Adult reading
program scheduled
It's never too late to build your reading confidence.
An Adult Basic Reading Program designed especially for adults who want to build confidence and ability in reading will be held at the Concord Community Center, 645 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, starting Jan. 6.
The courses offered will be Basic Reading 1 and 2. There is no tuition fee. The cost of the book is $20. Participants who complete the 12-week program will receive a certificate at the end of the session. The course will run consecutively with a two-week break in between. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (final time to be determined.) This class is for adults only.
To register and for more information, contact Diane at 856-834-5063 or email diane@needtosucceed.org. Information can also be obtained at needtosucceed.org.

Farmers Market closed for the season
The Franklin County Farmers Market is now closed for the winter season. The market will reopen when spring crops are available.

Coats for Christmas drive
The annual Coats for Christmas drive is currently underway. You may drop off your new or good used clean coats, gloves and scarves at the local Farm Bureau office, 496 Redwood Lane, Louisburg.
All sizes are needed especially for kids. Donated items will be taken to Safe Space, the Senior Center and other places in Franklin County as needed. The coat drive has been going on for over 30 years.
For more information, call Wayne Champion at Farm Bureau, 919-496-2051.

Franklin County's January programs
Enjoy needlework, crocheting, or knitting? Bring your work in progress and join fellow crafters for a relaxing, social time at the library's Sit and Stitch program for adults. This program will be at Youngsville on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.; Bunn on Monday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.; and Louisburg on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
Also planned is the teen program, Fidget!, where teens will get the chance to make your own fidget toy, all supplies provided! It will be at 4 p.m. at Franklinton on Thursday, Jan. 8; Bunn on Tuesday, Jan. 20; Louisburg on Thursday, Jan. 22; and Youngsville on Jan. 26.
Starting Jan. 5, the library's weekly Family Storytime at 10 a.m. and Afternoon Adventure at 4 p.m. programs will return.