Lynnfield Public Library First October 2023 Newsletter
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We are currently open Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm, and 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: October 9: closed for Columbus Day
October 16: The Lynnfield Library will close at 6:30 PM for Town Meeting Access our online services anytime at lynnfieldlibrary.org
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Lynnfield Library Open House |
Looking to learn more about the Library Building Project? Join Director Abby Porter for an open house of the current library to see the current issues and hear about the opportunities a new building would provide. For more information see NewLynnfieldLIbrary.org. No registration required.
Tuesday, October 10, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 7:30 PM
Friday, October 13, 10:00 AM |
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Pop-Up Library at the Senior Center
| Wednesday, October 11 | 9:00-10:30 AM |
Come by the Lynnfield Senior Center to check out some books, get a library card, or chat with the librarian. No registration required.
Lynnfield Senior Center 50+ |
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| | Story Time |
Wednesdays | 10:00 - 10:30 AM |
Join Ms. Alex and Ms. Joan on Wednesdays, to sing songs and listen to stories! This story time will be held outside on the Lynnfield Town Common if the weather is nice. You are welcome to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. If it is too cold or rainy, story time will be held inside the library. No registration required.
Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Lynnfield Common if weather allows, or Children's Room
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| Thursdays at Noon |
Join us for a 60-minute yoga flow! Instructor Tammy Syrigos Irrera will lead us through yoga poses over Zoom. Register with a valid email to receive the link to join the class. You will receive an email with login information a half hour before the class begins.
This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Lynnfield Library
Teens and Adults Zoom
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Story Art
| Thursday, October 12 | 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 required.
Ages 3+ Children's Room |
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Bead Break: Halloween Edition
| Thursday, October 12 | 2:30-3:30 PM |
Take a break and make a Halloween themed beaded creation! This is a great time to make a new bracelet or a phone strap to match your case. We'll have special Halloween beads alongside a variety of beads available including animal clay beads, perler beads, pony beads and more! No registration required.
Ages 11-18 Mezzanine |
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Meet Cutes and Mocktails
| Wednesday, October 11 |
6:00-7:00 PM |
Do you swoon over enemies-turned-lovers? Do you read every Nora Roberts novel? Do you love curling up with the latest bodice ripper? Join Lynnfield’s new romance novel book club! In October we will be reading a paranormal romance; Claimed by J. R. Ward. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk. No registration required.
Adults Mezzanine |
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Knock on Wood
| Thursday, October 12 |
6:00-7:30 PM |
Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman and Dave Talmage. The duo performs Classic Rock covers and funny original songs suitable for all ages. Registration requested for headcount.
One of the most engaging performers on the local music circuit, Howie combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience. Dave is a past winner of the Tennessee Songwriters Competition and runner-up in New England Banjo Championship.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynnfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency.
Adults Mezzanine |
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Costume Dance Class
with Beyond Dance of Lynnfield
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Friday, October 13 | 10:00-10:45 AM |
Join us for a spooky morning with Beyond Dance of Lynnfield on the Town Common! Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume! This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Lynnfield Public Library. Register for updates.
Ages 2 + Lynnfield Common |
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| Saturday, October 14 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
Create your very own pumpkin patch on paper! Registration required.
Ages 5+ Children's Room |
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Tea Time |
Mondays | 9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Come by the library's reading room for tea or coffee, to read the papers, and meet your neighbors. We'll be providing hot water and tea or instant coffee for self-service beverages, and the reading materials. You provide the company. Come down to the library, and make yourself at home.
Mondays, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Bringing your own reusable cups is encouraged. No registration required.
Adults
Library Reading Room |
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Watercolor Fun!
| Tuesday, October 17 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Come be creative and make beautiful art! We’ll put out some watercolor palettes and brushes for kids to experiment and have fun. Registration required.
Ages 2-8 Mezzanine |
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Thursday, October 19 | 6:30-7:30 PM |
Join us for some great nonfiction book conversation - newcomers are always welcome! We will be meeting in person, on the Mezzanine. In October we'll be reading Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk. No registration required.
Adults Mezzanine |
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| Friday, October 20 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
Want to get creative but not sure what to draw? No problem! Stop by the Children's room and choose from one our "What to Draw?" cards to make your next creation! No registration required.
Children of all ages. Children's Room |
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Friday, October 20 | 10:30-11:30 AM |
Love knitting, crocheting, or other handicrafts? Join us for our monthly Knit & Crochet Club! We'll be meeting on the Mezzanine to work on our own projects and chat. Adults and teens are welcome. No Registration required.
Adults and Teens Mezzanine |
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Pipe Cleaner Spiders
| Saturday, October 21 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
Come make a not-so-spooky spider for Halloween!
. Saturday, October 21 in the Lynnfield Library Children's Room from 11:00 - 12:00 PM Registration required.
Ages 5+ Children's Room |
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Read to a Dog | Monday, October 23rd |
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. Registration required. Space is limited to 6 children. Time to read to Mitzi is limited, so please arrive early if you need time to pick out a book. We may not be able to accept children who are late to their appointment time. If registration is full, please email lfdyouth@noblenet.org to join the waitlist. When registering, please select an available time.
Grades K-4 Children's Room |
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| Tuesday, October 24 |
6:00-7:00 PM |
The Last Tuesday Book Club is the Lynnfield Library's fiction book group! October's book is Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson. Copies are available for pickup at the Library's Circulation desk. No Registration required.
**Please note that October's meeting will be held on October 24, not the last Tuesday of the month, which is Halloween.
Adults Mezzanine |
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Curious About Cuisine | Wednesday, October 25 |
3:00-4:00 PM | 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!
Join us as Lynnfield resident Cheryl WhiteDear presents: Sundays with the Family. Cheryl tells us, "In my family, Sunday is a day when a huge meal is prepared and the entire family puts everything aside to sit down and enjoy family time. It's all about the food! Food make the time spent together even more meaningful so there's plenty of good food, cross talk and harmony. All other issues are set aside as we connect with and love on each other." All are welcome. Registration is requested for headcount.
Adults Mezzanine |
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Rise Up! Indigenous Music in North America | Wednesday, October 25 |
6:30-8:00 PM |
Music historian, percussionist, and Washington, DC radio host, Craig Harris is the author of The New Folk Music, The Band; Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow; Bluegrass, Newgrass, Old-time, & Americana Music, Crossing Borders, and the forthcoming Rise Up! Indigenous Music in North America (November 1, 2023). In addition to hosting The Craig Harris Show on WAMU-FM hd2/bluegrasscountry.org, he co-hosts the syndicated live music show, The Gaea Crystal Radio Hour (DreamVisions 7 radio network).
Playing drums/percussion since his teens, Harris has played with C.J. Chenier, Greg Brown, Jonathan Edwards, Rod MacDonald, Melanie, Mustard’s Retreat, Merl Saunders, Rick Danko (The Band), and Los Texmaniacs. After teaching in public/charter schools in Boston, Somerville, Chelsea, and Springfield, MA for 28 years, Harris launched Drum Away the Blues in 2009. Since then, he's presented multimedia and participatory programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, North Dakota, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Registration is requested for headcount.
All ages Lynnfield Meeting House |
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Kanopy changes their viewing model |
Big changes are coming to Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service! Starting November 1st, Kanopy will transition from using Play Credits to using Tickets for borrowing content. You will receive 21 Tickets monthly instead of 7 Credits. Here are some fast facts about Tickets:
You will receive 21 Tickets monthly. Movies, TV shows, and other content will use multiple tickets for each play. The number of Tickets required depends on the length of what you want to watch and the production studio.
For example, a 90-minute movie might cost 2 Tickets and a three hour movie might cost 4 Tickets.
A movie from a major studio uses 4 Tickets regardless of its length.
A season of a TV series whose episodes are a combined 10 hours in length would cost 5 Tickets.
The Great Courses will require Tickets based on the length of the lecture. You will no longer be able to view an unlimited number of lectures. A majority of lectures will likely cost 5 Tickets each and remain available for 2-3 weeks.
Kanopy Kids will not require Tickets and will stay unlimited.
Tickets reset on the first day of each month.
All-in-all, you will be able to view about the same number of movies or TV shows with Tickets as you have been able to with Credits. Again, this change goes into effect November 1st. It might take some getting used to, but we’re happy to help if you have any questions! |
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The Town of Lynnfield seeks input on use of Opioid Settlement Funds. Please take the following short survey. https://forms.gle/FnsXV9eoFiRrqyvr8 |
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Mass Department of Public Health: Community Health Equity Survey.
To improve the health of everyone in Massachusetts, we need to center the voices of people and communities who have been long denied an equal chance at health. The Community Health Equity Survey is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences and priorities to help shape the future of our health. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will use survey results to improve our programs, make decisions about funding and resources, and support policies to improve health inequities. We will also share the results of the survey with partners across Massachusetts to support the important work they are doing to improve health in their communities.
The survey will be open from July 31, 2023 through early Fall 2023. Anyone aged 14 and older can take the survey. It takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete and is available in 11 languages: Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified), Chinese traditional, English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The survey will also be available in ASL later this summer.
Taking the survey is easy! Just click on this link to get started: www.mass.gov/healthsurvey
For more information about the Community Health Equity Initiative and the survey, please visit our website: www.mass.gov/CHEI |
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Fall 2023 Sweetser Lecture Series: Sponsored by The Savings Bank | Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 7 PM
Tracy Kidder - "Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7 PM
Ilyon Woo, PhD - "Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom"
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 7 PM
Jane Healey - "Goodnight from Paris: An Historical Novel Inspired by a Ture Story" and Willian Martin - "December '41: FDR, Churchill, and the Fearful Days After Pearl Harbor"
sweetserlectureseries.com |
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