*Library Hours May 1, 2023– June 25, 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* *Closed* *Holiday Hours* The Lincoln Library will be closed all day on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. *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* The Lincoln Library is currently closed on Sundays. Regular Sunday hours will begin again in the fall. *Monthly Art Exhibits* <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/art-gallery-display-spaces> *May Exhibit* Art by students at Lincoln Middle School *June Exhibit* Greg Hawkes *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. The Lincoln Library Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Challenge <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated each year from May 1–31. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander voices through reading. Log your reading and activities here to earn badges all month long. Choose a book from our list of recommendations or pick your own! To complete the challenge, earn one badge in addition to the registration badge. Anyone who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in our prize drawing! Challenge runs May 1 - May 31 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> Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-30/> *Wednesday, May 31, 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! Metro Boston Bogleheads Meeting <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/metro-boston-bogleheads-meeting/> *Saturday, June 3, 10:30am – 12:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Metro Boston Bogleheads meeting. All are welcome! Greg Hawkes Art Reception <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/greg-hawkes-art-reception/> *Saturday, June 3, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Gallery, Lincoln Public Library* Artist reception for Greg Hawkes. All are welcome! Together Time Tales <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/together-time-tales-43/> *Monday, June 5, 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: Beer Hiking in New England <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-beer-hiking-in-new-england/> *Monday, June 5, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom * Author Carey Kish traveled over 300 miles on foot and tasted more than 230 different beers to bring readers this great selection of hikes and brews. Join him for a talk about his new guidebook, Beer Hiking in New England, which showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, from easy walks to moderate ramble and strenuous climbs. Carey will talk about the stunning scenery that awaits you and the breweries and brewpubs nearby that’ll quench your thirst at the end of your hike. He also has a few interesting tales to tell about the beer hiking journey. Carey Kish is a seasoned hiker, outdoors writer, beer enthusiast and longtime New England denizen. Kish has hiked the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (twice), the 1,100-mile Florida Trail and the 2,654-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Beer Hiking New England is a product of Kish’s lifelong passion for hiking and his love for tasty craft-brewed beer. He is also editor of the AMC Maine Mountain Guide and author of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast. You can find him on Facebook and on Instagram @careykish. Register for Zoom link HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9516811524475/WN_-okkI7ulRe-bnAlII6Mlzw#/registration> This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation in collaboration with Franklin Public Library, Lincoln Public Library, Needham Public Library, Tewksbury Public Library, and Wellesley Free Library. Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-30/> *Tuesday, June 6, 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. Tranquility Tuesdays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tranquility-tuesdays-163/> *Tuesday, June 6, 1:00pm – 5:00pm* *Reference Room, Lincoln Public Library* Drop by our Reference Room Tuesday afternoons between 1pm and 5pm (stay as long or as little as you like) and shed some stress! Color a picture, work on a puzzle, learn about relaxation techniques, or simply take a few minutes to sit and breathe. Ages 16 and up. Please contact Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net with any questions Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-31/> *Wednesday, June 7, 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: “Watermelon and Red Birds” with Food Writer and Author, Nicole Taylor <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-watermelon-and-red-birds-with-food-writer-and-author-nicole-taylor/> *Wednesday. June 7, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom* We are so excited to welcome food writer, Nicole Taylor, for a discussion about her new cookbook, "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations." We'll talk about the history of Juneteenth and ways in which the holiday has evolved over time. Nicole will share some of her favorite recipes to honor the Juneteenth holiday and Black celebrations year round. The conversation will be moderated by Kelly Suber. Nicole A. Taylor is a James Beard Award–nominated food writer, master home cook, and producer. She has written for the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Nicole is the author of The Up South Cookbook and The Last O.G. Cookbook. She is the executive producer of If We So Choose, a short documentary about the desegregation of an iconic southern fast food joint. Nicole is the cofounder of The Maroon, a marketplace and retreat house focused on radical rest for Black creatives. She lives in New York City and Athens, Georgia, with her husband and son. In partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL). Please register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016845225660/WN_BgFGRgYhQCGZJNeoNbf_cg#/registration> to receive the Zoom link. This program is a collaboration of several Massachusetts libraries made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-88/> *Thursday, June 8, 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 ages 0-24 months and their caregivers (older siblings welcome.) No registration required. * eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-193/>* *Friday, June 9, 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 Robin at *rrapop...@minlib.net <rrapop...@minlib.net>* to make an appointment. Summer Salads with Jodi Gorman <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-salads-with-jodi-gorman/> *Friday, June 9, 3:30pm - 4:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Get ready for summer parties and picnics with this salad workshop from local dietician and Happy Jars owner Jodi Gorman! She will go over basic kitchen skills, as well as how to create a versatile, tasty salad for all seasons! Intended for children aged 10 and up. Space is limited, please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register. Reading for Racial and Social Justice <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-for-racial-and-social-justice-20/> *Monday, June 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room/Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* This week’s book is *South to America*, by Imani Perry. For information and to receive the Zoom invitation, please email Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net. VIRTUAL: Jane Oneail-George Tooker: Modern Life & Magical Realism <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-jane-oneail-george-tooker-modern-life-magical-realism/> *Monday, June 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious will present a talk entitled George Tooker: Modern Life & Magical Realism. Register HERE <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7916833091983/WN_godv6CiWR7WbJkMEASNFOg#/registration> George Tooker often depicted the tensions of modern life and inhuman bureaucracies. As a gay man, active in the Civil Rights movement, Tooker explored boundary-breaking subjects in his work while also conjuring powerful scenes of quiet beauty. This program provides an introduction to the artist, his life and his remarkable body of work. About the presenter: Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a Master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com. *This program is offered in collaboration with the Maynard and Wayland Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library* Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-22/> *Tuesday, June 13, 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. Tranquility Tuesdays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tranquility-tuesdays-164/> *Tuesday, June 13, 1:00pm – 5:00pm* *Reference Room, Lincoln Public Library* Drop by our Reference Room Tuesday afternoons between 1pm and 5pm (stay as long or as little as you like) and shed some stress! Color a picture, work on a puzzle, learn about relaxation techniques, or simply take a few minutes to sit and breathe. Ages 16 and up. Please contact Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net with any questions Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-32/> *Wednesday, June 14, 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: Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-write-stuff-14/> *Wednesday, June 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Lincoln's own writers group. For information on joining the group, please email linc...@minlib.net *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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