This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, October 21, 2024.

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month
• Open on Sundays 
• Closed Monday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day
• Book sale weekend November 15 & 16
• Closing early Wednesday, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM
• Closed Thursday, Nov 28 for Thanksgiving Day 
• Library events for November 2024
• Kiddos, or “littles”
• Teens
• Adults
• Family events

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.

The date for the Ken Gloss: Book Antiques and Collecting event was not mentioned during our discussion. It is Thursday November 14th @ 6:30 PM.

The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

in Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

November newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/november-2024-franklin-library-news-events 

Ken Gloss: Book Antiques and Collecting Thursday November 14th @ 6:30 PM

Join us in welcoming Ken Gloss of Boston based Brattle Books! In this presentation, Ken talks about some of his favorite rare book finds and describes some of the joys of “the hunt” in his collection journey.  You will learn what makes books and manuscripts rare and what determines whether they increase in value. Enjoy fascinating anecdotes from private and institutional collecting, as well as guidelines for starting a collection of your own! Feel free to discuss your collection with Ken after the talk in an informal Q&A. No registration required.

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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