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The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale took place on Saturday, May 16 on the Town Common.   We’re thrilled to announce that the previous sales record was absolutely smashed!   The sale benefited from the synergy with other town happenings including Geraniumfest, “Crafters on the Common” and a rummage sale hosted by the Centre Congregational Church.  No doubt, we also hadContinue reading “Spring Book Sale a Rousing Success”

Last minute preparations are underway for the Friends’ Spring Book Sale. We’ve collected tons of great material, sorting and organizing it. Come and reap the rewards of the Friends efforts to make this a fantastic book sale. Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2015 on the Common from 9 am to 1 pm to selectContinue reading “Friends of the Library Final Preparations for the Spring Book Sale”

The Friends of the Lynnfield Library have set the Spring Book Sale for Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on the Town Common. In case of inclement weather, the Lynnfield Library will accommodate the sale inside the building. The sale items will include a large assortment of gently used books and otherContinue reading “Friends of the Lynnfield Library Spring Used Book Sale”

The Friends of the Library are once again eagerly accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, and CDs for our May book sale on the Common. Please bring bagged/boxed donations to the Library. Thanks for your support!

Due to the logistical challenges of multiple “snow events,” we ask that you hold your book donations until we can sort through the donations already received. Thank you for saving your gently used books, DVDs, and CDs for the Friends! We’ll let you know when we’re ready again to accept your donations.

A tradition is in the making!  On November 5, the Friends’ Board, and the Library Trustees gathered for our annual potluck dinner.  Library Building Consultant Mary Braney facilitated a lively discussion about the library’s future and challenged us to visualize a new space that will engage more of the community and make the library aContinue reading “FOLL and Board of Library Trustees 5th Annual Potluck Dinner”

The Lynnfield Public Library experienced some flooding in the lower level on Thursday, October 23. Fortunately, the Fiction and Mystery collections were left untouched (barely). However, the room where book donations are stored did not fare so well. At this time we are asking that you please hold off on bringing in your book and DVDContinue reading “Friends Not Currently Accepting Donations of Material”

The Friends of the Lynnfield Library are really pleased with the results of the Annual Fall Book Sale.  President Priscilla March expressed her gratitude to all participants in a “Letter to the Editor” to the local newspapers. The correspondence reads in part, “The Friends of the Lynnfield Library would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s annual Book Sale a success.  ManyContinue reading “Friends of the Library Signature Event a Success!”

Whole Foods – 5% Day Benefiting the Friends of the Lynnfield Library Fantastic News!  On September 24, 2014, the Friends of the Lynnfield Library will benefit from a 5% Day sponsored by Whole Foods at MarketStreet.  Thanks to everyone involved in the selection process for determining that the Friends deserve this opportunity! According to Whole Foods, “teamContinue reading “Whole Foods 5% Day Benefiting the Friends of the Library”

The Lynnfield Library held its annual Volunteer Reception on June 19, 2014 in the town’s 300-year-old Meeting House. It was one of those perfect early summer evenings– the historic building’s interior bathed in the waning sunlight. The attendees enjoyed a fine variety of hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, and desserts provided by a local caterer. The spiritContinue reading “Lynnfield Library Volunteer Reception – 2014”