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Get a Turner Free Library library card in 2 easy steps! Jwenn yon Kat Bibliyotèk 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. Jwenn yon Tanporè e-Kat (asire w ke ou gen ladan enfòmasyon kontak ou!)

The Turner Free Library Friends group fundraises for the library, providing access to even more free programming for the town. Zanmi Bibliyotèk la Zanmi Bibliyotèk Turner gratis la se yon gwoup volontè san bi likratif ki sipòte bibliyotèk piblik Randolph, MA nan ranmase lajan, pwogramasyon, gwoup diskisyon liv, ak defans kominotè. Nou ap aktivman kap chèche nouvo manm yo ede avèk anpil inisyativ enteresan benefisye moun yo nan Randolph, epi nou ankouraje w kontakte nou nan 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

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The Trustees of the Turner Free Library effectively govern library proceedings. Administratè yo 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 . PREZIDAN: Kevin Donovan VICE PREZIDAN: Doug Albert Trezò: Kevin Reilly ASST trezò: Sheila Campbell SEKRETÈ: Sam Porter PREZIDAN: Kevin Donovan VICE PREZIDAN: Doug Albert Trezò: Kevin Reilly ASST trezò: Sheila Campbell SEKRETÈ: Sam Porter PREZIDAN: Kevin Donovan VICE PREZIDAN: Doug Albert Trezò: Kevin Reilly ASST trezò: Sheila Campbell SEKRETÈ: Sam Porter

Get a Turner Free Library library card in 2 easy steps! Jwenn yon Kat Bibliyotèk 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. Jwenn yon Tanporè e-Kat (asire w ke ou gen ladan enfòmasyon kontak ou!)

Get a Turner Free Library library card in 2 easy steps! Jwenn yon Kat Bibliyotèk 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. Jwenn yon Tanporè e-Kat (asire w ke ou gen ladan enfòmasyon kontak ou!)

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Dial-A-Story Printing Register to print Public computers WiFi Printing Please note that the library is only able to accept cash for printing. The charge for printing is $0.15/page in black and white and $0.50/page in color. Printing from Library Computers Send your document to the printer using the printing option in your program or by using the keyboard shortcut “crtl + p." By default, the destination will be "save as PDF." Click the destination menu and select "see more." A Papercut printing window will open, prompting you to log in. Your printing account is set up under your library card number and the password "OCLN" by default. If you do not have a library card or are unsure what your printing account user name is, please see library staff for a guest printing account or register your own online . Select the black and white or color printer as needed and click the "print" button. Go to the print release station near the library's help desk and log in with your library card, username, or guest pass number. Deposit change or bills into the coin-op machine. Select individual documents to print, or click the “print all documents” button. Click “log out” once you are finished. If you have change, you can choose to have it returned to you or saved to your printing account. Printing from Your Own Devices Your printing account is set up under your library card number and the password "OCLN" by default. If you do not have a library card or are unsure what your printing account user name is, please see library staff for a guest printing account or register your own online . Go online to bit.ly/tflprinter and follow the instructions for your device type. Send your document to the printer, selecting the black and white or color printer as needed. Double-check the print preview on your device. Library staff cannot offer refunds. When prompted, log in. There is no confirmation screen; instead go to the print release station and log in with your account information. Deposit change or bills into the coin-op machine. Select individual documents to print or click the “print all documents” button. Click “logout” once you are finished. If you have change, you can choose to have it returned to you or saved to your printing account. Creating a Printing Account Connect your device to the “Turner Guest” Wi-Fi network. Go online to bit.ly/register2print Register using your library card number (recommended) or creating a unique username. Please save your username and password for printing. Computers Library computers are available for use based on the terms and conditions detailed in the Internet Safety and Computer Use Policy . These conditions include, but are not limited to: A library card is not required to use a computer. All computers are available on a first come, first served basis. Users are responsible for ensuring that their work is saved prior to logging off the computers, such as on a USB or via cloud storage. To protect users’ privacy, library computers erase all browsing history, files, etc; library staff are not responsible for lost content and cannot recover this information. Printing/copying is available at a cost of $0.15/page in black and white and $0.50/page in color. Headphones must be used to listen to audio content. All computers will automatically shut down 30 minutes before the Turner Free Library's closing time. Available Apps LibreOffice - Free Microsoft Office alternative SimplePDF - Free PDF editor to add text and signatures JS Paint App - Draw on a blank canvas or upload photos to edit If you need more productivity tools, you can create a free Microsoft account online at Office.com to access the online versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or create a free Google account to use Google's alternative productivity apps. Downloads Files that are locally downloaded will save to the computer's Downloads folder or can be saved directly to an external storage device. All downloaded files are erased at the end of the computer session. Logging Out/Inactivity To log out, users should click the red “Exit Session” button in the bottom taskbar. This will end the computer session and wipe all local user and browsing data. The inactivity timer will automatically log users out after 10 minutes of inactivity. A warning dialog box will appear after 9 minutes of inactivity. WiFi Free wireless internet access is available throughout the Turner Free Library. Go to your device’s WiFi settings, and click Turner Guest. Please see the Internet Safety & Computer Use Policy for complete details about privacy and security.

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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.