August 11, 2009
by Joe
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Our ‘soft’ opening yesterday was an open secret. Francis Branch is open for business with our regular summer hours. The computers all worked, and the books were all in order and ready for readers. No doubt clued in by the … Continue reading
July 22, 2009
by Joe
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At Francis Branch on North Ironwood our construction project is on the back nine. We are racing toward an August 16 re-dedication, with a special preview party fundraiser set for August 6. Here’s the latest. Today Reith-Riley were out in … Continue reading
April 24, 2009
by Joe
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I got this from former Francis Branch staffer (and current Tutt Branch manager) Theresa. “I was going through some of my picture files and ran across this old pic of RBF. Many of you have seen it before but I … Continue reading
April 7, 2009
by Joe
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We have more details on our furniture sale. Perhaps you remember that our closing date in our old building is Saturday, April 25; our book drop closes after Sunday, April 26; and our furniture sale is set for Saturday May, … Continue reading
April 6, 2009
by Joe
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As Sherlock Holmes might say, “The game is afoot.” We now have more information on how and when our Francis Branch on North Ironwood will close and reopen. All of us here at Francis Branch have been working to prepare … Continue reading
March 16, 2009
by Joe
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The workers building the new Francis Branch have progressed quickly and the branch staff are well into their preparations for the big move. This is the plan for now. Dustin, the construction manager, expects the inside work to be substantially … Continue reading
January 31, 2009
by Joe
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Last Thursday morning the Francis Branch staff got a peek at the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Francis Branch. Once inside, the oohs and aahs started early. While outside the weather is cold, inside the heaters are … Continue reading
November 20, 2008
by Judy
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Western Branch staff is ready to welcome back our patrons on Monday, November 24, at 9:00 a.m. The branch has been closed for renovations, and now we are excited to show off our beautiful expanded branch with all our books, … Continue reading
November 12, 2008
by Joe
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It is windy, cold, and rainy today, but that’s not a problem for the crew building the new Francis Branch on North Ironwood. They have all the windows in and they’ve installed temporary doors, so on wet or chilly days … Continue reading
October 8, 2008
by Joe
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After a few weeks of frenzied activity, the workmen building the new Francis Branch are racing toward completing their highest priority, putting up a roof and walls. Many thanks to staff member Sharon for her ongoing documentation of the work. … Continue reading
