"The more you read, the more things you will learn. The more you learn, the more places you will go." ---Dr. Seuss---
History of the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries
It all began officially in 1992, when the Franklin County Public Library was approved by the County Commissioners, and the Friends joined forces with Wakulla and Jefferson County Public Libraries to form the Wilderness Coast Public Libraries. Picture a donated storefront space in Eastpoint with a handful of paperbacks, a lumpy sofa and big dreams. Followed a year later by the Carrabelle branch opening in the Music Room of the old Carrabelle school. Fast forward to now—the Franklin County Public Libraries have over 3400 registered library cardholders in a County of only 11,700 residents. Of the 3400 cardholders more than 240 are children. Many other children use their parents’ cards.
Due to funds donated to the Friends, the current Carrabelle library building was opened in 2002. And through donations, grants and a USDA loan, the current Eastpoint building and administrative offices were opened in 2013.
Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries on Wednesday, December 11, at 5:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. There will be a special presentation to Sarah Marxsen, refreshments and highlights of the year.
"The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." ---Albert Einstein---
ONGOING EVENTS THIS MONTH
EVENTS & PROGRAMS SLIDER
"Without libraries, what have we? We have no past and no future." ---Ray Bradbury---
CARRABELLE BRANCH
311 St. James Ave. SE Carrabelle, FL. 32322
Phone: 850-697-2366 | https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Seasonal Kids Programs
Teen Book Club
Book Chat
Writer's Forum
Homeschool Hangout
Pen to Paper
HOURS UNTIL END OF 2023
Monday 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 12 - 9 PM
Wed. - Fri. 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday (closed)
EASTPOINT BRANCH
160 Hickory Dip Road Eastpoint, FL. 32328
Phone: 850-670-8151 | https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/
PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND NEWS
Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The meeting will be held at...... Continue reading→
Fall Program & Event Series 2024
Looking for family fun this Fall? The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries invite you - residents and visitors - to join us for...... Continue reading→
Souper Celebrations: Eastpoint in January & Carrabelle in February
Join us in Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Eastpoint and Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Carrabelle for these fun days, featuring delicious homemade soups,...... Continue reading→
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Friends of the Franklin County Library established the Eileen Annie Ball Scholarship to honor a wonderful woman. She was one of the founding members...... Continue reading→
PROJECTS
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries have embarked on a beautification project on the Eastpoint Library grounds. This has involved clearing the land...... Continue reading→
Pen to Paper Writers Series
The Carrabelle Branch of the Franklin County Public Libraries will be hosting an exciting writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” from January through May 2024....... Continue reading→
Summer Reading Program 2024
The Summer Reading Program takes off Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th, 2024 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library...... Continue reading→
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FFCPL Board of Directors
Brenda Humphrey, President
Kathleen Oman, Vice President
Lori Overstreet, Treasurer
Carol Wheeler, Secretary
Sherri Roberts, Cor Sec/Membership Chair
Pam Brownell, Board Member
Teresa Fritz, Board Member
Barbara MacDonald, Board Member
Marian Morris, Board Member