Learn how to take out books, ebooks, and audio books from:
ALL of our high school media centers have fiction books that can be signed out by students (and staff).*
More information:
All school libraries have organized fiction book sections (with some memiors and interesting non-fictions mixed in), organized by authors' last names.
Books can be signed out at the circulation desk at the Book Check Out sign. You can either scan the QR code OR click here to fill out a brief Google Form.
Return the book to the labeled return slot or box at the circulation desk when you are done.
Don't see a book on the shelf that you would like to read? Fill out this form to request to borrow it from another school's library (if we have it) or for me to put it on my "To Order" list for next year.
*There is presently no online mechanism to search for FRHSD books.
Yes! You can take a book out of the public library.
Live in Freehold Boro?
The Freehold Public Library is REOPENED and you are able to take out books at its location on East Main Street. Ebooks and audio books can also be borrowed. See the information below about using the Libby app to take out ebooks and audio books.
You should have received a Freehold Public Library library card from your English teacher. If you didn't or you lost it, you can go to the library location to request one or replace yours. Be sure to tell them that you are a student of Freehold Boro HS.
Live in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, or Marlboro?
You can use the Monmouth Library County Library system to take out books and other materials BUT you must go to a branch library and sign up for a free library card; your Freehold Regional HS District database login does NOT allow you to take out physical books or use their ebook & audio book services described below.
You can get a library card at any Branch Location's (Colts Neck, Howell, Manalapan, or Marlboro) circulation desk by completing a registration form.
The library requires identification that includes your name and street address, preferably a current valid driver’s license. New residents can bring a lease, a recent utility bill, etc.
A resident parent or legal guardian must register children of any age under 17 for a youth card. If you are a student with a driver's license alread, you can get your own library card!
For more information, visit the Monmouth County Library website.
Both the Freehold Public Library and the Monmouth County Library offer ebooks, audio books, and magazines through the Libby app.
Live in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, or Marlboro?
You must have a physical Monmouth County Library card to use the Libby app. See the information above to find out how to get one.
Live in Freehold Boro?
Your physical library card and your library database login found in Genesis has the same username and password; it will work to login into Libby.
Using the Libby app:
Go to the Apple or Google play store and download the Libby app.
In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with your library card number and password (last 4 digits of your library card number).
Browse your library's catalog, then borrow a book or audiobook or open a magazine.
Your selection will vary based on your library, since each library chooses what titles and formats to offer in Libby.
For more information, check out the Libby "Getting Started" webpage.