As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule.
*Library **Hours June 27, 2022 – July 31, 2022* 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 – 1:00pm Sunday Closed 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 Lincoln Library will be closed all day on Saturday July 2nd, Sunday July 3rd, and Monday July 4th in honor of Independence Day *Early Closing* The Lincoln Library will be closing early at 5pm on Thursday, June 30 so that staff can celebrate Assistant Director Lisa Rothenberg on her last day of work before she retires. *Saturday Hours* Our current Saturday hours will run through June 26, 2022. For the month of July, our Saturday hours will be 10am to 1pm beginning July 9. The Lincoln Library will be closed on Saturdays during the month of August. Our normal Saturday schedule will resume on September 10. *Sunday Hours* The Lincoln Library is currently closed on Sundays until we reopen on Sundays in the fall. Our first open Sunday will be October 16, 2022 *Other 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. <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> 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! As of June 1, four reading challenges are available. *The Lincoln Library Read Local Challenge, running March 1 – November 30 (join any time!* Learn more about our community by reading books from our Read Local reading list about the history of Lincoln and Massachusetts, as well as fiction and nonfiction by local authors! Any participant who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in a prize drawing at the end of the challenge! *The Lincoln Library Pride Month Challenge, running June 1 – June 30* Celebrate Pride Month by reading books that reflect and celebrate the lives, history, and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and completing related activities. Choose from our list of selected titles or pick your own! Any participant who earns at least one badge in addition to the registration badge will be entered in a prize drawing at the end of the challenge! *Lincoln Library Virtual Adult Summer Reading Challenge, running June 15 – August 31* Don't let the kids have all the summer reading fun! Earn virtual badges for completing a variety of summer reading activities. Anyone who earns six out of the eight badges (not including the registration badges) by August 31 will receive a small prize and an invitation to a wine and cheese wrap-up party! (Sept party date TBD) *Lincoln Library Summer Staff Picks Challenge, running June 21 – August 31* Let our staff guide you through a great summer of reading! From June 15 - August 31, earn virtual badges for reading books from our curated list of titles recommended by Lincoln Public Library staff members. Anyone who reads at least one book from the list will be entered in our prize drawing at the end of the challenge and TWO lucky participants will win a prize! Book to Film Movie Night <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-night-2/> *Wednesday, June 29, 6:00pm – 8:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Come watch film adaptations of favorite books! June 29 - How to Train Your Dragon July 20 - Kiki's Delivery Service August 17 - Holes Copies of the books will be available at the Children's Desk the first week of the month, if you would like to read before you watch! Please email [email protected] to RSVP if you are interested. Intended for children in grades 3 and up. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-43/> *Thursday, June 30, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln 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. Lisa Rothenberg’s Retirement Celebration <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lisa-rothenbergs-retirement-celebration/> *Thursday, June 30, 2:00pm – 4:00pm* *Lincoln Library * Lisa Rothenberg is retiring from the Lincoln Library after nearly 34 years of service! June 30 will be her last day as Assistant Director. Everyone is invited to come celebrate Lisa’s time at the library and wish her well with whatever she chooses to do next! Light refreshments will be served. Local Author Panel: The Impact of Local Authors Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/local-author-panel-the-impact-of-local-authors-writing-for-the-lgbtq-community/> *Thursday, June 30, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Zoom* We're closing out Pride Month with this exciting local author panel! Meet your favorites and discover new reads. Local authors are the backbone of the writing community and those writing within and for the LGBTQ+ community are especially important. Join us for a conversation with Bren Bataclan, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, Jane C. Esther, and Sarah Jean Horwitz as they discuss their books, their writing, and the impact they have on readers of all ages! About our authors: Bren Bataclan (he/him) is a Boston-based artist. He was born in the Philippines and grew up in Daly City/Bay Area, CA. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Bren taught design and computer animation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Boston Museum School. His first book Fe: A Traumatized Son's Graphic Memoir is a brilliant, sensitive story of a mother and son. ~NPR Anna Burke (she/her) lives in Massachusetts with her wife, dogs, and too many houseplants. She is the award-winning author of Compass Rose, Thorn, Nottingham, and the Seal Cove Romance series. When not writing, she teaches creative writing at Emerson College, where she received her MFA. Federico Erebia (he/him) is a retired physician, and an active member of SCBWI, NESCBWI, 12×12PB, and critique groups. His artisanry, woodwork, furniture design, and books have been featured in magazines [including Boston Spirit Magazine, Boston Globe Magazine], newspapers [including The Boston Globe, Boston Home], radio [National Public Radio - Boston NPR], and television [Greater Boston]. Jane C. Esther (they/them) is the author of The Universe Between Us, and The Portal series, including Uninvited and Convergence. In 2018, they were named one of The Advocate‘s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors. They live north of Boston with their wife and cats on a very small farm. Sarah Jean Horowitz currently works as an administrative assistant and lives with her spouse near Cambridge, MA. Her first book was THE WINGSNATCHERS which was a Kids Indie Next List pick and a Junior Library Guild Selection. Sarah's most recent novel is the standalone middle grade fantasy THE DARK LORD CLEMENTINE, which was an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month and received favorable reviews from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more. Her next fantasy for young readers, tentatively titled THE DEMON SWORD ASPERIDES, will be released in 2023. Program is free & open to all. Registration is required eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-141/> *F**riday, July 1, 2:00pm– 3:00pm* *Zoom* Learn how to read or listen to library books on a Kindle or iPhone! Kate Tranquada and Elizabeth Creighton will show you how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Lincoln Public Library. They’re available for troubleshooting too. Contact Kate at [email protected] to get the Zoom link or call 781-259-8465 x 3. Storytime! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-24/> *Tuesday, July 5, 10:00am – 10:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* A lively story program that combines books, music, & movement. Come prepared to dance! · Every Tuesday at 10 AM · For ages 0-5 · No registration necessary Dance Party with Denise! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dance-party-with-denise/> *Wednesday, July 6, 10:00am – 10:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Families will groove to children’s songs, oldies, and a few pop favorites. Fun for ages 6 & under. Drop in. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-44/> *Thursday, July 7, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln 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. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-142/> *F**riday, July 8, 2:00pm– 3:00pm* *Zoom* Learn how to read or listen to library books on a Kindle or iPhone! Kate Tranquada and Elizabeth Creighton will show you how to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Lincoln Public Library. They’re available for troubleshooting too. Contact Kate at [email protected] to get the Zoom link or call 781-259-8465 x 3. Munchkin Morning! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/munchkin-mornings-4/> *Saturday, July 9, 11:00am – 11:30am* *Children’s Room, Lincoln Library* Families with young children are invited to listen to some stories, learn some songs, and have juice, coffee, and donuts. No registration required. Reading for Racial and Social Justice <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-for-racial-and-social-justice-10/> *Monday, July 11, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library with Zoom option* This week’s book is *Tomorrow Will Be Different*, by Sarah McBride. Please email Robin at [email protected] to receive a Zoom invitation. Storytime! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-25/> *Tuesday, July 12, 10:00am – 10:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* A lively story program that combines books, music, & movement. Come prepared to dance! • Every Tuesday at 10 AM • For ages 0-5 • No registration necessary Knitting for Kids! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting/> *Wednesday, July 13, 4:00pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Library* *Farrar Room, Lincoln Library* Looking for a great way to keep busy AND learn something new? Knitting is a wonderfully satisfying hobby that encourages creativity and relaxation. This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as for those children looking to advance their skills. We will cover the basics of knitting (knit/purl stitch, casting on or off, increases/decreases) while making a stuffed animal. The workshop includes yarn, knitting needles, and pattern. Workshop will be held 4 Wednesdays this summer (7/13, 7/20, 8/3, 8/10) from 4pm - 5pm For kids entering grade 2+ Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 workshops Limited space. Email [email protected] to register *Recordings of past Events are available on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. * *Recorded events currently available:* History of Juneteenth with Dr. Kelli Carter Jackson <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-juneteenth-with-dr-kelli-carter-jackson/>. 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/> Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/-tjMTVAVoaw> An Evening with Sybrina Fulton: Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-with-sybrina-fulton/>*. * Recording available here. <https://youtu.be/rC3j-nJ-DPg> 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> Robin Rapoport Reference Librarian (in the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-259-8465 My pronouns are she/her/hers
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