Turner Free Library Newsletter - June 2023

From: Turner Free Library
May 27, 2023

Come check out a book, grab a table to study, use a computer, or attend some of our upcoming programs. 

Summer Schedule (begins after Memorial Day):

Monday-Wednesday 9AM-8PM

Thursday-Saturday 9AM-5PM

Please note that the Library will be closed 5/29/23 for Memorial Day and 6/19/23 for Juneteenth

June Calendar

Check out all of our fun, free programs this month! Programs are being held in person or posted on Facebook and Zoom. Keep scrolling for some of this month's featured events or click above to view our complete calendar!

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Featured Programs

Find Your Voice! All Ages Summer Reading Program

Saturday, June 17th - Saturday, August 12th

Read to win this summer with our annual all ages summer reading program! Collect a game board at the library beginning on June 17th and start earning prizes!

More information!

Randolph Day

Saturday, June 10th, 12-4PM, Randolph High School Parking Lot

(70 Memorial Parkway)

Come and meet members of Randolph’s Fire Department, Police Department, AND Department of Public Works. Each department will feature one of their amazing vehicles. This is a drop-in event and the vehicles leave promptly at 4PM. Additionally, we'll have amazing events like face painting and a foam party, and a few Randolph organizations will be tabling. Finally, new this year, we're having an artists alley, so come support your local artists!

More information!

Find Your Voice: Show Your Pride!

Monday, June 12th, 4-7PM at Powers Farm (592 N Main St)

Join us at Powers Farm for Find Your Voice: Show Your Pride! Learn more about Pride month at this family friendly event. We'll have storytime, crafts, a dance party, a mini pride parade, and more! Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, please come and celebrate. Please note that supplies for crafts will be available for the first 50 registrants; there will be other activities available for the remaining participants to enjoy.

Register!

Summer Reading Kickoff: All Ages Mini Golf

Saturday, June 17th, 12-4PM

Find your voice at our summer reading kickoff indoor mini golf event! Designed for all ages, this putt putt will take you on a journey throughout the library. So bring your game face for this non-competitive, family friendly fun time! While you're here, sign up for our summer reading program and, if you don't already have one, a library card! Parking will be available at Randolph High School.

Register!

Teen Art Gallery Installation

Tuesday, June 6th, 5:30-7PM

Join us for the 2nd annual Randolph Teen Art Gallery Installation as we showcase 12 Randolph teen artists who will have their work displayed in the Turner Free Library Teen Room from June 2023 to May 2024.

Teen Lit Crates

Did you know?  The Turner Free Library offers a FREE monthly subscription box service program for all Randolph teen cardholders!  

Spaces are now open for the summer, so if you like the idea of treating yourself to a monthly gift - nomming on some snacks while checking out some books our staff has picked just for you, then consider signing up for our Teen Lit Crate program.  We personalize each box AND feature a local Randolph teen artist in every box!

Register!

The Recipes of Randolph 2023 Community Cookbook is now accepting submissions!

Open until August 15th

Celebrate Randolph’s diversity in the most delicious way possible: with food! We invite you to submit original recipes for inclusion in a community cookbook which will be made available digitally and in print. Submissions to the community cookbook must be received at the Turner Free Library by August 15th, 2023. Submit your recipes online or at the Turner Free Library. The first 50 people to submit recipes will receive a free printed copy of the finished cookbook (one copy per person). Let’s eat, Randolph!

Submit a recipe!

Friends of the Turner Free Library Ongoing Booksale

Be sure to visit the Friends' ongoing booksale, located on the library's second floor, regularly for great deals on books for all ages! Interested in joining the Friends? Find out more on our website!

About the Friends!

Community News

Town of Randolph Social Worker Outreach Schedule

Do you need help finding resources or filling out assistance forms? Meet with one of our Town Social Workers, they can help! Drop by during their outreach hours around town or request an appointment by calling 781-961-0930.

More information

Community & Crisis Resources

- COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Info

- Eversource New Start Program

- National Grid Forgiveness Program

- Resilient Randolph Fund - Help with Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities

- THRIVE in Randolph - Financial Resources

View the complete list

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