As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule.
*Library **Hours April 25, 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 Closed *Library **Hours June 27, 2022 – July 31, 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 – 1:00pm Sunday Closed 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 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.* *Updated indoor mask use recommendation as of April 14, 2022*: “Due to recent data showing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the Board of Health members voted last night to strongly recommend that people wear masks in public indoor spaces until early May as we see how the infection rate from the new BA-2 variant evolves over the next few weeks after spring vacation.” More information is available on the town website here. <https://www.lincolntown.org/1169/Coronavirus-Covid-19> 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! *Holiday Hours* The Lincoln Library will be closed all day on Saturday July 2nd, Sunday July 3rd, and Monday July 4th in honor of Independence Day *Saturday Hours* Our current Saturday hours will run through June 26, 2022. For the month of July, our Saturday hours will be 10am to 1pm beginning July 9. The Lincoln Library will be closed on Saturdays during the month of August. Our normal Saturday schedule will resume on September 10. *Sunday Hours* The Lincoln Library is currently closed on Sundays. Please note that Sunday, April 24 was the last open Sunday until we reopen on Sundays in the fall. Our first open Sunday will be October 16, 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> 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 June 1, two reading challenges are available. *The Lincoln Library Read Local Challenge, running March 1 – November 30 (join any time!* 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! Any participant who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in a prize drawing at the end of the challenge! *The Lincoln Library Pride Month Challenge, running June 1 – June 30* Celebrate Pride Month by reading books that reflect and celebrate the lives, history, and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and completing related activities. Choose from our list of selected titles or pick your own! Any participant who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in a prize drawing at the end of the challenge! *Lincoln Library Virtual Adult Summer Reading Challenge, running June 15 – August 31* Don't let the kids have all the summer reading fun! Earn virtual badges for completing a variety of summer reading activities. Anyone who earns six out of the eight badges (not including the registration badges) by August 31 will receive a small prize and an invitation to a wine and cheese wrap-up party! (Sept party date TBD) *Lincoln Library Summer Staff Picks Challenge, running June 21 – August 31* Let our staff guide you through a great summer of reading! From June 15 - August 31, earn virtual badges for reading books from our curated list of titles recommended by Lincoln Public Library staff members. Anyone who reads at least one book from the list will be entered in our prize drawing at the end of the challenge and TWO lucky participants will win a prize! Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/write-stuff-63/> *Wednesday, June 22, 6:30pm – 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Lincoln's own writers’ group. For information contact Barbara Myles at [email protected]. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-42/> *Thursday, June 23, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! Intended for infants and their caregivers; no registration required. Friday Morning Book Group: Arts & Artists <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-morning-book-group-arts-artists-15/> *Friday, June 24, 9:30am – 11:30am* *Zoom* This week’s book is *Born to Run*, by Bruce Springsteen. For information or to receive a Zoom invitation please email Lisa at [email protected] or Kate at [email protected]. Mystery Mondays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-mondays-the-dry/> *Monday, June 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom* This week’s book is *The Dry*, by Jane Harper. Please email Lisa at [email protected] to receive a Zoom invitation. Book to Film Movie Night <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-night-2/> *Wednesday, June 29, 6:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Come watch film adaptations of favorite books! June 29 - How to Train Your Dragon July 20 - Kiki's Delivery Service August 17 - Holes Copies of the books will be available at the Children's Desk the first week of the month, if you would like to read before you watch! Please email [email protected] to RSVP if you are interested. Intended for children in grades 3 and up. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-43/> *Thursday, June 30, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! Intended for infants and their caregivers; no registration required. Local Author Panel: The Impact of Local Authors Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/local-author-panel-the-impact-of-local-authors-writing-for-the-lgbtq-community/> *Thursday, June 30, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Zoom* We're closing out Pride Month with this exciting local author panel! Meet your favorites and discover new reads. Local authors are the backbone of the writing community and those writing within and for the LGBTQ+ community are especially important. Join us for a conversation with Bren Bataclan, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, Jane C. Esther, and Sarah Jean Horwitz as they discuss their books, their writing, and the impact they have on readers of all ages! About our authors: Bren Bataclan (he/him) is a Boston-based artist. He was born in the Philippines and grew up in Daly City/Bay Area, CA. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Bren taught design and computer animation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Boston Museum School. His first book Fe: A Traumatized Son's Graphic Memoir is a brilliant, sensitive story of a mother and son. ~NPR Anna Burke (she/her) lives in Massachusetts with her wife, dogs, and too many houseplants. She is the award-winning author of Compass Rose, Thorn, Nottingham, and the Seal Cove Romance series. When not writing, she teaches creative writing at Emerson College, where she received her MFA. Federico Erebia (he/him) is a retired physician, and an active member of SCBWI, NESCBWI, 12×12PB, and critique groups. His artisanry, woodwork, furniture design, and books have been featured in magazines [including Boston Spirit Magazine, Boston Globe Magazine], newspapers [including The Boston Globe, Boston Home], radio [National Public Radio - Boston NPR], and television [Greater Boston]. Jane C. Esther (they/them) is the author of The Universe Between Us, and The Portal series, including Uninvited and Convergence. In 2018, they were named one of The Advocate‘s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors. They live north of Boston with their wife and cats on a very small farm. Sarah Jean Horowitz currently works as an administrative assistant and lives with her spouse near Cambridge, MA. Her first book was THE WINGSNATCHERS which was a Kids Indie Next List pick and a Junior Library Guild Selection. Sarah's most recent novel is the standalone middle grade fantasy THE DARK LORD CLEMENTINE, which was an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month and received favorable reviews from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more. Her next fantasy for young readers, tentatively titled THE DEMON SWORD ASPERIDES, will be released in 2023. Program is free & open to all. Registration is required eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-141/> *F**riday, July 1, 2:00pm– 3:00pm* *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 [email protected] to get the Zoom link or call 781-259-8465 x 3. Storytime! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-25/> *Tuesday, July 5, 10:00am – 10:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* A lively story program that combines books, music, & movement. Come prepared to dance! · Every Tuesday at 11 AM · For ages 0-5 · No registration necessary Dance Party with Denise! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dance-party-with-denise/> *Wednesday, July 6, 10:00am – 10:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Families will groove to children’s songs, oldies, and a few pop favorites. Fun for ages 6 & under. Drop in. *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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