Franklin Branch
Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library
280 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
phone (757) 562-4801
fax (757) 562-0162 Contact Manager
Bonnie Roblin
broblin@blackwaterlib.org Hours of Operation
Monday
| 9am - 8pm
| Tuesday
| 9am - 8pm
| Wednesday
| 9am - 8pm
| Thursday
| 9am - 8pm
| Friday
| 9am - 5pm
| Saturday
| 9am - 3pm
| Sunday
| CLOSED
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Branch History:
The Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Branch of the Blackwater Regional Library had its origins in 1926 & 1927 when the Women's Club of Franklin determined the need for a public library in the community. Miss Lizzie Mae Cutchin became the librarian in 1931 and devotedly served for nearly 50 years before retiring. At the beginning of her career she earned a salary of $10.00 a month and kept the library open four hours per week. Housed in many buildings throughout its history, the library made its latest move from the Pace House into a brand new building at the College Drive location in November 1992. At the present time the library is open 58 hours per week and is staffed by eight professionals who assist approximately 12,600 patrons from the Western Tidewater of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Job Club News News:
02/01/2012 - May the odds be ever in your favor...at the Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library Hunger Games Program, hosted by the Franklin Junior Woman's Club! Thursday, February 16th, from 5:30-7:30pm, come take a walk in the shoes of Katniss Everdeen. Learn the ways of the Games and what it takes to be victorious. All ages welcome, but keep in mind the book is Young Adult fiction. 01/20/2012 -Join us February 2nd from 5-7pm as we host a pajama party to kick off the Winter Reading Program! Join Mr. Rawls the library dog for a howlin' good time as we read First Dog by J. Patrick Lewis. Register for the Winter Reading Program and pick up your book log. The Winter Reading Program is for children from birth to first grade, but all ages may attend the party. 01/20/2012 -Calling all Kid Writers and Artists! Do you like to let your imagination soar? The Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library is having a contest for the best "A Dragon's Tail" entry; click to view the Rules. Packets due by 5pm February 17, 2012.
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