Thursday, Oct. 30
Classic Film Club Spooky Movies
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mezzanine
Love black and white movies? Join Library Director and old movie aficionado Abby Porter to watch great movies and learn more about the history of old Hollywood. In October, we’ll be getting spooky, with a new film every Thursday morning. Movie snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favorites!
Thursday October 30: Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi
Preparing Your Garden for Winter with Master Gardener Gretel Anspach
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mezzanine
It’s that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter hazards. In other words – another beautiful autumn in New England! Join Master Gardener Gretel Anspach for an informative talk on how to prepare your garden for winter.
Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon. She won the MMGA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Gretel established and maintains a 20,000 square foot food production garden that has provided fresh produce to the Marlboro and Maynard Food Pantries for the last ten years. Her primary interest and focus is always in the science behind horticulture.
Space is limited so please register in advance.
Saturday Fun!: Kindness Rocks
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Children’s Room
Join us to make kindness rocks! One to keep and one to share for our Kindness rock garden.
Stay Safe & Smart Online!
2-3:20 p.m.
Mezzanine
Stay Safe & Smart Online! Free Digital Media Literacy Class for Seniors
Want to feel more confident using the internet while still staying safe? Join Lily, a local Lynnfield High School senior, for a fun and informative class designed just for senior citizens!
This class will meet four times: October 2nd, 9th, 23rd (6-7:20 PM) and November 1st(2-3:20).You can stop by for one of the classes, or all of them! This class is part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project!
Please fill out this survey for your input on the lessons of this class and an attendance estimate. There is a paper survey located at the library if you would prefer. You could learn how to:
Spot online scams and avoid fraud, create strong, secure passwords, understand the basics of AI, recognize bias in social media, identify fake news and misinformation or, other topics you can specify in the survey!
Whether you’re online daily or just getting started, this class will give you the tools to stay safe and informed in today’s digital world. No tech experience needed — all are welcome!
These classes are primarily for education. If you have specific questions about your devices, sign up to come to Lynnfield High School and be able to ask the Computer Science classes on 10/15 and 10/29 from 10:00-11:00. Sign up through the Senior Center by emailing jbennett@lynnfieldma.gov
Sticker Making
2:30-4 p.m.
Children’s Room
Have you ever wanted to make your own sticker? Stop by the Lynnfield Children’s Room between 2:30 – 4:00 PM to make your very own! We’ll have 2.5″ round sticker for kids to decorate and make their own sticker.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Manga/Anime Hangout
6-6:45 p.m.
Teen Room
Come hang out to chat about manga and anime with your fellow fans! We offer Japanese snacks, manga-related crafts, etc.
Recommended for ages 11-18. Register is recommended but not required.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Story Time
10-10:30 a.m.
Children’s Room or Lynnfield Commons
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 or on the Lynnfield Commons weather permitting.
Bill Sano: I Love a Piano
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Meeting House
Bill Sano returns with his beloved music lectures! Join us to learn about the lives and careers of some of the most famous pianists of the last three centuries. Refreshments and coffee will be served.
Nov. 5: The Classical Era: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven. And how to listen to a concerto intelligently.
This lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of the Lynnfield Library.
Please register here.
Board Game Hangout for Teens
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mezzanine
Looking for something to do after an early release? Come hang out at the Library and play some board games! We’ll have a variety of games available along with snacks.
Ages 11-18
Coloring Club
6-8 p.m.
Main Library
Coloring has proven to help adults and teens relax and unwind! Join us at the Library on Wednesday evenings anytime between 6-8pm for coloring club. Coloring pages, coloring bookmarks and colored pencils will be available at the main Circulation Desk. Can’t stay? No problem, grab your bookmark or coloring sheet and take it home.
No registration required.
Seed Saving Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mezzanine
Join Lynnfield resident and home gardener Jeana Tecci for a hands-on, interactive workshop all about seed saving! Learn the basics of collecting and preserving seeds from both vegetables and flowers through engaging discussion and a live demonstration. Afterwards, you’ll get the chance to take home some flowers to practice harvesting your own seeds.
Come with your questions and curiosity, and leave with seeds—and the knowledge to help you sustain your own garden season after season!
