Franklin Township Public Library

10/19/2026

We are hiring! Click below to find out how you can join our team here at the library!

The Franklin Township Public Library — Somerset N.J. 08873 — is seeking a reliable, service-oriented individual who can support daily circulation and patron services as well as taking a…

10/15/2026

Meeting: Board of Trustees 10/28/26

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, October 28 @ 5:45 PM at the DeMott Lane Branch (Robert S. Mettler Historical Room). This meeting is open to the public. For minutes and recordings of previous meetings please click here.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, October 28 @ 5:45 PM at the DeMott Lane Branch (Robert S. Mettler Historical Room). This meeting is open to the public. For minutes and recordings of pr…

10/13/2026

Franklin Township Public Library patrons now have access to free passes for the Montclair Art Museum! Click below to learn more.

Franklin Township Public Library patrons now have access to free passes for the Montclair Art Museum! Available at the DeMott Lane and Franklin Park locations, each pass includes: Free admission fo…

10/07/2026

Skip to My Lou @ DeMott!

Enjoy dancing and singing to favorites such as Skip to my Lou, Looby Loo and Bluebird Through My Window! Ages 2-5 yearsThursday, October 8, 10:30-11:00 amDeMott Lane Branch

Enjoy dancing and singing to favorites such as Skip to my Lou, Looby Loo and Bluebird Through My Window! Ages 2-5 yearsThursday, October 8, 10:30-11:00 amDeMott Lane Branch

10/07/2026

Halloween Happenings @ DeMott

Join us for all sorts of Halloween events in the Children's Department at DeMott Lane! Check our program calendar here: Check out our Children's Events listing for all our children's programs!

Join us for all sorts of Halloween events in the Children’s Department at DeMott Lane! Check our program calendar here: Check out our Children’s Events listing for all our children& #821…

10/06/2026

The winners of the 2026 Manhattan Short Film Festival have been been announced! Click below to read more.

The winners of the 2026 Manhattan Short Film Festival have been been announced! After a week of screenings held around the world, votes from FTPL viewers have been added to the global tally that wi…

10/06/2026

October 4th-10th is Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in response to an increase in calls to censor and removes books in public libraries and schools. In 2025, the American Library Association documented the second highest level of book censorship attempts ever: 4,235 unique titles were challenged in 713 distinct censorship incidents[1]. Most book challenges are brought forward by pressure groups and government entities (such as elected officials, board members, and administrators)....

Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in response to an increase in calls to censor and removes books in public libraries and schools. In 2025, the American Library Association documented the secon…

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Join us for a wonderful trip to Wonderland on Monday Oct 5 from 6:00-6:30pm in the Children's Room at DeMott Lane!
Allergy alert: Real food will be offered at this event.

10/01/2026

We have a full calendar of events planned at all library locations for this upcoming month, October 2026!

We have a full calendar of events planned at all library locations for this upcoming month, October 2026! Click here for our full calendar, which also includes young adult and children’s progr…