Category: Book Lists

by Katherine Decker, Head of Circulation, Lynnfield Public Library Wednesday, June 19 is Juneteenth and while the Library will be closed, the day is much more than just another day off. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the news of the end of the...

by Katherine Decker, Head of Circulation, Lynnfield Public Library May 27 is Memorial Day when we salute the fallen and give thanks to all those who have served our country. Here are some books and dvds to commemorate Memorial Day. Nonfiction Books Band of...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Take a look at these fantastic books by authors of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. Kids Books Drawing Deena by Henna Khan Book Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li Book | eBook |...

Happy Star Wars Day! Whether you’re a Sith Lord or a rebel, we’ve got something for you at the Lynnfield Library.   We have the original movies, and the new trilogy.  We’ve got t John Williams music, The Mandalorian, we’ve got Lego Star Wars books,...

by Marita Klements, Assistant Director What have the staff of the Lynnfield Library been reading, watching, or listening to this April, you ask? We share so that you can enjoy it too! Meegham Bresnahan, Reference Recently, I read By the Book by Jasmine Guillory. I love Beauty...

By Alex Lambright, Head of Youth Services Spring is here and it’s time to get outside! Start the season of right with one of these children’s books. When you are ready to go exploring check out our Library of Things Outdoor collection! Children’s Nonfiction...

by Marita Klements, Assistant Director Spring has sprung! Here are the latest book and media recommendations from the Lynnfield Library Staff. Click on the links to put them on hold for yourself. Mary Kraft, Circulation I just enjoyed reading “Go as a River” by...

By Joan Carbone  –  Senior Youth Services Librarian, Lynnfield Public Library In March we celebrate the incredible women in history. Here are some great books to help you learn more about them. Adult The Barbizon, the hotel that set women free by Paulina Bren...

by Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian  Beware the Ides of March! In 44 BCE, in the heart of the eternal city of Rome, dozens of conspirators murdered general and dictator Julius Caesar, stabbing him twenty-three times. This infamous political assassination launched a...

by Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian  Movies That Made History The last few years have seen major firsts at the Academy Awards. This year, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American woman from the United States to be nominated for an acting...