Franklin Public Library (Massachusetts)
Franklin Public Library is the first and oldest public lending library in continuous existence in the United States. It was founded in 1790 in Franklin, Massachusetts, with a donation of books from Benjamin Franklin. It is currently located at 118 Main Street in Franklin, at the edge of the downtown Franklin area, right next to Dean College.
Basic Information
- Category: library
- Website: http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Documented Facts
- Website: http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Country: United States (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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Franklin Public Library is the first and oldest public lending library in continuous existence in the United States. It was founded in 1790 in Franklin, Massachusetts, with a donation of books from Benjamin Franklin. It is currently located at 118 Main Street in Franklin, at the edge of the downtown Franklin area, right next to Dean College.
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