Sign-ups for the Franklin County Public Library District’s Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” start on June 21 and 22! Readers of all ages are invited to participate in our six-week program where they are rewarded for meeting their reading goals. Everyone who signs up will receive a reading/adventure log. For every 100 minutes marked on the reading log, participants will receive a ticket to put towards door…
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Historic Main Street home to house library’s Local History and Genealogy Department
(Brookville, IN)—The Franklin County Public Library District recently purchased the home of John Newman, located at 912 Main Street. This historic, two-story brick building will eventually house the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department, as the need for additional space has become more prevalent. “Under Julie Schlesselman’s leadership, our Local History and Genealogy Department has grown both in reputation and in volume,” said FCPLD Director, Susan Knight. “Our community has…
Writer’s Corner with Don Kaufman
Author Don Kaufman will be visiting both libraries to host a writer's workshop in November.
Gordon Korman Hosting Writing Workshop
Author Gordon Korman will be hosting a writing workshop at Brookville Library.
Painting the County
A Franklin County favored tradition, the Plein Air Paint Out, is returning the weekend of Oct. 20-22.