November 2021 Newsletter
We are currently open regular hours and you will not need an appointment. Please call 781-334-5411 or email lfd@noblenet.org at any time with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Upcoming Holidays & Closings:
November 24: Early closure at 3pm
November 25: Thanksgiving
Access our online services anytime at lynnfieldlibrary.org
Several years ago the Lynnfield Library stopped charging fines for our books and CD audiobooks, and when the pandemic began we extended that to all of our items. We are now excited to announce that, moving forward, we will be permanently fine-free on our entire DVD and video game collections. These items will also be available for 3-week loan periods.
While we will not be charging fines on these, patrons will still need to pay replacement costs for damaged or lost items. Please also note that items from other libraries are subject to their fine policies.
Additionally, we have initiated a “First Fifty Free” policy for prints. When printing or photocopying, your first 50 pages are free of charge. Starting on the 51st page, we’ll charge our normal rates, which are 15 cents for black & white and 25 cents for color, double sided pages, or 11×17 pages. Donations are always welcome for copies and prints, as those funds go to the Friends of the Library and support our programs.
We are committed to creating an equitable environment for our community to the best of our ability. We would like to thank the Town, our Trustees, and the Friends of the Library for their support in these endeavors.
Monday mornings at 10 am
Story Time will be held on Monday mornings in November! Join us to sing songs and listen to stories. This story time will be held in the Meeting House across from the library. You are welcome to bring a blanket or chair to sit on during story time.
*Please note that indoor story time will have a capacity limit and attendees will be let inside in order of arrival (no registration). In the case of a warm day, we may decide to have story time on the common instead.
Story Time is recommended for children ages 5 and younger.
Online Mindfulness Workshop with Vasundhra Ganju
Tuesday, November 16 at 4 pm
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“With mindfulness, you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are available in that moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Please join us for a restorative virtual Mindfulness Workshop on Zoom! This one hour workshop will consist of education about various mindfulness practices to cope with the stresses of everyday life in these unprecedented times. We will learn about and practice interventions to help us become more mindful of the world around us and better cope with our emotions. You will engage in guided mindfulness meditation techniques and be provided with resources to practice at home. Please register with a valid email to receive login information. You will receive an email with login information a half hour before the class begins.
Facilitated by: Lynnfield resident Vasundhra Ganju, MA, ALM
Professor of Psychology and Business,
Endicott College, Beverly
Pine Manor College, Brookline
Adults
Massachusetts Must Read Authors — Michelle Bowdler
Tuesday, November 16 at 7 pm
Join us for a special virtual event! Author Michelle Bowdler was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Center for the Book as one of Massachusetts’s must-read authors of the year. Join Bowdler for a presentation on her critically acclaimed book, “Is Rape A Crime?: A Memoir, An Investigation, and A Manifesto” via Zoom.
About The Book: Award-winning writer and public health executive Michelle Bowdler’s memoir indicts how sexual violence has been addressed for decades in our society, asking whether rape is a crime given that it is the least reported major felony, least successfully prosecuted, and fewer than 3% of rapists ever spend a day in jail. Cases are closed before they are investigated and DNA evidence sits for years untested and disregarded Rape in this country is not treated as a crime of brutal violence but as a parlor game of he said / she said. It might be laughable if it didn’t work so much of the time. Given all this, it seems fair to ask whether rape is actually a crime.
In 1984, the Boston Sexual Assault Unit was formed as a result of a series of break-ins and rapes that terrorized the city, of which Michelle’s own horrific rape was the last. Twenty years later, after a career of working with victims like herself, Michelle decides to find out what happened to her case and why she never heard from the police again after one brief interview. An expert blend of memoir and cultural investigation, Michelle’s story is a rallying cry to reclaim our power and right our world.
About The Author: Michelle Bowdler is the Executive Director of Health & Wellness at Tufts University and, after graduating from the Harvard School of Public Health, has worked on social justice issues related to rape for over a decade. Is Rape a Crime? is her first book. She is a recipient of a 2017 Barbara Deming Memorial Award and has been a Fellow at Ragdale and the MacDowell Colony. Bowdler’s writing has been published in the New York Times and her essays “Eventually You Tell Your Kids” and “Babelogue” were nominated for Pushcart Prizes. Learn more about Bowdler HERE.
Register here for the Zoom log in information.
Adults
Reloving the 50s with Bill Sano
Wednesday mornings in November, 10 am-12 pm
Every Wednesday in November, start your morning with some music! We’re welcoming back Bill Sano for his “Reloving the 50s” music and lecture series. These will take place Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm in the Meeting House. The schedule for our remaining two Wednesdays is:
- November 17: Doo-Wop the Bird Groups; Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee. “The Stroll”
- November 24: The Beach Boys; The Mills Brothers; The Platters; Capital Records. “American Pie” sums it all up!
Please register in advance as space is limited.
Adults
Read to a Dog
Wednesday, November 17 at 3:30 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. Program 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. We may not be able to accept children who are late to their appointment time. If you register and can no longer attend, please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org to cancel.
If registration is full, please email lfox@noblenet.org to join the waitlist. Anyone on the waitlist will get priority for Mitzi’s next visit.
Children grades K-4
Slow Flow Yoga
Yoga mat and/or towel suggested, along with a water bottle. 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.
Instructor: Tammy Syrigos Irrera
This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Lynnfield Library.
Adults and Teens
Book Lovers
Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm
Join us on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 for some great nonfiction book conversation with our Book Lovers group! At this meeting, we will be discussing Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly. Visit the Library to pick up your copy! We will be meeting at the library mezzanine.
Adults
Rainbow Suncatchers
Saturday, November 20 at 2 pm
Use colorful paints to create rainbow suncatchers! Stencils of different shapes will be provided along with plenty of colors to create dazzling window ornaments or cool artwork that will brighten up any room.
Registration recommended as supplies are limited. Walk-ins may be taken if space allows. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.
Ages 8-14
Massachusetts Must Read Authors — Barry Van Dusen
Monday, November 22 at 7 pm
Join us for a special virtual event! Author and artist Barry Van Dusen was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Center for the Book as one of Massachusetts’s must-read authors of the year. Join Van Dusen for a presentation on his latest book, “Finding Sanctuary: An Artist Explores the Nature of Mass Audubon,” via Zoom.
About The Book: Over the course of four-and-a-half years, nature artist Barry Van Dusen visited all 61 of Mass Audubon’s public wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers, and museums, producing drawings and paintings at each location. Follow his travels and share in his adventures—from the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket to the mountain peaks of the Berkshires. Learn about hatching turtles on Cape Cod, rare orchids in the Connecticut River Valley, and a bear encounter in a western Massachusetts forest. Birders, naturalists, conservationists, gardeners, artists, art appreciators, and all outdoor folks will enjoy this presentation.
About The Author: Barry W. Van Dusen is an internationally recognized wildlife artist living in central Massachusetts. His articles and paintings have been featured in Bird Watcher’s Digest, Birding, and Yankee magazines and he has illustrated a variety of natural history books and pocket guides in association with the Massachusetts Audubon Society. In 1994 Barry was elected a full member of London’s Society of Wildlife Artists. His work has been exhibited regularly in the prestigious Birds in Art Exhibition (Wausau, Wisconsin) as well as in many galleries in the United States and Europe. At the invitation of the Artists for Nature Foundation, Barry has travelled to Spain, Ireland, England, Israel, India and Peru, working alongside other wildlife artists to raise money for conservation of threatened habitats. Learn more about Van Dusen HERE.
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Adults
Friends of the Library Fundraiser at Chipotle!
