Holiday Hours
Monday, May 31
Library Closed
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Library Browsing
Browse and borrow from NEW and recently released materials for adults, teens and kids in the Gordon Room. Access via Peabody Avenue entrance.
Wednesday, May 5
& Saturday, May 8
10:00am-4:00pm
Daily Browsing
Beginning May 10
Mon-Thu & Saturdays
10:00am-4:00pm
Masks, contact tracing, and capacity rules will be strictly enforced.
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Pickup & Return
Pickup appointments for materials can be made at 978-774-0554:
Mon-Thu & Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm
-Schedule appointments when you receive notice that your item is in.
-Materials will be left for you on the pick table by the main entrance.
-Items can be picked
up as late as 8pm on weekdays.
Materials Return
Returns are accepted outside the main door:
Mon - Thu: 10am-8pm, Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Items may stay on your account briefly, but will not accrue fines.
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Laptop Service
Beginning May 11
Tuesdays & Saturdays
10am-4:00pm
Appointments required.
Please call (978) 774-0554 and select Reference Department, to reserve your spot.
Masks, time limits, contact tracing, and distancing rules will be strictly enforced.
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Virtual Technology
Office Hours
Drop by on Zoom for face-to-face assistance with ebooks, streaming and other technology questions.
Thu., May 13 - 11am
Thu., May 27 - 11am
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Raising the Dead:
Finding Ancestors from Headstones, Burial Plots, and Burial Records
Thursday, May 6 - 6:30pm
When they survive, headstones can offer important clues to understanding the lives of those who came before us.
Join author of A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries, New England Historic and Genealogical Society Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert to learn how these memorials—from the type of the stone used to the carvings to the position of the family plot to the burial documents left behind—can shed new light on your ancestor’s life.
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A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in TV History
Thursday, May 13 - 6:30pm
He will show funny cartoon snippets of characters from the past century, play trivia with us, discuss the criteria he used to rank the best of the best and speak about their impact on American pop culture. Adults, teens, kids …. This program is fun for everyone
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Biography Book Club
Mon., May 17 - 6:30pm
This month we will read In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado.
be emailed to you on May 17.
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On the Trail of Bonnie & Clyde with Chris Daley
Tuesday, May 18 - 6:30pm
This lecture, part travelogue and part history chronicles the story of Bonnie and Clyde and separates the reality from the myth!
For years the public has been fascinated with the story of this Dustbowl Romeo and Juliet. However, much of what we know is mainly from the movies. Much myth, conjecture and outright lies have grown up about the two Texas bandits but delving into the true story of the two lovers reveals a much more interesting and human story!
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Mastering Your Metabolism
Tue., May 25 - 6:30pm
Master Your Metabolism with Wellness Expert Dorothy Putnam!
Join us for this free event and door prize drawing to learn how to: Manage Stress, Improve Your Gut Health, and Eliminate Toxins.
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Rediscovering New England on Overdrive
NOBLE has added another new collection, Rediscovering New England. Rediscover New England’s rich history, scenic beauty and colorful stories. Hikes, drives, and sites are nearby for a daytrip or longer stay, or just curl up with a good local story.
This collection continues NOBLE's theme of responding to the effects of the pandemic, recognizing the greater interest in daytrips and area history and supporting the local economy. This collection was funded through additional funding provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ LEA program.
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