Archive for August, 2014
Library Facts Contest
Compare differences in 1914 and 2014 Photos of Franklin Library patrons and classrooms.  The Franklin Library has been at 1314 East Franklin for 100 years. It didn”'t begin there, however. ANSWER AT LEAST FOUR THESE SIX QUESTIONS CORRECTLY and all CORRECT CONTESTANTS will be entered in a drawing to win a 26 “Spirit of Phillips” Greeting Cards by Dave Moore and Linnea Hadaway, a $45.00 value and $100.00 CASH! What building, by name, was the Franklin Library in before 1914? Where was that located? How long was it there? How many volumes did it  have in 1914? Who was the librarian in 1914? Who were the benefactors of the new land and the new building? Enter with your name, address, and answers to Alley Communications P.O. Box 7006, Mpls., MN 55407 or editor@alleynews.org prior to September 19th, 2014. Correct Answer Contestants will be named in the October issue of The Alley and the Drawing Winner will be announced at the Franklin [...]
Franklin Library 100 Years
At 1314 East Franklin Avenue This issue of The Alley Newspaper begins a series about a library”“our Library. Albert Einstein tells us that “the only thing that you absolutely need to know, is the location of the library.” Well then, that”'s easy; our Library is at 1314 East Franklin Avenue since 1914. Yes, 100 years of support by the community and of it supporting the community. Franklin Community Library has been a gathering place for new immigrants and lifelong learners since 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue and before that at a rented space nearby. In its early years it featured a large Scandinavian collection, as the community was heavily populated with newcomers from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Today, the surrounding neighborhoods are home to people from all ethnicities and walks of life, including many who are learning English as a second language. To meet the needs of its diverse users, Franklin Library's World Language collection focuses on [...]
