Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
South Branch Library:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Library is closed on Saturday and Sunday
during the months of June, July, and August
Click on the tabs below for directions, and FREE online programs!
- Directions
- Power Speak
- Job Accelerator
- Tutor.com
- Eagle Tribune - Acceda Noticias
- Learning Express
Main Library Directions
Google Map
From Route 93 North: Take route 110 exit (Exit 46), bear right off ramp and at fork in the road. Continue straight on Route 110 through 7 sets of Traffic lights. At the 8th set of lights, you will see the library on your left at the corner of Haverhill and Lawrence Streets. Parking lot is on Haverhill Street side of library.
From Route 93 South: Take Route 213 East to Exit 2, which is actually the first exit you will come to and on your right. The sign says Methuen/Salem Route 28. Bear right onto Route 28 south. Continue on Route 28 past Nevins Home, Malden Mills, Ozzie Pizza and Goodyear Tire. Take a left onto Route 110 at Racicot Funeral Home. At the 4th set of lights, you will see the library on your left at the corner of Haverhill and Lawrence Streets. Parking lot is on Haverhill Street side of library.
From Route 495 North or South: Take Marston Street exit. Follow signs for Downtown Lawrence. Turn onto Canal Street (Ralph Pill Electric Supply will be on your left). At the traffic light, turn right onto Union Street. At the next light turn left onto Essex Street. At the 3rd set of lights turn right onto Lawrence Street. The library will be on your right after passing the Common and crossing Haverhill Street.
South Lawrence Branch Library Directions
From Route 495: Take the 114 exit off 495 toward South Lawrence. At the second light, go straight, staying to the left of the" Welcome to Lawrence Fountain." The next light is at Andover Street. The Branch Library is on the left side of the street about 4 short blocks from the light. Parking is available on the street in front of or to the left of the Library.
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Click on the Powerspeak Widget below to start your lesson now.
You will need your Library card number if you are using your home computer.
Job & Career Accelerator™ combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application. With this innovative job-hunting system, you can:
- Explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations
- Match your interests and skills with the career that's best for you
- Search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings
- Create professional resumes and cover letters
- Practice and master interviewing skills
- Get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way—from your initial search to accepting an offer
- Conveniently organize and track your job-search progress all in one place

Live Homework Help is now available to our patrons. Through the Tutor.com website, students can receive help in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.
The Live Homework Help service is available seven days a week from 3 p.m. through 10 p.m.
Other study resources are available 24/7.
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.
You will need your Library Card # to open the site.
Acceda Noticias
Permite consultar la edición electrónica completa de más de 20 periódicos en español publicados en los Estados Unidos, así como artículos actuales y archivados provenientes de diversos periódicos en español de distintas partes del mundo.
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.
You will need your Library Card # to open the site.
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
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Strengthen your job search, interviewing, and networking skills
- Achieve career success











