World Book Online

Love World Book Encyclopedias?

Did you know that you can access even more features with the online version?

Click here, or on the World Book link on our Database page, to use the library's subscription from home!

You will find sections for Kids, Timelines, eBooks, the Info Finder, and a portal entirely in Spanish.

Kids

Kids have their very own portal on World Book, which they can access on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. 

They can explore maps, play games, read about important people, lookup science projects, compare animals, and browse pictures and videos.

Timelines

Older students might be interested in World Book's Timeline feature.

When preparing for a history test, print out a timeline to help keep facts straight so that you will be able to ace your exam.

Scroll in for a compact view, or scroll out to see hundreds of years all at once. You can also change the setting to see the timelines in a list view.

And, the timelines are customizable because you can even add your own events.

eBooks
World Book online has a great number of eBooks available. 

No downloading required- just click for full-text and beautiful color photographs. Grade-level suggestions are included.

Info Finder

For more homework help, try World Book's Info Finder.

You will find lots of information including Biographies, links to online World newspapers, Science Projects, and more. Citations are automatically included for all sources.

You can save your work for later, print it out, or e-mail it to yourself.

World Book in Spanish

The online version of World Book also has a Spanish portal. Read about animals, art, science, history, people, and more. There are also links to magazine articles. Everything in this portal is Spanish-language.

If you have questions about World Book, ask us at the Reference Desk, call us at 508-532-5570 ext. 4361, or e-mail us. And if you'd like to use the print version, stop by the Children's Room to use the new 2015 edition (library-use-only.)

 

Citizenship Day in Framingham

Help spread the word!

Project Citizenship, U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark, and the Mass. Office for Refugees & Immigrants is presenting a free citizenship workshop on Saturday, March 14 from 10am-2pm at Framingham Town Hall.

Get help with your citizenship application from trained volunteers and lawyers!

Eligibility:

• Be 18 years of age
• Be a legal permanent resident for 5 years or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen
• Read, write, and speak basic English

What to bring to the workshop:

• Green Card
• All Passports
• Social security number
• List of employment for the past 5 years
• List of your addresses for the past 5 years
• $680.00 money order payable to Department of Homeland Security or proof of receiving means-tested benefits or of low-income

To register or for more info:
Call 617-694-5949 or visit www.projectcitizenship.org

Flyers:
English flyer: http://bit.ly/1vjfQIM
Portuguese flyer: http://bit.ly/1zooYZ2
Spanish flyer: http://bit.ly/1zP0dnS

Books Coming Soon

These books may not be coming out until Spring, but did you know you can put a hold on them already??

To reserve a book in the Minuteman Library Network catalog, just click on the title!

And don't forget to bookmark our Reader Services webpage so you can view updates to the list.

New Books

May 2015

Atkins, Ace. Robert B. Parker's Kickback

Atkinson, Kate. God in ruins

Brown, Dale. Iron wolf

Brown, Rita Mae. Tail Gait : A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

Child, Lincoln. Forgotten room

Crais, Robert. Promise: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel

Cussler, Clive. Piranha

Deaver, Jeffery. Solitude Creek

DeMille, Nelson. Quiet End

De Rosnay, Tatiana. A Paris Affair

Kellerman, Jonathan. Murderer's daughter: a novel

Levitt, Steven D. and Dubner, Stephen J. Hurray for High Gas Prices

McCullough, David. Wright brothers

Patterson, James. 14th Deadly Sin

Sandford, John. Gathering Prey

Smiley, Jane. Early warning

Thayer, Nancy. Guest cottage

April 2015

Baldacci, David. Memory Man

Berg, Elizabeth. Dream lover: a novel

Iles, Greg. Bone Tree

Johansen, Iris. Your Next Breath

Leon, Donna. Falling in love

Macomber, Debbie. Last One Home

Morrison, Toni. God help the child

Nesbo, Jo. Blood on snow

Quick, Amanda. Garden of lies

Scottoline, Lisa. Every fifteen minutes

Woods, Stuart. Hot pursuit

March 2015

Berry, Steve. The Patriot Threat

Box, C. J. Endangered

Coben, Harlan. Stranger

Cook, Robin. Host

Cussler, Clive. Assassin

Evanovich, Janet. Wicked charms

Fielding, Joy. Someone Is watching

Jance, Judith A. Cold betrayal

Larson, Erik. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania

Lehane, Dennis. World gone by

Patterson, James. NYPD Red 3

Steel, Danielle. Prodigal son

Winspear, Jacqueline. Dangerous Place : a Maisie Dobbs novel

February 2015

Adler-Olsen, Jussi. Alphabet house : a novel

Berenson, Alex. Twelve Days

Connolly, John & Jennifer Ridyard. Empire: Book 2, The Chronicles of the Invaders.

Freveletti, Jamie. Robert Ludlum's™ The Geneva Strategy

Gardner, Lisa. Crash & Burn

Hornby, Nick. Funny girl

Kellerman, Jonathan. Motive: An Alex Delaware Novel

Lippman, Laura. Hush: A Tess Monaghan Novel

Robb, J.D. Obsession in Death

Tyler, Anne. A Spool of Blue Thread

Library Apps and Mobile Sites

Lots of Apps and Mobile-Friendly sites to use from FPL! Read books, learn a language, listen to music, and more! http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/apps

Mobile Catalog Site
http://m.library.minlib.net/
-Search the catalog
-Log in to your account
-Renew items
-Place holds
-Find library contact information

Overdrive App: Ebooks
Search for “Overdrive” in your App or Play Store
Have your library card number ready.
Available on: iOS, Android, Chromebook, Mac OS, Windows, and Windows Phone

Hoopla App: Movies, Music, Audiobooks, and TV
Search for “Hoopla” in your App or Play Store
Have your library card number ready.
Available on: most iOS and Android devices

Zinio App: Magazines
First set up your Zinio account online with your library card number, then search for “Zinio” in your App or Play Store
Available on: iOS, Android, Windows 8, Mac, PC, Kindle Fire/HD/HDX


Mango App: Learn a Language 

First set up your Mango account online with your library card number, then search for “Mango Languages” in your App or Play Store

AccessMyLibrary: Gale Reference Databases
To use the App for the first time, you must be within 10 miles of the library. Once you are in the App, enter the password, Patriot. Now you will be able to use the App remotely.

Encyclopedia Britannica Mobile Edition
http://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=eb_m&locid=fpl
Type into your web browser on your mobile device.

World Cat Mobile
http://www.worldcat.org/m
Type into your web browser on your mobile device.


For Help:
- View our Digital page
- Email Us
- Call Us at (508) 532-5570, Ext. 4361
- Come to Device Advice
- Book a one-on-one appointment with a Reference Librarian