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! *Saturday Hours* As of Saturday, September 10, the Lincoln Library is open on Saturdays from 10am – 5:00pm. *Sunday Hours* As of Saturday, October 16, the Lincoln Library is open on Sundays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. *Closed for Staff Training* On Wednesday, February 8, the library will be closed from 9am – 2pm for staff training. We will open at 2pm. *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 Fares Alti. Fares’ work can be viewed in our gallery during open hours through the end of January. The exhibit features a collection of images printed on high gloss metal. To learn more, please visit www.fotobyfares.com. 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 January. *New Year, New Reading Challenge* Start 2023 off by challenging yourself! Expand your reading horizons and explore new topics, authors, genres, and more while earning virtual badges on a bingo board. 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-17/> *Wednesday, January 25, 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-76/> *Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom* Lincoln's own writer's group. For more 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-12/> *Wednesday, January 25, 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 pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! The Ransomware Hunting Team: A Band of Misfits’ Improbable Crusade to Save the World from Cybercrime <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-ransomware-hunting-team-a-band-of-misfits-improbable-crusade-to-save-the-world-from-cybercrime-with-renee-dudley-and-daniel-golden/> *Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* VIRTUAL: Join authors Pulitzer Prize finalist Renee Dudley and local Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Golden as they discuss their latest book, *The Ransomware Hunting Team*. Urgent, uplifting, and entertaining, Renee Dudley and Daniel Golden’s The Ransomware Hunting Team is a real-life technological thriller that illuminates a dangerous new era of cybercrime. Register directly on zoom HERE <https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/5616696600367/WN_4Hri_xLkQUSw5Z77a4yA4w> Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-70/> *Thursday, January 26, 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. The Great British Baking Tour <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-great-british-baking-tour/> *Thursday, January 26, 2:00pm – 3:00pm* *Zoom* Grab your favorite hot beverage and cuddle up for a cozy conversation. Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. She’ll translate the trickiest parts of British recipes for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour! Register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716702717246/WN_cCgy_uKnRmuRctHy3yWrYg> This program is hosted by the Cary Memorial Library in collaboration with several Massachusetts libraries. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library. LincFam Weekly Drop-in Playgroup <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincfam-weekly-drop-in-playgroup/> *Friday, January 27, 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/ Writing Workshop for Kids in Grades 4-6 <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/writing-workshop-for-kids-in-grades-4-6/> *Monday, January 30, 4:00pm – 5:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you like to write? Stories? Novels? Mystery? Fantasy? Realistic Fiction? Come write with us. Each week you will have a chance to respond to a writing prompt, work on the project of your choice, and receive feedback on your work. Most of all, we will have fun with words and with each other. Connie Biewald has been teaching writing to kids and adults in the US and Haiti for almost two score years! She is the author of four novels for adults and is at work on her first novel for kids. For children in grades 4-6. Registration required. Participants are encouraged to sign up for all 4 workshop sessions which will take place for four Mondays beginning January 23rd from 4:00 - 5:30 (1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13). Email dleop...@minlib.net to register. Mystery Mondays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-mondays-21/> *Monday, January 30, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library, and on Zoom* This week’s book is *Broken Places*, by Tracy Clark. For information or to receive the Zoom link, please email Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net. Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-5/> *Tuesday, January 31, 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-18/>* *Wednesday, February 1, 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-13/> *Wednesday, February 1, 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 pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-71/> *Thursday, February 2, 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. IN PERSON: 2023 Lincoln Friends of Modern Architecture Winter Carnival Screening <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/friends-of-modern-architecture-film-screening/> *Thursday, February 2, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* *The Oyler House: Richard Neutra’s Desert Retreat* A First Run Features Film Release, Directed by Michael Dorsey. *The Oyler House: Richard Neutra's Desert Retreat *explores how a modest house carefully designed for an exceptional site result in a memorable and unique place. LincFam Weekly Drop-in Playgroup <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincfam-weekly-drop-in-playgroup-2/> *Friday, February 3, 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/ eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-175/> *Friday, February 3, 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. Winter Carnival Fun! Mr. Vinny’s Shadowpuppets <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-carnival-fun-mr-vinnys/> *Sunday, February 5, 2:00pm – 3:00pm * *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Celebrate Winter Carnival with us! Mr. Vinny is bringing his shadow puppet show to the Lincoln Public Library! Join us for a magical story brought to life! Best for ages 3-9 but all ages welcome! No registration necessary. Writing Workshop for Kids in Grades 4-6 <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/writing-workshop-for-kids-in-grades-4-6-2/> *Monday, February 6, 4:00pm – 5:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you like to write? Stories? Novels? Mystery? Fantasy? Realistic Fiction? Come write with us. Each week you will have a chance to respond to a writing prompt, work on the project of your choice, and receive feedback on your work. Most of all, we will have fun with words and with each other. Connie Biewald has been teaching writing to kids and adults in the US and Haiti for almost two score years! She is the author of four novels for adults and is at work on her first novel for kids. For children in grades 4-6. Registration required. Participants are encouraged to sign up for all 4 workshop sessions which will take place for four Mondays beginning January 23rd from 4:00 - 5:30 (1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13). Email dleop...@minlib.net to register. Together Time Tales <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/together-time-tales-39/> *Monday, February 6, 6:00pm – 6:45pm* *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 dleop...@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4. VIRTUAL: The Challenges of Being a Debut Author featuring Chelsea Banning *For Teens and Adults <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-challenges-of-being-a-debut-author-featuring-chelsea-banning-for-teens-and-adults/> *Monday, February 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Debut author (and librarian) was very excited to publish her first book, "Of Crown and Legends". And then came the book signing where only 2 people showed up and the Twitter storm of support when Chelsea posted about the experience. Now, we speak with Chelsea in conversation with debut authors Laura Gao, Brian D. Kennedy, Jean Louise, and XiXi Tian to chat about the challenges and joys of getting your first book out in the world. Register HERE <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816721771859/WN_SdPpBfhTRdyfqv64EV5quA> for Zoom Link Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-6/> *Tuesday, February 7, 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-19/> *Wednesday, February 8, 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-14/> *Wednesday, February 8, 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 pmaclel...@yahoo.com if you would like to learn! VIRTUAL: Freedom’s Cause: Historical Black Communities and George Washington’s Cambridge Camp <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-freedom-s-cause-historical-black-communities-and-george-washington-s-cambridge-camp/> *Wednesday, February 8, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* >From 1775-1776, 105 Brattle Street (today Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site) became General George Washington’s first major headquarters of the Revolution. While Washington’s time at Cambridge Headquarters is well-documented, this site also provides a lens into intersections of Black history in Revolutionary America. Join Emily Levine of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site for a discussion of how free and enslaved Black members of Washington’s war camp interacted with one another, members of the local community, and Washington himself. Washington corresponded with poet Phillis Wheatley; he segregated the Continental Army, then reversed the decision. The family of Tony and Cuba Vassall, formerly enslaved by the house’s first owner, lived in freedom next to people enslaved by the Washington’s, including William Lee; Lee married Margaret Thomas, a free Black seamstress paid by the Continental Army. Their history is fundamental to this place and to the founding era of our nation. Who was excluded in the Founders’ quest for American liberty, and how did they advocate for their own vision of a “more perfect union”? This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email. Register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7816698459011/WN_ajffLzrjSh2NAZj5zu-RfQ> This event is hosted by the Wellesley Free Library. *Recordings of past events are available* on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. She’s on the Case: An Evening with Mystery Writers Sulari Gentill, Hank Philippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk. <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-an-evening-with-mystery-writers-sulari-gentill-hank-phillippi-ryan-and-eva-jurczyk/> Recorded December 8, 2022 Recording available here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kuhqTBNjZA>. Nutcrackers: A Colorful History <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-nutcrackers-a-colorful-history/>. Recorded December 1, 2022 Recording available here <https://youtu.be/kC4jyzBXPkI> History of Juneteenth with Dr. Kelli Carter Jackson <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-juneteenth-with-dr-kelli-carter-jackson/>. Recorded June 16, 2022 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/> Recorded June 1, 2022 Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/-tjMTVAVoaw> 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. Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/xA68P0wuXLw> YouTube recording March 7, 2022 An Evening with Sybrina Fulton: Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-with-sybrina-fulton/> *. *YouTube recording March 3, 2022 Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/rC3j-nJ-DPg> 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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