In 1731, book lover Franklin created the Library Company of Philadelphia, where this week visitors can see a collection of his papers worth an estimated $3 million to $4.5 million ...

There is an old-fashioned turf war going on at the Franklin Public Library, which was founded in 1790 with a gift of three books by the town’s namesake, Benjamin Franklin. And at the root of the ...

On November 14, 1732, the Library Company of Philadelphia signed a contract with its first librarian. Founded by Benjamin Franklin and friends in November 1731, the library enrolled members for a fee ...

Dozens of memorabilia that once belonged to Benjamin Franklin are soon going up for auction, writes Earl Hopkins for The ...

As millions of students return to school across the country, we take a look at how a gift from a founding father helped spark a movement to make public education a reality. Pamela Watts of Rhode ...

With the story in yesterday's Times about the privatization of public libraries in several states, I was put in mind of Benjamin Franklin and the bit of his autobiography which describes the founding, ...

Historic debut: Franklin’s papers and memorabilia were publicly displayed in Philadelphia for the first time at the library he founded in 1731. Auction plans: The collection will be showcased at ...

The Library Company of Philadelphia launches a monthly club to discuss civic values, based on virtues set down by its founder, Benjamin Franklin. Michael Barsanti, director of the Library Company of ...

Question: Did the Neenah Arts Council, Library Board or the Common Council approve the placement of the Benjamin Franklin statue at the Neenah Public Library? Will Neenah ever get a statue of FDR? JFK ...