
The library is also home to a collection of materials about historic Franklin Township, These materials serve as a resource for researchers interested in finding out more about the general history of the township and the significant people, places and events in Franklin Township's past. The library also presents programs for all ages on a variety of subjects including, story times, dance parties for children, seasonal crafts, jewelry making, yoga, healthy eating, art history, concerts and so much more. Residents of all ages will find a variety of materials to borrow both on site and online, including books, movies, magazines, music, and more. LOCATION: Franklin Township Public LibraryĤ85 DeMott Lane, Somerset DESCRIPTION: The Franklin Township Public Library serves as a resource for the educational and entertainment needs of the residents of Franklin Township. Committees & Commissions Meeting Calendar.Professional librarians are available during all operating hours to answer questions and assist students with their research needs. The library staff maintains a website that provides campus-wide access to the Minuteman catalog and databases. For hard-to-find items, the interlibrary loan department can request materials from libraries across the country. Once students have registered at the Dean College Library, they are able to borrow materials from any other Minuteman library, including the nearby Franklin Public Library. The consortium maintains an online catalog of all items owned by the member libraries. Collectively, almost 6 million resources are available throughout the network. The library resources are part of the Minuteman Library Network, the premier eastern Massachusetts consortium consisting of 60 public libraries, their branches and academic libraries. The library is staffed approximately 76 hours per week, but students can access the library 24/7 with their college ID card. Computers are available for students to do research on the internet. The library also provides access to more than 50 research databases with thousands of journals and scholarly articles, including resources from InfoTrac, Gale Group, SIRS and EbscoHost.

Located in the Green Family Library Learning Commons, the library has a collection of more than 200,000 books, ebooks, audiobooks, videos and DVDs. Ross Anderson Library is located in the Green Family Library Learning Commons at Dean College and is your resource for learning, study and research.
