Lynn Public Library, public library system in Massachusetts, USA
Lynn Public Library is a historic building in Lynn, Massachusetts, located on North Common Street. It features Renaissance Revival architecture with red brick, detailed stone work, and tall windows that flood the interior with natural light.
A reading group formed in Lynn in 1815 and became an official library in 1818 with a few hundred books. Construction on a new permanent building started in 1898 and opened in 1900, where it has remained central to the community ever since.
The library opened in 1900 and reflects the community's long commitment to learning and gathering. Today you see people of all ages browsing shelves, studying, or sitting in quiet corners.
The building sits right next to Lynn Common Park, where visitors can sit and relax after browsing. The space is free to visit and offers a bright, welcoming setting for reading, studying, or spending quiet time.
In its opening year of 1900, the library commissioned artist F. Luis Mora to paint a mural that brings different cultures together. This artwork remains an early example of celebrating cultural diversity in a public space.
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