Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

February is for lovers: Library Lovers, that is

The Friends of the Franklin Library invites you to tell us about your favorite book.

Maybe it's one that moved you, or that you learned from, or helped you navigate a difficult time. Maybe the book was just fun to read, made you laugh or made you think differently about something. It could have been controversial, biographical, historical or mystical – there are dozens of genres.

Ben Franklin reading outside the Franklin Public Library
Ben Franklin reading outside the Franklin Public Library

How about a book that you loved as a child?

Or maybe your favorite "book" is actually one of the many databases the library offers to patrons.

Please send your favorites, along with a brief description of why you love them, and we'll collect and post the comments at the library and on Facebook.

Our email address is FoFL02038@gmail.com.

Many thanks!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Library: Family story time - 10:30 AM

Gather the family for story time at the Library. This event starts at 10:30 AM in the public meeting room. 

If you can't make this today, plan on it for the first Saturday each month through May.

family story time, 1st Saturday of the month
family story time, 1st Saturday of the month

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/saturday-family-storytime.html

Monday, February 2, 2015

One Book One Community - you get to choose!

The Franklin Public Library has chosen a book for the past several years where the one book is read by the communty and a variety of programs are held centered on the book.

This year, the choice of the book is open to you input. There is a poll/survey being held on the Library page where you can make your choice.

Which books are there to select this year?

  1. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel – Robin Sloan
  2. Ready Player One – Ernest Cline
  3. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates – Wes Moore
  4. The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl – Timothy Egan


Once you have made your choice, you can do the poll here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/


Books summaries are contained in this PDF file:




I wonder which book Ben would choose?
I wonder which book Ben would choose?

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Franklin Library: Ken Gloss rescheduled to Feb 19th

Due to winter storm Juno, Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop has been rescheduled to February 19th at 6:30 PMHe will talk on the value of old and rare books.

Following the talk and question/answer session, he will give verbal appraisals of books that attendees bring with them.

Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store
Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store - rescheduled to Feb 19th
This was shared from the Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/ken-gloss-of-brattle-book-shop.html

screen grab of Brattle Book Shop website
screen grab of Brattle Book Shop website

Ken Gloss and others talk about the Brattle Book Shop in this brief video




Additional information on the Brattle Book Shop can be found on their page here
http://www.brattlebookshop.com/

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Franklin Library: Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store

Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop will speak at the Franklin Library on Tuesday, Jan 27th at 6:30 PM. He will talk on the value of old and rare books.

Following the talk and question/answer session, he will give verbal appraisals of books that attendees bring with them.

Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store
Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store
This was shared from the Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/ken-gloss-of-brattle-book-shop.html

Saturday, July 19, 2014

summertime bookworm buzz

Summertime, school is out. What does one teacher do? Read and write!
The book-a-day challenge continues and I have read 55 books over the past 27 days. My goal is to reach 68 books to mark the 68 days of summer AND to review them all on Goodreads and here, on the blog. How is your summer reading going so far?
Mrs Williams is a 4th grade teacher here in Franklin and very busy reading and writing this summer.

front page of The Shiny Red Apple
front page of The Shiny Red Apple

For those parents with 4th graders looking for books for their young readers, check out Mrs Williams blog The Shiny Red Apple,

and her book list and reviews on Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6982448?shelf=read


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Live reporting - Library Presentation

Sandra Brandfonbrener and Monique Doyle (Co Chairs)
Felicia Oti, Library Director

The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/041614.pdf

The library presentation begins at Page 16

approved library budget down 22% since 2000
staffing down 52% since 2000
service delivery has increased during this same period

looking for additional space
for collections, technology and storage

two options
1 - renovations without an addition (still requires 1000 sq ft0 and meet code requirements
2 - add 6000 sq ft to current building and meet the code requirements

expand programming capabilities

library comparison with neighboring communities

can be funded within existing debt capacity

current library was built in 1904 with a population of 5,000
today the population is over 30,000 and we are using pretty much the same space

2 stories, additional parking required?
not at this time, no immediate land around it to use

ebooks are expensive and not sustainable
limited to 22 checkouts for library copies

there are many more reasons for using the library than to get books/ebooks

one of the beauties of the library, it is the first, it is free
continuation circulation of items

there can be improvement in technology, we should expand to better serve the community

ever since the video stores have closed, it is a resource for those movies

it is a magical place for children to go

keeping the historical integrity of the library

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The magic of books


What happens when a dream you've held since childhood … doesn't come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.




Whether you read in the tradtional hardcover or paperback or on a modern reader (Kindle, tablet, etc.), reading is important.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

"It’s a humbling honor"

The Shire Book Shop is one of the featured photos in the new Franklin Calendar and gaining some well deserved recognition with this award as noted by the Milford Daily News.
In the regular "Best 5 in New England’’ column of the January/February issue, Richard Wright observed the Union Avenue store combines the soothing atmosphere of a friend’s private library with the eclectic pleasures of a devoted bibliophile’s extensive collection. 
"After 30 years, the owners of the Shire Book Shop still offer to brew you a cup of tea, making your stroll among the 100,00 used and out-of-print books in this former mill building even more of a pleasure." 
The author of "A Vacationer’s Guide to Rural New England Bookstores," Wright noted of the Shire: "Each purchased book is carefully protected with an archival dust jacket."


Browse the book shelves and have a sit to explore the book in detail in comfort


Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1896979594/Shire-Book-Shop-called-one-of-the-best#ixzz2H6EsWYOD

You can visit the Shire Book Shop on Union St (at the railroad crossing) or their website on line at http://www.shirebookshop.com/


Thursday, November 1, 2012

Franklin Library: How to Select eReaders

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 10/31/12



Things you can do from here:

Friday, October 19, 2012

Farmers Market - Library Book sale



Franklin, MA: Farmers Market


Where in Franklin is the Town Common?


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Library Book Sale

Preview for Friends of Library members Friday night, open to all on Saturday



Where is the DPW Garage?
Turn on Hayward St off of RT 140 or West Central St, and follow signs to garage.



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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Friends of Franklin Library - Fall 2012 Newsletter


The Friends of the Franklin Library have shared their recent newsletter with us.



Contact information on how to join the Friends of Franklin Library is present in the newsletter. Or come out to the Library Book Sale over the Oct 19-21 weekend and join in person.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Friends of Franklin Library - Book Sale - Oct 20th


The Library Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library is scheduled for the weekend of Oct 19-21. As part of the book sale, they will also be collecting donations for the Food Pantry.

This is one of the win-win situations that the Food Pantry loves to participate in. You get to help the Pantry and the Library at the same time as you obtain good books, videos, etc. for your family to enjoy!

Additional details on the event can be found in the flyer here:



The Friends of Franklin Library are a registered 501(c)3 organization chartered with helping the Franklin Public Library. For additional information about this group you can send an email to FOFL02038@gmail.com or join and participate in the group which meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Library.


This was originally posted to the Franklin Food Pantry webpage here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2012/10/friends-of-franklin-library-book-sale.html

Monday, May 21, 2012

Events in Franklin this week

The Parmenter Elementary School sign highlights some of their events this week

Parmenter sign


Also up this week:

Jeff Roy's Campaign kicks off with an event at the Elks Club on Tues, May 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/events/234977643273553/ or http://jeffreyroy.com/

Author Kristi Marsh talks about her book "Little Changes" at the YMCA on Weds, May 23
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/local-author-to-discuss-making-little.html

The Town Council reviews the budget for next year over two nights Weds and Thu (May 23, 24) both night beginning at 7:00 PM. The final vote on the budget for next year is scheduled for Thursday's meeting.

Friends of the Franklin Library: newsletter - Spring 2012


Who are the Friends of the Franklin Library?

Do they play a role in the Library or do they just do the 'book sale'?

These and other questions of your might be answered in the Friends of the Library newsletter for Spring 2012.



If you have a question not answered by this edition, you can send an email to FOFL02038@gmail.com or join and participate in the group which meets the first Wednesday of the month.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Library Book Sale this weekend!

It is time for the Friends of Franklin Library (FoFL) to hold another Book Sale. This fun and fund raising event occurs twice each year, in May and October.
Friday - members of the FoFL get to participate in the pre-sale from 4:00 to 7:00 PM 
Saturday - open to all from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The DPW will also be open for their "Touch a Truck" event that kids love from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The DPW will sell some refreshments. 
Sunday - the "Bag Sale" is held on Sunday from 9:00 AM to Noon. Put books into a bag and you can buy the books at a "bag" price.
If you are not yet a member of the Friends of the Franklin Library, a membership table is set up and you can join right  there.


The FoFL will collect for the Franklin Food Pantry. Food and monetary donations will be accepted at a special table. A coupon for up to $1.00 off a book will be given to those making donations.


Franklin: Library Book Sale 10/20/07


Where is the Book Sale?
At the DPW garage off Hayward St.

What happens with the money raised by this event?
Money raised supports many library programs; summer reading, children's and adult programs, One Book, One Community and associated programs, museum passes, e-books and new books,CD's and DVD's for the library to name a few.



Saturday, October 15, 2011

Library book sale: today - 9:00 to 4:00

The Friends of Franklin Library are holding their book sale today at the DPW garage off Hayward St.

Bring a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry and you get a coupon for a book (up to $1).


Book sale: Franklin Food Pantry donation earns a coupon for books

There are lots of books laid out on tables

Book sale: paperback fiction

The prices of books are shown on signs in each book section

Book sale: children's book prices

I know at least one kindergarten teacher who finds some good additions to the school library

Book sale: children's books

Giraffes can't dance? Why not?

Book sale: children's books

If you are looking for a good laugh, there is a section of books for you!

Book sale: jokes & humor

Looking to travel? Check out this section

Book sale: Travel & foreign language

Books on tape to listen to for your commute.

Book sale: media prices

Pets and nature

Book sale: Pets & Nature

"Beyond risk" is one title about climbing shear rock walls in the Sports and Hobbies section

Book sale: sports & hobbies

Biographies of Barbara Bush and Bill Clinton sit among the selection

Book Sale: biography

And last but not least, the Friends of the Franklin Library thank their sponsors!

Book Sale: Sponsors

Enjoy!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Library book sale: Sat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Friends of Franklin will hold their fall book sale this weekend.

Franklin: Library Book Sale 10/20/07

In conjunction with the book sale, there will be a collection of dry goods for the Franklin Food Pantry
If you are looking to give something the Food Pantry has on the current needs list, the list can be found here


The book sale will be held at the DPW garage off Hayward St


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