Paul Sawyier Public Library News

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How little Franklin, Mass. opened America's first public library

“I open the case that they are stored in, and...it's this whole experience. You smell the aged books, and then you touch their smooth leather covers that have worn down because they've been held by thousands of citizens of Franklin before you...They're like this little family. I open the case and visit my little family. They're really special.”

Paul Sawyier Public Library News

Editor's note: The Paul Sawyier Public Library has reopened to the public with regular hours. Wapping Street is still closed in front of the building. Parking is available at the rear of the building and in the garage. At this…