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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Summer Reading for All

Here at FPL, we have Summer Reading for all ages!

Adults: 
Adult Summer Reading 2015: Escape the Ordinary
June 25 - August 19 

How to participate:
Register at the Circulation Desk and receive a Summer Reading t-shirt! Enter a raffle ticket for each book you read for a chance to win a weekly prize or a grand prize.


What you can win:
Weekly prizes will be drawn on the following days
July 13 - $10 gift cards from J&M Diner at Old Path Village

July 20
- $10 gift cards donated by Café Bagel or $10 gift cards donated by Famous Pizza

July 27
- $25 gift card donated by Sunshine Farm or $20 gift cards donated by Fresh City

August 3
- $25 gift card donated by Zaftigs or $20 gift cards donated by Fresh City

Grand prizes - Winners will be drawn Thursday, August 20 at 7pm
$80 gift card to Barnes & Noble donated by the Friends of the Framingham Library
OR
Cooking class for 2 donated by Sur La Table valued up to $170


Adult Summer Reading Finale
Thursday, August 20 at 7pm, Costin Room, Main Library
The grand prize winners will be drawn, followed by a concert by the Love Dogs
After the concert enjoy ice cream donated by Ben & Jerrys Natick Ice Cream Parlor  
For more information: Call 508-532-5570 x4351 or visit http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/adultsummerreading.htm.

Escape the Ordinary is sponsored by the Framingham Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.  


 Teens
Summer Reading Grades 6-12
Make your summer reading more fun and rewarding with prizes and programs for teens this summer!

Registration begins Friday, June 26 at both Libraries’ Young Adult departments, and registrants receive a bag, button (limited supply), bookmark and ten hours of reading slip. Stop in to learn more.

Win a prize or free book each time you submit an online book review or read 10 hours and submit a 10 hour slip! You may pick up ten hour slips in the teen area or at the main desk.

Check out an eBook or Audiobook for your Summer Reading!
   -Middle Schools
   -FHS
   -Keefe Tech



Kids:
  Every Hero Has a Story!
This year’s summer reading adventure is coming to a library near you!!—
Signups begin Saturday, June 20!
When you sign up at either branch, you’ll get a packet that explains:
how to win a prize at the end of the summer as well as receive a free t-shirt,
and how to keep track of your reading online if you’re spending the summer away.
This year, get your name up on our wall of reading fame—
no special lists, no restrictions on what you read.

Paid for by the Framingham Cultural Council and Friends of the
Framingham Library, Framingham Coalition, DCU Digital Federal Credit Union and
Mutual One Bank as well as our t-shirt sponsors.


Every Hero Has a Story
is sponsored by the Framingham Public Library,
the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins,
and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

*Framingham Public Schools Summer Reading Lists*



Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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


Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Device Advice

Coming up at FPL! We will be hosting two hands-on workshops for how to use our newest digital resources- Hoopla and Zinio.

Hoopla is for downloading audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and music from the library, and Zinio is for downloading magazines from the library.

The workshops will meet during the following times:

Saturday November 29, 10:00am - Zinio
Saturday December 13, 10:00am - Hoopla

Please bring your tablet or smartphone if you have one. (And don't forget to bring your Apple ID username and password if you have an Apple device.)

If you can't home to the hands-on workshops, we offer Device Advice every Monday and Wednesday night from 6-9pm at the Reference Desk. Bring your device and we will be happy to get you started or answer any questions you have about Overdrive, Hoopla, or Zinio.

We also offer Device Advice by appointment if you cannot come during its regular hours. You can make an appointment online or call us at 508-532-5570 Ext. 4361. We will arrange to meet one-on-one during a time that is convenient with your schedule.

Ready to start now? Visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/digital to see more information about Overdrive, Hoopla, and Zinio.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Did you receive a new eReader for the holidays?

We have put an eBook FAQ on our website to help you borrow library eBooks for your Nook, Kindle, iPad or similar device. It is available at www.framinghamlibrary.org under the downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks button. http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/ebooks.htm

We'll also be holding a hands-on eBooks workshop for people who would like help borrowing library eBooks for their Nook or Kindle.

Or if you are ready to jump right in, go to http://digital.minlib.net/.