Lakeville Public Library

06/25/2026

What are the most requested and popular books in the SAILS network right now? Let's count them down:

10. It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
9. Land by Maggie O'Farrell
8. Strangers by Belle Burden
7. The Divorce by Freida McFadden
6. The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
5. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
4. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
3. Whistler by Ann Patchett
2. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
1. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Are you waiting for any of these titles? And, if you've read any of these, were they worth the wait?

06/21/2026

We are starting this week with a few book-related events: First, on Monday at 6pm, come to the Library to meet local author Steven Manchester who will be talking about his new book, "The Ledger", the second in his "Menu" series. This faith-based story shines a light into the darkness of a medium-security prison from three different points of view.

At 6:30 on Monday, those who love nonfiction can join the Trending Topics Book Club to discuss "The Imposter's War" by Mark Arsenault. Always lively and intelligent conversations in this book club.

Then, on Tuesday, parents and caregivers, bring your kids in grades K-3 to the Library at 6:00pm for an amazing "Book Tasting" event led by Ms. Teresa! This is such a fantastic way to introduce kids to different genres of books and get them excited about reading this summer! (Idea: You can also sign them up for our Summer Reading Program while you're here).

Thursday's all-ages Magic Show with Skip Daniels begins at 6:00pm in the Great Ponds Gallery. While this is a kids' event, we're sure more than a few adults will enjoy this show, so feel free to join the fun. There is no fee nor registration needed to attend this show.

Visit the events calendar on our website for a full listing of meetings and events. And, take a peek to see what we have planned for July which will be here before you know it!

06/18/2026

Just a reminder that the Library will be closed this Saturday!

Please note that the Lakeville Public Library is CLOSED on Saturday, June 20 to observe the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We recognize that Juneteenth is Friday, June 19, but since the Library is not open on Fridays, our observance is pushed to the next day.

Please plan to pick up holds or museum passes for next weekend by 8pm on Thursday.

06/17/2026

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Our 2026 Summer Reading Program begins TODAY! Plant a Seed, Read has challenges for all ages, including the kids' favorite: read and bead!

Can't get to the library today? No worries: This challenge will be going on until August 6, so there's plenty of time to sign up and start reading. Let's go!

Plant A Seed, Read, the Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program, is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Lakeville Public Library, the Friends of the Lakeville Public Library, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

06/16/2026

If you like to stream movies, our Kanopy streaming service has gotten even better! Now you can stream from across Kanopy's ENTIRE catalog with your Lakeville Library card.

How it works: Visit lakevillpl.kanopy.com and enter your Lakeville Library card number to set up an account. Each month, users are given five "tickets" to trade in for movies, documentaries, series, or live-recorded performances. Just select what you want to watch, and enjoy at no cost (popcorn not included)!

Bring Kanopy on vacation to watch on your tablet or phone, or stream movies to your television at home.

If you have any questions, please stop by the Library for help.

06/15/2026

Next Monday, June 22, the Lakeville Public Library welcomes bestselling local author Steven Manchester at 6:00pm. He will be discussing his brand new book, "The Ledger", the second installment in his "Menu" series.

Set in a Massachusetts medium-security penitentiary in the mid-1990s, "The Ledger" is a faith-based story that shines a light into the darkness, allowing the reader to discover a brutally foreign world. Told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—all asking: Can goodness be found in the shadows? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is ‘loyalty above all things except honor,’ when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his or her own?

The author of over two dozen books, Steven, a former Gulf War Veteran, now enjoys time writing and spending time with family.

This event is free and open to the public.

06/14/2026

The 2026 Summer Reading Programs, PLANT A SEED, READ* begin WEDNESDAY! We have reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, so stop by and get started. Kids will "Read and Bead," earning beads to put on a necklace as they read through the summer, while teens and adults will be able to win prizes for their reading.

In addition, Storyhour is back this week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:30 for those under 3, and Thursday at 1:00 for kids ages 4+. Playing with Purpose on Wednesday rounds out our offerings this week for your busy preschoolers.

Monday at 6:30, The Weird Book Club launches with a discussion of "Bunny: A Novel" by Mona Awad. If you've read this book and want to talk about it, come by and join the conversation. All theories are valid as there's a lot to unpack in this book.

Finally, the Library will be closed on Saturday to observe Juneteenth which is on Friday, June 19. However, since the Library is not open on Fridays, our observance of this Federal holiday is moved to Saturday.

*Plant a Seed, Read is sponsored by the Lakeville Public Library, the Friends of the Lakeville Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

06/13/2026

Please note that the Lakeville Public Library is CLOSED on Saturday, June 20 to observe the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We recognize that Juneteenth is Friday, June 19, but since the Library is not open on Fridays, our observance is pushed to the next day.

Please plan to pick up holds or museum passes for next weekend by 8pm on Thursday.

06/11/2026

We take great pride in our displays, but we WANT you to take books off them. If we can save you some time AND get you a great book? That's a win-win!

June's current displays include Just One Word (one-word book titles), Juneteenth, June's Reading Challenge (books with a sympathetic villain), Pride 🏳️‍🌈, and birding books.

Stop by, grab, and go!