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!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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.
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.
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