Library Hours main library:
Monday 8:30-8:00
Tuesday 8:30-8:00
Wednesday 8:30-5:00
Thursday 8:30-8:00
Friday 8:30-5:00
Saturday 8:30-5:00
Sunday Closed
Library Hours at Westlake:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00-8:00
Wednesday 10:00-6:00
Thursday 10:00-8:00
Friday 1o:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Sunday Closed
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
Bring this form with payment to the library or mail it in.
Please bring this application with payment to the library or mail it in.
Register your MVP card with the "Shop and Share" program and Food Lion will donate money to the Friends each time you buy groceries at Food Lion.
DONATE A BOOK!
Give a gift that everyone can share. Donate a new book or reimburse the library for a book of your choice. A bookplate may be placed in the front of the book in honor of a person or an organization. Contact the library at (540) 483-3098 for more information .
Make a Donation!
No donation is too large or too small! Contact the library at (540) 483-3098 or email the Friends of the Library for more information.
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Or Maybe You Would Like to...
Volunteer
Contact the library at (540) 483-3098 or email the Friends of the Library to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
The Library reserves the right to refuse donations.
Snowstorm closes libraries
The Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount and the Westlake Library in Hardy have closed due to hazardous weather conditions:
Friday, February 5
and
Saturday, February 6
Library Website under Construction
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The library is taking advantage of a free software designed for use by public libraries. Improvements are on the way thanks to the Library of Virginia and the award-winning Plinkit Collaborative. Change is coming soon! |
Heard Any Good Books Lately?
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Is your device compatible? Check here! Books may be downloaded to your computer, iPod or MP3 Player. Questions? Click on the quick start guide or FAQ Page. LISTEN TO A BOOK WHEREVER YOU GO! |
New Health Databases
Our thanks to the Carilion Foundation for providing the funding for these informative health databases. |
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Automobile Repair Database
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Chilton repair manuals too expensive? It's free! All you need is your library card! |
THE "NEXT BIG THING" @ THE LIBRARY...
Westlake Branch library now open
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The Westlake Library is open. Efforts to raise money for the facility are ongoing and you can help! All Contributions are welcome |
From Award-winning authors...
..to classical guitarists
...from award-winning chefs
to big red dogs
you can find it @ your library!
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The Franklin County Library is operated on a nondiscriminatory basis with regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, age, or handicap. Complaints of discrimination may be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250
Links and info
Renew your books, reserve books, or find out what you have checked out.
New York Times, USA Today, Amazon and many, many more!
The Roanoke Times Blog for all things literary including area events, book reviews and links to sites for avid readers.
Please Don't Read and Drive!
The library has expanded its selection of books on CD and on cassette and Overdrive--a new service for iPods and MP3 Players. So, remember: you can drive responsibly and listen to a good book at the same time!
OUR LIBRARY GETS BY WITH A LOT OF HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS!
Special Thanks To...
Our photographers: Earl Bradsher, Dorothy Hodges, Wayne Scank, and SAS Photography. Also, Graphics By Design and Howl'n Dog Designs. Thanks to Suzanne Kidwell for her hard work and infinite patience. And, most of all, thanks to the wonderful people who visit the Franklin County Library.
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Some of the graphics in this site are courtesy of...
