Category: Book Lists

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...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Looking to meet someone new, but don’t want to leave your couch? Need a good answer to the question, “If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would be your choice?” Reading a biography is...

by Chihiro Kamiya (Youth Service Librarian) It’s the year of dragon. To celebrate Lunar New Year, read these books! Picture Books Lunar New Year by Natasha Yim | Book | E-book  PJ Masks Save Lunar New Year adapted by Nakamura May | Book A...

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...

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! ...

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...

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 head into January, here’s a list of winter reads for you to curl...

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 be the longest night of the year.  That means that tomorrow the days...

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, and some books to get you going! Cooking/Baking: The no-cook cookbook by Rebecca...