Thanksgiving Hours

The Library will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 23rd
We will be closed all day on Thursday
We reopen at 9:00 am on Friday November 25th and resume normal hours!
Have a great holiday! Don't eat too much turkey, and don't forget to stop by and pick up some books or movies for the holiday!

Library closed on Veteran's Day

In Honor of Veteran's Day November 11th the library will be closed. We will reopen on Saturday November 12th 10:00-5:00 pm

Super Saturday Stories!!!

Beginning this Saturday the Children's Department is going to be offering Super Saturday Stories for children in grades k-1. The program is on the First Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM.
No registration required. Drop on by a great way to spend a late fall/winter Saturday afternoon!!

Happy Halloween!

Come join us at the Library today. We have heat and electricity!

Halloween at the Lincoln Library

Two special events are scheduled for Halloween this year.

Wednesday Oct. 26th at 7:00 PM

Sleepytime stories

Not too scary stories for kids ages 3-5 with Jane & Amy. Wear your costume if you dare!!!

Halloween themed Movies & Muffins

Friday October 28th at 3:30 PM

Short films based on beloved Halloween books!

For ages 2 & Up.

Events are child friendly so they won't be too scary!

Raptors at the Library!!!!

Wednesday October 19th at 3:30 pm
Naturalist Heidi Wejmar takes us through the life cycle of raptors. Meet her barred owl and her American Kestrel. Recommended for ages 5 and up
Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library!

What were they thinking with Dean Hanson

"The Good, the Bad and the "What were they thinking?"
Wednesday October 19th 2011 7:00 PM
Tarbell Room
Dean Hanson returns to talk about various early period house restorations he has seen in the Lincoln & Lexington area over the years. Should be a entertaining evening of local architecture!

Kindles & Overdrive

Finally!!
Amazon kindles can now be used to download from our overdrive media library service. Simply go to The Minuteman Library Network homepage and click on the icon for Overdrive and you will be get instructions etc...

Signing For Babies Workshop

Join us for a 4 week hands-on workshop offered by Sheryl White. This workshop is meant for parents/caregivers of babies ages 2 months to pre-verbal. Reduce frustration and help give babies the ability to express themselves!!
Workshop Dates Are:
Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Registration is required, please call the library at 781-259-8465

Going Green at the Lincoln Library

Hi all
Fall is just around the corner (one way you can tell by the cool evenings the other is that the Library's fall programs are starting!
On Wednesday September 21st we are having our annual "Green Program" this year it's a lecture on solar energy given by the group Sunlight Solar Energy. It's at 7:00 pm in the Tarbell Room.

For more information on Sunlight Solar Energy check out their web site at at http://www.sunlightsolar.com

Mystery Monday August 29th 7:-8:30 pm

Dog Days of August getting to you!
Come to the library for a fun book group!
Our Mystery Mondays will be discussing The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley!
This is the debut work in a very entertaining series (I know I've read them all) about a child detective in England during the 1950s.
A great way to spend a summer evening! Copies are available at the front desk in various formats!
So drop on in and pick up a book and stop by the Mystery Mondays Program

Bingo Night 8/10 @ 7:00 PM

Calling all families! Bingo Night! Wednesday Aug. 10th at 7:00 PM.
Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! For ages 5 and up. Sign-up in advance is necessary!
Parents are welcome (of course)

Kindles Are Here!!

The library has purchased 10 kindles! They come loaded with adult & children's titles. We have selected both best sellers & classic titles which we thought you might like! Kindles can only be checked out to someone 18 years or older, only Lincoln residents can check out our kindles (sorry) they must be returned to the Adult Circulation Department.
When you check out a kindle you will be asked for fill out a form which states the circulation policy and replacement fees.
So stop on by & check out the Kindle

Adult Summer Reading Program

Do you feel left out when your kids join our Summer Reading Challenge?

Do you want to have a chance to win a raffle prize?

Here's your chance!! Join our new adult summer reading program!!! Novel Destinations. Register the books you've read and be entered to win prizes!!!

You can choose your own books or read any selection from our list of Novel Destinations on display in the Reference Room. Any questions see Laura at the Reference Desk ! Win a gift certificate to Lincoln restaurants, a MP3 player. Who knows maybe you can challenge your kids to read more books!

Special Wednesday Program!!!

Motoko and Eshu

"Stories from

Asia and Africa"

Wednesday July 13th at 11:00am

Eshu and Motoko bring humor, drama and singing to their unique cultural blend of storytelling.

Recommended for ages 4 & up. No registration is required.

Tuesday July 5th at 11:00 am "The adventures of Mr. Toad"!

Join the Hampstead Players as they present " The Adventures of Mr. Toad" join the irrepressible Mr. Toad & his friends as they set off on a journey through the English countryside!
For Ages 3 & up. No registration is required. Sure to be a fun adventure!!!

Library hours

howdy

have a safe and wonderful 4th of July the library will be closed on Monday!

Watch for our new summer programs!

Sorry it's been so long

hi
sorry it's been so long since I've last posted anything -- it's been super busy here!
Spring programs are wrapping up,and we are gearing up for the summer! Our brochure will be out fairly soon!
We are also in the process of getting all new PCs for both public & staff use -- so sometimes our printers don't work and sometimes we are down -- please pardon the disruption!
anyway a busy summer is sure to be around the corner -- don't forget to check out all the new items in the collection! (New video games have arrived, as well as leapster cartidges!)

No phones -- pretty quiet here

Hello
since Saturday morning the library has been without any phone service. A hassle for all of us (both staff & patrons) if you need to renew items please call any other MLN library, text us any questions or the old fashion way drop on bye!

Feb. School Vacation Week!

Well it's been a really really hard winter! I think everyone needs a break!
The children's department has gone all out this year for a great fun packed week of activities ranging from a former world champion yo-yo(er) to a children's book jeopardy game.
Has anyone been watching jeopardy this week -- who can beat WATSON?!
So check out the webpage www.lincolnpl.org for all the fun details!
Who knows maybe Punxsutawney Phil was right and spring is just around the corner!