Category: Library News

The Lynnfield Public Library has made a commitment to sustainability by joining the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP)!  The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower library leaders in advancing environmentally sound, socially equitable,...

By Katherine Decker, Head of Circulation Next week, April 6 – April 12, we will celebrate National Library Week. As stated on the American Library Association website, National Library Week “is a celebration of highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play...

During January and February, the Lynnfield Public Library is excited to exhibit paintings by local artist Frank Gelott. In Frank’s own words, ” I am inspired by my experiences with nature. I place no restrictions on myself, and when I start a painting, I...

The Lynnfield Public Library is excited to announce our 2025 Community Read! We will be reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, a now classic work of middle grade literature perfect for a whole family read, an interpretation of Percy Jackson will also be...

By Katherine Decker, Head of Circulation Monday, January 20, 2025 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year’s holiday will mark the 30th anniversary of it being a National Day of Service. In addition to being a national day of service, this is also...

by Marita Klements, Assistant Director We’ve written in this space lately about what libraries mean to your neighbors, details about the Town Meeting vote, and the cost considerations of the library renovation, frequently asked questions about the library renovation project, and the library renovation...

Two videos reviewing the Library Building Renovation ahead of Town Meeting have been released. Make sure you have considered all the issues concerning the issue before you make your decision! These videos include discussions on design, why now, the cost, and an in-depth tour...

After many meetings over the summer and a vote to finalize designs at the recent Building Renovation Committee, Tappe Architects was able to work with their cost estimator PM & C to provide a complete cost estimate for the Lynnfield Public Library Renovation Project...

There are SO many different things to do at the library that it can be hard to remember them all. We wanted to start a series of interviews with different members of the Lynnfield Community to learn about their favorite things to do here,...

By Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian It’s your Lucky Day! We started a brand new Lucky Day Collection which is shelved at the beginning of our New Adult Fiction books. This collection contains popular books with many, many holds, and they will...