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Library Raffle / New Drawing Date: Because of slow ticket sales, we are extending the drawing date of the raffle until Sat. Sept. 12th (Har-Fest weekend). This raffle is part of our 2026 essential fundraising to cover year-round library operations, so please consider purchasing tickets. You do not have to be present to win.
Our annual raffle ftor a handmade stocking filled with toys and treats for the whole family. Tickets on sale now at the Library. Drawing on December 13th.
Franklin Library Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale! Still only $20 for delicious homemade pies – come early for best selection. Beginning at 4 p.m. the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
BOX LUNCHES for sale, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for pre-order and details, see
this link: https://tinyurl.com/FranklinLibraryLunch
Also, shaded PARADE REVIEWING STAND / CHEERING SECTION on our front lawn – come to the Library for the best view of the parade!
Tune in to the 6:00 local news tonight on ABC 7 / Fox 22 Bangor to watch a segment about the Franklin Bicentennial, featuring the Library and more. You can also see the clip now on their website: http://www.foxbangor.com (scroll down for link to video).
Because of increasing snow & ice conditions, the Library will be closed today. We expect to reopen tomorrow from 3:00 to 6:00.
In the past 4 months the Library applied for 5 foundation grants. So far we have been awarded 3 out of 4, for a total of $70,000! The grant awards were from The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation, Davis Family Foundation, and the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust. Results for the 5th application, to the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, is expected in early March.
Thank you to all who have contributed. We are on our way!
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