Fall River Public Library: "The People's University"
Welcome to Fall River Public Library, your one-stop source for information, education and entertainment. With e-books, public computers, and wi-fi, we're right up to the minute--but our local history collections can take you back to Fall River's past.
The library serves kids, families and adults. Best of all, most of our resources are offered free of charge to anyone with a library card. Come and see what we have to offer.
What's New?
Atomic Training now offers an expanded range of more than 100 self-paced online computer courses.
Did you know the library now has Morningstar investment research online? Get up-to-the-minute quotes and information on thousands of companies, stocks and mutual funds. Use this link for access inside the library and this link to access Morningstar at home. You will need a library card.
The library also offers Folio Medical Directory, to search for local health providers, WinWay Resume for job hunters, and Ancestry.com for family research. These services must be used inside the library.
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Library Bookstore, open year round.
Free access in the library or at home using your library card. Home access is available for Fall River Public Library card holders only. |
Download up to 3 free songs per week. You will need a valid Fall River Public Library card to register. Phone apps are available at the AppStore and GooglePlay. |
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Take free online, self-paced courses in popular software programs such as Excel, Word, and Photoshop or social media such as Facebook, Skype, and Twitter. Brush up on your internet searching skills, learn how to set up a free Gmail account, create podcasts, download music through iTunes, and get started with your new iPad. You will need to create an account using your Fall River Public Library card and email address. |
In addition to e-books available through the SAILS library network, Fall River Public Library cardholders have access to even more e-books through Axis 360. Titles are available in the new Blio format, which is compatible with screen readers for the blind and visually impaired. Download to one device, share across many--from PCs to tablets to smartphones. You will need to create an account using your Fall River Public Library card and email address. |
Your Library @ Home
You don't have to go to the library to use the library. Many of our resources and services can be accessed from your home, office or mobile device. You will need a valid SAILS network library card for all services except basic searching.
PLACING HOLDS: You can reserve items from home and pick them up at the library. When they are ready, we will call, text, or email you.
DOWNLOAD BOOKS: Visit our Download Guide to learn more about borrowing books for Kindles, Nooks and other e-readers. With the free Overdrive app, you can enjoy books on your phone or mobile device. Axis 360 adds even more downloadable choices and is fully accessible for the blind and visually impaired.
