Library Policies

The Turner Free Library has developed a series of policies to provide guidance around use of its materials, equipment, facilities, and grounds, and to inform the protection of the rights and safety of library patrons, volunteers, and staff.

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Archives

Archives Collection Policy

Archives Reading Room Policy

Library Materials

Circulation Policy | Politica de Circulacion
 
Collection Development Policy

Teacher Card Policy

Long Range Plans
 
Long Range Plan, FY2022-FY2026


Meeting Rooms

Meeting Room Use Policy

Safety & Security

Appropriate Behavior Policy | Pwotokòl pou Konpòtman ki Kòrèk | Política de comportamiento apropiado de usuarios | Hành vi ứng xử phù hợp

Internet Use Policy
 
Patron Privacy Policy

Safe Child Policy | Pwotokòl pou Asire Sekirite Timoun | Política para la seguridad de los niños | Chính sách An toàn cho Trẻ em

Social Media Management and Patron Engagement Policy

Statement on Race and Social Equity​
Adopted by Board of Trustees 07/07/2020

COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines

The Turner Free Library's priority during the COVID-19 pandemic is the safety of our staff and our patrons.  The library will continue to follow the direction of the Randolph Department of Public Health and take local infection and vaccination rates into account when revising these guidelines. Please note that the ongoing pandemic is an evolving situation and this information is subject to change. 

Current guidelines:

  1. To enter the library you must be free of COVID-19 symptoms.

  2. Face coverings are recommended for all library visitors when indoors per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) mask guidance. 

Available Services

  • In-library holds pickups and browsing

  • Library computers, printer, copier, and fax machine usage

  • Seating and study space

  • In-person programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors
     

Unavailable Services

  • Studio use