Winter 2008 Preschool Program Registration

Registration for the Winter Preschool Programs begin the week of January 14.

Books and Babies registration begins January 14.

Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime registration begins January 16.

Special Programming during the Christmas school break

The Lincoln Public Library will be offering special children's programming during the Christmas school break.

Thursday January 3 - 10:30 - Chinese New Year Party - for ages 6 and up - $2.00 program fee
Friday January 4 - 11-noon - Wonderful World of Winter - for ages 3-6 - $2.00 program fee

Both programs will take place at the Fleming Library (Beamsville).

For more information, contact Miss Elisabeth or Miss Gail at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

Moses F. Rittenhouse Library opens on Fridays

Beginning January 11, 2008, the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library will open Friday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. The Library Board made this decision based on the requests for Friday service that came from the 2006 Community Survey.

Christmas Closures

The Christmas closures for the Lincoln Public Library will be as follows:

December 24 -December 26: Closed
December 27-29: Regular Hours
December 31: Close at 5:00 pm.
January 1: Closed
January 2: Regular Hours Resume

Christmas Open House

The Lincoln Public Library will be having a Christmas Open House on Saturday December 8 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library.

The current art show artists will be on hand to discuss their work.

Donna Bothen will be conducting a Christmas Stocking workshop.

Refreshments will be served.

Non-perishable food donations for the Community Care would be greatly appreciated.

Bookmark Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Lincoln Public Library’s 2007 Bookmark Contest!

K-2 – Eva J.
Grades 3-5 – Grace J.
Grades 6-8 - Isaac H.

Each winner receives a $25 gift certificate from Chapters. They will receive their prizes in the near future at a Town Council meeting.

Slogan Contest

The Lincoln Public Library is continuing its search for a new slogan. We need a slogan which effectively blends the concept of the library’s vision and mission, history and place in the community into one concise phrase. Anyone 14 years of age or older is eligible to enter.

Winners win a $100 Chapters gift certificate. The slogan will be used by the library for all its marketing initiatives.

To enter, see the library's website for an entry form or email your entry with your name, age, email address, home address and telephone number to info@lincoln.library.on.ca

The deadline for entries is November 23, 2007.

November Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will meet on November 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fleming Branch. The topic will be ‘Current Reading’.

For more information, contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.

Library Strategic Plan 2007-2010

The Lincoln Public Library Board has recently approved a new Strategic Plan for 2007-2010. It has now been posted for public viewing on the Library's website.

Please take a look at where the Board plans to take the Library over the next three years.

http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/

Canadian Public Library Monty/Ontario Public Library Week

Libraries:The World At Your Fingertips:

Each year, during the third week of October, public libraries across the province celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. Ontario Public Library Week was first announced by the province in 1985, and has since become the annual focus for promoting library services in Ontario. This year Ontario Public Library Week coincides with Canadian Library Month, so libraries across all of Canada will be celebrating.

Ontario Public Library week recognizes the important contribution Ontario's libraries make to the economic health and quality of life in our communities through their role in preserving and providing access to information in all its forms. Come celebrate with us today!

Provincial Election Information

The Library has posted links on information for the October 10th provincial election and referendum on the main page of its website: http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/.

Be an informed voter!

Lincoln Public Library celebrates Library Week with contests

The Lincoln Public Library will be holding two contests in October to celebrate Library Week, October 14-19.

The Lincoln Public Library needs a slogan which blends the concept of the library’s vision and mission, history and place in the community in an appealing and easy to understand way. Library patrons 14 and older are eligible to submit one original slogan. The winning slogan will be used on the library’s stationary, website, and in other publications. Persons interested in entering the slogan contest can pick up an entry form at either the Fleming or Rittenhouse Library, or download an entry form from our website. The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.. The winner will be announced on October 19 and will win a $100 Chapters gift certificate.

Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can participate in our bookmark contest. The Library is looking for original submissions which celebrate youth and libraries. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2, Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Entry forms are available at both Library locations and can be downloaded from our website, The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007. The winners will be announced on October 19 and each will win a $20 Chapters gift certificate.

For more information, contact: Jill Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer- 905-563-7014 nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca

Niagara Reads - October 17

The Adult Book Group is pleased to be hosting an author reading on Wednesday October 17 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m at the Fleming Library meeting room. The reading is part of the region-wide Niagara Reads program which takes place during the month of October, Canadian Library Month. The reading is open to the public, and there is free admission.

Kara Bartley, a Niagara Falls author and Vertebrate Paleontologist, will be presenting her fascinating thriller, The Siamese Mummy. The novel's central character is Jenna Matthews, a celebrated vertebrate paleontologist, returning home from a conference in Niagara Falls, who starts investigating the tale of sick animals and missing people in Kansas.

Diane Bisson, author of 'Tragedy, Truth & Triumph', will be sharing her touching and poignant message based on her horrific motorcycle accident in Sydney, Australia. Diane is a retired bilingual educator and Special Education Specialist with 35 years of teaching experience. Diane has also written, designed, and published a series of children's books.

Historic Lecture Series

The 2007 Historic Lecture series focuses on Beamsville. The lectures will take place in the Fleming (Beamsville) Library's meeting room from 10-11 a.m.

Oct. 6 – Document Preservation – Ray Konkle
Oct. 13 – First Baptist Church – Marion Dawdy
Oct. 20 – Walker Hall – Patricia Boyle
Oct. 27 – Lincoln Agricultural Society – Joe Kelter
Nov. 3 – Heritage of Quilts – Donna Bothen.

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Simpson, 905-562-5711.

Fall Children's Program Registration

Registrations for the fall children's programming begin the week of September 17. Check the library's website for more details.

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Public Library plans to set up a Seniors Advisory Committee. Through this committee, the library can obtain input in order to develop programs and other services of interest to the seniors in our community.

The Library is seeking interested seniors who would like to participate on this important committee.

For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.

Slogan and Bookmark Contests

This fall, the Lincoln Public Library will be conducting a slogan and bookmark contest as part of this year's Ontario Library Week celebration.

Anyone 13 and over will be invited to create and submit a slogan which best represents what the Lincoln Public Library is all about. Children 12 and under will be invited to create a bookmark about the Library.

Watch this blog for more details which are coming very soon!

Your input is needed

The Lincoln Public Library is looking towards the future. We need your input on what type of facility and what services you would like to see in Beamsville.

Please add a comment to this posting so we can have a record of your ideas!

September Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group is taking a break over the summer, but the members are still busy reading. The topic for the September meeting is members' 'Summer Reading', so the books to be discussed are guaranteed to be ecletic.

New members are always welcome to join our interesting group.

The September meeting will take place Wednesday September 19 at 7:00 in the meeting room of the Fleming Library.

Teen Sunmmer Programs

Check the Library's website for the list of great teen summer programs. Make a great summer even better by coming to the Library!

Summer Program Registration

Summer Program registration begins Friday June 29 at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library and June 30 at the Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Library.

Please check the Library's website for more details.

Summer Job Posting

The Lincoln Public Library is advertising for a Summer Program Assistant. This position assists the Library's Children's Services staff with the Summer Reading Club's activities. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a post-secondary program in Education, Children's Studies or Early Childhood Education.

To apply, contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014, fax your resume and cover letter to 905-563-1810 or drop them off at either Library location.

Thank you for your interest, but the position has now been filled.

TD Summer Reading Program

The Lincoln Public Library will again offer its successful TD Summer Reading Program in July and August. This year's theme is 'Lost Worlds'. The Children's Services staff is hard at work preparing a fun program.

Check back soon for more information!

June Adult Book Group

By popular demand, the Adult Book Group will meet Wednesday June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fleming Library meeting room.

This month's topic is "Women's" fiction.

The Book Group will not meet in July or August. We will meet again Wednesday September 19.

New members are always welcome. For more information, call Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.

May Adult Book Group

The next Adult Book Group will take place on Wednesday May 16 at 7:00 p.m. The topic will be My Favourite Recent Read. This will be the last group meeting until September.

New members are always welcome.

For more information, contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-3875.

Registration for Spring Children's programs

Registration for the Babies and Books program begins March 26. The cost is $10 for a 5 week session beginning April 23.

Registration for Tales for Twos and Preschool Story Hour begins March 28. The cost is $14 for a 7 week session beginning the week of April 9.

For more information contact Miss Gail for the Books and Babies program and Miss Elisabeth for the Tales for Twos and the Preschool Story Hour at 905-563-7014.

April Book Group

The April Book Group will next meet April 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Fleming Library (Beamsville).

This month's topic is art fiction or non-fiction.

New members are always welcome.

For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.

March Adult Book Group

The March Book Group will next meet March 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Fleming Library (Beamsville). This month's topic is art fiction or non-fiction.

New members are always welcome.

For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.

March Break Programs

Check out the Lincoln Public Library's website - www.lincoln.library.on.ca - for the great March Break programs planned for the Fleming and Rittenhouse Libraries.

Lincoln Public Library receives recognition at the Ontario Library Association Conference

The Lincoln Public Library was recognized for its contributions to the library community at the Ontario Public Library Awards dinner on February 1 in Toronto.

The Library received its accreditation certificate from the Minister of Culture, Caroline di Cocco. To be accredited, the Lincoln Public Library met over 100 criteria through a peer evaluation.

Suzanne Culp, library board member for the past six years, received the James Bain Medallion for Trustee of the Year. She was recognized for her work with the Ontario Library Boards Association, the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, in particular the Telling our Stories contest, and for her contribution to the Lincoln Public Library. We wish Sue well as she leaves the board to pursue new adventures!

February Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will next meet Feburary 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Fleming Library (Beamsville). This month's topic is political fiction or non-fiction.

New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.

Library Cards Required

The Lincoln Public Library began a new policy on January 2 which requires library members to present their library card for all transactions, including materials checkout and using the Internet terminals.