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We had such a good time at the rare book viewing this afternoon, I can’t tell you how many times we heard patrons say “ ...
01/07/2026

We had such a good time at the rare book viewing this afternoon, I can’t tell you how many times we heard patrons say “ my family is in this book”
It felt as though they had uncovered hidden treasures and that is exactly what genealogy research is. Hope you all enjoy the pictures !

Look in the future for another Rare Book Event.

Not trying to brag…… but look what came in today! We are official!!!
01/06/2026

Not trying to brag…… but look what came in today! We are official!!!

Rare book viewing event will be on January 7th from 10a-12p at the Franklin County Library. Here’s a list of our rare bo...
12/30/2025

Rare book viewing event will be on January 7th from 10a-12p at the Franklin County Library.

Here’s a list of our rare book collection, please stop by for this event and give our collection a view.

12/30/2025

We’ve dusted off books from our rare book case and and will be offering a viewing on Janurary 7th from 10a-12p.

Check out this preview …

For those wanting to learn basic computer skills, this is a great opportunity.Once you learn the basics you can surf anc...
12/30/2025

For those wanting to learn basic computer skills, this is a great opportunity.

Once you learn the basics you can surf ancestry and family search with no hesitation!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas genealogy friends!

While most of our rare books are related to the history of Virginia and some of our presidents. There will be books at o...
12/23/2025

While most of our rare books are related to the history of Virginia and some of our presidents. There will be books at our rare book event for everyone-

Also a little history- did you know the first book ever printed was dated at 868 CE was created with woodblock printing.

Johannes Gutenberg created the Gutenberg Bible around 1455 in Germany with a mechanical printing press with movable metal type that allowed books to be printed more frequently.

Just a little snap shot of what you can see if you attend our Rare Book Event on January 7th 2026 from 10-12 in conferen...
12/23/2025

Just a little snap shot of what you can see if you attend our Rare Book Event on January 7th 2026 from 10-12 in conference room 2. Remember this is browsing event only, we are supplying gloves and patrons will be able to look through our collection of rare books.

Cool finds - this is an old photo ordering circa 1950-1970s. Check out the Christmas special they were offering!
12/11/2025

Cool finds - this is an old photo ordering circa 1950-1970s. Check out the Christmas special they were offering!

The Franklin Gazette
12/05/2025

The Franklin Gazette

Rocky Mount and Franklin County fairs.
12/05/2025

Rocky Mount and Franklin County fairs.

Circa 1970 Halesford Bridge
12/05/2025

Circa 1970 Halesford Bridge

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