Franklin Square, NY News & Events

Check out Franklin Square restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer

The rapper's "I'm Back" tour comes to Long Island on Aug. 25 with guest Lil Jon.

Queens man scores $612G on Cash4Life lottery ticket sold in Valley Stream

Only in NewsdayNYC-based nonprofit to open new center for adults with autism on LI

'We have to do better'

Singh, Avallone carry New Hyde Park boys basketball past MacArthur

Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 15

Bookmark's Evening Book Discussion: Carrie Soto is Back

Jan28

Discussion of the novel "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, register starting Dec. 31

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

Understanding Your Heating and Hot Water Systems

Jan31

Learn how to compare different heating and hot-water setups, various fuel types, why annual maintenance is essential for efficiency and reliability and more, register starting Jan. 17

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The First Ladies

Feb3

Discussion of the novel "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, register starting Jan. 6

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Website

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Thursday, January 15

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