Tuesday, April 29, 2014

2014 Local History Talks



 

2014 Local History Talks 


200+ Years of Settlement in Niagara

 

Saturday May 3, 2014 

10 am - 12 pm

FREE

 

Held at the School House

Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty

3800 Main St., Jordan
 


 


 


The Underground Railroad to Niagara
Gerry Rodney from the Central Ontario
 Network for Black History


and
History of the Dutch in Canada
The research and art behind
Brian Romagnoli’s Mural in Grimsby
 

Saturday May 10, 2014 

10 am - 12 pm

FREE



The United Empire Loyalists in Niagara


Rod and Bev Craig from the Col. Butler Branch of the United Empire Loyalists
 
and
The Arrival of the Russian Mennonites in Canada 
Presented by Henry Wiebe, Founder of
St. Ann’s Community Church and former
minister at Vineland Mennonite Brethren Church
 

For more Information please contact 905.562.5711 or

905.563.563.7014

info@lincoln.library.onca 

 



Free. For more information:
905.562.5711 or 905.563.7104                                             info@lincoln.library.on.ca
info
 
 
 

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

A Taste of Our Town Dinner & Dance May 3, 2014

 
A Taste of Our Town Dinner, Dance
Twenty Valley Golf & Country Club
Saturday May 3, 2014
 
Help support the New Library and Arena
 Only $100.00 per ticket for a Fantastic Evening!
 
Buy your tickets for the Event of the Year
 
Some of the items for Auction
 
Live auction items:
Dinner for 8 with wine pairings at the Mark Picone Culinary Studio

Matched pair of framed photographs of cardinals

Sidney Crosby signed and framed limited edition print

Radio controlled toy package



Silent auction items:

A wide variety of gift certificates and passes to attractions

Original artwork and photographs

Foursome of golf with carts

Shaw Festival tickets

Blue Jays tickets

Signed copies of books

Stained glass

Several pieces of antique Dunn Bennett china

Royal Doulton figurine

Several bottles of wines and wine tasting opportunities

Collector plates

Small appliances – Coffeemakers and a Panini press

Jewellery

Men’s and Ladies’ apparel

And many, many more exciting things!
You’ll just have to buy a ticket, and
see them yourself!

(Remember: Cash or cheque only, please!)
 



http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/sites/default/files/Temporary/ATasteofOurTown.pdf

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Easter Holiday Closures

Both library branches will be closed April 18 for Good Friday and April 21 for Easter Monday.

We will be open regular hours on Saturday April 19.
 
Happy Easter!
 
 

Wednesday, April 09, 2014

A Taste of Our Town Fundraising for the New Library & Arena Community Complex

A Taste of Our Town
Dinner, Dance & Auction

Twenty Valley Golf & Country Club
Vineland, ON

  Saturday May 3, 2014

Featuring: The George Lake Big Band

Saturday May 3, 2014
Cocktails: 5:45 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm

Ticket Price: $100 per person
Table of 8: $750

To purchase tickets please call The Fleming Library 905-563-7014
Cash or Cheque (Town of Lincoln: OTOTC)

A fundraiser in Support of the Town of Lincoln Community Complex
Brought to You by the Library Fundraising Group
 
 

Senior's Wii Bowling

Strikes, Spares and Fun!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month

1pm at the Fleming Library 4996 Beam Street, Beamsville, Ontario

Free

Please register by calling 905.56.7014 or email info@lincoln.library.on.ca

Check out the pictures of the last Teen VS Senior Wii Bowling Tournament on the library's Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lincoln-Public-Library/115678635175024


Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Container Gardening with Master Gardeners of Niagara

See how to create a herb, shade and vegetable container garden at the Lincoln Public Library.
 
Everyone is welcome to this free event.  
Please register in person or  by phone 905-563-7014 or email info@lincoln.library.on.ca.
 
Thank-you to Wendy of the Master Gardeners of Niagara who will be presenting this fabulous topic.
 
Come out to the Lincoln Public Library, 4996 Beam Street, Beamsville,  on Tuesday May 13 at 7pm and learn how to create a container garden.


Friday, April 04, 2014

Tech Time

Need some help downloading eBooks and audiobooks, searching the library's catalogue or using our databases?
Sign up for a one-on-one 1/2 hour session with staff!

Tuesdays, 2:30 & 3 pm, Fleming
Wednesdays, 5 & 6 pm, MFR
Thursdays, 2:30 & 3 pm, MFR

Forest of Reading Book Clubs

Attention Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Club Members!

Don't forget to vote for your favourite nominated book at either LPL location
between April 22 and 26.

Forest of Reading Winner's Celebration

Friday May 23, 4-5pm, Fleming
Games, activities and a snack! Please register. $2 per child




Thursday, April 03, 2014

Anime Club for Tweens & Teens

April is Anime Month!

Are in your grades 6-12 and love Anime?

Then this Monday Afterschool Club is for you!

Come out and meet other Anime Enthusiasts from 3:30-4:30pm!

Here is a list of topics we will be offering.

April 7 - All About Manga & Anime
April 14 -  Let’s Draw
April 28 - Candy Sushi

 The fee is $5 for all  three sessions
The program is held at Fleming Library, 4996 Beam Street, Beamsville
Please register. Spaces are still available.
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret at 905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca


 

Story Hour


Story Hour is a program filled with stories, rhymes, games, songs, crafts and more. Each week there is a different theme which is reflected in all aspects of the program, even in the show and tell. Children ages 3 to 5 years are introduced  to books and stories in a classroom like setting. Gross motor and fine motor skills are addressed in all the sessions.

Simple concepts such as letter and number recognition and a love of books are taught by Miss Leanne in a fun and creative way.
 
We ask that the caregivers to please remain in the library during the program.
 
This 8-week session is offered at both library locations from April 2- May 21. Please register, there is $16 fee.  There are spaces still available at both locations.
 
Wednesday, 10am -11am, Fleming Library - 4996 Beam St. Beamsville
Thursdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm, Moses F. Rittenhouse Library - 4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland
 
If you have any questions on our Early Literacy Programs please contact Leanne at 905-563-7014 or good@lincoln.library.on.ca

Tales for Two


TALES FOR TWO

A time for your child (20 months -3 years) and yourself/caregiver to come to the library and discover books, songs, felt board stories and more. This fantastic program, taught by Miss Leanne, explores all aspects of literacy in an entertaining  and imaginative manner.
 
The spring session runs on Tuesdays from April 1 - May 20th at the Fleming Library, 4996 Beam Street, Beamsville.
The fee is $10 for the 8-week session. Please register. There are spaces still available.
 
If you have any questions about the Lincoln Public Library's Early Learning Initiatives such as Tales for Two or Story Time please contact Leanne at 905-905-563-7014 or good@lincoln.library.on.ca
 
 

Spring Programs 2014


BABIES & BOOKS

Introduce your baby to stories, songs and finger plays. Miss Jennifer takes you and your baby (6-19 months) on an adventure of fun and magical times. Find out about teachable moments during this special program.

 This session is open to parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and babies beginning Mondays, 10-11am at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library at 4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland. The program runs from March 31 to May 12. There is a $12 fee for this 6-week session. Please register. There are still spaces available.
 
If you have any questions about our Early Literacy Program - Babies & Books  please contact Jennifer at 905-563-7014 or dinning@lincoln.library.on.ca