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The Trustees of the Turner Free Library effectively govern library proceedings. Fideicomisarios The Board of Trustees are an essential part of the TFL team! As public library Trustees, the Board establishes library policies and acts as the agents of public trust in governing the library. The Trustees of the Turner Free Library meet the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are posted on the Library's online calendar , at Town Hall, and on the Town of Randolph website . Board of Trustee meeting bylaws , agendas , and minutes are available online. If you are a Randolph resident interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, please send a letter of interest to Sharon Parrington Wright, Library Director, at admin@randolph.ocln.org . PRESIDENTE: Kevin Donovan VICEPRESIDENTE: Doug Albert TESORERO: Kevin Reilly TESORERO DE ASST: Sheila Campbell SECRETARIO: Sam Porter PRESIDENTE: Kevin Donovan VICEPRESIDENTE: Doug Albert TESORERO: Kevin Reilly TESORERO DE ASST: Sheila Campbell SECRETARIO: Sam Porter PRESIDENTE: Kevin Donovan VICEPRESIDENTE: Doug Albert TESORERO: Kevin Reilly TESORERO DE ASST: Sheila Campbell SECRETARIO: Sam Porter

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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 . Membership Volunteer Donations Book Sales Membership & Impact The library is a place for innovation, connection, and discovery for people people of every age. And thanks to your generosity as a Friend of the Turner Free Library, these experiences continue to grow each year. Through your support, the Friends help fund programs, resources, and opportunities that bring our library to life. In fact, Friends funding nearly doubles the annual programming budget provided by the Town of Randolph, allowing the library to offer far more events, activities, and services than would otherwise be possible. None of this would be possible without your support! Please consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Turner Free Library. The Friends is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible. Annual membership options; Individual ($10) Family ($20) Sponsor ($35) Patron ($50 or more) Your annual contribution helps ensure that the library continues to offer engaging programs, valuable resources, and welcoming spaces for everyone in our community. Annual membership payments can be made online via Paypal or via a check made out to the Friends of the Turner Free Library. Volunteer Your Time! We offer flexible, rewarding opportunities—perfect for book lovers and community champions alike! Please reach out to friendsoftfl@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest. Volunteer opportunities include: Special Events Helpers (like at our popular book sales): Just a 2‑hour shift makes a big difference! Mending Donated Books : 1–2 hours per week, help give books a second life Curator of Donated Children’s Books : 1–2 hours per week: Organize and select books young readers will love Book Sale Coordinator (semi‑annual): About 4 hours per month, focused around each sale Social Media & PR Support: 1–2 hours per month, help us spread the word Fundraising Ideas & Planning: 2-3 hours per month. Share your creativity; whether you can help once, occasionally, or regularly, your time truly matters. 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. Book Sales 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. 2026 book sale dates: Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday, November 7th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Get a Turner Free Library library card in 2 easy steps! Obtenga una tarjeta de biblioteca Ready to get a library card? We can't wait to have you visit! Getting a library card is always free, but you'll need a photo ID and proof of your current address to register. You can also create a temporary e-card online to get immediate access to some of the Library's digital services, but you will need to visit the library with a picture ID and proof of your current address to finish setting up your library account. Obtenga una tarjeta electrónica temporal (¡asegúrese de incluir su información de contacto!)

Dial-A-Story Library Director Sharon Parrington Wright 781-961-0932 ext. 5 spwright@ocln.org Head of Children's Services Samantha Boucher 781-961-0932 ext. 6 sboucher@randolph.ocln.org Young Adult Engagement Manager Joanne E. Batson 781-961-0932 ext. 7 jbatson@randolph.ocln.org Outreach Manager Avian Deane 781-961-0932 ext. 8 adeane@randolph.ocln.org Circulation Manager May Seeto 781-961-0932 mseeto@randolph.ocl n.org Turner Free Library Archives library@randolph.ocln.org Director of Community Programs Joseph Pitti 781-961-0930 jpitti@randolph-ma.gov

Préstamo de tecnología, gadgets, juegos y más La biblioteca gratuita de Turner tiene tecnología, gadgets, juegos de mesa y más que puedes tomar prestados y usar en casa. Solo los titulares de la tarjeta Turner Free Library. Proper Use and Liability: In consideration of being permitted to borrow tools and equipment, the borrower agree to release and indemnify and hold harmless the Turner Free Library and the Town of Randolph, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability, loss, claims, and demands, actions or causes of action for the death or injury to any persons and/or for any property damage of any nature suffered or incurred by any person which arises or may arise or be occasioned in any way from the use of tools and equipment borrowed from the Turner Free Library. As with all Library materials, the borrower is responsible for the item and will be billed for reasonable replacement costs associated with damage, or loss of items. Neither the Turner Free Library or the Town of Randolph are not responsible for any costs incurred or damage to personal equipment while borrowers use items from the Library. Filter by category Games Make & Mend Outdoor Technology Tools Blood Pressure Monitor Coming soon! Check availability Cricut Joy Coming soon! Check availability Fountain Tarot Kit A deck of Fountain tarot cards Check availability Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor An electricity monitor that can assess how efficient your appliances are. Check availability Mobile Document Scanner The CUTEST little mobile document scanner for on the go scanning! Able to scan Scans color and black and white documents at up to 16 pages per minute. Brother scanning software installation required for use. Check availability Pickleball Kit Coming soon! Check availability TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Graphing calculators for all of your math needs! Check availability Board Games A range of games including Scrabble, Ticket to Ride, and many more! Check availability Cricut Mini Heat Press Coming soon! Check availability Gardening Tool Set Ready, set, grow! This gardening tool sets includes a large trowel, small trowel, cultivator, hand rake, weeder, pruning shears and a cloth tote. Check availability Light Therapy Lamp A light therapy box intended to improve mood, focus, energy and sleep. Check availability Mobile Hotspot Connect to the internet on the go with a mobile hotspot, which connects your devices to the internet via the cellular network. Check availability Portable DVD player with screen A portable DVD player and screen with a rechargeable battery Check availability White Noise Machine An ambient noise machine intended to mask disruptive environmental noises so you can relax or sleep more easily. Check availability Chromebook Laptop A lightweight, simple laptop running the Chrome operating system. Check availability Energy Oracle Cards Kit A deck of Energy Oracle cards Check availability Ghost Meter A handheld tool that measures AC electromagnetic fields, which are usually emitted from man-made sources such as electrical wiring Check availability Litter Cleanup Kit Help keep Randolph beautiful! Check availability Paper Shredder A portable desktop shredder for securely disposing of paper and credit cards. Check availability Soil Tester Test your soil before planting! This 4-in-1 meter measures soil pH, moisture, temperature, and light to help you plan your garden layout. Check availability WorldPen Coming soon! Check availability

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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! Computers & Internet Library Access & Borrowing Facilities & Services Programs & Passes Getting Involved Does the Library have public computers? Can I print, photocopy, or scan at the library? Is my public computer use tracked?

Get a Turner Free Library library card in 2 easy steps! Obtenga una tarjeta de biblioteca Ready to get a library card? We can't wait to have you visit! Getting a library card is always free, but you'll need a photo ID and proof of your current address to register. You can also create a temporary e-card online to get immediate access to some of the Library's digital services, but you will need to visit the library with a picture ID and proof of your current address to finish setting up your library account. Obtenga una tarjeta electrónica temporal (¡asegúrese de incluir su información de contacto!)

Dial-A-Story The Turner Free Library is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Trial Court to offer access to virtual court services through the Access to Justice library initiative. The Access to Justice initiative works to ensure that all members of our community have equitable access to court resources, including virtual services. Through the Access to Justice website you can: look up case information, join a remote hearing, get help from the court service centers and front desks, find court forms, and more. Printing and Reserving a Private Space at the Turner Free Library to Attend Court Remotely More information about printing services and costs at the Turner Free Library. Turner Free Library card holders can reserve the Meeting Pod or the Turner Free Studio as a private, quiet spaces to attend court remotely. For assistance in reserving a space without a library card, please email ralib@ocln.org or call 781-961-0932, ext. 4. Due to the popularity of these spaces, please make a reservation as far in advance as possible.

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