*Strategic Planning Community Focus Groups & Survey for the Library* The Lincoln Public Library is developing a new five-year strategic plan. This is an opportunity for you to comment on library services and indicate those you would like to see in the future. Join us for a Virtual Community Focus Group on Wednesday, May 8, 7-8 PM. Register here!
<https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-focus-group-strategic-planning/> If you can’t join us for the focus group, then complete this short survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LincolnLibrarySurvey> and help us create a plan that will reflect the needs of the Lincoln community! The survey has been extended to May 17, 2024. 🌷🌷🌷*MAY EVENTS AT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY* 🌷🌷🌷 Artist Reception for Lincoln Open Studio Thursday, May 2, 4 - 6 PM, Art Gallery, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/artist-reception-for-lincoln-open-studios/> Open Studio is pleased to display some of the paintings we have created over the past few years. We were inspired to paint these by what has caught our eyes and hearts, from our travels, and from a class or workshop. Please join us for the reception. Learn more here! <https://lincolnpl.org/may-art-exhibit/> Author Emily Falcon Discusses, From the Sidelines to the Finish Line Thursday, May 9, 7 - 8 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-talk-with-emily-falcon/>What’s something you always wanted to do but weren’t able? Author *Emily Falcon* was held back from her heart condition until she was 35, but now she can run races. Her memoir, From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs <https://catalog.minlib.net/Record/.b42299317>, is a story of survival and how her physical situation shaped and limited her. She intends this story to be a helpful resource to families, caregivers, and physicians who want to gain insight into a patient’s point of view. Enjoy a book talk that promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire you! Poetry Reading with Local Poet Linda Lamenza Saturday, May 11, 3 - 4 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-reading-with-local-poet-linda-lamenza/> Join us for a poetry reading with *Linda Lamenza*, a poet and literacy specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Massachusetts. Her work has appeared in Lily Poetry Review, San Pedro River Review, The Comstock Review, Nixes Mate Review, Ovunque Siamo and elsewhere. Her chapbook, Left-Handed Poetry, (Finishing Line Press, 2024) was a finalist for Hunger Mountain’s May Day Mountain Chapbook Series. She is a member of the PoemWorks community in Boston as well as the Italian American Writers Association (IAWA). Feast of the Seven Fishes, her first full-length book, is forthcoming from Nixes Mate in 2024. Read her previously published work at www.lindalamenza.com. LOMA Open Mike featuring Tom Smith Tuesday, May 14, 7 - 10 PM, Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/loma-open-mike-featuring-5/> Tom Smith <https://www.tomsmithmusic.com/> is the feature. For decades, Tom has been a treasured singer/songwriter in the New England folk scene and beyond. His songs are polished, accessible and profound. His guitar fingerpicking and harmonica riffs provide a breezy counterpoint to his lyrics. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event. Performers should register for a performance slot. Registration opens on Tuesday, May 7 at 9 AM. Register here! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/loma-open-mike-featuring-5/> Lincoln Film Society Presents Green Days by the River (2017, Not Rated) Thursday, May 16, 6-8 PM, Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-69/> A Caribbean coming-of-age classic in the tradition of Sugar Cane Alley, Green Days by the River <https://lincoln.minlib.net/Kanopy/kan6535691> is adapted from Michael Anthony's acclaimed 1967 novel by the same name. Set in 1952 in a remote coastal village in Trinidad, 15-year-old Shellie follows a kindhearted Indian planter to work on his plantation along the river as he pursues the affection of two girls in a lasting tale of young love and loss. 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> . VIRTUAL: Democracy Talks: Access to Books in the Context of Mass Incarceration Tuesday, May 21, 7 - 8 PM, via Zoom <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-democracy-talks-access-to-books-in-the-context-of-mass-incarceration/> *Kelly Brotzman*, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program in Quincy, MA, will discuss mass incarceration in the US, the role of education in reducing recidivism, the critical role books play for people in prison, and Prison Book Program's role in getting reading material to folks behind bars. Register here! <https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417142288405/WN_-8pyyk_KQ3-npUZN_nyAKQ#/registration> Reimagining the American Songbook with Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia Saturday, May 25, 2 - 3 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reimagining-the-american-songbook-with-jazz-guitarist-abe-ovadia/> Join renowned jazz guitarist *Abe Ovadia* on a musical journey through the American Songbook like you've never experienced before. With his modern take on jazz standards, Abe will captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, bringing new life to classic tunes that have stood the test of time. Audience interaction is a key component of this program, as Abe engages with listeners throughout the concert, sharing stories and answering questions about his music and career. Button Making for Pride! Wednesday, May 29, 2 - 3 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/get-ready-for-pride-pin-making-fun/> Prepare for Pride Month at the Lincoln Library by designing and decorating buttons that show off who you are! All materials will be provided, for ages 7+. Please email sfeat...@minlib.net if you have any questions! Registration opens on Wednesday, May 1 at 9 AM. Register here! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/get-ready-for-pride-pin-making-fun/> Author Bev Stohl Discusses Chomsky and Me: A Memoir Wednesday, May 29, 7 - 8 PM, Tarbell Room, Library <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-bev-stohl-discusses-chomsky-and-me-a-memoir/> Author *Bev Stohl* ran the office of the renowned linguist and social critic, Noam Chomsky, for nearly two and a half decades. Chomsky and Me: A Memoir <https://catalog.minlib.net/Record/.b42081798> is her account of those years, working next to a man described by the New York Times as "arguably the most important intellectual alive today." There will be time for Q&A at the end of this event. 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!
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