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Continued Library Services
The Lynn Public Library is closed but staff is still here to help! Our Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. During this time, we can assist with…
Temporary Library Cards
Due to the precautions being taken to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the Lynn Public Library is offering our patrons the ability to apply for a temporary library card, which can be used to access our online resources.
To apply for a temporary library card, please complete this form. A confirmation email containing your temporary library card number will be sent to you within 48 hours. Click here for full details.
Meet Libby
Overdrive now has a new ebook and audiobook app! Libby is now available to download for free from your app store. For more information visit the Libby help page. 
Virtual Book Club
We are looking to start a virtual book club! If you are interested in participating, fill out this form https://forms.gle/WKEvAR3UhCsWA5ZE6. Let us know what kind of books you would be interested in reading! We will contact you when meeting information is finalized!
ProQuest: Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
ProQuest now offers library patrons free access to their “Black Freedom Struggle in the United States” resource database. Click the image below to access the ProQuest website.
Magazines Now Available on Libby
Your favorite app for e books and audio books has just gotten better. Libby now has magazines that you can download to your favorite smart device or computer! Visit https://noble.overdrive.com/ for more information and to browse the magazine collection.
COVID-19 update
The library will be closed starting Monday March 16th until further notice. We will have an update regarding services soon.
The Lynn Public Library has cancelled all programs, meetings, and events. We will update as more information becomes available.
City of Lynn COVID-19 Virus Information and Resources:
http://www.lynnma.gov/departments/publichealth.shtml?gpm=1_2
Welcome to the Lynn Public Library
The staff of the Lynn Public Library is dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse population whose interests range from scholarly research to cultural pursuits to entertainment. The Library encourages an environment where its patrons may inform, educate, and enlighten themselves. Our collection numbers almost 125,000 volumes, with over 30,000 in the Children’s Department alone. The large Reference collection is known for its emphasis on Lynn history, genealogy, the Civil War, business and law. The Circulation Department keeps current with all the best sellers.
The Lynn Public Library is one of 28 area libraries that make up the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE).