*As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule.*
*Library **Hours January 22, 2022 – June 26, 2022* Day Hours open Monday 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am- 8:30 pm Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Contactless pickup has ended. All reserved materials can be picked up in our open stack reserved materials area and checked out. Patrons who have concerns about entering the building can call the library at 781-259-8465 ext. 204 – we will be happy to check out your reserves and bring them to the vestibule for you. *Masks now optional in the Lincoln Public Library* The Lincoln Board of Health (BOH) voted two days ago to rescind the town-wide indoor mask mandate effective Monday, March 14, 2022, in response to substantially improved and positively trending public health data, including Lincoln’s high vaccination rate. Residents with weakened immune systems or at increased risk of severe Covid-19 disease because of age or medical conditions, or who have a household member at such increased risk, are advised by the Lincoln BOH and the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Health (DPH) to continue to wear a mask when indoors other than in their home, even if they are vaccinated. We encourage the public to continue to wear masks in accordance with their own comfort level and in compliance with the DPH guidelines cited above. Private establishments may continue to require masks upon entry. More information is available on the town website here. <https://www.lincolntown.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=960> Please visit our FAQ page <https://us506.directrouter.com/~hgpozntp/about/library-phase-iii-reopening-information-2> for more information about our changes in service! *Saturday Hours* Saturday hours will run through June 26, 2022. *Sunday Hours* Sunday hours will run through April 25, 2022. *Other Upcoming Events: * Our programming will continue as scheduled. Please see our calendar <https://us506.directrouter.com/~hgpozntp/events/program-calendar>for more information about our programs. <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> Two New Reading Challenges <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> Through the generosity of the Friends of the Lincoln Library, the library is now able to offer online reading challenges via Beanstack, a free online service which offers book and activity logging, recommendations, reviews, and more! As of March 1, two new reading challenges are available. *The Women Changemakers Reading Challenge, running March 1 – March 30* Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading stories of inspirational creators, brave leaders, and bold changemakers. Choose from the great titles on our Women's History Month reading list and log your reading to earn badges all month long! *The Lincoln Library Read Local Challenge, running March 1 – November 30* Learn more about our community by reading books from our Read Local reading list about the history of Lincoln and Massachusetts, as well as fiction and nonfiction by local authors! At the end of each challenge there will be a prize drawing and one lucky reader will be a winner! 4th Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/4th-grade-book-club-7/> *Thursday, March 17, 3:30pm – 4:15pm* *Library* Book discussion for 4th graders. This group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Call the library to register and reserve this month’s selection. Lincoln Library Film Society <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-19/> *Thursday, March 17, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* Screenings of new & classic films are on tap for tonight! *Days of Heaven*. 1978 Directed by Terrance Malik. Starring; Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard A young couple who pretend to be brother and sister move from Chicago to the Texas panhandle to escape poverty. There, they work the ranch of a rich and handsome farmer, who has fallen in love with the woman. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-126/> *Friday, March 18, 2:00 pm– 3:00 pm* *Zoom* Learn how to read or listen to library books on a Kindle or iPhone! Kate Tranquada and Elizabeth Creighton will show you how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Lincoln Public Library. They’re available for troubleshooting too. Contact Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net to get the Zoom link or call 781-259-8465 x 3. Storytime <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-15/> *Tuesday, March 22, 10:00am – 10:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* Storytime has moved inside! Bring your mask and join us in the Library’s magazine room where there is plenty of space to social distance. For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. 5/6 Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/4-5th-grade-book-club-3/> *Tuesday, March 22, 3:30pm – 4:15pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Literary discussion and connection activities for children in grade 5 and 6. For more information and to register, email sfeat...@minlib.net ABC’S of Racism: Fostering Antiracist Conversation and Action with Kids (for Parents and Caregivers) <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/abcs-of-racism-fostering-antiracist-conversation-and-action-with-kids/> *Wednesday, March 23, 6:30pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom* Parent and caregiver workshop >From cradle to grave, by every metric of well-being we can measure -- education, employment, health, housing -- research tells us that deep racial disparities persist in our society. Research also tells us that children begin to notice and assign meaning to skin color by the age of 2. This makes racial literacy a critical part of preparing our children to lead lives as engaged, equity-minded problem-solvers in the world. Geared for White or multiracial parents and caregivers, this workshop is led by Wee the People, a Boston-based social justice group, and explores fundamental concepts of systemic racism, the barriers that block us from engaging with kids around race and racism, the social science of race awareness in children, and strategies to start and sustain antiracist and action in school and at home. Email dleop...@minlib.net for Zoom link. Friday Morning Book Group: Arts & Artists <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-morning-book-group-arts-artists-11/> *Friday, March 25, 9:30am – 11:30am* *Zoom* This week’s book is* Ecstasy*, by Mary Sharratt. For information or to receive a Zoom invitation, please email Lisa at lrothenb...@minlib.net or Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net Mystery Mondays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-mondays-18/> *Monday, March 28, 7pm – 8:15pm* *Zoom* This week’s book is *Five Minutes Alone*, by Paul Cleave For a Zoom invitation, please email Lisa at lrothenb...@minlib.net Storytime <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-16/> *Tuesday, March 29, 10:00am – 10:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* Storytime has moved inside! Bring your mask and join us in the Library’s magazine room where there is plenty of space to social distance. For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. *Recordings of Past Events:* An Evening with Sybrina Fulton: Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-with-sybrina-fulton/> Sybrina Fulton Mother of Trayvon Martin Sybrina Fulton is dedicating her life to transforming family tragedy into social change. Since the death of her 17 year old son, Trayvon Martin, during the violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. Her book co-authored with Tracy Martin, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, shares the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement that awoke a nation’s conscience. The publicity surrounding Trayvon’s death and the ensuing trial catapulted the country into national debate. Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton has become a role model to many by turning her grief into advocacy. Remaining strong throughout the trial and ensuing months, she lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and the need to build better, safer communities for all. Her message not only appeals to people’s hearts as it relates to children, but is also one of hope and change, exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors. As a mother, she inspires audiences to continuously educate their children about civil rights and to help them feel accepted as part of an ever-changing society. An honest and relatable speaker, Fulton always looks forward to sharing her powerful message with everyone from colleges and legal professionals to community and family organizations, and all other proponents of social justice. A Miami native, Fulton graduated from Florida Memorial University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in English. A proud mother, Fulton worked for the Miami-Dade County Housing Development Agency for over 25 years and is a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Miami Gardens. Currently, Fulton is running for office in Miami-Dade, but is still looking forward to speaking. Topics: • We Are All Trayvon • From Pain to Purpose: The Time is Now to Own Democracy Lincoln Library's portion of this program was funded by The Friends of the Lincoln Public Library. This program was cosponsored by Belmont Human Rights; Beech Street Center; Town of Belmont; Belmont Against Racism; Ashland Public Library, Lincoln Public Library; Morrill Memorial Library and the Wayland Free Public Library. The recording is available to view here <https://youtu.be/rC3j-nJ-DPg>. Three Authors, Three Books, & One Lincoln <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/four-lincoln-authors-discuss-their-new-books/> Featuring Elise Lemire, Judy Polumbaum and Katie Ives Three Lincoln authors who have shared interests in justice, history, and the environment discuss how their Lincoln experiences have shaped their numerous writing projects. Recent works by the authors: *Imaginary Peaks* by Katie Ives Mountaineer Books, 2021 *Battle Green Vietnam: The 1971 March on Concord, Lexington, and Boston* by Elise Lemire; University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021 *All The Available Light: The Life and Legacy of Photographer Ted Polumbaum* by Judy Polumbaum; McFarland Press, 2021 The recording is available to view here <https://youtu.be/xA68P0wuXLw>. Robin Rapoport Reference Librarian (in the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-259-8465 My pronouns are she/her/hers
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