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,...
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by Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian The U.S. Women’s National Team may be out of the World Cup, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! We still have a few rounds to go until the final match on Sunday, August 20 in Australia. Curious about...
By Samantha Totman Summer Reading is in full swing, and this year’s theme is Find Your Voice. That could mean so many things–standing up for yourself, becoming a better public speaker, or even starting a podcast. Below are some books for all ages to...
What are your plans for the summer? Are you looking for something new? Something fun? Something to do with your friends? Come on by the library for our summer programs! Our summer reading theme this year is Find Your Voice, and there are plenty...
by Samantha Totman Monday, June 19 marks the third year that Juneteenth is officially recognized as a state holiday. But Juneteenth means much more than just another day off. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the news of the end of the Civil War...
Attention history buffs and true crime aficionados, join us on May 24th at 6:30 PM at the Lynnfield Library Mezzanine to hear author Andrew Noone read from his book, “Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy.” Spooner, when five months pregnant, was hanged for the...