Youth Services Librarian Lauren is filming read-alouds of I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day. New chapters are available on our Facebook page every Monday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be viewed at any time.

Email lfox@noblenet.org if you do not have Facebook to receive weekly updates with the video links!

Previous videos:

Introduction to the book: https://youtu.be/7hjVstrso-A

Prologue and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/K6Zv-iY3xJI

Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/xI4Tar75GaI

Chapters 3 and 4: https://youtu.be/qP7gLLSZitE

Chapters 5 and 6: https://youtu.be/Jsz1I1_7UZE

Chapters 7 and 8: https://youtu.be/xr5K9Zp0Hw0

Chapters 9 and 10: https://youtu.be/qvv-3sAYOtU

Chapter 11: https://youtu.be/AWhc9zsJbSo

Chapter 12: https://youtu.be/a_2rTmjOELs

Chapter 13: https://youtu.be/QKHQQxxywMo

Chapters 14 and 15: https://youtu.be/JQwVMs5sc3w

Chapters 16 and 17: https://youtu.be/fuzYLH6tWZQ

Chapter 18: https://youtu.be/1W35x8TMPSw

Chapters 19 and 20: https://youtu.be/uKQTD_kWICM

Chapters 21 and 22: https://youtu.be/rN5uPLCHgTU

ScienceTellers will be presenting “Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress" for our Virtual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! The show is about two brave villagers who go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress. Watch and speak with a presenter from ScienceTellers!

The program is geared towards ages 5-11, but all children and teens are welcome. Registration is required to receive a link to the Zoom. If you are registering more than one child/teen sharing a screen, please fill out one registration form and note the total number where prompted.The link will be sent out to the email you register with an hour before the program. Please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org if you have not received the link by 10:30 a.m. the morning of July 6.

Calling all middle and high schoolers! Do you have any suggestions for virtual programming? Any ideas for what we can provide while you're stuck at home this summer? Join our virtual meeting to share your thoughts!

Ages 11-18. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. You will receive a link half an hour before the program begins. If you have not received the link by 2:40 on July 7 please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org. 

Children's Librarian Lauren is posting a new virtual story time every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be watched at any time. 

Story time videos are posted to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LynnfieldLibrary. If you don't have a Facebook, email Lauren lfox@noblenet.org to receive weekly update emails with story time videos.

Previous videos (check out Facebook for more!):

https://youtu.be/93ocgdt7nVY

https://youtu.be/TYw9LEpHsp4

https://youtu.be/P6yaN9xTx1I

https://youtu.be/N9OJOS2-jlA

"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

Youth Services Librarian Lauren is filming read-alouds of I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day. New chapters are available on our Facebook page every Monday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be viewed at any time.

Email lfox@noblenet.org if you do not have Facebook to receive weekly updates with the video links!

Previous videos:

Introduction to the book: https://youtu.be/7hjVstrso-A

Prologue and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/K6Zv-iY3xJI

Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/xI4Tar75GaI

Chapters 3 and 4: https://youtu.be/qP7gLLSZitE

Chapters 5 and 6: https://youtu.be/Jsz1I1_7UZE

Chapters 7 and 8: https://youtu.be/xr5K9Zp0Hw0

Chapters 9 and 10: https://youtu.be/qvv-3sAYOtU

Chapter 11: https://youtu.be/AWhc9zsJbSo

Chapter 12: https://youtu.be/a_2rTmjOELs

Chapter 13: https://youtu.be/QKHQQxxywMo

Chapters 14 and 15: https://youtu.be/JQwVMs5sc3w

Chapters 16 and 17: https://youtu.be/fuzYLH6tWZQ

Chapter 18: https://youtu.be/1W35x8TMPSw

Chapters 19 and 20: https://youtu.be/uKQTD_kWICM

Chapters 21 and 22: https://youtu.be/rN5uPLCHgTU

Tom Sieling will be sharing his prerecorded virtual concert with us for kids to enjoy any time - or again and again! - for two weeks. The songs are fun, upbeat, and invite kids to sing and dance along! Children of all ages will enjoy this performance. The link will be posted on our Facebook page starting July 13, so catch it while you can! If you don't have a Facebook or other social media, email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org for the link. No registration required.

Youth Services Librarian Lauren is filming read-alouds of I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day. New chapters are available on our Facebook page every Monday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be viewed at any time.

Email lfox@noblenet.org if you do not have Facebook to receive weekly updates with the video links!

Previous videos:

Introduction to the book: https://youtu.be/7hjVstrso-A

Prologue and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/K6Zv-iY3xJI

Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/xI4Tar75GaI

Chapters 3 and 4: https://youtu.be/qP7gLLSZitE

Chapters 5 and 6: https://youtu.be/Jsz1I1_7UZE

Chapters 7 and 8: https://youtu.be/xr5K9Zp0Hw0

Chapters 9 and 10: https://youtu.be/qvv-3sAYOtU

Chapter 11: https://youtu.be/AWhc9zsJbSo

Chapter 12: https://youtu.be/a_2rTmjOELs

Chapter 13: https://youtu.be/QKHQQxxywMo

Chapters 14 and 15: https://youtu.be/JQwVMs5sc3w

Chapters 16 and 17: https://youtu.be/fuzYLH6tWZQ

Chapter 18: https://youtu.be/1W35x8TMPSw

Chapters 19 and 20: https://youtu.be/uKQTD_kWICM

Chapters 21 and 22: https://youtu.be/rN5uPLCHgTU

The meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

Children's Librarian Lauren is posting a new virtual story time every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be watched at any time. 

Story time videos are posted to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LynnfieldLibrary. If you don't have a Facebook, email Lauren lfox@noblenet.org to receive weekly update emails with story time videos.

Previous videos (check out Facebook for more!):

https://youtu.be/93ocgdt7nVY

https://youtu.be/TYw9LEpHsp4

https://youtu.be/P6yaN9xTx1I

https://youtu.be/N9OJOS2-jlA

Magic Fred will be wowing his virtual audience with magic tricks! Plus, learn how you can do a magic trick with items you have at home. To take part in this at-home trick, have the following items nearby before the show starts: a paper clip, a pencil, four quarters, two pennies or dimes, and a one dollar bill.

This comedic magic show is aimed towards children up to 10 years old but this family show is open to older kids as well. The at-home magic trick is best for ages 5+, but younger ones will love the show and are welcome to try the trick as well. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. If you are registering more than one child/teen sharing a screen, please fill out one registration form and note the total number where prompted. You will receive an email with the link half an hour before the show begins. If you have not received the link by 1:45 p.m. on July 15, please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org.

Join us for a foodie author talk with Alana Chernila!  Based in western MA, Alana is the author of three cookbooks, The Homemade Pantry, The Homemade Kitchen, and Eating From the Ground Up.  She will be joining us for a talk on how to make your own pantry staples and tips for making your favorite foods at home.  Visit her website for more about Alana or place one of her books on hold from the library!

Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  You will receive login information 30 minutes before the event begins.  Email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Women and girls have been behind many scientific discoveries, inventions, social movements, and other achievements. Children and teens of all genders (not just girls!) are invited to listen to a book to learn about one or more of these women at this special storytime. A short discussion will follow for those interested. 

This program is intended for ages 7-18. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. You will be emailed the link half an hour before the program begins. If you have not received the link by 3:45, please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org.

"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

Youth Services Librarian Lauren is filming read-alouds of I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day. New chapters are available on our Facebook page every Monday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be viewed at any time.

Email lfox@noblenet.org if you do not have Facebook to receive weekly updates with the video links!

Previous videos:

Introduction to the book: https://youtu.be/7hjVstrso-A

Prologue and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/K6Zv-iY3xJI

Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/xI4Tar75GaI

Chapters 3 and 4: https://youtu.be/qP7gLLSZitE

Chapters 5 and 6: https://youtu.be/Jsz1I1_7UZE

Chapters 7 and 8: https://youtu.be/xr5K9Zp0Hw0

Chapters 9 and 10: https://youtu.be/qvv-3sAYOtU

Chapter 11: https://youtu.be/AWhc9zsJbSo

Chapter 12: https://youtu.be/a_2rTmjOELs

Chapter 13: https://youtu.be/QKHQQxxywMo

Chapters 14 and 15: https://youtu.be/JQwVMs5sc3w

Chapters 16 and 17: https://youtu.be/fuzYLH6tWZQ

Chapter 18: https://youtu.be/1W35x8TMPSw

Chapters 19 and 20: https://youtu.be/uKQTD_kWICM

Chapters 21 and 22: https://youtu.be/rN5uPLCHgTU

You won’t believe your eyes! Create a drawing that appears to levitate. Pop up Art School will show you step-by-step how to create an anamorphic drawing which uses forced perspective to create an illusion. Start with basic shapes like a sphere or cube and create a series of drawings, including a Rubik’s Cube. When you look at the drawing 1 to 2 feet away the object looks like it’s floating!

Ages 11-18. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. You will receive an email with the Zoom link half an hour before the program starts. If you have not received the link by 1:45 p.m. on July 20, please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org.

Have the following materials ready when the program starts:

• Printer paper
• A pencil
• An eraser
• Scissors
• Markers
• Colored pencils (optional)

This is a beginner level Tai Chi class with Leda Elliot of A Thousand Crane Studio (https://athousandcranestudio.space/) where you will be introduced to the basic principals of taichi, simple warm ups, and an introduction to a beginner level taichi form from the Essence of Tai Chi Yang Style form.  This class will also include breath work techniques to reduce anxiety and promote calm in addition to taichi movements.

Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  You will receive log in information to join a half hour before class begins.  Please email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Is there room in your home and heart for a foster child? 

Have you ever thought about fostering? There is a considerable need for more foster homes in the state of Massachusetts. 

You are invited to attend a Virtual Foster Care and Adoption Information Session on July 21, 2020 to learn more about Foster Care and Fostering to Adopt through the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF). If you ever had that thought about opening your home to a child in need, this is the perfect opportunity to talk with staff from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and foster parents.

Our goal is to provide our foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families or another plan can be made on their behalf. The rewards of providing daily care, guidance and acceptance are immeasurable.

You will also have the opportunity to ask your questions. 

Questions before the event, please email kashawn Little at Kashawn.McRavion-Little@massmail.state.ma.us  or give him a call at 980-330-1624.  Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  Log in information will be sent to you 30 minutes before the event.  Please email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Children's Librarian Lauren is posting a new virtual story time every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be watched at any time. 

Story time videos are posted to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LynnfieldLibrary. If you don't have a Facebook, email Lauren lfox@noblenet.org to receive weekly update emails with story time videos.

Previous videos (check out Facebook for more!):

https://youtu.be/93ocgdt7nVY

https://youtu.be/TYw9LEpHsp4

https://youtu.be/P6yaN9xTx1I

https://youtu.be/N9OJOS2-jlA

Come to a sing-along with Elsa, Belle, and Jasmine! Talk with the princesses, sing some songs, hear their stories, and do a snowman craft! Don’t have some of the supplies? Email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org by Wednesday, July 15 and we’ll put together the supplies for you to pick up! Ages 12 and under. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. You will receive the Zoom link half an hour before the program begins. If you have not received the link by 2:40 on July 22 please send an email to lfox@noblenet.org.

Materials for the craft: Toilet paper roll, plain white paper, tape or glue, scissors, and orange, brown, and black markers or crayons. 

Option materials: Googly eyes, glitter, and additional colors

For younger children, an adult may need to help cut the paper and may wish to precut the white paper to fit around the toilet paper roll. 

Learn how to draw your favorite Pokémon characters including Pikachu! Pop up Art School will show you how to draw step-by-step using basic shapes and easy to follow instructions.

Ages 7-12. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. You will receive an email with the Zoom link half an hour before the program starts. If you have not received the link by 12:15 p.m. on July 24, please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org.

Have the following materials ready when the program starts:

• 10 sheets of white printer paper or sketchbook paper
• A pencil
• An eraser,
• A black marker
• Colored pencils (best) or crayons

Ed Morgan is better known in greater Boston simply as "The Music Man." For over 10 years he has delighted kids and grown ups alike with his interactive blend of original & traditional children's songs. He’ll be performing a virtual show which can be enjoyed at home, with songs and dancing for kids ages 1-99! 

This show is geared towards kids ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome to join. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. If you are registering more than one child/teen sharing a screen, please fill out one registration form and note the total number where prompted. You will receive an email with the link half an hour before the show begins. If you have not received the link by 10:40 a.m. on July 28 please email Lauren at lfox@noblenet.org.

Registration required. Zoom link will be sent to participants by email 30 minutes before the start of the event.  Please email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Adult

Children's Librarian Lauren is posting a new virtual story time every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Can't watch at 11? No problem - they'll stay up and can be watched at any time. 

Story time videos are posted to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LynnfieldLibrary. If you don't have a Facebook, email Lauren lfox@noblenet.org to receive weekly update emails with story time videos.

Previous videos (check out Facebook for more!):

https://youtu.be/93ocgdt7nVY

https://youtu.be/TYw9LEpHsp4

https://youtu.be/P6yaN9xTx1I

https://youtu.be/N9OJOS2-jlA

Local Irish historian, music and dance teacher Sean Murphy will give an online presentation designed to "lift your spirits" as we all work towards bringing a speedy and safe transition back to some kind of normality.

The presentation will show you some uplifting pieces featuring some wonderful examples of Irish people keeping their culture and history alive while displaying their talents. 

You will get a mixture of Irish history, music, dance, ancient art, and comedy all blended into a show about Ireland through the ages.

Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  You will receive log in information 30 minutes before the start of the event.  Email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Adult

Gather ‘round the virtual campfire with Jeff Belanger, one of New England’s premiere storytellers! For over 20 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. New England Legends offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Based on Jeff’s popular weekly podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. The bizarre is closer than you think!

Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  You will receive log in information 30 minutes before the event.  Please email aporter@noblenet.org if you have any issues logging in or any questions.

Please register for this event in advance with a valid email.  You can pick up kits at our Sidewalk Service after registering for this event.  You will receive log in information 30 minutes before the beginning of the event.  Please email aporter@noblenet.org with any issues logging in.

Adult

Whatever your boss calls it, you’ve been fired.  Instead of holding the infamous “pity party,” try hosting a celebration bash for yourself.  After all, you are now FREE to explore new possibilities, perhaps find a job you really could love, finish that screenplay you started in college, join the Peace Corp, or follow your passion into a self-employment venture.

Join us at the Lynnfield Meeting House for a talk with Claudia Thompson Founder of Grow Native Massachusetts about Native Trees.  Of all the native plants you can add to your landscape, trees are one of the most valuable. They provide the foundation for local food webs, improving biodiversity and providing needed habitat for birds and wildlife. Their canopies capture carbon and reduce the heat island effect of our cities and suburbs. If you want to improve environmental quality and the health of your local ecosystem, plant more native trees! After a quick refresher on why native plants are so important generally, we will explore more than a dozen native tree species in detail — all of which are excellent choices for a variety of landscape conditions. Come learn about their unique ecological contributions and adaptations, as well as their varying soil, moisture and horticultural requirements. Leave equipped and excited to add more of these essential plants to your gardens and streetscapes!  This program is presented in partnership with the Tree Committee.  This event is free and open to the public.  35 seats will be saved for Lynnfield Residents, so come early!