Franklin library outlines summer reading plans: registration opens June 2, programs begin June 13

The Franklin Public Library Board of Trustees heard detailed plans for the library’s 2025 summer reading program at its May 19 meeting, including registration dates, program themes and funding support from the library foundation.

Children’s librarian Britney Beckstrom told trustees registration for the system’s Beanstack platform opens June 2 and that programs will officially begin Friday, June 13. “Starting June 2, we will start summer reading program. This is when people can start, getting registered on Baystack or just reenrolling into the program. We won't officially start programs until Friday, June 13,” Britney said. She described the children’s schedule and themes — including “Summerween” (a Halloween-in-summer event), Rise and Shine outdoor storytimes (weather permitting), preschool paint-and-snack sessions, interactive movies, sensory-friendly evening story times, weekly scavenger hunts and special events such as “Games…