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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) We love questions, it's part of our job as librarians! We've put together some of the most common questions and answers we get here at the Turner Free Library but we're always happy to help you find out more information if your question isn't answered here! Library Access & Borrowing Facilities & Services Programs & Passes Getting Involved How do I get a library card? Apply for a physical library card at either of the Turner Free Library's help desks with your photo ID and proof of current address! Children under the age of 12: must apply in person at the library with a parent or guardian. The child’s parent or legal guardian must present their own photo ID and proof of current address. Young adults ages 12 to 17: may present a school ID or driver’s license to verify both their identity and address. Young adults may apply for a library card with or without a parent or guardian present. Can’t make it to the Turner Free Library in person? Sign up for an eCard to use our electronic resources. If you want to borrow physical materials, you can upgrade to a physical card in person. I forgot my PIN! How do I reset it? By default PINs are OCLN but you can also reset your PIN online: 1. First, go online to catalog.ocln.org 2.Click the "log in" option, which should be near the top-right corner of the screen 3. Click "forgot my PIN" when the login window pop ups to receive a password reset email! My books/audiobooks/movies are overdue, what will happen? The Library has removed late fines on overdue books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, or video games owned by the Turner Free Library. Some of the items in the “Library of Things” collection accrue fines as indicated on the item labels, but please contact Library staff with any questions. Please note: Materials owned by other OCLN libraries may have varying fines based on the library that owns the item. For more information, check your loan receipt or view your library account online via the OCLN website . I lost or damaged a library item, what do I do? Library materials are used regularly and we know that sometimes mean they get lost or damaged. You’ll be responsible for the cost of replacing the item, but in many cases, the Turner Free Library is able to accept the donation of a replacement item in lieu of a replacement fee. The replacement copy must be new and it must be the same as the lost item. For instance, a patron must provide a hardcover book to replace a hardcover book. Please contact Library staff with questions about what donated replacement items can be accepted. Parents/guardians are responsible for all materials checked out on the cards of their children Please note: Other OCLN libraries may have varying charges and replacement policies; please contact the owning library for more information. Can I borrow a WiFi hotspot? Yes! You can borrow WiFi hotspots and many other items from our "Library of Things" collection , including technology, games, and much more! Due to their significant popularity, hotspots may only be borrowed for one week and there is a $5.00/day late fee. How do I borrow an eBook? You can check out an eBook using any of the resources on our Digital Books, Movies, Games, & More page. You will need to use your library card number and PIN to sign up for a free account, and in most cases you will need to install an app on your device. Some of our most popular resources are: Libby Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free with Libby, the library reading app. Hoopla Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music for free with your library card! Kanopy Stream movies for free online! Choose from nearly 30,000 films, including world cinema and documentaries. Can you tell me what items are checked out or overdue on my child/spouse/relative's library card? No, while we will be happy to call, email, or mail a list of those items to the card holder using the contact information listed on their library account, Turner Free Library staff are required to protect the confidentiality of library records under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 78, Section 7 . Under state law, “that part of the records of a public library which reveals the identity and intellectual pursuits of a person using such library shall not be a public record…." and Library staff are not permitted to disclose information about an individual's use of library materials, facilities, or services to anyone but the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order or where otherwise required by statute. Library staff can only disclose circulation, registration information, and information retrieval records to: The cardholder (with card or other proper identification). NOTE: This is regardless of age or relationship. For example, parents cannot be told what materials a child has checked out without the child’s consent. Staff of Old Colony Library Network acting within the scope of their duties in the administration of the library system, and in facilitating interlibrary loans. Representatives of any local, state, or federal government; pursuant to subpoena or search warrant authorized under the authority of federal, state, or local law; relating to civil, criminal, or investigative power. Upon receipt of any such subpoena or search warrant, the Library Director will consult with legal counsel to determine if the subpoena or search warrant is in proper form, and if there is a valid basis for its issuance, before providing confidential information. For more information, please view our Patron Privacy Policy . I forgot my library card, can I still pick up my holds or borrow other library materials? Yes, if you can provide a Massachusetts driver’s license or state ID. For children under the age of 12, a parent/guardian must provide their Massachusetts driver’s license or state ID. The child must be present or the parent/guardian must have been previously added to the “care of” line on the child’s account. Young adults ages 12 to 17 can present a Massachusetts driver’s license or school ID (such as a physical card or via an app such as PowerSchool) to meet this requirement. Can my child/spouse/neighbor/friend's pick up my library materials for me? Yes, but only if you have previously confirmed an authorized user by requesting that a specific individual be added to the "care of" line on your library account. Authorized users are only able to borrow on hold items and must use their own OCLN cards for any additional borrowing or other use of library services (e.g. computer access, reservations of the Turner Free Studio, replacing library cards, etc). The card holder remains responsible for ensuring that all materials are returned or be subject to late fines or a replacement fee for the item. What does it mean for a library card to be "in good standing"? A library card in good standing means there are no blocks on the card. A block could be in place for a number of reasons including but not limited to: an expired card, multiple overdue items, or replacement cost fine(s) greater than $15.00. Is my public computer use tracked? No, the Turner Free Library does not log public computer use beyond confirming that a valid library card number was entered. After logging out of one of the Library's public computers, all files as well as all local data (i.e. browsing history, downloads, etc) is deleted and cannot be recovered. The Library also does not track internet access on its public WiFi network or Chromebooks. For more information, please view the Library's Patron Privacy and Internet Safety and Computer Use policies. Use of some Library systems, such as printing, and associated apps may generate usage records. For each print job, the document name, page count, and associated printing cost is recorded in the Library's printing system. Pending print jobs remain active only until the end of the Library's business day, and the print system's job log and transaction history is purged monthly. Library services such as Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and others have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to visit the vendor's website or to contact Library staff for assistance. Additionally, the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) has a publicly-available privacy policy which outlines the scope and use of any visitor data collected on OCLN sites.

Haga clic en su escuela a continuación para ver sus requisitos de lectura de verano. Listas de lectura de verano requeridas por la escuela Escuela secundaria comunitaria Randolph Libros electrónicos disponibles en Hoopla Audiolibros disponibles en Hoopla Libros electrónicos y audiolibros disponibles en Overdrive Escuela secundaria Randolph Libros electrónicos disponibles en Hoopla Audiolibros disponibles en Hoopla Libros electrónicos y audiolibros disponibles en Overdrive Academia Thayer Escuela secundaria Escuela Superior Escuela técnica regional de Blue Hills Escuela secundaria intermedia Holbrook Grados 6 y 7 Grados 8 y 9 Grados 10 y 11 Grado 12 Randolph Reads is an annual summer reading program designed to inspire community, connection, and a love of reading while exploring important themes. This year, our stories have been chosen because they inspire joy and remind us of the importance of play and imagination! RPS students will receive a copy of the book in June or they can borrow copies from the Turner Free Library! Randolph Reads is a collaboration between Randolph Public Schools, Turner Free Library, and Randolph Community Programs 2025 Books:

Desafío de lectura de verano 2020 en la biblioteca gratuita de Turner! Como participar: Regístrese usted mismo o su familia haciendo clic aquí o descargue la aplicación gratuita Beanstack Tracker para su dispositivo móvil . Gane boletos de rifa registrando la cantidad de tiempo que pasa leyendo, completando actividades y escribiendo reseñas de libros. ¡Al final del verano, se sortearán premios para niños, adolescentes y adultos! How to participate: Collect a goal tracker at the library and set a reading goal for yourself - it could be minutes spent reading, number of pages, number of books, etc - the choice is yours! Complete your reading goal 5 times , writing the date for each time you met your reading goal. Met your reading goal 5 times? Congrats! Bring your completed bookmark to the Turner Free Library and get a raffle ticket to put towards one of our amazing prizes! Earn extra raffle tickets by attendign special events this summer. Want more? You're our kind of reader! Pick up a new bookmark at the library and start tracking again! Just remember: all raffle tickets must be claimed by August 23rd. Prizes winners will be notified the week of August 25th! Looking for reading inspiration? Check out the 2025 Randolph Reads picks ! ¡Haga clic aquí para ver las listas de lectura requeridas por la escuela!

The Turner Free Library's mission to provide access to the diverse community of Randolph is coupled with it's interesting history. Que hacemos Qué hacemos (Ki sa Nou Fè / Lo que hacemos / Chúng tôi làm gì) | Nuestra declaración de misión (Deklarasyon sou Misyon Nou / Misión / Thông điệp sứ mệnh) | Declaración de nuestra visión (Deklarasyon sou Plan Nou / Visión / Thông điệp tầm nhìn) | Nuestra Historia | Amigos de la biblioteca gratuita de Turner | Políticas de la biblioteca Our History Trustees of the Turner Free Library Friends of the Turner Free Library Library Policies Que hacemos Como biblioteca pública, Turner Free Library sirve a la ciudad de Randolph al brindar acceso gratuito a información en forma de libros, audiolibros, películas y otros materiales, además de ofrecer computadoras públicas y una red wi-fi abierta para que cualquiera pueda obtener en línea. Estamos abiertos a todos, sin importar la edad, el nivel de ingresos, la raza, el origen étnico, la capacidad física o el estado de ciudadanía y no hay ningún cargo para convertirse en titular de la tarjeta de la Biblioteca Turner Free. ¡Ven a visitarnos! Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca. Ki sa Nou Fè Antanke yon bibliyotèk piblik, Turner Free Library a sèvi moun Vil Randolph yo lè l bay aksè gratis ak enfòmasyon nan fòma liv, liv odyo, fim, baz done travay / rechèch, ak lòt kalite materyèl, ak lè l ofrièk òzodinat wifi ki ouvè pou nenpòt moun ka konekte ak entènèt la. Epitou, w ap jwenn pwogram ki gratis pou moun tout laj, soti nan lekti istwa ak pwogram atizana, pou rive nan kou enfòmatik ak anpil lòt ankò. Nou ouvè pou tout moun, kèlkeswa laj yo, nivo revni yo, ras yo, gwoup etnik yo, kapasite fizik yo, oubyen stati yo antanke sitwayen, epi pa gen frè w ap peye pou w jwenn yon kat manm Turner Free Library a. Vin vizite nou! Lo que hacemos Como biblioteca pública, Turner Free Library sirve a la ciudad de Randolph al brindar acceso gratuito a información en forma de libros, audiolibros, películas, bases de datos de trabajo / investigación y otros materiales, además de ofrecer computadoras públicas y una red de conexión wi -fi abierta para que cualquiera pueda conectarse. También encontrará programas gratuitos para todas las edades, desde cuentos hasta programas de manualidades, clases de computación y muchos otros. Estamos abiertos a todos, sin importar la edad, el nivel de ingresos, la raza, el origen étnico, la capacidad física o el estado de ciudadanía y no hay ningún cargo para convertirse en titular de la tarjeta de la Biblioteca Turner Free. ¡Ven a visitarnos! Chúng tôi làm gì Là một thư viện công cộng, Turner Free Library phục vụ Thị trấn Randolph, cho phép truy cập thông tin miễn phí dưới dạng sách, sách nói, phim, cơ sở dữ liệu việc làm / nghià n ku cácu cácu cấp máy tính công cộng và mạng wi-fi mở để mọi người có thể trực tuyến. Bạn cũng sẽ tìm thấy các chương trình miễn phí cho mọi lứa tuổi, từ thời gian kể truyện đến chương trình thủ công đến lớp học máy tính và nhiều chương trình khác. Chúng tôi mở cửa cho tất cả mọi người, bất kể tuổi tác, mức thu nhập, chủng tộc, dân tộc, khả năng thể chất hoặc tình trạng công dân và khöng t Free Library. ¡Hãy đến với chúng tôi! Interior de la biblioteca libre de Turner Nuestra declaración de misión La misión de Turner Free Library en Randolph es atender las necesidades informativas, educativas, culturales y recreativas de todos los miembros de la diversa comunidad de Randolph al brindar acceso a personal profesional, tecnología de punta, materiales, programas y servicios de calidad. . La biblioteca busca fomentar la lectura y el uso de la tecnología para el aprendizaje permanente y el enriquecimiento de la vida en la comunidad. Deklarasyon sou Misyon Nou Biblioteca gratuita de Se misyon Turner ki nan Randolph la pou l ede konble bezwen tout moun ki nan kominote Randolph la genyen yo nan domèn enfòmasyon, edikasyon, kilti, ak rekreyasyon, lè l bay yo aksè ak pèsonèl ki pynofyeesolo, bonji kalite, pwogram, ak sèvis. Bibliyotèk la fè efò pou l ankouraje moun fè lekti e itilize teknoloji pou yo ka aprann e anrichi lavi yo nan kominote a pandan tout lavi yo. Misión La misión de Turner Free Library en Randolph es atender las necesidades informativas, educativas, culturales y recreativas de todos los miembros de la diversa comunidad de Randolph al brindar acceso a personal profesional, tecnología de punta, materiales, programas y servicios de calidad. Labiblioteca busca fomentar la lectura y el uso de la tecnología para el aprendizaje permanente y el enriquecimiento de la vida en la comunidad. Thông điệp sứ mệnh Sứ mệnh của Turner Free Library ở Randolph là phục vụ nhu cầu thông tin, giáo dục, văn hóa và giải trí của tất thành viên trong cộng đồng Randolph đa dạng, bằng cách tiếp cận đời ngũ nhân viên chuyên nghiệp, công nghệ tiên tiến, tài liệu, chương trình và dịch vụ chất lượng. Thư viện tìm kiễm, khuyến khích đọc sách và sử dụng công nghệ để học tập suốt đời và làm phong phú thêm cuộc sống trong cộng đồng. Nuestra declaración de visión La visión de Turner Free Library en Randolph es proporcionar un espacio seguro, accesible, inclusivo y equitativo tanto dentro de las paredes de la biblioteca como digitalmente para los diversos residentes de Randolph. Deklarasyon sou Plan Nou Se plan Turner Free Library ki nan Randolph la pou l kreye yon espas ki an sekirite, ki aksesib, ki aksepte tout kalite moun, e ki san patipri, ni anndan bibliyotèk la, ni yon fason dijital, pou tout abitan Randolph yo. Visión La visión de Turner Free Library en Randolph es proporcionar un espacio seguro, accesible, inclusivo y equitativo tanto dentro de las paredes de la biblioteca como digitalmente para los diversos residentes de Randolph Thông điệp tầm nhìn Tầm nhìn của Turner Free Library ở Randolph là cung cấp không gian an toàn, dễ tiếp cận, hòa nhập và cộng bằng cả bên trong các bức tường của thư viện và môi trường số hóa nhiều cư dân đa dạng của Randolph. Nuestra historia Turner Free Library fue fundada a través de una generosa donación de la familia Turner en 1874. Randolph fue una de las primeras ciudades de Massachusetts en tener una biblioteca pública. La estructura original era un edificio de granito digno ubicado en el corazón de Randolph en Crawford Square. Un incendio se apoderó de este majestuoso edificio el 6 de diciembre de 1962. El edificio y su contenido fueron completamente demolidos. En un acto asombroso y desinteresado de devoción al servicio de la biblioteca pública, el negocio se reanudó ese mismo día con seis libros en un espacio prestado por la Iglesia Congregacional de al lado. La "nueva" biblioteca se abrió mientras los bomberos continuaban apagando el fuego. Durante un tiempo, la biblioteca operó desde una camioneta con un letrero en la parte superior que decía “Biblioteca libre de Turner” y fue conducida por la ciudad por voluntarios. La biblioteca fue reconstruida en el terreno original donado por los Turner y se inauguró el 6 de septiembre de 1966. El servicio al público se consideró tan importante que abrió antes de que se entregaran los muebles. En la actualidad, Turner Free Library es miembro de Old Colony Library Network , una cooperativa de 28 bibliotecas que comparten materiales y servicios. Ofrecemos una amplia gama de eventos gratuitos para niños, adolescentes, adultos y personas mayores que están abiertos a todos. En Turner Free Library, encontrará alrededor de 67,000 libros, películas, audiolibros, videojuegos y tecnología que puede llevar a casa . What We Do Our Mission Our Vision Our History

Welcome to TFL Kids! From babies to tweens, the Turner Free Library offers a variety of materials, resources, and programs for kids! Upcoming Kids' Programs Britannica School Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade and age. Also includes a Lesson Plan Builder for teachers with nonfiction content aligned to the Common Core and State Standards. Hoopla TV shows, music, movies and more all free with your library card PebbleGo An award-winning PreK–3rd-grade database for reading and research. Databases are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports such as read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting. What to Read Next Looking for inspiration? TFL librarians have some suggestions! Community & Crisis Help Food, fuel, housing assistance and much more, this list includes a wide range of local organizations ready to offer help! Kanopy Like Netflix for libraries! Thousands of free movies and tv shows Reset Library PIN In this tutorial video, learn how to reset your Library PIN number. You need your PIN number in order to access the OCLN catalog and several of our digital resources. Resetting your pin is easy and can be done entirely online! Discounted Museum Passes Save on admission costs to great local museums and other organizations! Libby Free digital books, audiobooks, and magazines TFL Kids From babies to tweens, the Turner Free Library offers a variety of materials, resources, and programs for kids! HelpNow Need homework help? Get live online tutoring for free here! New Release Newsletters Want to stay up-to-date on all new releases? Subscribe to our book newsletters! Select any and all genres you're interested in to receive monthly updates on what's new and novel. TFL's Monthly Newsletter View the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, the Turner Talk, for the latest information about library programs and services.

The Turner Free Library, Randolph's public library was established in 1874. It offers programming for all ages as well as a diverse collection of materials. Upcoming Events Meet the Page Turner bookmobile! More Featured Services Bookmobile SHOP Library of Things SHOP Digital Books, Movies, & More SHOP Outdoor Holds Lockers SHOP Discounted Museum Passes SHOP Room Reservations SHOP Get a Library Card SHOP TFL's Monthly Newsletter SHOP More Load More At the TFL

Learn about the Turner Free Library's effective policies as well as all long-range planning for the library! Políticas de la biblioteca Turner Free Library ha desarrollado una serie de políticas para brindar orientación sobre el uso de sus materiales, equipos, instalaciones y terrenos, y para informar la protección de los derechos y la seguridad de los usuarios, voluntarios y personal de la biblioteca. Todas las traducciones son completadas por voluntarios dedicados de la biblioteca y expertos en idiomas. Si desea ofrecer sus servicios de traducción voluntariamente a la biblioteca, comuníquese con el director en spwright@ocln.org . Archivo Política de colección de archivos Política de la sala de lectura de archivos Materiales de biblioteca Política de circulación | Politica de Circulacion Política de desarrollo de colecciones Política de tarjetas de maestros Planes a largo plazo Plan estratégico interino para el año fiscal 21 | PIan Teknik pou Ane Fiskal 2021 an | Plan Estratégico Interino Año Fiscal 21 | Kế hoạch chiến lược tạm thời năm tài chính 2021 Salas de Reuniones Política de uso de la sala de reuniones Seguridad Seguridad Política de comportamiento apropiado | Pwotokòl pou Konpòtman ki Kòrèk | Política de comportamiento apropiado de usuarios | Hành vi ứng xử phù hợp Política de uso de Internet Política de privacidad del usuario Política de niño seguro | Pwotokòl pou Asire Sekirite Timoun | Política para la seguridad de los niños | Chính sách An toàn cho Trẻ em Política de gestión de redes sociales y participación de los usuarios Declaración sobre raza y equidad social Adoptado por el Patronato 07/07/2020

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Dial-A-Story Revitilization Project | Mural About Theodore Luddington The Theodore S. Luddington Memorial Park is located between the Turner Free Library and the Central Fire Station. The park was dedicated in 1962 in honor of Theodore S. Luddington (1900-1961), a Randolph resident and selectman who served on numerous town committees. In 1964, the Randolph Board of Selectman voted to transfer the "care and custody" of the park to the Trustees of the Turner Free Library. In 2021 and 2022, the Turner Free Library was awarded Community Preservation funds to revitalize the Theodore S. Luddington Memorial Park into a welcoming recreation area for the Randolph community. As part of this project, the Luddington Memorial Park was developed to include an ADA accessible walkway to increase pedestrian safety, the addition of outdoor wireless access points providing free WiFi from the Library to enhance connectivity for park visitors, a mural created by students at the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and the installation of new park furniture and fencing to provide a safe and comfortable environment for relaxation and recreation. Dedication page in the 126th Annual Report Town of Randolph for the Year Ending December 31st, 1961 Special thanks for the support of this project go to: Town Manager Brian Howard Randolph Community Preservation Committee Randolph Town Council Randolph Fire Department Trustees of the Turner Free Library Luddington Park Mural The Theodore S. Luddington park features a mural created by students at the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Randolph and organized by art teacher Jen Vanora. Describing the painting process, Jen notes that "the May Center School specializes in education for students with autism, and our students range in age from 4 to 21. We are thinking about this painting as a community service project, something that our students can give of themselves to the larger community. So, our students are coming to the walkway wall with that in mind, and they really feel good about doing this for the town. We are driving over in very small groups throughout the school day, and each group is adding colors, shapes, and texture. Artistically, we are talking about warm and cool colors, choosing which colors to mix, and which to use next to each other. We are also working on making patterns, as well as layering shapes and colors over the colors of the previous class to build texture. The heat has slowed us down a little bit, but the classes are still excited. We are really proud of how our students are rising to the occasion of giving of their efforts and creativity. Our students have so much to give, and we appreciate the opportunity for them to do so!" About Theodore S. Luddington Theodore Stanley Luddington was born on July 13th, 1900 to John and Mabel (sometimes spelled Mabelle) Luddington; the third of their four children. Although Theodore and his sisters Eva, Elizabeth, and Ruth were born in Maine, the family had moved to Randolph by the time of the 1910 United States Federal Census. In 1923, Theodore married Catherine Marion Turner in Avon. They would have one son, Robert Turner Luddington, in 1924. Theodore's father John worked in a shoe factory, as did a significant percentage of Randolph residents at the time, and Theodore himself worked as a shoe salesman for a time according to the 1930 Census. Theodore also founded the Tri Town Weekly newspaper, with his occupation listed as the newspaper's publisher in the 1940 City Directory. In 1938 Theodore was elected to the Randolph "Selectmen and Oversees of Public Welfare," a position he would hold multiple times over the ensuing decades; from 1938-1946, 1948-1950, and 1953-1959. In addition to his work as a Selectmen, Theodore served on numerous town boards and committees including: Board of Assessors (1943-1953) Planning Board (1935-1938) Board of Trustees of the Turner Free Library, ex officio (1938-1942) School Planning and Building Committee (1949-1955) Town Meeting Member (1953-1961) Theodore Luddington passed away on August 15th, 1961. The area now known as Theodore S. Luddington Memorial Park was dedicated in his name in 1962. Project-Luddington Mural-Luddington Theodore-Luddington

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The Turner Free Library Friends group fundraises for the library, providing access to even more free programming for the town. Amigos de la biblioteca Friends of the Turner Free Library es un grupo voluntario sin fines de lucro que apoya a la biblioteca pública de Randolph, MA a través de la recaudación de fondos, programación, grupos de discusión de libros y defensa comunitaria. Estamos buscando activamente nuevos miembros para ayudar con muchas iniciativas interesantes en beneficio de la gente de Randolph, y lo alentamos a que se comunique con nosotros en friendsoftfl@gmail.com . Donations Book Sales Online Store Donations Thank you for your support! The Friends of the Turner Free Library is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible. Monetary donations can be made online via Paypal or by check or cash at the Turner Free Library. If you would like to make a donation in honor of a person or organization, please put their name in the donation box in the payment form. If you would like them or their family to be notified, please email their name and mailing address to friendsoftfl@gmail.com . The Friends of the Turner Free Library are also delighted to accept donations of books and DVDs in gift-worthy condition. The Friends are unable to accept donations of items that are: Dirty Moldy or have a cigarette smell Burnt or water damaged Damaged or missing covers or pages Excessive writing, markings, or highlighting Computer, language, or travel books more than 3 years old Textbooks more than 5 years old VHS or Cassette Tapes Magazines or workbooks Encyclopedias Donations can be dropped off in bins next to the Children's Help Desk at the library or in the book donation bin at the Zapustas Ice Arena (240 North Street). The Friends greatly appreciate your donations but are unable to to make pick ups. Online Store Support your library in style ! Check out the Friends of the Library’s online store for fun, library-themed merch. Every purchase helps fund library programs and discounted museum passes—so you can show your love and make a difference. Shop Ongoing Book Sale The Friends of the Turner Free Library offer an ongoing book sale all year long! Be sure to visit their shelves, located on the library's second floor, regularly for great deals on books for all ages! Biannual Book Sale Twice a year, in May and November, the Friends of the Library host a large book sale with some amazing deals! Subscribe to the Library's enewsletter and follow the library on social media for scheduling information. 2025 book sale dates: Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday, November 1st, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm