Author: cathyann50

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!

Karen Davis is the winner of the 2024 Library Giant Stocking Raffle. Congratulations Karen! Thank you to all who bought tickets and to everyone who donates to the Library – you keep us going! Have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year .