What is a library?

"The Franklin County Library is a gateway to our heritage and to our future"*



 

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines a library as a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials are kept for use but not for sale.  While our library certainly meets that definition it is so much more.

• We are a meeting place for community organizations.
• We are a resource for answering all sorts of questions.
• We host fun activities for all ages.
• We provide useful, current information for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
• We provide resources for life-long learning and leisure pursuits. 
• We are a gateway to the Internet through computers available for the public and through wifi.
• We are a resource for learning to use current technology.
• We provide quiet areas for work and study.
• We are a place to find entertainment. 
• We have a collection that is constantly changing and growing to stay current and relevant to our community. 
• We have a staff that is a friendly resource for information and assistance in a variety of areas.

 

A library, our library, is so much more than a place where books sit on shelves and molder. We are a living, growing place where literacy and education are foremost goals.  

 

*Franklin County Library Mission Statement