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The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will be hosting their annual Quilt-A-Thon fundraising event on September 13th & 14th during the Franklin Public Library's regular business hours - Friday 10-6PM and Saturday 10-3PM.![]()
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During this interactive event, volunteer quilters will demonstrate the craft on two projects during this event. Cheryl Butler of The Flying Needles made a very colorful Children's quilt top entitled “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom“ and Susan Betz, of The Polk Quilters, made a dramatic stained glass wall hanging quilt top called “The Wright Way“. Both are currently on display in the Children's section of the Library. Any level of quilter may participate for any length of time. Each quilter is asked to gather sponsorships at $5 each or $20/5 chances to win one of the completed quilts. Money raised at this year's Quilt-A-Thon will be used to support the library’s youth programs. The winning sponsors are decided by a drawing on October 8th.![]()
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There is no experience necessary to come and participate. Walk-in volunteers are encouraged to join the fun. We enjoy meeting and teaching folks the art of quilting! There will also be a small consignment shop of quilted & crafted items for sale with 10% of those proceeds to benefit the library. Those interested in getting sponsors can pick up information at the library’s circulation desk or call (814) 432-5062.
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The 4th Annual Oil Region Festival of the Book was well-enjoyed by local & regional authors, local organizations & community members on Saturday, August 24th in the Central Ave. Plaza in Oil City. The event not only celebrated authors in the Oil Region, but also featured guest speakers, including authors Rafi Perez & P.J. MacLayne. Local organizations provided food, children's activities & games, resources & free books to children. ![]()
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Local & regional authors included Tyra Lynn, Rafi Perez, LaTrobe Barnitz, C.D. Bennett, Teri Ackerman, Tina Rischlynn, Kathleen Shay, Rhea Fish, John Pozza, Lane a’Day, Ryan Beichner, Amanda Pica, Corey McCullough, Jessica Manack, P.J. MacLayne, Cathy Rybak, Tracey Lander-Garrett, & Carrie Hohmann Campbell. Also featured were groups like Flick-It-Books Publishing, The Ink Society, & Hollow Oak Press. Local organizations contributing to the event included the Belles Lettres Club of Oil City, Community Services, Recovery is NWPA, Friends of Oil Creek State Park, United Way of Venango County, the Heritage Society of Oil City, & Friends of the Oil City Library. ![]()
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Thank you to all who helped out at the event & to all who came out for a great time! We'll see you next year!
