*Library Hours June 26, 2023 – July 29, 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 – 1:00 pm *Sunday* *Closed* *Library Hours July 30, 2023 – September 8, 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 *Closed* *Sunday* *Closed* *Saturday Hours* Beginning on Saturday July 1, our Saturday hours will be 10am – 1pm. We will be closed on Saturdays in August and will return to our regular Saturday hours in the fall. *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> *July Exhibit* Rani Sarin *August Exhibit* Steve Edson *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://us506.directrouter.com/~hgpozntp/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! Virtual Adult Summer Reading 2023 <https://www.lincolnpl.org/services/readers-services/reading-challenges> 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 and completion badges) by the end of August will receive a small prize and an invitation to a wine and cheese wrap-up party! (Sept party date TBD) Challenge runs July 7 - August 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> Movie Matinee <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-matinee-2/> *Wednesday, July 19, 3:30pm – 5:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Beat the summer heat with family friendly movies and snacks here at the library! For families and friends of all ages. No registration required. Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-93/> *Thursday, July 20, 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. Lincoln Library Film Society <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lincoln-library-film-society-59/> *Thursday, July 20, 6:00pm – 8:00pm * *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* *Cold War* Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski Running time: 88 minutes Rated R In Polish with English subtitles New York Times review <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/movies/cold-war-review.html> A passionate love story between two people of different backgrounds and temperaments, who are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other. Set against the background of the Cold War in the 1950s in Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris, the film depicts an impossible love story in impossible times. ~ IMDB Winner of the 2018 Cannes Best Director Award and the 2018 European Film Award for Best Film. Nominated for three Academy Awards. *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* <lincolnlibraryfilmsoci...@gmail.com> *.* Saturday Stories! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-3/> *Saturday, July 22, 10:30am – 11:30am* *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. Stories will be held outside if weather cooperates. We will move inside if there is inclement weather. Rubik’s Cube Workshop <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rubix-cube-workshop-3/> *Monday, July 24, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Always wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube? Now’s your chance! Learn about "speed cubing" and how to solve a 3 by 3 cube. Participants are encouraged to sign-up for all 3 sessions: July 10, 17 and 24. Best for ages 8+. Younger children welcome with a caregiver. 3 by 3 cubes provided. Registration required and space is limited. Email dsha...@minlib.net to register. Mystery Mondays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-mondays-the-body-in-the-garden-3/> *Monday, July 24, 6:00pm – 8:00pm* *Historical Room, Lincoln Public Library/ZOOM* This week’s book is *The Body in the Garden* <https://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3909176> by Katherine Schellman. Please email Robin at rrapop...@minlib.net for information and to receive the Zoom link. Super Storytime: Boxes <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-27/> *Tuesday, July 25, 10:00am – 10:45am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Your favorite storytime, but bigger! Come for 45 minutes of fun. Every session will include something special! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary. Tranquility Tuesdays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tranquility-tuesdays-170/> *T**uesday, July 25, 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 Summer Mystery Party: The Case of the Wayward Ball <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-escape-room/> *Tuesday, July 25, 3:30pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Come to the Lincoln Public Library to participate in The Case of the Wayward Ball, an investigative "whodunnit" where players "interrogate" suspects and visit the crime scene to solve the case! This interactive mystery escape room is best for children aged 10-12, and space is limited so please email sfeat...@minlib.net to register. Goats and Giggles!with Chip-in Farms <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/goats-and-giggles/> *Wednesday, July 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm* *Library Lawn, Lincoln Public Library* Play, run, and cuddle with some curious and playful baby Fainting Goats and Nigerian Dwarf kids from Chip-In Farm. Drop by any time between 10-12. All ages welcome. This program will be held on the library lawn, weather dependent. Play, run, and cuddle with some curious and playful baby Fainting Goats and Nigerian Dwarf kids from Chip-In Farm. Drop by any time between 10-12. All ages welcome. This program will be held on the library lawn, weather dependent. Movie Matinee <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-matinee-3/> *Wednesday, July 26, 3:30pm – 5:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Beat the summer heat with family friendly movies and snacks here at the library! For families and friends of all ages. No registration required. IN PERSON: Write Stuff <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-write-stuff-4/> *Wednesday, July 26, 4:30pm – 6:00pm* *Lincoln Historical Room [LHR], Lincoln Public Library* Lincoln's own writers group. For information on joining the group, please email linc...@minlib.net. VIRTUAL: “*Cooking with Scraps*” with Cookbook Author and Sustainability Warrior Lindsay-Jean Hard <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-cooking-with-scraps-with-cookbook-author-and-sustainability-warrior-lindsay-jean-hard/> *Wednesday, July 26, 7:00pm – 8:00pm* *ZOOM, Lincoln Public Library* Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard is here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile! Pulling from her book "Cooking with Scraps", Lindsay-Jean will be answering all of our questions about minimizing (or, in a perfect world, eliminating) food wastage! This program is hosted by the Ashland Public Library in collaboration with several Massachusetts Libraries. Register for Zoom link HERE <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6116833185472/WN_WQTlu7CqTbizbUvrKPsn9A#/registration> Baby Bounce <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bounce-94/> *Thursday, July 27, 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. Movies and Muffins Drive-in <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movies-and-muffins-drive-in/> *Friday, July 28, 10:30am – 12:00pm * *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Kids will make their "cars" out of boxes and then watch a short film in their cars. Car-making supplies, muffins, and juice provided. Registration required. Email dleop...@minlib.net to register. Intended for children aged 3 and up. Flower Family Yoga with Tara Rachel for Toddlers and Preschoolers <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-yoga-with-tara-reid/> *Saturday, July 29, 10:30am – 11:30am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Yoga practice is a way of playing together and exploring movement, relaxation, breath and silence in a fun and creative way. Children have great imaginative capacity and enjoy becoming part of nature. Through story, song, and verse in connection with the season of the year, families learn the practice of yoga in this child- centered class. Intended for toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Email dleop...@minlib.net to register. Flower Family Yoga with Tara Rachel: Summer Fun for Grades K-2 <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-yoga-with-tara-reid-2/> *Saturday, July 29, 11:30am – 12:30pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* We will walk into the season of Summer with a fun story about /series of poses introduced to explore flexibility, encourage concentration, and stimulate inner curiosity. Intended for children entering Grades K-2. Registration required. Email. dleop...@minlib.net to register. Super Storytime: Dance Party <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-all-ages-28/> *Tuesday, August 1, 10:00am – 10:45am* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Your favorite storytime, but bigger! Come for 45 minutes of fun. Every session will include something special! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary. Tranquility Tuesdays <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tranquility-tuesdays-171/> *T**uesday, August 1, 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 Minuteman Library Crawl <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/minuteman-library-crawl-2/> *Wednesday, August 2, 10:00am – 5:00pm* *Library, Lincoln Public Library* We invite you to spend a day visiting local libraries – find out what is special about each and what they have to offer to you and your family. This is an event for all ages – all you need is a love of libraries and a way to get from place to place. The challenge is to visit as many libraries as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st century scavenger hunt! Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2023. Each library will have handouts and giveaways – show your pictures to a librarian (or if you don’t have a camera, just tell a librarian you’re on the crawl, and receive a PRIZE! Download your "passport" with all of the relevant information HERE <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/minuteman-library-crawl-2/> In addition to the Lincoln Public Library, other participating MLN libraries include: Acton, Ashland, Concord, Concord/Fowler Branch, Framingham Main, Framingham/McAuliffe Branch, Lexington (Cary), Maynard, Millis, Natick (Bacon), Natick (Morse), Sherborn, Sudbury, Wellesley Fells, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Main. Contact us with any questions - no registration needed, just plan the day carefully :) Talking Hands Theater Puppet Show: Two Dinosaurs are Better Than One! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/talking-hands-theater-puppet-show/> *Wednesday, August 2, 11:00pm – 12:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Join Talking Hands Puppet Theater for their production of Two Dinosaurs are Better Than One! Meet different kinds of dinosaurs from the Jurassic Era, and find out what the dinosaurs plan to do about that big carnivore, Allosaurus, who is pushing everyone else around! Catchy, original songs and bright tabletop puppets make this a favorite with young viewers. No registration necessary. Buildwave: A Hands-on Building Game! <https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/buildwave-a-hands-on-building-game/> *Wednesday, August 2, 4:00pm – 5:00pm* *Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library* Buildwave is a high-energy creative building event using over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide kids through the different building waves.Intended for kids in grades 1+. Registration required. Email dleop...@minlib.net *Recordings of past events are available* on our Special Online Displays and Recorded Events page <https://www.lincolnpl.org/events/special-online>. 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