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April

2026

Bouncing Babies

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

GED Classes

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

Bouncing Babies

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

The Bookmarkers Book Club

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Book Sale

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

GED Classes

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Anime Club

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Storytime

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

The Navigation Nook

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

GED Classes

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Game Night

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

Oil Region Library Association

5 hours ago

CHEERS TO LIBRARIES! 🥂✨Franklin's Bella Cucina is generously donating 10% of their proceeds on Tuesday, April 21st, to Oil Region Libraries to celeb#NationalLibraryWeekyWeek! Grab a meal with a friend while supporting your library on April 21st. 🥰Thank you, Bella Cucina, for supporting local libraries! ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

20 hours ago

Join us for a fun-filled Game Night at the library! 🎲🤩Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking to relax & have fun, we’ll have a variety of board games for all ages & skill levels. Bring your friends or come solo—there’s always room at the table!1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month beginning April 15th from 4:30-6:45 PM at the Oil City Library. Free for all ages & registration not required! ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

1 day ago

Adult Craft Club is getting messy! Join us for our April sessions to make Ocean Slime. All sessions are free to attend & all materials will be provided. 🐳April 15 - Franklin Public Library - 4:00PM🐠April 27 - Oil City Library - 5:00PM🦀April 29 - Oil City Library - 5:00PMRegistration is OPEN NOW! Visit or call the Franklin Public Library (814-432-5062) or the Oil City Library (814-678-3072) to register today! ... See MoreSee Less

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