Category: Feature

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,...

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 process to identify and renew items that are eligible for renewal on the...

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 and look for the green Staff Picks labels. Barbara, ReferenceLoyalty by Lisa ScottolineBook...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian, and Joan Carbone, Senior Youth Services Librarian It’s November, which means it’s time to celebrate Native American Heritage Month! We’ve collected titles for all ages to learn about the history and present experiences of indigenous people in the...

By Joan Carbone – Senior Youth Services Librarian, Lynnfield Public Library If spooky tales are your thing, get ready to curl up with one of these frightfully good books for all ages! Adult Books The Changeling by Victor LaValle Book Home Before Dark by...

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. These resources and information can be useful year-round for people with dyslexia or parents of children with dyslexia or who think their children may be dyslexic. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. People with dyslexia often...

By Spencer Stevens, Head of Technical Services It’s my favorite time of year! Leaves are falling. The temperature is dropping. Pumpkins are spicing. And, bathed in the dim light of my TV, I am screaming. October brings Halloween and spooky, scary movies. I’m watching...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian This week, we’re celebrating Banned Books Week at the Lynnfield Library! Banned Books Week highlights the freedom to read and brings attention to the increasing number of book challenges and bans in recent years. According to the American...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Cozy fall weather is finally here, and we’re celebrating with books about witches, spies, romance, and even some grilled cheese! Check out our librarians’ favorite September reads below, or stop by the Library and look for the green...

By Alex Lambright, Head of Youth Services The Lynnfield Summer Reading 2023 has come to a close. It was another fantastic summer with our community reading over 2,000 books in total! We continued our “Can You Read More Than a Librarian?”  team competition. Children,...