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Lynnfield Public Library
Second December Newsletter
| A dose of news and happenings from your local library! |
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We are currently open Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm, Friday and Saturday
9am - 5pm. Please call 781-334-5411 or email lfd@noblenet.org at any time with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Holidays and Closings 12/24-12/25 - Library Closed for Christmas 12/31-1/1 - Library Closed for New Year's
Access our online services anytime at lynnfieldlibrary.org |
It's the second Lynnfield Public Library newsletter of December, and we are fully into the holiday season! We would like to thank the Village Home and Garden club for installing our outside garlands, wreaths, and planters, and the Flower Workshop of Lynnfield for our pointsettias.
If you're looking for some holiday cheer today you could stop by the library for a cup of tea this morning, or come watch the classic comedy Desk Set tonight at 6 PM. There's always something going on at your library! |
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Tea Time
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Mondays | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
The cool weather is here, so it's time for a warm cup of tea! On Monday mornings in the library's main reading room we'll be offering hot beverages.
Come and read the papers, check out the latest best sellers, or chat with your neighbors while enjoying a warm drink. We'll be providing hot water and tea, cocoa, or instant coffees. Bringing your own reusable cups is encouraged. Registration is not required for this program.
All Ages Library Reading Room |
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Monday Movies! 12/16 - Desk Set |
Monday, December 16 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Come by the library for Monday Movies! We'll be showing new hits and old classics on Monday evenings in the Lynnfield Library Mezzanine two Mondays a month. Bring some popcorn! Bring a friend!
On December 16th we'll be showing Desk Set with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. This classic movie has everything, romance, Christmas, and librarians! Registration is not required for this program.
All Ages Mezzanine |
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Story/Art |
Tuesday, December 17 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |
Do you like stories?? Do you like art?? Then come listen to a story and then make a fun craft project to go along with it! Registration is required for this program.
Children Ages 3 +
Children's Room |
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| Tuesday, December 17 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other craft project and join us on the library mezzanine. Registration is not required for this program.
Teens and Adults Mezzanine |
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Terrific Tuesdays with North Suburban
Child & Family Resource Network
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4:00 - 4:45 PM |
Early childhood specialists from the North Suburban Family Resource Network lead this playgroup for children ages 18 months and older. Registration with the Family Resource Network is required. You can sign up for any of their programs including this one exclusively through their newsletter. Sign up Here.
Children Ages 18 Months + Children's Room |
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The Last Tuesday Bookclub | Tuesday, December 17 |
6:00 - 7:00 PM |
The Last Tuesday Book Club is the Lynnfield Library's fiction book group! Copies of our next book are available at the Library's Circulation desk. In December we will be reading The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani. Registration is not required for this program.
Adults Mezzanine |
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Story Time | Wednesdays |
10:00 - 10:30 AM |
Story time is back to Wednesday mornings! Join us to sing songs and listen to stories! Recommended for children ages 5 and under. This story time will be held in the Lynnfield Library Children's Room. Registration is not required for this program.
Children Ages 5 And Under Children's Room |
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Curious About Cuisine: Chocolate Tasting with Therapy Gardens | Wednesday, December 18 |
3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Back by popular demand, it’s Curious About Cuisine at the Lynnfield Library! Everyone loves food - even if they don't like cooking or baking it themselves. You don't have to be an avid home chef to attend Curious About Cuisine, all are welcome to learn a bit more about different cuisines and of course get a chance to taste them, too!
Need some last minute gift recommendations? Who doesn't love chocolate? Come learn about the ingredients, processing, and where cocoa pods are grown, all while trying various chocolate samples with Therapy Gardens. They'll also share chocolate recipes, local chocolatier recommendations, and where to find great chocolates. Registration is requested for headcount
All Ages Mezzanine |
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Read to a Dog | Wednesday, December 18 |
3:30 - 4:30 PM | Mitzi, a trained therapy dog, will be visiting the Lynnfield Library hoping to hear some great stories! Children may sign up for a 10-minute session and choose a book or selection from a book to read to her.
Mitzi is a patient listener, so reading to her is good practice for readers who are still struggling a bit as well as pros. This program is geared towards children in grades K-4. Space is limited to 6 children. When registering, please select an available time. Time to read to Mitzi is limited, so please arrive early if you need time to pick out a book. Registration is required for this program.
Grades K-4 Children's Room |
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Yoga on Zoom | Thursdays |
12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Join our recurring Zoom yoga class with our new instructor Michelle Powers. Register with a valid email at least an hour prior to class start time to receive the link to join the class. This is a 60 minute class. You will receive an email with login information a half hour before it begins.
*This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Lynnfield Library
Adults Zoom |
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Creativity Kits |
Thursday, December 19 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM |
Looking to get creative over winter break? Stop by the Children's Room and pick up your own Creativity Kit! Inside you'll find a variety of materials and craft ideas. Available while supplies last.
We'd love to see what you make. Send us a picture of your creation to lfdyouth@noblenet.org and we'll feature it on our social media.
Children Ages 3 +
Children's Room |
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Fuzzy Winter Poster
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Monday, December 23 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM |
Winter is here! Come to the Library and color your own Fuzzy Winter Poster. Registration is required.
Children Ages 3 +
Children's Room |
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| Saturday, December 28 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Join us in the Children's Room and decorate your very own festive ugly holiday sweater! Registration is not required for this program.
Children of All Ages Children's Room |
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Winter Word Puzzle
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Monday, December 30 - Friday January 3 | Join us for a cozy afternoon of Word Puzzles at the library. We'll have puzzle sheets available in the Young Adult area all week long!
Ages 11-18
Teen Area |
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|  | NO Drop-In Technology Help
in December |
We regret that due to the holidays, there will be no Drop-In Technology Help in December. If you have a technology question you can call or email the Reference Desk, or stop in during our regular hours and we will do our best to help.
Drop-In Technology help will resume on Tuesday, January 28th. |
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Senior Fraud Class | Wednesday, January 22 |
12:30 PM | Lynnfield Police Department - Representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office
for the District of Massachusetts and the FBI and IRS Boston Division Offices will provide an information session on the financial exploitation of elders.
As part of the U.S. Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative, the goals of this outreach
event are to enable community members to recognize, stop, report, and help prevent fraud
on elders. Information about current and evolving scams, schemes and frauds, and why
older adults are disproportionately targeted by fraudsters, will be addressed.
Practical steps for helping to protect yourself or family and friends from becoming victims
of these crimes will be provided. In 2023, over 800,000 older adults submitted a report to
the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), with potential losses exceeding $3.4 billion.
For additional information regarding the event, please contact the Lynnfield Senior Center
& Council on Aging at 781-598-1078 or e-mail Captain Chris DeCarlo at cdecarlo@town.lynnfield.ma.us. | |
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Count the Kicks! |
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is excited to enter its third year promoting the Count the Kicks campaign! Count the Kicks is a mobile app that helps pregnant parents track their baby’s kicks and fetal movements to help prevent stillbirth.
Through the campaign, DPH aims to reduce the Massachusetts stillbirth rate by 32%, which would save 91 babies each year across the state. By providing easy-to-use resources, community outreach, and educational support, the Count the Kicks campaign aims to prevent stillbirths and help expectant parents and families have a healthy pregnancy. |
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|  | Where is Town Hall?
You have probably noticed that the town offices have moved. You can find them at these new locations:
At the Senior Center/School Administration building, 525 Salem Street:
Treasurer/Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Assessors, Payroll/Benefits, Veterans Services
At the second floor of the Center Stores building, 590 Main Street:
Town Administrator
At the former Village Pharmacy space, Center Stores, 590 Main Street: Public Works, Planning and Conservation, Inspectional Services, Health Department
At the Merritt Center, 600 Market Street (second floor):
Town Accountant
At the former South Branch Library building, 630 Salem Street: Fire Dept. administration
At the former Pope-Richard Lynnfield Historic Center, 35 South Common Street Police Department
You can find the most up to date information on town offices here:
https://www.town.lynnfield.ma.us/home/urgent-alerts/where-find-us-during-public-safetytown-hall-renovation-project |
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