![Flyer for Franklin Special District's Story Bus, The schedule includes three weekly stops from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kroger locations: Mondays at 595 Hillsboro Rd, Tuesdays at 3064 Columbia Ave, and Thursdays at 1203 Murfreesboro Rd. The program runs June 2 to July 17, excluding the week of June 30 to July 4. Children can enjoy books and storytelling on the bus while a family member shops. Two photos show the blue Story Bus exterior and interior]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750440222/fssdorg/jdem82ielxdsxcwxopeo/storybus_schedule_only.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750440222/fssdorg/jdem82ielxdsxcwxopeo/storybus_schedule_only.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750440222/fssdorg/jdem82ielxdsxcwxopeo/storybus_schedule_only.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750440222/fssdorg/jdem82ielxdsxcwxopeo/storybus_schedule_only.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750440222/fssdorg/jdem82ielxdsxcwxopeo/storybus_schedule_only.png","width":1545}])
The Franklin Special District is bringing the Story Bus, a free mobile library for children ages 4 through 4th grade, to a Kroger parking lot near you this summer!
Children can hop aboard to enjoy story time, pick out a book, and spend time reading while their parent or guardian shops nearby. Staffed by FSD employees, the bus provides a cozy and welcoming space designed to foster a love of reading.
Summer Schedule: June 2 – July 17
(Closed the week of June 30 – July 4)
Mondays • 9:00–12:00
Kroger, Independence Square – 595 Hillsboro Rd
Tuesdays • 9:00–12:00
Kroger – 3064 Columbia Ave
Thursdays • 9:00–12:00
Kroger – 1203 Murfreesboro Rd
Children may stay on the bus for up to 45 minutes. A parent or guardian must provide a cell phone number in case contact is needed during that time.
This is a great way to keep kids engaged in reading over the summer. We hope to see you there.
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