Category: Library Blog

Did you know that Friday, August 9 is National Book Lovers Day? To celebrate, here are some fun book related statistics. For Fiscal Year 2024 (July 2023 – June 2023), Lynnfield Library patrons borrowed 79,218 books, 2,763 audiobooks, 13,193 eBooks and 10,627 eAudiobooks for...

As some Lynnfield residents may know – the Town of Lynnfield has engaged Tappé Architects to plan a renovation of the current Lynnfield Public Library building, which will address a failing building envelope, replace outdated mechanical systems, fix numerous code compliance issues. and complete...

Patrons of Lynnfield Public Library now have access to “Comics Plus”, a digital platform that provides thousands of graphic novels, mangas, digital comics, and picture books; with no hold or monthly limits!They have collections from more than 50 publishing companies such as Capstone, Darkhorse...

After the vote for a New Lynnfield Library failed at Fall Town Meeting last year, the Town of Lynnfield engaged Tappé Architects to plan a renovation of the current Lynnfield Public Library building.   In the interest of transparency, we’ve provided a comprehensive timeline of...

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo – A classic Japanese locked door murder mystery with a fascinating detective.  Book Icebreaker by Hannah Grace: If you’re looking for a book that has complex characters, an intricate plot, or compelling writing, this book is 0/5 stars....

If you’re going to be heading out to your summer vacation, make sure to bring a book! We can suggest a few. Adult Books The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson Book | eBook | eAudioBook Beach Read by Emily Henry Book...

By Alison Quill, Senior Circulation Librarian In keeping with our Summer Reading theme of Read, Renew, Repeat, what better way to look beyond the book in being environmentally conscious, than participating in the Plastic Free July challenge! Going completely plastic free can be daunting,...

Have you been looking for something new to read? We’ve got a few suggestions! Meegham Bresnahan, Reference Seeing Gender by Iris Gottlieb – This book was a great read! It was inclusive, informative, and funny. I’ve read a lot of books about gender, but...

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 Alex Lambright, Head of Youth Services Lynnfield Library Summer Reading 2023 will run from June 24th to August 9th. The theme this year is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” and we will also be hosting a Clean up the Library Park challenge for kids ages...