
10:30am-12:00pm at DeMott Lane 
It's Not Too Late to Join Us For These June Programs!
Summer Reading Kickoff: Book Bingo
Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30pm
at Lewis Street
Thursday, June 22 from 6:30pm
at DeMott Lane
Thursday, June 29 at 6:30pm
at Franklin Park
All ages. All the prizes are free books! Enjoy quck Bingo games and take home some new reads.
Walking the Old Boonton Line
Saturday, June 24 at 1pm at DeMott Lane
Using his photos, drone footage, & lively narration, Wheeler Antabanez will retrace his journey on the abandoned Erie Railroad tracks through eight northern New Jersey towns before they were torn up for the future Essex/Hudson Greenway. Wheeler is the author of several books (available for sale at the program) and a correspondent for Weird NJ.
July Teen Programs
Teen events are open to students ages 12-17. Registration required for each program and can be found here, with more details about each program. Patrons under 12, please refer to the children's calendar.
Join Teen Summer Reading!
June 19 through August 14
Read! Win Prizes! It's that simple! We have great prizes including three $50 Amazon gift card Grand Prizes and many more! Keep an eye on www.franklintwp.org for full details and to register.
Summer Mocktails
Thursday, July 6 at 6pm
DeMott Lane 
 Come make some fruity drinks with us!
 
Movies and Munchies
Tuesday, July 11 at 5pm
DeMott Lane 
We'll watch the Super Mario Bros movie and make some cinnamon roll waffles.
Crochet Club
Thursday, July 13 at 6:30pm
Franklin Park
  Learn to crochet! Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! We meet monthly.
Kindness Club
Wednesday, July 19 at 4pm
DeMott Lane 
 Join us for a community service activity. Snacks will be served!
Teen Cooking:
Oreo Truffles
Thursday, July 20 at 5pm
DeMott Lane 
Come prepared to make & eat them!
Cookies and Canvas
Tuesday, July 25 at 6pm
DeMott Lane
  An evening of open painting. Snacks will be served!
Gimkit! Game Night
Thursday, July 27 at 6pm at DeMott Lane 
Play some trivia and enjoy some snacks!
 
There's still time for these...
Summer Reading Kick Off Events: Book Bingo
Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30pm at Lewis Street Branch
Thursday, June 22 at 6:30pm at DeMott Lane 
Kids, teens & adults are invited to play where all the prizes are free books!  No Registration needed for kick off events! Just come, have fun and go home with some books! 
Franklin Township Public Library
485 Demott Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
732.873.8700		 64 Clover Place
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
732.873.8700 opt. 5		 429 Lewis St
Somerset, NJ 08873
732.873.8700 opt. 6
www.franklintwp.org/