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! *Holiday Hours* The library will be closed all day on Sunday, April 9 in observance of Easter. The library will be closed all day on Monday, April 17 in observance of Patriot’s Day. *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. *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>. Opening reception Friday, April 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. *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-26/> *Wednesday, April 5, 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-22/> *Wednesday, April 5, 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-80/> *Thursday, April 6, 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: Abraham Lincoln and Massachusetts <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/abraham-lincoln-and-massachusetts/> *Thursday, April 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* When we think about Abraham Lincoln’s origins, we naturally turn to Illinois, Indiana and even Kentucky, where he and his immediate forebears lived – but hardly Massachusetts. Surprisingly, our 16th President had strong and compelling connections to the state of Massachusetts. We will hear that story and how Lincoln’s family heritage provided a backdrop for what was to come. A key event in Lincoln’s life was an 1848 trip to Massachusetts which, as Lincoln himself described it, was his “first trip over the mountains” made while he “was still picking the hayseed out of my hair.” He addressed, with much acclaim, a Whig convention in Worcester, Massachusetts where he so impressed powerful party leaders that he was invited to dinner the next evening at Governor Levi Lincoln’s home. The story of that auspicious dinner and its unintended results is worth the retelling because it perfectly illustrates how one seminal event spurred Lincoln’s emotional and political growth, leading to his election as 16th President of the United States. *About the Guest Speaker* Justice Dennis J. Curran (ret.) served as a Massachusetts trial judge for 15 years. He received four statewide awards for his deep commitment and belief in the justice system and dedication to the law. He is a popular and engaging lecturer who was recently featured on a history panel broadcast on C-SPAN 2, and has lectured extensively before historical and educational groups, and fellow judges. He has been a regular speaker at the Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning program for the past three years. He has had a lifelong passion for history. He was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society, a member of the Board of Directors of the nationally respected Lincoln Forum and was recently selected to present at History Camp – America, where 550 history enthusiasts gather in an annual conference. Justice Curran’s present passion is teaching. He has served as a Professor of the Practice at Tufts University and currently teaches in the Summer@BrownUniversity program. *Registration is required*. Please register on the page here <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/abraham-lincoln-and-massachusetts/> . eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-184/> *Friday, April 7, 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. Liz Wilkinson Artist Reception <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/liz-wilkinson-artist-reception/> *Friday, April 7, 6:30pm – 8:30pm* *Gallery, Lincoln Public Library* Reception for April artist Liz Wilkinson. Read more about Liz and her work here. <https://sites.google.com/view/lizwilkinson/about?authuser=0&pli=1> Second Saturday Stories <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/second-saturday-stories-6/> *Saturday, April 8, 10:30am – 11:00am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Families with young children are invited to listen to some stories, learn some songs, and have juice and donuts. No registration required. Reading for Racial and Social Justice <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-for-racial-and-social-justice-18/> *Monday, April 10, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room and on Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* This week’s book is *How Beautiful We Were* by Imbolo Mbue. For more information and to receive the Zoom invitation please email Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-14/> *Tuesday, April 11, 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-27/> *Wednesday, April 12, 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-23/> *Wednesday, April 12, 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: Going Zero Waste as a Family with Sarah Robertson-Barnes *For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-going-zero-waste-as-a-family-with-sarah-robertson-barnes-for-all-ages/> *Wednesday, April 12, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Learn how to manage eco-anxiety and lessen your impact on the planet with easy-to-implement sustainable living tips for busy families. All ages are welcome! Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant. She lives with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog outside of Toronto, Ontario. Sustainable in the Suburbs is a resource for living low waste with kids in a culture of convenience. A Note from Sarah: A sustainable lifestyle with kids is not only possible, but critically important for our future and theirs. I hope that by sharing what works for our family, you are inspired to make changes in your daily life too! Please register here <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1916770051030/WN_HGb2PTpsRaqJ1Pbp8_CIrQ> for this event, you'll receive the zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-81/> *Thursday, April 13, 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. Homeschoolers Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homeschoolers-book-club-7/> *Thursday, April 13, 1:00pm – 2:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Each month students choose a book, based on the theme, to share with the group. The group is intended for caregivers and their children in grades 2+ Siblings welcome! Light refreshments served. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Any questions or to register, email dleop...@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4. Friday Morning Book Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-morning-book-group-66/> *Friday, April 14, 9:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room and on Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* This week’s book is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. For more information and to receive the Zoom invitation please email Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-185/> *Friday, April 14, 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. Pumpernickel Puppets Presents Peter Rabbit <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/puppet-show-3/> *Tuesday, April 18, 10:00am – 10:45am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Join us for a special presentation of Peter Rabbit put on by Pumpernickel Puppets. Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes. Recommended for ages 3+. No registration necessary. Thank you to the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library for their support! Learn to Play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (with One Up Games) <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/puppet-show-3/> *Tuesday, April 18, 2:00pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Do you collect Pokemon cards but do not know how to play the game and want to learn? Join One Up Games on Tuesday, April 18 from 2-5 pm to get a hands on lesson on how to play the game! All players will receive their choice of (1) official Pokemon structure deck that they can take home at the end! Players will learn about what is needed to make a deck, how the game is played and will be able to battle other trainers in some real life matches! Intended for ages 8+. Registration required. Email sfeat...@minlib.net LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. Dip Paint Craft <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dip-paint-craft/> *Wednesday, April 19, 4:00pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Come make your own dip paint ornament. Learn a new craft and get a cool ornament! All materials will be provided, and registration is required because space is limited. Please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register. Intended for children in grades 5 and up. Knitting (and other fiber arts) Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-and-other-fiber-arts-group-24/> *Wednesday, April 19, 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! *Looking Ahead!* Barbara Myles Retirement Celebration <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/barbara-myles-retirement-celebration/> *Friday, April 28, 3:00pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, 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! Under Milkwood <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, John Wardle, Susan Gates "A dazzling combination of poetic fireworks and music-hall humor' (New York Times) *not suitable for children *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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