A. Event Suggestions
A form is provided on the library website at www.FranklinTwp.org/ftpl-event-proposal/ for those parties who wish to propose a program for the library’s program schedule.
B. Exam Proctoring
The library does not offer exam proctoring at any location.
C. Copiers and Printers
Photocopiers and printers are available at all locations. The capabilities of printers and copiers may differ at each location.
Printing and copying are available for cash only.
Printers and copiers are no longer accessible ten (10) minutes prior to closing.
D. Fax Services
An outgoing fax service is available at the DeMott Lane branch. The library cannot receive faxes for patrons. Outgoing fax services are not available starting thirty (30) minutes before closing. Full details on fax services are available here.
E. Scanning Services
A self-service scanning station is available at the DeMott Lane branch. Documents may be scanned and sent to email or USB.
Self-service scanning via the copy machine is available at the Franklin Park branch. There is no charge for scanning services. Scanning services are not available starting ten (10) minutes before closing.
F. Public Computers and Internet Access
All library branches provide access to public computer terminals and Wi-Fi. Visitors to the library may access public computers using either a library card or a guest pass provided by the library. Due to the limited number of terminals available visitors are allocated an initial session of thirty (30) minutes. Visitors may extend their initial session up to an additional two (2) hours as long as space permits. Public computer terminals are no longer available fifteen (15) minutes before closing and no session can be extended beyond such a time.
Public access to wireless internet is available at all library branches. The method for accessing wireless services varies from branch to branch and is posted at library service desks.
All visitors using either public computer terminals or wireless services are expected to abide by the library’s Internet Use Policy.
Audio on public computer terminals is muted. Users must use headphones. Earbuds can be purchased at the Adult Services Reference Desk for $1.00.
Use of public computers is contingent on the library’s Code of Conduct and Internet Use policy. See Section 5: Public Safety and Behavior.
Security
The public computers are set up with two security programs that prevent users from making any permanent changes to the operating system or drives on the computers. Downloads and documents saved to the computer are erased when computers are rebooted.
There are no content firewalls in the library. Please see the Internet Usage Policy for details.
G. Study Room(s)
Two silent study rooms are found at the rear of the Fiction Gallery at the DeMott Lane branch. Study rooms are intended for more than one individual at a time and are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
H. Notary Public
Notary services are not offered at any Franklin Township Public Library location. The township clerk provides notary services Monday through Friday before 4:30 PM.
I. Voter Registration
By law voter registration forms are available at all Franklin Township Public Library locations. If forms are not available library staff can print forms gratis.
J. Service Limitations
The library does not provide any office services, equipment, or supplies such as fax, telephone, photocopying, and computers, except as available in regular patron areas. The library does not have staff available for loading, unloading, or the carrying of group materials.