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Franklin Facts
Library's February programs slated If you're 55+ and like to read in community you could take part in the Page Turners Book Club hosted by the library at the Louisburg Senior Center! The next meeting is 10 a.m. Monday, Feb 2. There will be a special, Valentine's themed Baby & Me Storytime and Craft for pregnant or parenting teens (19 years old or younger) beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Franklinton Library. It's a free event. Ever wonder where your family fits into the grand tapestry of American history? The library is holding introductory workshops on genealogy. The workshop will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Louisburg library; at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Franklinton library and at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Bunn library. Interested in Franklin County history? You can join archaeologist Zachary Wzorek at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 as he presents his work to excavate the Hurry Scurry Farm where a group of enslaved individuals were forcibly relocated during the Civil War. The plantation was once owned by the Josiah Collins family. His presentation will be at the Louisburg library.
Civitan plans a Friendshp Dance The Cypress Creek Civitan Club has scheduled its annial Friendship/Special Needs Dance for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The dance is free -- with pizza and refreshmenrts provided. All exceptional children ages 10 and up and their family members are invited. The dance will be held in the New Vision Building behind the Baptist Church, 205 E. Jewitt Avenue, Bunn. RSVP with number of attendees to: Shyrl 570-428-3204 or Nancy 607-349-9407.
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