Summer Reading Kickoff this week!

The Topsfield Library will be holding our Summer Reading kickoff party on Friday, June 16th, from 6pm-8pm! Don't miss it!

Tonight! 

Meg Black, PhD, will be giving an art lecture on the history of the flag in American art!

The flag has been a poignant symbol for artists across the centuries. For many, it has been a way of rousing national pride and speaking to the country's resistance in the face of adversity. For many others, it has been a means of critiquing the nation during times of war and a way of pointing out longstanding histories of colonialism, racism, sexism, and homophobia that are still unfolding.

In celebration of Flag Day, during this one hour lecture, we will examine how artists have used, included, and celebrated the flag throughout history, with a focus on American art.

This event will be held in-person in the Topsfield Library Activity Room on Monday, June 12th, at 7pm. No registration is required.

For more on Meg, please visit her website, here!

This week's events:

Topsfield Library events in purple (View the Topsfield Library's calendar here)

The Flag in the History of American Art- with Meg Black: Mon 6/12, 7pm-8pm: In celebration of Flag Day, during this one hour lecture, we will examine how artists have used, included, and celebrated the flag throughout history, with a focus on American art. This event will be held in-person in the Topsfield Library Activity Room.

Mah jongg: Tue 6/13, 1pm-4pm: Drop-in Mah jongg. All levels welcome, no sign-up necessary.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!: Fri 6/16, 6pm-8pm: The Summer Reading Kickoff Party returns! Our first Summer Reading Kickoff Party since 2019 will have fun, games, and free ice pops! Come play with us! Get your information about our all-ages Summer Reading Program and get ready for an around-the-world adventure of summer fun!

Select Board Community Listening Session: Sat 6/17, 10am-11:30am: one to two Select Board members will be at the Town Library in an open forum format and give residents a change to share thoughts and ideas and to ask any questions. There is no set agenda, just a chance to communicate with your elected Town officials. No appointment necessary.

Summer Fun!

Looking for something to do with the kids and grandkids?

All summer the Children's Room will have fun programs and activities to keep the kiddos entertained! We will have crafts, lego building, storytime, and MORE! Keep an eye on our online event calendar so you know what is coming up, but feel free to drop by anytime we are open to keep cool in our play area, pick up some books, and say hi to the fish!

Traveling this summer?

Take the library with you! From travel books to help you get where you're going, to puzzles and games for the kids, to portable DVD players and language translation devices, we have you covered! Here are a few helpful travel items from our collection that you may want to try!

World Travel Adaptor Kit

Electrical outlet adapter

Traveling outside the US? You'll want to use this to keep your phones and cameras charged and ready to go!

Equipped with 2 USA outlets, 2 USB (3. 6A) with Quick Charge 3. 0 & Micro USB cable. Compatible with only Dual Voltage products, and will not work with 110V items such as hair clippers, CPAP machine, hair dryers, etc. Does not include adapter plug for South Africa.

GoPro Hero 9 Black
Digital Video Camera

If you didn't capture it on video did it even really happen? Catch those amazing vacation experiences on camera so that you can watch it back later or share them on social media with your family and friends!

"HERO9 Black delivers stunning 5K video and 20MP photos. Add HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization, powerful features and a durable, waterproof design, and you get more of everything you love."

Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescope

Telescope Kit

Take a trip to the stars! Or at least feel like you have, with the Orion StarBlast telescope. Bring it with you to camp and see the universe like you've never seen it before!

This telescope is available through the generosity of the Aldrich Astronomical Society.
Telescope must be borrowed from and returned to the library from which it was borrowed. Borrowers must be 18 or older, picture ID required.