Lawrence Public Library

Main Library

51 Lawrence Street  Lawrence, MA 01841

978-620-3600

South Branch

135 Parker Street  Lawrence, MA 01843

978-620-3650

FAX # 978-722-9540

     
The Library is air-conditioned and is a comfortable place to get out of the heat. While you're here you can read today's newspaper, surf the web, or checkout a good book. You can also use your library card to borrow passes for reduced rate, or even FREE admission, to some great museums and family friendly attractions. Our Summer hours are Monday - Friday from   9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We will resume our night-time hours after September 3rd.

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A comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help you succeed on  academic or licensing tests that you must pass.

You get immediate scoring,  answer explanations, and an individualized

New Practice Tests Now Available for Careers in: Electrical, Plumbing, Air Traffic Control, and Military Aviation

Over 150 eBooks Now Available Including 78 New Titles

The Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center will help you:

  • Craft the resume that will get you hired

  • Strengthen your job search, interviewing, and networking skills

  • Achieve career success


 

            

 

Acceda Noticias (News in Spanish)and Access World News


The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers as well as full-text content of key international sources -- all in one easy-to-search database with a world map. Each provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community, as well as a distinctive focus offering a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues. Paid ads are excluded.

 

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Read The Eagle Tribune Online

 

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of the Eagle-Tribune.  Updated daily, it includes staff written articles, editorials, announcements, and other sections.

 

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America's Obituaries and Death Noticies

The largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. Extensive editorial review of all newspaper sections ensures thorough selection of obituaries for easy access. An easy-to-use interface allows searching by name, date range, or text such as institutional name, social affiliation(s), geographic location(s), philanthropic activities, etc.

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New Hours!

Starting September 7th

Main Branch

Monday -Thursday

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Fridays

9:00 - 5:00

South Branch

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


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Press the Button to Renew your Books online, Reserve Books to be picked up later, Check the Status of your holds, or simply view your Account. It's Easy!

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Visit the new Queen City Massachusetts "CATABLOG"

 Archivist, Louise Sandberg shares some details about many of the items that can be found in the Library's Special Collections Department.

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 Friends of the Library Tote Bag

Available at the Circulation Desk

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Fall Book Clubs

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New Materials List

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Boston Globe Best Sellers

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New York Times Best Sellers

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Need homework help? Live Homework Help is now available to our patrons. Through the Live Homework Help website  students can receive help in math, science, social studies and English.

 

The service is available seven days a week from 3 p.m. through 10 p.m.
Spanish-speaking tutors are available in math and science, Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. through 9 p.m.

 

Students in the 4th-12th grade as well as college freshmen can use the service as often as they wish.


 

 

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Websites for ESL Students and Teachers

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David R. Burke Memorial Room

The room is named in honor of our good friend and dedicated member of the Library's Board of Trustees. Located in the lower level of the South Branch Library, the room is home to the Ancient Order of Hibernian's Irish Collection