The Franklin County Public Library is partnering with Lake Christian Ministries on a children’s diaper and baby wipe donation drive in March. Disposable baby wipes and disposable diapers of all sizes, infant to toddler, are needed. Please drop off donations–indoors only–at the library’s Rocky Mount or Westlake branches during business hours.
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Wayne Keith, Mobile Media & Information Technology Director at the Franklin County Public Library, was recently appointed a board member at-large with the national Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services. Wayne oversees the FCPL’s mobile media and tech initiatives, including two of its flagship outreach services: the Bookmobile and the 24-Hour Library. “I deeply believe in assisting the public in overcoming barriers to library access,” said Keith. “The FCPL is able to extend its services beyond bricks-and-mortar and bring information and lifelong learning resources directly to neighborhoods and communities.”
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Every Wednesday through April 12, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free tax preparation assistance at the Franklin County Public Library at Westlake. AARP membership is not required to use Tax-Aide services, and there are no income or age limitations. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call (540) 632-0749.
***EVENTS AT FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT ROCKY MOUNT***
355 FRANKLIN ST, ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151
Genealogy Friends. March 1. 9a. Share information on family history research and local history. Open to all research levels. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Book Sale. March 11. 9a-1p. Gently used books at rock-bottom prices. Sales also held every Tuesday and Thursday, 1p-5p. All proceeds support library programs at Rocky Mount and Westlake. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Spring Needle Felting. March 7. 5:30p. Ages 18 and older. Make a felted wool rabbit and a carrot. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (540) 483-3098, #1. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Teen Tuesday: Super Easy Sculpting. March 7. 4:30p-6p. Ages 12-17. Shape fun little clay creatures to take and bake at home. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Teen Tuesday: Super Fight Night. March 14. 4:30p-6p. Ages 12-17. Who’s stronger? Chuck Norris with shark lasers or a laser-eyed Oprah? Battle in Super Fight to find out. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Think Global, Cook Local: Irish Venison & Stout Stew. Cooking demonstration by Braxton Naff of Appalachian Craft Provisions. Pre-registration is required and limited to two adults per household. Pre-register for one session: March 17, 12p-1:30p or March 18, 11a-12:30p. Call 483-3098, #1. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Teen Tuesday: Needle Felting Class. March 21. 4:30p-6p. Ages 12-17. Make a wool rabbit and a carrot. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
Teen Tuesday: Share-A-Book-Club. March 28. 4:30p-6p. Ages 12-17. Share a book you’ve read recently and why others would love it, too. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
3D Lion Craft. March 30. 4p-6p. Ages 7-12. Use cardboard, glue and paint to sculpt a lion to take home. Pre-registration is required by March 28. Call 483-3098, #2. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
“Her Story-Not Just History: A Look at the Life of Women in the Mid-1800s.” March 30. 5:30p. Living history performance by Beatrice Iceman. Please reserve a seat by calling (540) 483-3098, #1. Franklin County Public Library-Rocky Mount
***EVENTS AT FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT WESTLAKE***
84 WESTLAKE RD, #109, HARDY, VA 24101
Spring Needle Felting. March 10. 1p. Ages 18 and older. Make a felted wool rabbit and a carrot. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (540) 483-3098, #3. Franklin County Public Library-Westlake
Wind Chimes. March 14. 5:30p. Ages 6-12. Make bird-themed wind chimes. Pre-registration is required by March 13. Call 483-3098, #3. Franklin County Public Library-Westlake
“Things You Never Knew About the Founding Fathers of the U.S.” March 21. 2p. Living history performance by Beatrice Iceman. Please reserve a seat by calling 483-3098, #3. Franklin County Public Library-Westlake
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Christine Arena
Programming, Marketing & Outreach
Franklin County Public Library
With locations in Rocky Mount, Westlake & Summit View
(540) 483-3098, ext. 2441