New Library Building Project: How does the grant work?
January 19, 2024
The Lynnfield Public Library applied for a grant with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) in 2017 and were placed almost last on a long waiting list. Finally, in July...
New Library Building Project: Next Steps
January 12, 2024
As regular readers of this blog are also dedicated users and unflagging supporters of the Lynnfield Library (and we thank you for it!), many of you are no doubt aware of the...
Learn About Civil Rights on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 12, 2024
By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Monday, January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In addition to being a national day of service, this is also a great opportunity...
The Lynnfield Library is Dementia Friendly
January 5, 2024
By Marita Klements, Assistant Director In our continuing efforts to be a welcoming and useful resource to all Lynnfield residents, the Lynnfield Public Library has been certified as a Dementia Friendly...
Winter Books
December 28, 2023
By Joan Carbone – Senior Youth Services Librarian, Lynnfield Public Library “In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” – Ben Aaronovitch As we...
Short Books for the Longest Night
December 21, 2023
By Marita Klements, Assistant Director The shortest day of 2023 in the northern hemisphere is today, Thursday, December 21st. When the sun sets tonight in Lynnfield at 4:14 PM it will...
Things to do over school vacation!
December 16, 2023
By Joan Carbone – Senior Youth Services Librarian, Lynnfield Public Library Do you have kids looking for things to keep busy over school break (and beyond)? Here’s some ideas to try,...
Introducing Auto-Renewals at the Lynnfield Library
December 8, 2023
by Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian In November, the Lynnfield Public Library activated auto-renewals on all items from our network that are checked out from our library. Autorenewal uses an automated...
Winter Library Programs
December 1, 2023
It’s December already, and that means there’s another long dark winter ahead of us. How are you going to fill the hours and beat back the winter blues? We’ve got a...
Lynnfield Library Staff Picks: November 2023
November 24, 2023
By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Colder weather has arrived, which means we’re settling down for some cozy reading time! See our librarians’ latest favorites below, or stop by the Library...