Author: mklements
Behind the Scenes: Overdrive & Libby
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by Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian The Lynnfield Library offers many online services for you to use! One of our most popular is Libby, by OverDrive, an app which lets you borrow ebooks and e-audiobooks. Today, I’m going to give you a...
The Lynnfield Library, DID YOU KNOW? — Teen Edition!
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by: Marita Klements, Assistant Director You might know that the Lynnfield Library is a beloved old building on the Lynnfield Common, with lights in the windows in December, and flowers out front in the summer. Maybe you come in to borrow the best sellers,...
Libby Tip: Borrowing from Other Library Systems
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by Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian The Libby app is one of the most popular apps offered by the Lynnfield Library. You can borrow tens of thousands of ebooks and e-audiobooks for free! We have Libby thanks to our membership in the...
Building Project Updates and Upcoming Meetings
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Building Project Updates First of all, thank you to everyone who came to our public forums! We had really great conversations about potential design changes and the importance of library services. If you were unable to attend and would like to watch a recording,...
Celebrate Love Your Library Month With These Books Set in Libraries
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By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian February is one of our favorite months–Love Your Library Month! A great way to celebrate is to spend some time in your favorite fictional libraries. Below are a few of our latest selections. You can place holds by...
Library Building Project Public Forums
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Thank you to all the Lynnfield residents who came out to the public forums on January 11th and February 1st to ask questions and share their views. You can now watch the recordings of them here. We will also be hosting open houses for those unsure...
Lynnfield’s Most Popular Books of 2023
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by Marita Klements, Assistant Director It’s always fun to learn what your friends and family have been reading, and the numbers are in for 2023! Here are some fun facts about Lynnfield’s favorite reads of 2023. One author appears on this list four times! ...
New Library Building Project: How does the grant work?
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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 2023, we were told that our time was now! To accept the grant,...
New Library Building Project: Next Steps
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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 lengthy history behind the library building project. If you aren’t and are interested...
Learn About Civil Rights on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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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 to educate ourselves not only about MLK’s life and activism, but also about...