Libraries, etc.

From the “Today in History” site: http:

On November 14, 1732 the Library Company of Philadelphia signed a contract with its first librarian. Founded by Benjamin Franklin and friends in November 1731, the library enrolled members for a fee of 40 shillings but had to wait for its books to arrive from England before beginning full operation.

I am a great fan of libraries. The Franklin County Library is fantastic. (I lead the Franklin County Young Writers who meet there at 6:30 p.m. on third Mondays and I’m on the board for the Franklin County Book Festival that’s held at the FC library.)

I’ve participated in a couple of Bookfests held at the Roanoke Public Library and the Bedford Public Library. In fact, I’ll be attending the Bedford Bookfest this Sunday afternoon. A Pulitzer Prize-winning poet will read, and fellow Virginia Writers Club member Howard Owen will discuss the sequel to his wonderful novel, Littlejohn.

FYI: The county where I live—Franklin County—is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.