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 30, 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! *Saturday Hours* As of Saturday, September 10, the Lincoln Library is open on Saturdays from 10am – 5:00pm. Regular Saturday hours will continue through June 25, 2023. *Sunday Hours* As of Saturday, October 16, the Lincoln Library is open on Sundays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Sunday hours will continue through April 30, 2023 *Monthly Art Exhibits* <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/art-gallery-display-spaces> *April Exhibit* Liz Wilkinson Learn more about Liz and her work here <https://sites.google.com/view/lizwilkinson/about?authuser=0>. *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. 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-to-you online service which offers book and activity logging, recommendations, reviews, and more! Our current challenge will run throughout the month of March. Library Explorers Challenge <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> April 23 - 29 is National Library Week! Celebrate all month long with the Library Explorers Challenge! Earn virtual badges on a bingo board by completing activities related to the Lincoln Library and reading fiction and nonfiction about libraries and librarians. Choose from our list of suggestions or pick your own! 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 to win a guided tour of the Lincoln Library at the end of the challenge! Massachusetts Center for the Book Challenge <https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge> Lincoln Public Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book on this fun year-long reading challenge! Here is how the challenge works: Sign up using this form <https://massbook.wufoo.com/forms/z1acr3ek0y81non/>. Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge. After you read, fill out this form <https://massbook.wufoo.com/forms/z1i6dkz0zur46g/> to tell us about the book. That's it! If you read at least one book, you will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by Mass Center for the Book. If you read a book in each of the 12 months, you will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 2 totes filled with books and Massachusetts goodies. You can register for the Beanstack version of the challenge by visiting the page here! <https://lincolnpl.beanstack.org/reader365> Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-28/> *Wednesday, April 26, 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-25/> *Wednesday, April 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Farrar 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 [email protected] if you would like to learn! VIRTUAL: Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-write-stuff/> *Wednesday, April 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Lincoln’s own writer’s group. For information on joining the group, please email [email protected]. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-83/> *Thursday, April 27, 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. Natural Journaling <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/natural-journaling/> *Thursday, April 27, 4:00pm – 5:00pm* *Off Site Children’s Story Time* Come on a natural treasure hunt with author and educator Clare Walker Leslie. Learn how to observe and preserve your thoughts about the natural world by creating a beautiful journal that integrates science, art, math, and writing! Clare's nature journaling method inspires students to draw conclusions and make observations that instill a respect for the natural world around us and promote conservation into the future! Intended for children in grades 4-6 Space is limited, please email [email protected] to register This program will include classroom instruction and a low intensity outdoor walk, weather permitting. Clare's books will be available to purchase at the event! This program is funded thanks to a partnership between the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Lincoln Library. LincFam Weekly Drop-in Playgroup <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincfam-weekly-drop-in-playgroup-14/> *Friday, April 28, 10:00am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Drop-in Playgroup hosted by the Lincoln Family Association. See their website for more information.https://www.lincfam.org/ Barbara Myles Retirement Celebration <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/barbara-myles-retirement-celebration/> *Friday, April 28, 3:00pm – 5:00pm* *Gallery, Lincoln Public Library* Barbara Myles is retiring from the library after nearly 20 years of service. You are invited to her retirement party on April 28th from 3pm to 5pm. Light refreshments will be served. Come celebrate Barbara’s time at the Lincoln Library! We will all miss her kindness, humor, and capability, but we wish her well with whatever she chooses to do next! Together Time Tales <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/together-time-tales-42/> *Monday, May 1, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* For children in grades 2-3 & their caregivers. Families receive one copy of the book to read together. Books available 2 weeks prior to meetings. From October - June, first Monday of the month from 6:00-6:45 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Email [email protected] or call 781-259-8465 x4. Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-16/> *Tuesday, May 2, 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. Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-26/> *Wednesday, May 3, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Farrar 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 [email protected] if you would like to learn! IN PERSON: WordsMove Theater presents *Under Milkwood: A Play for Voices* <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-wordsmove-theater-presents-under-milkwood-a-play-for-voices/> *Wednesday, May 3, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* *Under Milkwood: A Play for Voices* by Dylan Thomas Directed by Mary Crowe A moving and hilarious account of a spring day in a Welsh fishing town begins with the dreams of the sleeping inhabitants, takes us through the day of the town's eccentric characters and brings us full circle "as the rain of dusk brings on the bawdy night." Cast: Mary Crowe, Sally Kindleberger, John Wardle, Susan Gates, Bill Roberts, Ben Dubrovsky "A dazzling combination of poetic fireworks and music-hall humor' (New York Times) *not suitable for children Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-84/> *Thursday, May 4, 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. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-188/> *Friday, May 5, 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 [email protected] to make an appointment. * Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-17/>* *Tuesday, May 9, 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. *Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-27/>* *Wednesday, May 10, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Farrar 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 [email protected] if you would like to learn! VIRTUAL: Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-write-stuff-13/> *Wednesday, May 10, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Lincoln’s own writer’s group. For information on joining the group, please email [email protected]. *Recordings of past events are available* on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. Recent events: Freedom’s Cause: Historical Black Communities and George Washington’s Cambridge Camp Recorded February 8, 2023 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz_hSlU3Cfk> Radon Awareness Presentation with Mass DPH Recorded January 26, 2023 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo4a803fO1U> The Ransomware Hunting Team: A Band of Misfits' Improbable Crusade to Save the World from Cybercrime with Renee Dudley and Daniel Golden Recorded January 25, 2023 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntTb1q5zu84> Maureen Johnson ("Nine Liars") in Conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes ("The Final Gambit) Recorded January 4, 2023 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlh-sKaQ42w> Robin Rapoport (she/her) Reference Librarian (in the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1167648?utm_medium=reading_link&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1167648?utm_medium=cover&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_link&utm_source=email_signature>
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