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BE A PART OF HISTORY, AND A FRIEND OF THE NATION'S FIRST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Who are the Friends?
Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA.
What do we do?
Friends of the Franklin Library provide financial support for a variety of library-run programs, services, and initiatives, including:
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Adult, teen, and children’s programs
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Passes to area museums and attractions
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Children’s Summer Reading Program
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Technology and educational materials
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Book, music, and movie supplements to
the library collection
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Items for The Library of Things
Why be a Friend?
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Be a part of history by supporting the nation’s first public lending library
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Promote an important community resource to better enrich the Franklin community
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Bring your ideas and skills to the organization to help enhance the library experience
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Share your appreciation for libraries, culture, and history
The Wilma Winters Scholarship Fund
Friends of the Franklin Library oversee
the annual Wilma Winters Scholarship Fund
awarded to one graduating senior in the
Franklin community.
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