As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule.
*Library Hours October 16, 2022 – April 23, 2023* *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 1:00pm – 5:00pm 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* In observance of Christmas, the library will be closed all day on Saturday December 24, Sunday December 25, and Monday December 26. In observance of New Year’s Day, the library will be closed all day on Sunday, January 1, 2023, and Monday, January 2, 2023. We will be open regular hours on Saturday, December 31. *Saturday Hours* As of Saturday, September 10, the Lincoln Library is open on Saturdays from 10am – 5pm. *Sunday Hours* As of Saturday, October 16, the Lincoln Library is open on Sundays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. *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. Artist of the Month <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/art-gallery-display-spaces> Our artist for this month is Richard Higgins. His photography exhibit, *An Eye for Trees*, can be viewed in our gallery during open hours through the end of December. Richard Higgins, a writer and editor, is the author of *Thoreau and the Language of Trees* and the exhibit is inspired by Thoreau’s way of seeing trees. 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! Our current challenge will run throughout the month of December. *Winter Solstice Short and Sweet Reading Challenge, running December 1 – December 31* Make time for reading during this busy month! In honor of the shortest day of the year on December 21, join our Winter Solstice Short and Sweet Reading Challenge! Read short written pieces from a variety of genres while earning badges on a virtual bingo card! To complete the challenge, earn any three badges in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line! Anyone who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in our prize drawing at the end of the challenge! Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-11/> *Wednesday, December 14, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Build & create structures. We provide the Legos. You provide the creativity! For ages 4 & up. Drop in. Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/write-stuff-69/> *Wednesday, December 14, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom* Lincoln's own writers’ group. For information on joining the group, please email Melissa at mroder...@minlib.net Virtual Event: Best Bike Rides in New England <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-best-bike-rides-in-new-england/> *Wednesday, December 14, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom* Author David Sobel will give a presentation based on his new book, *Best Bike Rides in New England*, in this Zoom webinar. Sobel will reveal some of his favorite rides, discuss the variables he uses when designing a ride, explain how to design rides using online tools like "Map My Ride" or "Strava," advocate for incorporating bike riding 3-5 times a week into your personal wellness goals, and suggest a great ride in or around your community. Register directly on Zoom HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1016659275324/WN_Gty3YB74TyW_Wq8R5faU3g> . Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library <https://www.lincolnpl.org/about/friends>. This virtual event is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in collaboration with several Massachusetts libraries. NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-6/> *Wednesday, December 14, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you enjoy knitting or other handcrafts? Want to chat with others about what you are reading and making? Please join us for a weekly drop-in opportunity for social crafting. Bring your current project or start something new. If you are interested in learning how to knit, we welcome a chance to get you started. Please contact Pauline pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-64/> *Thursday, December 15, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public 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. Home Schooler’s Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homeschoolers-book-club-3/> *Thursday, December 15, 1:00pm – 2:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Each month students choose a book, based on the theme, to share with the group. The group is intended for caregivers and their children in grades 2+ Siblings welcome! Light refreshments served. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Any questions or to register, email dleop...@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4. 5/6th Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/5-6th-grade-book-club-3/> *Thursday, December 15, 4:00pm – 4:45pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Book club for 5/6th graders Please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register! Lincoln Library Film Society <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-29/> *Thursday, December 15, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* All are Welcome! *UMBERTO D* Directed by Vittorio De Sica 1952, Not Rated, 89 min Italian dialogue; English subtitles This neorealist masterpiece by Vittorio De Sica follows an elderly pensioner as he strives to make ends meet during Italy’s postwar economic recovery. Alone except for his dog, Flike, Umberto struggles to maintain his dignity in a city where human kindness seems to have been swallowed up by the forces of modernization. His simple quest to satisfy his basic needs—food, shelter, companionship—makes for one of the most heartbreaking stories ever filmed, and an essential classic of world cinema. - https://www.criterion.com/films/371-umberto-d Friday Morning Book Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-morning-book-group-59/> *Friday, December 16, 9:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room and on Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* This week’s book is *The Other Black Girl *by Zakiya Dalila Harris For information and to receive the Zoom invitation please email Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net IN PERSON: *A Christmas Carol* – Theatre Performance <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-a-christmas-carol-theatre-performance/> *Friday, December 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pm* *Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln MA* Join actors Stephen Collins & Poornima Kirby for a funny, heartfelt journey through Charles Dicken's classic, A Christmas Carol. This 1-hour adaptation shows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a grumpy, selfish misanthrope to a generous, wise and kindly man, full of the spirit of Christmas! eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-168/> *Friday, December 16, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Reference Room, Lincoln Public Library* Would you like to read or listen to library books on a phone or tablet? Your reference librarian can help. They will show you how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Lincoln Public Library. Available for troubleshooting, too. Contact Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net to make an appointment. Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-45/> *Tuesday, December 20, 10:00am – 10:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* A lively story program that combines books, music, scarves, and shakers. Come prepared to dance! Recommended for ages 0-5. No registration necessary. Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-4/> *Wednesday, December 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Build & create structures. We provide the Legos. You provide the creativity! For ages 4 & up. Drop in. Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-7/> *Wednesday, December 21, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you enjoy knitting or other handcrafts? Want to chat with others about what you are reading and making? Please join us for a weekly drop-in opportunity for social crafting. Bring your current project or start something new. If you are interested in learning how to knit, we welcome a chance to get you started. Please contact Pauline pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-65/> *Thursday, December 22, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public 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. Winter Movies and Muffins <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-movies-and-muffins-2/> *Friday, December 23, 10:30am – 11:00am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Come watch winter themed film versions of classic picture books and enjoy muffins and juice. Intended for children ages 2+. No registration required. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-169/> *Friday, December 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Reference Room, Lincoln Public Library* Would you like to read or listen to library books on a phone or tablet? Your reference librarian can help. They will show you how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Lincoln Public Library. Available for troubleshooting, too. Contact Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net to make an appointment. *Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-13/>* *Wednesday, December 28, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Build & create structures. We provide the Legos. You provide the creativity! For ages 4 & up. Drop in. Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/write-stuff-75/> *Wednesday, December 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom* Lincoln's own writers’ group. For information on joining the group, please email Melissa at mroder...@minlib.net Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-8/> *Wednesday, December 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you enjoy knitting or other handcrafts? Want to chat with others about what you are reading and making? Please join us for a weekly drop-in opportunity for social crafting. Bring your current project or start something new. If you are interested in learning how to knit, we welcome a chance to get you started. Please contact Pauline pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! *Looking Ahead!* VIRTUAL: Maureen Johnson (“Nine Liars”) in Conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes “The Final Gambit”) <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-maureen-johnson-nine-liars-in-conversation-with-jennifer-lynn-barnes-the-final-gambit/> *Wednesday, January 4, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Enjoy a special evening with two of the country's top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit), in this ZOOM webinar. Register directly on Zoom HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7316708736292/WN_Rj2-SumZQqWKGQl07_lbhA>. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with dozens of Massachusetts public libraries. Please note this program is open to both adults and teens. NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. *Recordings of past events are available* on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. Recorded events currently available: History of Juneteenth with Dr. Kelli Carter Jackson <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-juneteenth-with-dr-kelli-carter-jackson/> . Recording available here <https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/uNEzErAtMJ1nAHuUGDkTyea-yAGPhhQ5oDP9HKvyAJ8J3qhvLFdF1ynf1TD-CLuP.TanfIaJRJAe6Lwnf> . Access passcode yGW+FpG8 LGBTQ+ Author Panel with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia Waite <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lgbtq-author-panel-with-emery-lee-timothy-janovsky-katee-robert-and-olivia-waite/> Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/-tjMTVAVoaw> An Evening with Sybrina Fulton: Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-with-sybrina-fulton/> *.* Recording available 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. 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