Author: Sean Smith
Topsfield Town Library celebrates its 150th Anniversary in style!
In December 1874, a committee of “concerned friends” established the Topsfield Town Library; first town librarian Rev. Anson McLoud called the library’s establishment “a perennial source of gratification, improvement, and enlargement” in the town of Topsfield. 150 years later, on
Community Giving Tree Holiday Gift Collection at the Topsfield Town Library (November 4-22, 2024)
The Topsfield Town Library is proud to host a Holiday Gift Collection Drive November 4-22 to benefit the Community Giving Tree! Drop off items like brand new clothing and winter coats, pajamas, sweaters, sweatshirts, sneakers, gift cards (for businesses like Old Navy,
October is ADHD Awareness & OCD Awareness Month. Check out our reading list highlighting the diverse experiences of the neurodivergent community.
In recognition of ADHD Awareness & OCD Awareness Month in October, we have compiled a list of materials for all ages about the diverse experiences of the neurodivergent community. According to Gale Health and Wellness, Neurodiversity “encompasses differences in brain
Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2024): I’m With the Ban[ne]d!
Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. ALA Library Bill of Rights Article III (1939) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
Anyone up for pickleball? Pickleball paddles and net now available for checkout from the Topsfield Town Library!
It is estimated that over 36 million Americans play pickleball. Are you one of them? If you are, we have some good news! The Topsfield Town Library has added a portable pickleball net and pickleball paddles/balls to our Library of
TTL Staff reviews some of their recent reads!
The Librarians at the Topsfield Town Library are always busy reading! Here are some reviews of recently-read books: Burn by Peter Heller Sean’s review of Burn by Peter Heller: I have to admit: I was taken by the blurbs on
Food Drive supporting Topsfield’s Top Cupboard Food Pantry (September 9-28, 2024)
From September 9-28, 2024, the Topsfield Town Library will be collecting food for the Top Cupboard Food Pantry in the library vestibule during the library’s hours of operation. Please, do not leave items outside the library while we are not
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary announces they will offer free admission to Topsfield residents starting September 1!
The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (address: 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983) is very excited to announce that beginning on September 1, 2024, they will offer free admission to the Residents of Topsfield! They have over 2000 acres of protected
Concert on the Common recap: Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) on Sunday, August 25 (Sponsored by the Gould Trust and TTL Music Committee)
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Little Lies delighted hundreds of fans on the Town Common last night with a wonderful, excellent-sounding 2-hour set. All of the band’s hits were played enthusiastically along with a few other surprise hits and jams. We’d like
