Category: Library News
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
Gingerbread House Signup Has Begun!
The Friends of the Topsfield Library are thrilled to announce the return of the gingerbread house fundraiser! The process is a little different this year. In two easy steps, you can order and pay for a kit! All kits are
November Exhibit: Two Creative Perspectives with Constance Festo Lafond and Andrea Maglio-Macullar
November’s joint art exhibit will feature the works of Constance Festo Lafond and Andrea Maglio-Macullar. Stop by during the month of November to view these vibrant and colorful landscapes, florals, seascapes, and more. Media includes watercolor, gouache, and oil. Items
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
October Artist Exhibition – Peter Miller
Peter Miller has been a Topsfield resident his entire life and a longtime hobbyist of photography. Miller took his interest further by joining the Greater Lynn Photographic Association in 2011. His membership there greatly improved his skills as a photographer, earning him
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
