FRANKLINVILLE -- The tiny, but mighty, Franklinville Public Library will celebrate 100 years of service at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 13.
The birthday party will include comments from dignitaries, a display of historical photographs and refreshments from the Franklinville Diner.
Music will be provided by Bad Penny, made up of Gwen Auman and Ron Baughman. Library staff member Lois Warren and her husband Terry also will provide tunes.
The library was established in 1924, making it the first public library in Randolph County. John W. Clark, owner of Randolph Mills, promoted the idea of a library for the education and recreation of mill employees.
The company provided space for the library and set aside a fund to support it. Books were loaned by the State Library Commission, while Clark solicited donations and contributed some his of own books. The library became part of the Randolph County Public Library system in 1940, and the county took over direct operation in 2018.
The library is located at 111 Sumner Place. For further information, call 336-685-3100.
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