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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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

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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.

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

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.

"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

The Turner Free Library lists all holiday and staff meeting closures for public knowledge. Fèmen Regular Schedule | Closings Regular Schedule Winter Hours (Labor Day-Memorial Day) Mon-Thur: 9am - 8pm* Fri-Sat: 9am - 5pm* Summer Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Mon-Wed: 9am - 8pm* Thur-Sat: 9am - 5pm* *Public computers shut down 30 minutes before closing Closings Jou nouvèl ane a Jou Martin Luther King Jr. Jou Prezidan an Jou Patriyòt la Memorial Day Lannwit anvan Parad la Katriyèm (4 pm fèmen 7/3) Jou Endepandans Jou travay Labor Day Jou Columbus Jou Veteran an Jou Anvan Jou Aksyon de Gras 5 pm fèmen Jou Aksyon de Gras Jou Apre Jou Aksyon de Gras 24 Desanm 12 pm fèmen Jou Nwèl la 31 desanm 12 pm fèmen (...) * Si yon jou ferye tonbe nan yon samdi, li pral obsève vandredi a davans kòm byen ke samdi a. Si li tonbe nan yon dimanch, li pral obsève nan Lendi. Fèmti sa yo pa pran an kont evènman move tan ekstrèm. (...) Reyinyon Anplwaye 2021 (bibliyotèk la louvri a 11 am): 17 Mas 16 jen 15 septanm 15 desanm (...) Announcement Closings

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!)

Klike sou lekòl ou anba a pou wè kondisyon lekti ete yo. (...) (...) Lekòl Obligatwa Lis Lekti pandan ete Randolph Community Middle School Ebooks ki disponib sou Hoopla Audiobooks ki disponib sou Hoopla Ebooks ki disponib ak odyobouk sou Overdrive Randolph Lekòl Segondè Ebooks ki disponib sou Hoopla Audiobooks ki disponib sou Hoopla Ebooks ki disponib ak odyobouk sou Overdrive Akademi Thayer Lekòl presegondè Lekòl Segondè Blue Hills Rejyonal Lekòl Teknik Holbrook Middle High School Klas 6yèm ak 7yèm ane Klas 8yèm ak 9yèm ane Klas 10 ak 11 Klas 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! 2026 Books: