NEW Online Resources for Framingham Patrons this year at FPL

Reference USA*
Great for business and consumer research. A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by name, yellow page heading, SIC code, zip code, estimate sales volume, and more.

Learning Express*
Educational and career test preparation materials; also includes a computer skills training component. Practice taking tests: ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE, SAT, Citizenship, and many more. Create your own account using your library card number.

Ancestry.com* (in library use only)
Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!

Credo
Credo is a user-friendly search engine designed to help with research on thousands of topics. Just enter your search query (as you would in Google), and Credo instantly scans millions of entries from over 70 publishers. Consider it your own private online reference library. Search results are drawn from the entire research collection, including images and sound files, enabling you to get relevant answers from a number of sources at once. Each reference title can also be accessed individually. New editions and new book titles are added regularly.
 

*Coming Soon!


To Access these Resources:
Click “Databases & Articles” on our homepage, Or, go directly to: http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/electronic/fpl1.htm

If you do not have a library card, sign-up online and get immediate access! You can use the databases for 30 days before you have to visit a library in person to continue using your card.


More! Visit our homepage or click below for these online extras (no library card required): 

Driving-Tests.org
Get ready for your Permit Test with free online practice exams!

Glassdoor
An inside look at jobs and companies. Anonymous reviews and salary data from employees and interview candidates.

The Framingham Public Library Homework Center is opening Monday September 8!

Happy first day of school all Framingham students! Want to get the year off to a great start? Visit the Homework Center at FPL, opening on September 8th! Want details? See all the great information written by the Homework Center below:

Information:

The Homework Center offers free tutoring and homework help to all Framingham students, elementary through high school. We will open on Monday September 8th and be open each Monday through Thursday from 2:30-5:30.

Students/parents can make appointments to be matched with a tutor for ongoing work. We also function as a drop-in center to provide academic support on an as-needed basis. Some of the students that we see are working to pass their courses. Some are honors students working to excel. We have many excellent volunteer tutors, computers, color printers, school supplies and snacks. Drop in any time and check us out. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Gatlin: jgatlin@minlib.net.

 Student Advisory Board

The Homework Center is run with the help of a Student Advisory Board with representatives from each of the middle and high schools that we serve. We meet on a monthly basis to discuss ways to enhance the Homework Center and its services. We also plan and facilitate events that raise the profile of both the Center and academics in Framingham. To date, we've run town-wide spelling and geography bees, a curriculum based scavenger hunt, holiday handcrafting workshops, warm clothing and book collections, fund-raising fashion shows etc...

Last year TD Bank recognized the Homework Center as a great program for kids. They invited our board (18 students) to see the Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers game. We had a blast!

Serving on the Homework Center Student Advisory Board is a leadership and community service experience. We welcome new board members during September and October. Our September board meeting is slated for Monday 9/15 at 4:00.

Come and be inspired. We would love to have your participation and hear your ideas.
For more information please contact Judy Gatlin: jgatlin@minlib.net.

New at FPL! Free Online Permit Practice Tests!

     Are you turning 16 soon and ready to take your Learner's Permit test? Or maybe you have just moved to the country and want to start the process of obtaining a Massachusetts license? We have exciting news for you! New at the library- free online Learner's Permit practice tests!

     Practice all you want (there's over 150 questions) and be worry-free when it's your time to go to the RMV. Brush up on road signs, insurance, traffic citations, and more. You can even read or download the full 2014 Driver's Manual on the same site. (If you prefer a print copy, you can always read the manual at the library- ask for it at the Reference Desk.)

     Have questions about the permit and license process? Check out the Massachusetts Driver’s License FAQ section, which contains lots of helpful information and links to MassRMV.com.

Visit our website and look for the blue icon below on the homepage to get started! No log-in required. Or, visit directly by going to: http://framinghamlib.driving-tests.org/massachusetts/.