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Full Moon Lighthouse Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
2023-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Crooked River Lighthouse, 2100 Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 7:00-9:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising moon.
Gifted musical trio, “Boats A Rock’n” will be performing a wide range of upbeat, toe-tapping tunes spanning musical styles from reggae, folk, jazz, rock, and blues as well as a few originals. This lively group features the singer-songwriter, Susan David on acoustic rhythm guitar, harmonica, and lead vocals along with Terry Koral on lead guitar and vocals and David Riggs on bass guitar.
Guests can also visit the Keeper’s House Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts and souvenirs. Visitors can also enjoy the glowing fire pit (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.
The climb to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse rewards bold climbers with breathtaking views of the bay. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Advance reservations are required for those who wish to climb the lighthouse tower during this event by calling the Lighthouse gift shop.
A limited number of climbers (max of 7) are allowed at one time. There will be a time limit for viewing from the top. Guests who would like a more leisurely climbing experience are welcome to enjoy one of the daytime climbs available every Wednesday through Sunday. Masks are welcome but not required.
Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com, or visit the website provided. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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March Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
2023-03-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The March Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky from the top of the lighthouse.
The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first come, first served basis. No advanced reservations will be taken. You will purchase your tickets in the gift shop and then sign up for your 15-minute time slot with the lighthouse keeper. Up to 12 persons allowed in each 15-minute time slot. The gift shop will open at 6:00pm to begin selling tickets.
Cost is $10.00 per climber for the general public and $7.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. Cash or credit card payments accepted. All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall to climb the tower and children must be age 13 and over to access the outside catwalk. For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.
The sun will set at 6:42 p.m. and the “Worm” moon will rise at 7:02 p.m. on March 7th. The March full moon is called the Worm moon because as the snows melt and the ground thaws, earthworms begin to appear and the robins of spring are not far behind. Full Moon names are attributable to native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.
The Cape St. George Light is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.
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Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
2023-03-07, 2023-02-28, 2023-02-21 | Art of Glass, 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George Island, 32328
Are you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side?
Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our 1 hr Bit & Pieces art classes! Just call ahead, we have 3 convenient classes held daily: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
You pick your canvas glass and other media and create a work of art with your family and friends in a safe and clean setting. When it’s completed, we coat it in a clear epoxy resin and you can pick up your masterpiece the next day.
Great for parties, family get-togethers, or our BYOB girl’s night out classes. Bring something special home from your vacation that you can enjoy for years. Just call Devorah at Art of Glass to reserve your Bit and Pieces experience at 850-370-1019 or book online at www.SGIArtofGlass.com.

Flyer from Art of Glass, explanation of classes

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Yoga Classes: Adult Beginners
2023-03-06 18:15 - 19:15, 2023-02-27 18:15 - 19:15, 2023-02-20 18:15 - 19:15 | Apalachicola Margaret Key Library, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is hosting a 6-week yoga workshop for adult beginners each Monday 6:15-7:15 p.m. Classes will be instructed by Kathy Jansen, a licensed massage therapist, and registered yoga instructor with 22 years of experience. Classes are open to the public, and a $10-20 donation is suggested.
For more information:
kjhealingarts@yahoo.com
or 850-653-6719
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Pen to Paper Writers’ Series
2023-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Carrabelle Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, United States
The Franklin County Public Libraries continues its popular writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” with another interesting program scheduled for Monday, March 6 at 2:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. The next session will feature three writers, D. J. Mays, Tiffany Jo Howell & Ginnah Howard, who will be discussing Sci-Fi, Young Adult Fiction and Biographical/ Historical Fiction.
Local author D.J. Mays has always been a fan of science fiction. She began as an author with “The Rebel” in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Leroni of Darkover anthology. After that, she spent years as a research scientist, publishing actual science rather than science fiction. Only recently has she been able to write full-time. Her trilogy, Tales of the Rebel League, is set in the near future after an attempted alien invasion. The books of the trilogy are Liberty Below Zero, The Key of Three, and Insight. She plans to continue the series but has also begun work on an unrelated science fiction trilogy, as well as a non-fiction book about her work with wild and domestic animals.
Since her early days, Tiffany Jo Howell has been telling stories of helping her friends get in trouble and instigating mischief. Maybe she never grew up because children still gravitate to her wherever she goes. Perhaps this is why writing in an easy voice for the younger ones comes naturally to her. Tiffany originally hails from Minnesota but now lives with her husband and most perfect cat, Sweet Pea, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. One of her favorite writing spots is at the local sports bar with music playing and sweet tea flowing. She will discuss her book, The Finder’s Tales: Marco.
Ginnah Howard has written several books including I’m Sick of This Already, Rope & Bone, Night Navigation, and Doing Time Outside. Though she didn’t discover writing until much later in life, she was a lover of books who could be happy for hours in stories. Her favorites were usually English orphans or a girl in the limberlost, characters wronged by people she loathed. She is a former English teacher with twenty-seven years of experience teaching at the high school level. Upon her retirement she was found she finally had more time to sit down to put words on the page.
Upcoming Pen to Paper events:
Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 pm – Sue Cronkite & Sydney Watson, on fiction
Monday, April 3, 2:00 pm – Historian & Author, Dale Cox on local historical non-fiction. **This will be one of his last public speaking appearances. (Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited.)
Monday, April 17, 2:00 pm – Anthony Lee Watkins & Dawn Radford, on poetry & fiction
Monday, May 8, 2:00 pm – Michael Llado-Davila & Lois Swoboda, travel memoirs & Children’s books
The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Avenue, Carrabelle, FL. These friendly and informal sessions are a delightful chance to meet these local authors and ask questions about their experience. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for these programs and the public is welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. For additional information on these events, please contact Carole Cooper at carolecooper@mediacombb.net or the Carrabelle Branch Library at (850) 697-2366.
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Pen to Paper Writers’ Series
2023-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Carrabelle Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, United States
The Franklin County Public Libraries continues its popular writers’ series entitled “Pen to Paper,” with another exciting program scheduled for Monday, March 6, at 2:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. The next session will feature three writers, D. J. Mays, Tiffany Jo Howell & Ginnah Howard, who will be discussing Sci-Fi, Young Adult Fiction, and Biographical/ Historical Fiction. Local author D.J. Mays has always been a fan of science fiction. She began as an author with “The Rebel” in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Leroni of Darkover anthology. After that, she spent years as a research scientist, publishing actual science rather than science fiction. Only recently has she been able to write full-time. Her trilogy, Tales of the Rebel League, is set in the near future after an attempted alien invasion. The trilogy books are Liberty Below Zero, The Key of Three, and Insight. She plans to continue the series but has also begun work on an unrelated science-fiction trilogy and a non-fiction book about her work with wild and domestic animals. Since her early days, Tiffany Jo Howell has been telling stories of helping her friends get in trouble and instigating mischief. Maybe she never grew up because children still gravitate to her wherever she goes. Perhaps this is why writing in an easy voice for the younger ones comes naturally to her. Tiffany originally hails from Minnesota but now lives with her husband and most perfect cat, Sweet Pea, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. One of her favorite writing spots is at the local sports bar, with music and sweet tea flowing. She will discuss her book, The Finder’s Tales: Marco. Ginnah Howard has written several books, including I’m Sick of This Already, Rope & Bone, Night Navigation, and Doing Time Outside. Though she didn’t discover writing until much later in life, she was a lover of books who could be happy for hours in stories. Her favorites were usually English orphans or a girl in the limberlost, characters wronged by people she loathed. She is a former English teacher with twenty-seven years of experience teaching at the high school level. Upon her retirement, she finally had more time to sit down to put words on the page.
Upcoming Pen-to-Paper events:
Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 pm – Sue Cronkite & Sydney Watson, on fiction.
Monday, April 3, 2:00 pm – Historian & Author Dale Cox on local historical non-fiction. **This will be one of his last public speaking appearances. (Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited.)
Monday, April 17, 2:00 pm – Anthony Lee Watkins & Dawn Radford, on poetry & fiction.
Monday, May 8, 2:00 pm – Michael Llado-Davila & Lois Swoboda, travel memoirs & Children’s books.
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Apalach Ghost Tour
2023-03-04 20:00, 2023-03-03 20:00, 2023-03-01 20:00 | Apalachicola
Take a ghost tour in downtown Apalachicola with your own personal ghostly guide. Hear ghost stories about people from the town’s past told in front of some of the city’s most historic buildings. You’ll also hear some local legends including the Ghost Hearse of Bloody Bluff and more. Plus certain volunteers will get to use EMF detectors to see if we pick up any ghostly energy and we will also do some paranormal investigating too. The tour may last up to an hour. The tour will begin in front of the Chamber of Commerce which is located at 17 Avenue E next to the Dixie Theatre. *Please Note: Schedule is subject to change without notice. Time will change due to Daylight Savings Time. Please visit the website for exact days and times.
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Carrabelle Country Market
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 2100 Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL, United States
This market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies. There is freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, fresh herbs, vegetable seeds, handmade goods, and craft items, produce, and exotic starter plants.
Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. Also, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the lighthouse’s top for a breathtaking view of the Bay.
New and returning vendors are always welcome. The cost to be a vendor is $10. For more information, contact 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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Panacea Community Garden Farmers Market
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Panacea, Panacea, FL, 32346, United States

Yoga Classes: Kids
2023-03-01 15:10 - 15:40, 2023-02-22 15:10 - 15:40 | Apalachicola Margaret Key Library, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is hosting a 6-week yoga workshop for kids on Wednesdays 3:10-3:40 p.m. Classes will be instructed by Kathy Jansen, a licensed massage therapist, and registered yoga instructor with 22 years of experience. Classes are open to the public, and a $10-20 donation is suggested.
For more information:
kjhealingarts@yahoo.com
or 850-653-6719
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Downtown Apalachicola Market
2023-03-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Bee Inspired Too, 56 Commerce Street, Apalachicola, FL, 32320, United States
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested in becoming a vendor? Call (954) 593-8616.
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Pen to Paper Writers’ Series Feb 27
2023-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Carrabelle Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, United States
After a full house for the first session, the Carrabelle Branch of the Franklin County Public Libraries continues its exciting writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” with another fascinating program in February. On Monday, February 27 at 2:00 pm, the library will feature Pat Duggan and Robin Hilton. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Avenue, Carrabelle, FL.
The authors at this session will discuss and share the works they have written and those they are working on now, followed by a question and answer session. This friendly and informal event will be a wonderful chance to meet and greet these local authors personally and is open to anyone interested in learning more about these writers or writing in general or those who just love reading. Refreshments from Sid McOmie’s cookbook will be served.
Pat Duggan has written several books including a mystery fiction book set in Apalachicola called, “Murder at Eagles Nest”. Robin Hilton is the author of “Edge of the High: Quarter Century of Sailing Around the World”, a non-fiction book about her and her husband’s sailing adventures as well as writing several futurist mysteries.
Upcoming Pen to Paper events:
+Monday, March 6, 2:00 pm – D. J. Mays, Tiffany Jo Howell & Ginnah Howard, discussing Sci-Fi, Young Adult Fiction & Biographical/ Historical Fiction
+Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 pm – Sue Cronkite & Sydney Watson, on Fiction
+Monday, April 3, 2:00 pm – Historian & Author, Dale Cox showcasing his incredible font of local historical non-fiction. **This will be his last public speaking appearance. (Reservations are encouraged for this generally popular program as seating is limited.)
+Monday, April 17, 2:00 pm – Anthony Lee Watkins & Dawn Radford, with Poetry & Fiction/ Poetry
+Monday, May 8, 2:00 pm – Carol Hair Moore & Lois Swoboda, discussing the creation and publication of successful books for children
There is no charge for these programs and the public is welcome. Refreshments will be served. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. For any additional information on these events, please contact Carole Cooper at carolecooper@mediacombb.net or the Carrabelle Branch Library at (850) 697-2366.
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The Lyric Tenor, Mark Daniels & Accompanist Rob Goodling
2023-02-26 16:00 | Apalachicola Trinity Episcopal Church, 79 6th St, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents The Lyric Tenor, Mark Daniels & Accompanist Rob Goodling on February 26, 2023, at 4 P.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 79 6th Street, Apalachicola. Admission is $20 per person, with open seating.
The Lyric Tenor closed our 2020 season with a standing room only crowd. Now they’re returning to the Forgotten Coast with an all-new encore performance. Tenor Mark Daniels and Pianist Rob Goodling have a concert of music everyone loves including Opera Arias, Broadway Show Tunes, Sigmund Romberg, and Irish Airs. Tickets available in advance through Eventbrite at www.inconcertapalachicola.org. Or, pay a cash donation at the door. A reception will be held in Benedict Hall, next door to the church, after the concert.
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Apalachicola Farmers Market
2023-02-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Mill Pond, 199 Market St, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Located at the beautiful Millpond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.
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Apalach Ghost Tour
2023-02-25, 2023-02-24 | Apalachicola
Take a haunted tour in downtown Apalachicola with your own personal ghostly guide. Hear ghost stories about people from the town’s past told in front of some of the city’s most historic sites. You’ll also hear some local legends including the Ghost Hearse of Bloody Bluff, Tate’s Hell, and get to do some ghost hunting too. For days, times, and to book visit ApalachicolaGhostTour.com.
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Winter Music Series – Christopher Seepersaud, Multi-instrumentalist
2023-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Apalachicola Margaret Key Library, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Chris “Seep” is a unique multi-instrumentalist and music teacher from Tallahassee. Jazz, gospel, rock, reggae, Indian Classical, and blues meet seamlessly, played on instruments ranging from the sitar and tabla to guitar and hand percussion. Enjoy in our ‘listening room’ setting. Light refreshments will be served.

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African American Heritage Parade
2023-02-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Azalea and Hudson Parks, FL, United States
This celebration is Wakulla County’s tribute to African American culture and coincides with America’s annual recognition of Black History Month. The event features an African American-themed parade, complete with the sounds of local high school marching bands.
For more information, contact Robert Manning by phone at (850) 545-3928 or by email at robert.manning1956@gmail.com.

Soup-er Celebration (Soup, Bread, and Book Sale and Event)
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
The Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries will be hosting a second Souper Celebration: Soup, Bread & Book Sale at the CarrabelleBranch Library, 311 St. James Avenue, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10 am- 2 pm with delicious homemade soups, freshly baked artisan bread, baked goods, vintage books, live music, art and more. The proceeds from this event support the local library programs in Eastpoint and Carrabelle.
Local residents and businesses bring their delicious made-from-scratch soups like seafood gumbos, seafood bisques, chuck wagon chili, Brunswick stew, and more, and freshly baked artisan bread for the Friends volunteers to sell. Past years featured a dozen different soups ranging from exotic to healthy to old-fashioned. The soups and bread sell out very fast so visitors are encouraged to come early to get the best selection. Vintage and used books and used DVDs for all ages are also available for purchase.
This event will also offer a focus on local culture and art, with live music from Kevin Andrew and Rockulla Music. In addition, local artists and artisans from the Carrabelle Artist Association and the Lanark Village Quilters Group will be showcasing some of their stunning local art and goods. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.
The Souper Celebration continues a legacy started by Jackie Gay back in 1998. In 1998, Jackie Gay, who was an avid supporter of the library, entered her delicious gumbo into the Newman’s Own and Good Housekeeping Recipe Contest. She won and was presented with a check from Paul Newman for $50,000. She donated the proceeds to building the Carrabelle library. Today community volunteers honor Jackie Gay and continue her tradition by providing their own gumbos, soups, and chili to raise funds in support of the Franklin County libraries.
This year the community’s help is needed more than ever. Previously the Rock by the Sea event provided significant funding for the Franklin County library programs. This event has now relocated to Destin and will no longer be supporting local programs in Franklin County. More than ever donations of soups and baked goods from individuals and businesses as well as event sponsors are needed to offset this significant loss of funding. Sign–up sheets for soup, bread, and baked goods will be in the Eastpoint and Carrabelle libraries as well as on the Friends website https://friendsfcpl.com/souper-celebrations/. This funding supports library programs like the Summer Reading Program, Storytimes, ANIME Club, Book Chats, Lego Club, and more. In addition, the Eastpoint library building is maintained by friends with a portion of the cost offset by funding from the Franklin County government. The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization and most donations are tax-deductible.
Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information or to make a donation, please contact the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries by email at ffcplflorida@gmail.com or at https://friendsfcpl.com/souper-celebrations/ or https://www.facebook.com/ffcplfl.
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Soup-er Celebration (Soup, Bread, and Book Sale and Event)
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
The Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries will be hosting two Soup-er Celebrations – Soup, Bread, and Book Sales and Events. The first will be held at the Eastpoint Branch Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd in Eastpoint FL on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 10 am-2pm. The second will be held at the Carrabelle Branch Library, 311 St. James Avenue, Carrabelle, FL on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10 am- 2pm.
These events feature delicious homemade soups and freshly baked artisan breads and vintage and used books and DVDs. Local residents bring their delicious homemade soups like seafood bisques, seafood gumbos, chuck wagon chili, Brunswick stew, and more and freshly baked artisan breads for the Friends to sell. Past years featured d dozen different soups ranging from exotic to healthy to old-fashioned soups. The soups and breads sell out very fast so visitors are encouraged come early to get the best selection. Vintage and used books and used DVDs for all ages are also available for purchase. These events will also offer a focus on local culture and art, with music playing like Florida folk music or music from regional musicians. In addition there will be a showcase of regional art from local artists with pottery, paintings, photography and more. Exhibitors from some local organizations like the Master Gardener program and others attend to share their local knowledge with guests. These are family friendly events and all are welcome.
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) is a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds raised from the Souper Celebration help the Friends to support the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida and their goals to provide informational, educational and cultural materials for the benefit of persons of all ages in the community. The Friends supports many library programs: Summer Reading, Storytimes, ANIME Club, Book Chats, Lego Club and more. In addition, the Eastpoint building is maintained by the Friends with a portion of the cost offset by rent from Franklin County.
Funded in part by the Franklin CountyTourist Development Council. For more information, please contact the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries at ffcplflorida@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/ffcplfl.
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