Our Kindle eReader loan service is available once again to library patrons! Our kindles come preloaded with 177 popular titles that you can begin reading right away. To place a hold on a Kindle, use the library catalog, visit the Reference Desk, or call us at 732-873-8700 ext. 111. To […]
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We’ve recently updated the process for accessing the online New York Times remotely. If you are a long-time reader or are interested in taking a look at what the NYT has to offer, please take a few minutes to review what’s changed below. Note: The process for in-person access has […]
Starting on July 1, 2021 both Universal Class and Overdrive Magazines will no longer be available. In their place we are pleased to announce that Franklin Township Public library patrons will have access to both Gale Presents: Udemy and PressReader.
On the waiting list for Sarah Penner’s new book, The Lost Apothecary? Why not try one of these similar books while you wait! Each book is available from FTPL at either the Demott Lane or Franklin Park location. For a more personalized recommended book selection, check out our Perfect Picks […]
Are you looking for something new to read? Did you just finish a good book and want to read something similar, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you want to expand your horizons and try something completely new? Our brand new book recommendation service Perfect Picks is here to […]
The library is hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! In addition to our regular monthly events, we’ve listed several standout programs for April 2021 below. Click here for our full calendar of events. Concert: Simple Gifts – Sunday, 4/11 at 2pm via Zoom. Drawing on […]
This week’s staff pick is The Booksellers, a critically-acclaimed 2019 documentary that is available to stream on Kanopy! (Unfamiliar with Kanopy? Click here to find out how to get started.) The film is a look at the surprisingly fascinating world of antique bookselling, and the eccentric collectors at its center. […]
The library is now hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! The events listed below will be held via Zoom video call. For instructions on how to join a Zoom call, please click here. Concert: Silver Fox Songs – Love, From Jazz to Soul – Sunday, 2/7 […]
You now have access to Kanopy with your FTPL card! Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service offered to public libraries and universities that differs from other platforms by emphasizing critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films. You’re much more likely to find things here that are unavailable elsewhere, such […]
In 2020, long-time volunteer Marilyn Litke announced her “retirement” from teaching ESL at the library. Each week for the last 15 years, Marilyn led two English as a second language classes: an intermediate conversation group and a grammar-focused class. Her well-attended classes fostered a community of ESL students local to […]