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. *Monthly Art Exhibits* <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/art-gallery-display-spaces> *March Exhibit* Jack Foley Watercolors Lincoln resident Jack Foley will exhibit a series of recent watercolors capturing scenes of Lincoln and beyond. Opening reception Sunday, March 5 2-4 pm. Jack has lived in Lincoln for almost 50 years, painting scenes of Lincoln landscapes, historic sites, and beloved pets. Commissions welcomed! For more information, contact Jack at jffole...@verizon.net. *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. March Movie Madness Reading Challenge <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> Get ready for the Oscars on March 12 by celebrating cinema! Read books and watch their movie versions and explore fiction and nonfiction about moviemaking and Hollywood 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! Challenge runs March 1 - March 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> Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-22/> *Wednesday, March 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-18/> *Wednesday, March 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! Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-76/> *Thursday, March 9, 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. 4th Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/4th-grade-book-club-14/> *Thursday, March 9, 4:00pm – 4:45pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Book discussion for 4th graders. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month. Call the library to register and reserve this month's selection. LincFam Weekly Drop-in Playgroup <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincfam-weekly-drop-in-playgroup-7/> *Friday, March 10, 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/ Harpist and Irish Voices Show <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/harpist-and-irish-voices-show/> *Friday, March 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm* *Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln MA* Come enjoy a program celebrating Celtic history, music and literature. Jaimee Leigh will take the audience on a resonant journey through the history of the Celtic Harp and share a few tunes and legends from the past. Actor, teacher and lecturer Stephen Collins will perform his one man show on Irish writers. Stephen is a favorite artist among the residents of Lincoln and will share his talent by delivering 20th century poems and excerpts with his natural humor and grace. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-180/> *Friday, March 10, 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. Second Saturday Stories <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/second-saturday-stories-7/> *Saturday, March 11, 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-17/> *Monday, March 13, 7:00pm – 8:15pm* *Tarbell Room and on Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* This week’s book is *Under the Skin* by Linda Villarosa For 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-10/> *Tuesday, March 14, 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. 7th/8th Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/7-8th-grade-book-club-11/> *Tuesday, March 14, 4:00pm – 4:45pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Book Club for 7/8th Graders Please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register! VIRTUAL: An America Divided with New Yorker Staff Writer, Emma Green <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-an-america-divided-with-new-yorker-staff-writer-emma-green/> *Tuesday, March 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm* *Zoom, Lincoln Public Library* Join Emma Green in this exploration of the ways that Americans are divided - politically, religiously, economically, communities, and even families. What has caused these ruptures and what are some ways for us to come back together? Register HERE <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1416721771188/WN_w2fjNMsER0-OLQzFdkqx-A> for Zoom link. <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-23/> Lego at the Library! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-at-the-library-23/> *Wednesday, March 15, 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-19/> *Wednesday, March 15, 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-77/> *Thursday, March 16, 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-6/> *Thursday, March 16, 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. 5/6th Grade Book Club <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/5-6th-grade-book-club-20/> *Thursday, March 16, 4:00pm – 4:45pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library * Book club for 5/6th graders Please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register! Lincoln Library Film Society <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-32/> *Thursday, March 16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* *Loving Highsmith* Directed by Eva Vitija, 2022, Not Rated. 1 hour, 24 minutes A look at the life of celebrated American author Patricia Highsmith based on her diaries and notebooks and the intimate reflections of her lovers, friends and family. Most of Highsmith’s novels were adapted for the big screen; the best known of these are *Strangers on a Train* and *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. Carol, a partly autobiographic novel, was the first lesbian story with a happy ending to be published in 1950s America. Some films may not be suitable for patrons under the age of 16. Sign up for the mailing list by email to lincolnlibraryfilmsoci...@gmail.com *.* Friday Morning Book Group <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-morning-book-group-64/> *Friday, March 17, 9:30am – 11:30am* Tarbell Room and on Zoom, Lincoln Public Library This week’s book is *Infinite Country*, by Patricia Engel For information and to receive the Zoom invitation please email Kate at ktranqu...@minlib.net. LincFam Weekly Drop-in Playgroup <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincfam-weekly-drop-in-playgroup-8/> *Friday, March 17, 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/ The Softer Side of Celtic with Jeff Snow <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-softer-side-of-celtic-with-jeff-snow/> *Friday, March 17, 1:00pm – 2:30pm* *Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln MA* The Softer Side of Celtic combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a program that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping. The concert is interactive; questions and input from the audience are encouraged and become part of the event. eBook Help <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ebook-help-181/> *Friday, March 17, 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. Family Movie Matinee <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-movie-night/> *Saturday, March 18, 2:00pm – 4:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library * Join us for a showing of the *Peter Rabbit* (2018) at the library. Grab your coziest blanket and pillow to make yourself comfy and get ready to enjoy a movie! We will be providing popcorn. You are welcome to bring something from home to drink. No registration necessary. Recordings of past events are available on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. Storytime! For All Ages <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-11/> *Tuesday, March 21, 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-24/> *Wednesday, March 22, 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-20/> *Wednesday, March 22, 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! *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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