The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is historically significant because it is credited with being the first public library in the United States!
Beautiful melding of old and new
The Library was renovated and received a multi-story addition in 2017.
Yet the grace and charm of the original part of the Library, dating back to 1904, was scrupulously retained.
The above videos show just how modern and beautiful the Library is.
Lots to offer
The Library has a collection of over 87,000 items available for public use in the library or for circulation. Included in this collection are print and audio books, DVD and VCR format movies, music CDs, video games, and subscriptions to over 200 magazines and newspapers. All free to library cardholders! The Library is a member of Minuteman Library Network.
This allows Franklin cardholders to obtain materials (both print and in electronic format) from many other libraries in the eastern Massachusetts region.
The posts below will introduce you to the interesting history of the Franklin Public Library, the beautiful structure it calls home, and some of the invaluable services Library performs for the Franklin, MA community.
The $10.5M renovation and expansion project at the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA has the library looking great, inside and out! The construction project added […]
The $10m renovation and construction project at the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is making progress! The steel framework of the new addition is up […]
Looking for some free family fun? And would scoring super bargains on books and movies help satisfy your family’s summer entertainment needs? Then head over to […]
The Friends of the Franklin Library will hold its semi-annual book sale Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 AM to 4:00pm. The sale takes place at the Franklin […]
If you haven’t visited Franklin’s Public Library recently, you’re in for an eye opening experience: there’s a simply beautiful new reading room on the library’s lower […]
Young children will enjoy visiting the Public Library in Franklin, Massachusetts. In addition to an attractive and well-stocked children’s room, the Library offers plenty of activities […]
Many public libraries in Massachusetts sponsor museum pass programs. These pass programs are a very valuable public benefit you should know about. They allow users to […]
The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is historically significant because it is credited with being the first public library in the United States! The Library […]
The Library has a first-class Children’s Room featuring a comprehensive collection of books, magazines, video games, and DVD movies. There are always charming decorations throughout the Children’s […]
The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is generally recognized as the first public library in the United States. The Franklin Collection of books formed the […]
The original collection of books for the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA came as a gift from the famous US statesman, scientist and patriot Benjamin […]
The building that houses the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA was built in 1904. The impressive structure was constructed and decorated in the style of […]
The interior of the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is finished in marble, mahogany and bronze and sumptuously graced by murals by Tommaso Juglaris and […]
Another great benefit offered by the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is the museum pass program. Franklin residents are allowed to borrow membership passes to […]
The Friends of the Franklin Library in Franklin, MA advocate for and financially support the Franklin Public Library through book sales and annual membership dues. The […]
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