Lynnfield Public Library

Computer Use

The library currently has eight computers in the Reading Room available for use by teen and adult patrons. These computers have access to high-speed Internet, links to magazine and journal databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher. The Children’s Room also has computers which are available for children up through the sixth grade. They have games, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher, and filtered Internet access.

Home Delivery Service

If you or someone you know is home bound and unable to visit the library in person, please let us know. Whether you are permanently home bound or recovering from a temporary illness, the Lynnfield Public Library, in partnership with the Lynnfield Senior Center, has some wonderful volunteers who can deliver books to your home. Please contact the library at 781-334-5411 for more information.

Interlibrary Loan

Quite often, patrons are able to walk right into the Lynnfield Public Library and immediately take out the book or audiovisual material they need. What happens if we don’t own the item, or it is out? At that point, the Reference Department can request items from the other 27 members of the NOBLE consortium for delivery to the Lynnfield Library in three to four days. If no other library in NOBLE owns the requested item, we look elsewhere in Massachusetts, and if need be, across the country! We have received items from as far away as Alaska, Louisiana, and California! So, if we don’t have the item you want, please ask! (Just remember, it will take a week or more to get items from outside the NOBLE consortium.)

Microfilm/Microfiche Reader/Printer

The Lynnfield Public Library has one microfilm/microfiche reader and printer located in the Reading Room on the Main Floor available for use with our older issues of newspapers and Genealogical microfilm. There is another reader/printer available in the Genealogy Room. Copies are $.15 each. Ask one of the Reference Librarians for further assistance.

Photocopying & Printing

For your convenience, a photocopier is located in the Reading Room on the main floor of the library. Copies can be made on either standard letter (8 1/2″ X 11″) or legal (8 1/2″ X 14″) size paper and cost $.15 each. Double-sided and ledger (11” X 17”) size paper cost $.25 each. The photocopier does not produce color copies.

Each of the eight public Internet-accessible computers located in the Reading Room is connected to a black and white laser printer and a color printer. Black and white copies are $.15 each and color copies are $.25 each.

Renewals

You may renew books in person, by phone at: (781) 334-5411 or online by logging into your account, easily accessed through our login link to the left. You must stop by the library to get a personal identification number (PIN) in order to access your account online.

Teacher Cards

The Lynnfield Teacher Card is available to individuals who are involved in education at a Lynnfield public and/or private school. Individuals who apply for a Teacher Card may also apply for a separate card for personal use.

Teacher Cards can only be used for curriculum-related materials, not for personal reading or viewing interests. The library reserves the right to withdraw this privilege if abused by the individual. Items checked out on the Teacher Card have a three-week loan period. Materials may be renewed twice. There are no fines for overdue materials. However, action will be taken if materials are consistently not returned by the due date as this limits access to the items by other library users. After 30 days the library will bill for items that are not returned, lost or damaged. Holds can be placed with a Teacher Card for curriculum-related materials only. These holds will be handled in the same manner as with a personal card.

Wireless Access

Wireless internet service is available at the Lynnfield Public Library. Patrons with wireless-enabled devices can connect to the internet for as long as they like, without waiting for a free PC.

Patrons who use the library’s wireless network must login as a guest and abide by the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy. Patrons are responsible for knowing how to configure their own wireless devices. The library staff cannot help configure your device, nor can the library be held responsible for any changes you make to your device.