Dial-A-Story Meet the Page Turner , Randolph's very own bookmobile! The Page Turner bookmobile carries books, movies, and technology to different locations around town. Bookmobile visits help to make library services more accessible to all members of the Randolph community, helping to overcome barriers of location, transportation, and other factors that might otherwise prevent residents from using the library. Whether you're a regular library visitor or need to get your very first library card, we hope you'll stop by and see what the bookmobile has to offer! Schedule Schedule Visit Request About Where the Page Turner Story Begins On April 5th, 2023, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) visited Randolph to celebrate the $524,000 in federal funding she secured for Turner Free Library to support the acquisition and equipping of a bookmobile. At the event, Rep. Pressley was joined by Randolph Town Manager Brian Howard, Randolph Director of Library, Recreation, and Community Programs Elizabeth LaRosee, Turner Free Library Director Sharon Parrington Wright, Superintendent of Randolph Public Schools Thea Stovell, Randolph Public Schools students, and community leaders and members. “Students deserve a fair and equitable learning environment, and I am proud to celebrate these federal resources that represent a crucial step towards achieving just that,” said Rep. Pressley. “This funding is a direct investment in our young people, our families, and our communities. Thank you to the Turner Free Library, Randolph leaders, and community members for their partnership and advocacy on behalf of our students.” “The Town of Randolph is excited for this amazing opportunity to expand outreach and literacy initiatives through Congresswoman Pressley’s FY23 Community Project Funding,” said Brian Howard, Randolph Town Manager. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Pressley for her continued advocacy for the Town of Randolph and its many residents.” “The Turner Free Library has always been a leading example of outreach and equity in the Town of Randolph through innovative and inclusive programming and services. We are excited to facilitate this collaborative outreach to increase literacy rates in our community,” said Elizabeth LaRosee, Randolph Director of Library, Recreation, and Community Program. “The upcoming Library Bookmobile will bring books, technology, and innovation to all corners of Randolph.” “We are so grateful for this opportunity to take our early literacy initiatives outside the library’s walls and directly to Randolph’s students! Research has shown that reading to children increases their language acquisition and improves their literacy skills, all of which has long term ramifications for our students,” Sharon Parrington-Wright, Turner Free Library Director. “One in six children who are not reading proficiently in the third grade will not graduate on time from high school, affecting their long-term academic and economic success. The Mobile Services Project will allow us to provide free and equitable access to library resources and staff for more than 2,000 Randolph Public School students.” “We are very excited for the opportunity to partner with the Turner Free Library and Congresswoman Pressley’s office to bring even more literacy initiatives to our students,” said Thea Stovell, Randolph Public Schools Superintendent. “The Randolph Public Schools are committed to bringing literacy and STEM to the forefront of our learning environment through this innovative collaboration.” Request a Bookmobile Visit Interested in having the Page Turner visit your organization or public event? Complete the visit application so that library staff can get in touch! Please keep in mind: Site Requirements: Location within the Town of Randolph Safe, legal, and marked off parking space to accommodate the 20-foot bookmobile van with a wheelchair lift in the back Space for multiple bookcarts and adequate room for people to browse; this may be outdoors or indoor depending on weather and the needs of your organization/event! Completed site application and visit agreement on file with the TFL We can't visit: Private events Sites that cannot accommodate a 20-foot van, such as sites that are on hills, can only be accessed via narrow streets, or that otherwise pose a risk to the library staff or bookmobile Sites outside the Town of Randolph Apply here! Page Turner Schedule This Page Turner bookmobile makes regular visits around Randolph! We visit community partner agencies, schools, parks, senior living facilities and more on a monthly and sometimes routine basis. Requests can also be made by community partners for a special event visit. View our library events calendar to see where the Page Turner is making its next stop! Bookmobile schedule FAQs

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 Today: TFL by the Numbers 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! 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! 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! 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 . 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 . Today

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"Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library The goal of the Turner Free Library's "Let's Eat, Randolph" Seed Library is to provide free and convenient opportunities for the Randolph community to learn about gardening and growing their own food. The Seed Library is now open and seeds are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last! FAQs Available Seeds FAQs What is a Seed Library? A seed library is a seed distribution resource for community members who are interested in growing plants from seeds. The "Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library provides community members with free seeds for plants that grow food. Who can use the Seed Library? Anyone can use the Seed Library! We welcome community members of all ages and skill levels. There is no cost to take seeds, but we ask that each household limit themselves to four seed packets per growing season. We appreciate everyone's understanding that this is a shared community service How does the Seed Library work? Community members are welcome to visit the Seed Library on the Main Floor during Turner Free Library's operating hours. Community members are welcome to choose up to four packets of seeds from the available selection at no cost. Supplies are limited and on a first come, first served basis. When should seeds be planted? There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but a good place to start is the Farmer's Almanac Planting Guide for Randolph . This guide contains information about the best time to plant seeds, when to plant seeds directly in the ground, and when to transplant seedlings. Are there food gardening resources in multiple languages? ECHOcommunity provides food growing resources in multiple languages. We have compiled a list of growing guides that are available in Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese, Español/Spanish, and English: Legim / Rau trồng vườn / Hortalizas / Garden Vegetables Zèb ak flè yo/ Thảo mộc và hoa / Hierbas Aromáticas y Flores / Herbs and Flowers Legim Fèy/ Các loại rau sống / Verduras de hoja / Leafy Vegetables Tout Kalite Joumou/ Bí đao, Bầu và Bí ngô / Distintos tipos de calabazas / Squash, Gourds, and Pumpkins Sereyal ak Pòmdetè / Cây ăn củ / Raíces y tubérculos / Roots and Tubers Legim Vejetal / Rau họ đậu / Legumbres vegetales / Legumes The City of Seattle has a basic gardening guide on urban gardening available in multiple languages: "Growing Food in the City" (English) Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Español/Spanish 简体中文/Simplified Chinese While this guide is tailored to the climate in Western Washington, it contains valuable information on gardening that can be used by gardeners on the South Shore. Does Turner Free Library accept seed donations? At this time we are only able to accept donations of unopened, commercially-packaged seeds. 2025 Seed Collection While supplies last Arugula (Eruca sativa) Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Carrot Imperator 58 (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) Cucumber Slicing (Cucumis sativus) Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) Lettuce Iceberg (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Onion Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa var. hortensis.) Pepper Jalapeno (Capsicum annuum 'Jalape�o') Radish Cherry Belle (Raphanus sativus) Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Broccoli Raab Carrot Royal Chantenay (Daucus carota sativus) Collard (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) Curled Cress (Lepidium sativum) Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) Lettuce Romaine (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) Onion Red Burgundy (Allium cepa) Pea (Pisum sativum) Pepper Poblano (Capsicum annuum var. annuum 'Poblano') Radish Red Arrow (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus) Beet Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Carrot Scarlet Nantes (Daucus carota var. sativus) Corn (Zea mays) Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Lettuce Buttercrunch (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Mache (Valeriana locusta) Onion Tokyo Long White Scallion (Allium fistulosum) Pepper California Wonder (Capsicum annuum) Pumpkin Connecticut Field (Cucurbita pepo) Radish White Icicle (Raphanus sativus var. raphanistroides) Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Cucumber Pickling (Cucumis anguria) Endive Curled Ruffec (Cichorium endivia) Lettuce Cimarron Red (Lactuca sativa 'Cimarron') Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Onion Yellow Sweet Spanish (Allium cepa x hybrida 'Yellow Sweet Spanish') Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum (cayenne)) Pumpkin Sugar Pie (Cucurbita pepo(Sugar Pie)) Rapini (Brassica ruvo) FAQs Seed list

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Accessibility Statement The Turner Free Library includes accessibility features on its website as part of its mission "to serve the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of all the members of the diverse Randolph community." Over 60% of adults in the US have a disability of some kind, many of which can make websites like the Turner Free Library's difficult to use. This in turn limits their access to library services and resources. In order to make the Library's website as inclusive as possible, it includes the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar. The Turner Free Library is also a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue , with TFL staff completing yearly training on providing sensory inclusive services. The Library offers Sensory Bags at both TFL Help Desks, which contain headphones and sensory fidgets available for anyone to use while at the TFL. Measures to support accessibility To ensure the accessibility of its website, the Turner Free Library takes the following measures: Include accessibility as part of the Library's mission statement Provide continual accessibility training for Library staff Add the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar to the Library's website Recite Me Web Accessibility and Language Toolbar The Recite Me toolbar allows visitor's to the Turner Free Library's website to access the library services and resources they're looking for. The comprehensive Recite Me toolbar works across all devices and offers a unique range of functions ensuring that our work is accessible to all. You can use it to: Read website text aloud (including PDFs) Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you Change font sizes and colors Customize background-color Translate text into more than 100 different languages Access a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus How to Access the Recite Me Toolbar The Recite Me toolbar allows visitor's to the Turner Free Library's website to access the library services and resources they're looking for. The compreh Web Content Accessibility Conformance Status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Turner Free Library's website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

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!)