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421 Twelfth Street
Franklin, PA 16323

Phone: (814) 432-5062
Fax: (814) 432-8998
Email: FranklinPL (at) FranklinLibrary (dot) org

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Monday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed

Spring 2013 Semi-Annual Used Book Sale

used books neon signThe Spring Semi-Annual Used Book Sale is open!  You can shop the sale during regular library hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

We need volunteers to staff the sale during library hours through the end of May.  If you would like to help set up or staff the sale, please call the library at 432-5062.  We appreciate all the help we can get!

(Image from Don Shall via Flickr)

 

May 24th, 2013 | Post Category: Friends of the Library, Programs & Events, Support Your Library

Pastries by Andrea Spring Fundraiser (Ended 5/6)

Pastries by Andrea BaklavaPastries by Andrea Lady Locks

Pastries by Andrea Kolachi

Edited: The Pastry Sale ended 5/6/2013.  Thank you all!

Purchase some pastries to support the library!   The Friends of the Library are hosting a spring fundraiser selling delicious goodies from Pastries by Andrea. They are great for Mother’s Day, graduation parties, and showers.

You can choose from Andrea’s delicious Baklava, Lady Locks, and Kolachi. Baklava (pictured, far left)  is a delicate phyllo, honey, and walnut pastry. Lady Locks (pictured, center) are tender filled cream horns. Kolachi (pictured, right) are long filled rolls, and you can choose apricot or nut filling. All can be frozen for up to two months.

Orders are due by Monday, May 6. Orders can be picked up at the library on Friday, May 10 between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Kolachi are $12, Baklava are $10 for 12 or $15 for 18, and Lady Locks are $12 for 18 – 20.

Download an order form or stop by the library to pick up an order form. Payment is due with your order. Please make checks payable to the Friends of Franklin Public Library. You can place your order one of three ways:

  • Return your completed form and payment to the library.
  • Mail your completed form and check to Friends of Franklin Public Library, 421 12th Street, Franklin, PA 16323 (but don’t delay!  Remember, orders are due by Monday, May 6).
  • Call 814-657-8899.

Thank you for ordering pastries to support the library! You will not be disappointed.

April 30th, 2013 | Post Category: Friends of the Library, Support Your Library

18th Annual Quiltathon

The 18th Annual Quiltathon is coming up on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.  Quilters will be in the library from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days, quilting.  Stop by one or both days to quilt, or stop by to watch the quilters in action.

The quilters will be working on an I Spy quilt top, made and donated by Sherry Bastecki of The Flying Needles, as well as an Amish-style table runner and matching place mats, made and donated by Krista Cloonan.

The Quiltathon is an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  The money raised this year will be used towards the Children’s Room roof repair.  You can support the Quiltathon in a few ways.

  • Collect sponsors and do not quilt.
  • Volunteer your time to quilt and collect sponsors.
  • Stop by and watch the quilters in action to offer your moral support!  There will also be small handmade items for sale.

Anyone who collects three or more sponsors will be entered for a chance to win one of three prizes: a $50 gas card, the completed I Spy quilt, or the completed table runner and placemats.

Anyone who would like to quilt is welcome to join in.  Experience is nice, but it is not  necessary.  If you can hold a needle, you can quilt!  Quilters can pick up sponsor sheets at the library, as well as at Neverending Stories in downtown Franklin.  Quilting is a great way to relax and enjoy the fellowship with old and new friends, and the Quiltathon is a great way to support your library.

March 28th, 2013 | Post Category: Friends of the Library, Programs & Events, Support Your Library

2nd Annual Hildegarde Dolson Memorial Cribbage Tournament

The Friends of the Library are hosting the 2nd Annual Hildegarde Dolson Memorial Cribbage Tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2013.  There is a $10 entry fee per player.  Entry forms are available at the library, or you can download the entry form and return it to the library with the entry fee.

The intent of the tournament is to provide players and spectators with a day of fun, friendly cribbage competition.  The tournament will also raise money for the library.

There are two practice sessions for new players, or those who want to brush up on their skills before the tournament.  Both sessions are at the library.  The first is Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  The second is Wednesday, March 6 from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Tournament registration begins at 10 AM on Saturday, March 9 and the games begin at 11 AM.

The general tournament rules are:

  • Cribbage games will be one-on-one (two players) according to Hoyle’s Rules, excepting the rule of “muggings” which will not be enforced.
  • Players will be assigned opponents by a random draw of entries.
  • Opponents will play a best of three game series, with the winner advancing to the next round.
  • The final three winners will play a series of “Round Robin” games to determine the final standings.
  • Really neat trophies will be awarded to the finalists. :)

If you are interested in a weekly cribbage get together, date and time to be determined, please contact Friends of the Library member Debra Houser at dhouser1 {at} juno {dot} com.  The information you provide will be kept on file for future tournaments and not shared or used for any other purpose.

January 31st, 2013 | Post Category: Friends of the Library, Gaming, Programs & Events, Support Your Library
 
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