TIL when the town of Exeter, Massachusetts renamed itself to honor Benjamin Franklin in 1778, they asked Franklin to donate a bell to the town church. Franklin responded with a donation of books in...

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Video ToursLibrary Renovation and Expansion 2017 The Franklin Public Library is considered America's first public library. In 1778, when the town was incorporated, the designated name Exeter was changed to Franklin in honor of Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

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