Happy 4th of July, Lincoln! 🇺🇲 The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in honor of the holiday. And here are just a few of the many events happening at LPL in July:
July Featured Artist: Susan Wu, June 29 - July 26, 2024 Susan Wu specializes in Chinese Brush Painting. She studied with Qinxiong Ma at De Cordova Museum who specializes in combining modern Western and traditional Chinese Brush painting technique. Wu enjoys painting spontaneous (free) style. Check out her wonderful brush strokes in our exhibit space. Learn more here! <https://lincolnpl.org/july-art-exhibit/> What’s On Display: Disability Pride Disability Pride Month is observed every July to commemorate the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 and to celebrate the culture, experience, and contributions of people with disabilities. Learn more here! <https://lincolnpl.org/disability-pride-the-lpl/> Super Story Times (Kids & Teens) Your favorite storytime, but bigger! Come for 45 minutes of fun. Every session will include something special! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary. - Red, White, and Blue! on Tues., July 2, 10 - 11 AM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-story-time-red-white-and-blue/> - Sharks! on Tues., July 9, 10 - 11 AM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-story-time-red-white-and-blue-2/> - Robots! on Tues., July 16, 10 - 11 AM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-story-time-red-white-and-blue-3/> - Unicorns & Bubbles! on Tues., July 23, 10 - 11 AM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-story-time-red-white-and-blue-4/> - Dance Party! on Tues., July 30, 10 - 11 AM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-story-time-red-white-and-blue-5/> Kids Comics Workshop with LJ Baptiste (Kids & Teens) Kids ages 7+ are invited to join Boston cartoonist and comic artist LJ-Baptiste for a 3 week workshop on Monday nights in July to learn how comics are made. You will also create your own comics and original characters using techniques from pros in comics and manga as well. All supplies will be provided by the library. Registration required. Participants are encouraged to register for all 3 workshop sessions. - Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/comic-workshop/> for Mon., July 8, 7 - 8 PM, Tarbell Room, Library - Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/comic-workshop-2/> for Mon., July 15, 7 - 8 PM, Tarbell Room, Library - Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/comic-workshop-3//> for Mon., July 22, 7 - 8 PM, Tarbell Room, Library Ecology of Sound: Ricardo Frota (Kids & Teens) Wednesday, July 10, 11 - 12 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ecology-of-sound-ricardo-frota/> Join us for an exciting and dramatic performance by Ricardo Frota that inspires children and parents to absorb the rhythms, sound and music from different global cultures and the natural world that surrounds them. Ricardo entertains and educates while playing multicultural songs and improvising with Earth elements. His interactive performances use traditional rhythm instruments, and instruments made of recycled materials and also objects found in nature. All ages welcome. No registration required. Dungeons and Dragons: A Library Campaign (Kids & Teens) Thursday, July 11, 4 - 5 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-and-dragons-a-library-campaign/> Come play Dungeons and Dragons in the Lincoln Library with DM Nikolas Metcalf. Registration required, for ages 11+. Register here! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-and-dragons-a-library-campaign/> Flower Family Yoga with Tara Rachel (Kids & Teens) Family Yoga is an exploration of playfulness, yoga poses, relaxation, breath and silence in an engaging and creative approach. Registration required. - Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flower-family-yoga-with-tara-rachel-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-3/> for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Sat., July 13, 10:30 - 11:15 AM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flower-family-yoga-with-tara-rachel-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-3/> - Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flower-family-yoga-with-tara-rachel-summer-fun-for-grades-k-2/> for Grades K-2 on Sat., July 13, 11:30 - 12:30 PM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flower-family-yoga-with-tara-rachel-summer-fun-for-grades-k-2/> Japanese Fish Kite Marking with Beehive Art (Kids & Teens) Tuesday, July 16, 4 - 5 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/design-a-japanese-fish-kite-with-beehive-art/> Come design a Japanese Fish kite using watercolors and tissue papers with Beehive Art! We will also create a decoupaged seashell collage with a secret typewritten message. All materials provided.This program is intended for kids ages 5 and up. Registration required. Register here! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/design-a-japanese-fish-kite-with-beehive-art/> Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure (Kids & Teens) Wednesday, July 17, 11:00 - 12:00 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/talewise-science/> Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM show! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts: air pressure, energy transfer, physical vs. chemical changes, and more! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see. Best for ages 3+. No registration required. Summer Teach Series: Organize Your Digital Photos (Adults) - Click for series flier! <https://lincolnpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-17-Digital-Photos.png> Do you know where your photos of that vacation you took years ago went? Are you constantly pushing off organizing the thousands of photos that you've accumulated over time? This is the 3-part workshop for you! Learn tips and tricks to organize your digital photos on your desktop, laptop, and smart devices (including cloud services). Register here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-tech-series-organize-your-digital-photos/> for the whole 3-part series! - Part 1: Photo Storage Discussion on Wed., July 17, 7-8 PM, Tarbell Room <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-tech-series-organize-your-digital-photos/> - Part 2: Build an Organizational Plan on Wed., July 24, 7-8 PM, Tarbell Room <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-tech-series-organize-your-digital-photos/> - Part 3: Think about AI and Assistive Tech on Wed., July 31, 7-8 PM, Tarbell Room <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-tech-series-organize-your-digital-photos/> Li Liu: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics (Kids & Teens) Thursday, July 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/li-liu/> “Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” is a one-woman acrobatic performance. The documented history of acrobatics in China goes back more than 2000 years. Li performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, diabolos and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages 4+. Lincoln Film Society Presents Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008, Rated R) (Adults) Thursday, July 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-84/> - Click for event flier! <https://lincolnpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-LFS-Summer-Series.png> Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 <https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/140233>: Now back in France, Mesrine is finally in police custody and facing justice for his crimes. After escaping a courtroom and kidnapping the judge at gunpoint, Mesrine is declared Public Enemy Number 1 and is eventually condemned to a maximum-security prison where he writes his memoirs, establishing himself as a household name and the anti-hero across France. Some films may not be suitable for patrons under the age of 16. Sign up for the mailing list here <https://c45b8245.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAGC-bWE9p6L6ouTPFdRYv4UT7Ul5jXigcFFTvq1jtppHhQdYAdo2C40AdxHsVn993vxhMwlRKfkOVFQumgxrJbYLbDjxuo1eUT_des9jgZPq0VWsY118_x16XBUmUEZ5upGYah59OdZkI6eYm5Hg0YH9_ZtkCKx_tsrnrnLx_kNHwDQIMyex37rE4q4hWApA-_hCsiEeC5x4> ! Craft & Chill (Adults) - Click for series flier! <https://lincolnpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-Craft-Chill.png> Tuesday, July 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-chill/> Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill adults. We’ll be making blowfish crafts. It’s super simple and quite fun to create these silly spiky fishes! All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-chill/> Whalemobile (Kids & Teens) Wednesday, July 24, 4 PM - 6 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2024-july/>Come meet Nile, a life-size inflatable whale! The Whalemobile team will take you inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. You’ll learn about the similarities and differences between humans and whales, discover the important role whales play in our planet’s ecosystem, and learn about how you can help protect the whales. This program is for children entering 1st grade - 6th grade. Per instructions from the Whalemobile team, please note this is not a program for children under 5. Register for one of our 4 half hour time slots: - Register here for 4:00 - 4:30 PM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/whalesmobile-2/> - Register here for 4:30 - 5:00 PM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/whalemobile/> - Register here for 5:00 - 5:30 PM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/whalemobile-2/> - Register here for 5:30 - 6:00 PM <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/whalemobile-3/> The Highwaymen: Songs and Stories with Matt York (All Ages) - Click for event flier! <https://lincolnpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-26-Highwaymen.png> Friday, July 26, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/matt-york/> Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. The four songwriting legends joined forces in the 1980's to form the country supergroup The Highwaymen. However, prior to that, they'd each established themselves as stars and their careers intersected many times since the 1960's. York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist for the second consecutive year and his album Gently Used was just named one of Worcester Magazine's best albums of 2022. Looking for more events at the Library? Library Linc <https://loom.ly/MSCnfGE> is our new weekly e-newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date on our latest events, services, and news every Friday! -- Ran Cronin Assistant Director Lincoln Public Library <https://www.lincolnpl.org/>
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