Upcoming Teen Programs Scholarship America Browse scholarships by availability and location! MEFA College Affordability-make a plan and save for college! Finaid Finaid’s custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you’ll need. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc The CBC seeks to advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public. FAFSA Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school. CollegeNavigator Find institutional data on programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, student loan defaults and accreditation from thousands of US universities and colleges. National Society of High School Scholars Foundation NSHSS Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for high school students as they prepare for upcoming careers in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy, stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. We seek to support higher education to enable our future leaders to achieve their dreams. Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows. UNCF They award scholarships and provide financial support to 37 HBCUs. VolunteerMatch Find your match for volunteer opportunities! VolunteerMatch matches inspired people with inspiring causes. HelpNow Need homework help? Get live online tutoring for free here! Mango Languages Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects. Universal Class What could be better than a free online class? What about more than 500! From accounting to web development, find free classes on every subject. Massachusetts Driver's Manual Ace your learner's permit exam by studying the Massachusetts Driver's Manual. JobNow Looking for a job? Get free resume review and career coaching support online here. Jobs For Teens HQ Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience makes it even tougher. This website can help! Work Papers Application The Massachusetts employment permit application for 14-17 year olds. MassHire Greater Brockton YouthWorks Career support, classes, and more! Turner Free Library's Teen Department offers an inclusive & welcoming space for grades 7-12. We provide materials, resources, programs, and services to help teens develop their interests and skills and help them prepare for the future. Looking for info or have questions/suggestions? Contact our Young Adult Engagement Manager, Miss Jo at 781-961-0932 ext. 7 or send her an e-mail at jbatson@randolph.ocln.org Dial-A-Story Resources for Teens

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. 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 TFL Kids From babies to tweens, the Turner Free Library offers a variety of materials, resources, and programs for kids! Discounted Museum Passes Save on admission costs to great local museums and other organizations! Libby Free digital books, audiobooks, and magazines TFL's Monthly Newsletter View the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, the Turner Talk, for the latest information about library programs and services. 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. What to Read Next Looking for inspiration? TFL librarians have some suggestions!

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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

Dial-A-Story Can't get to the library in time to get your holds? No problem! Pick up your holds 24/7 regardless of whether the library is open via our outdoor lockers. Picking up holds from the lockers: 1. Log in to your OCLN library account with your library card number and PIN. 2. Select the item(s) you would like to pick up from the lockers and choose "Randolph Hold Locker" as the pickup library from the drop down menu. 3. Wait to receive a confirmation email, text, or call that your item(s) is ready for pick up. 4. At the locker, tap the "pick up holds" button. 5. Scan your library card or enter your account number using the onscreen keyboard. 6. Select the locker(s) you would like to open and then tap the "check out" button. 7. Your assigned locker will automatically pop open! Collect your item(s), close the locker door, and tap the "done" button on the screen to get a checkout receipt. The Holds Pick up Lockers are available for use based on the following terms and conditions: Patrons are responsible for ensuring that no personal items are left unattended in the lockers. Patrons are responsible for ensuring that the locker doors are firmly closed after pick up. Locker users are responsible for any damage that occurs due to a locker door being left open. Patrons are responsible for ensuring that clothing, fingers, etc are clear of the locker doors before closing them and for ensuring that children do not play on or inside the lockers. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: What kinds of things can I pick up from the lockers? A: You can pick up many types of library materials from the lockers, including books, movies, music, games, and more! Please note that, due to the extremes of outdoor temperatures, the TFL's laptops and mobile hotspots can only be picked up inside the library. Q: Will the locker doors close automatically? A: No, they will not. Please make sure to close the locker doors after you have collected your items. Locker users are responsible for any damage that occurs due to a locker door being left open. Q: I have two items to pick up from the lockers but I only want one. What should I do with the second item? A: The lockers automatically checkout everything stored inside your assigned locker to your account. If you no longer want an item, please place it in the outdoor book drop so we can make sure it is taken off your account. Any items you leave behind in the locker will remain on your account. Q: I have other questions or I am having trouble requesting that my holds be sent to the lockers. What should I do? A: Turner Free Library staff can answer your questions and help get your holds to the right place! Give us a call at 781-961-0932 during the library's open hours and we'd be happy to assist you! The Outdoor Holds Locker service is made possible through federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Prete Teknoloji, Gadgets, Jwèt, & Plis Bibliyotèk Turner gratis gen teknoloji, gadjèt, jwèt tablo, ak plis ankò ke ou ka prete epi sèvi ak nan kay la! Moun ki gen kat Turner Free Library sèlman. 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

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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? Yes, the library has public ChromeOS computers located on the library's main floor as well as Chromebooks which can be checked out for home or in-library use on the main floor, Children's Room, and Teen Room. Desktop computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Computers are unable to play DVDs and do not have Adobe products installed on them. Please note that the desktop computers automatically shutdown 30 minutes before the library closes. The Library's Internet Safety & Computer Use Policy is available on our website! Can I print, photocopy, or scan at the library? You absolutely can! We have a public printer release station and the charge for printing is $0.15 for black and white copies, or $0.50 for color copies. We have a copier that also functions as a scanner (to email or USB) located in the Children’s Room on the 1st Floor. Copy prices are $0.15 for black and white and $0.50 for color. Scanning is free of charge. Please note that we do not offer faxing services. Local libraries with faxing services include: Holbrook Public Library 2 Plymouth Street Holbrook, MA 02343 P: 781-767-3644 Main Branch, Thomas Crane Public Library 40 Washington Street Quincy, MA 02169 P: 617-376-1300 Please contact the libraries directly with questions about faxing. 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.