Holiday Closures

The Lincoln Public Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1, 2013.

Both locations will be open regular hours on December 27, 28 and January 2.

Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of the Lincoln Public Library.

One Step Closer....

Lincoln, ON

11/12/2012

MEDIA RELEASE At a Special Meeting of Council held on December 10, 2012, Council awarded the Design-Build Request for Proposal for the Town of Lincoln Community Complex to Schilthuis Construction Inc. of Ancaster. Over the next week staff will work toward completion of a contract with Schilthuis. Once a contract is signed the Town will have completed another step toward attaining a Community Complex for the Town of Lincoln. Located in a large park setting on a section of the Beamsville Fairgrounds recently acquired by the Town, the new facility will house an arena and library as well as much needed community space. The Community Complex will have a total floor area of approximately 67,172 square feet – the ground level with approximately 51,163 square feet and the second level with approximately 16,019 square feet. The final design and assigned space will be completed over the next few months. To keep the project focused as it progresses, Council developed and adopted a vision statement and a basic set of project principles. The vision for the project is to construct a replacement arena and library, and a new community space within the new Northwest Neighbourhood Park. Principles established are used to ensure that the construction of this multipurpose facility will employ a smart design process to maximize the range of functions and inclusive space. It will be a “People Place” promoting community pride, participation and a sense of belonging while encouraging walkability and revitalization of the core. Pre-construction work will be undertaken in the new year with a view to breaking ground next spring. Partial funding for this $15,000,000 project will be provided by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities who has committed 33.3% of eligible costs. The remainder will come from long term financing and proceeds from a Capital Campaign. The Council is excited about the project and is very appreciative of the input received from a wide range of community groups to date. Mayor Hodgson said: “This is an important step toward achieving the completion of a People Place in the heart of the former Beamsville Fairgrounds. Council looks forward to successful completion of this facility that will serve the needs of the area for generations to come.” For addition information, please visit our Community Complex Page or contact: Mayor Bill Hodgson Town of Lincoln 4800 South Service Road Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B1 Tel: (905) 563-8205 Anne Louise Heron, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lincoln 4800 South Service Road Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B1 Tel: (905) 563-8205

December Program Changes

Some programs at the Lincoln Public Library will not be meeting or have limited sessions this December.

The Seniors Wii will meet only Tuesday December 11 at 1:00 p.m.  In January, we will the regular 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

The Chess Club and the Adult Book Club will not be meeting in December. The Chess Club starts again on January 9 and the Adult Book Group on January 17.

Happy Holidays!

Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid - December 6

Join Shirley Jonespaley, Certified Retirement Specialist on Thursday December 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library in Vineland to find out more about Retiremet Planning.

Most aspects of life require planning in order to maximize success, and retirement is no different.
Retirement today could last 30 years or more and may actually be longer than one’s working career.
This short seminar will provide some food-for-thought; some ideas for consideration to ensure you enter this phase of your life adequately informed and without unpleasant surprises down the retirement road. If you are 5 to 10 years from retirement or recently retired, you will find this information beneficial.

Admission is free. Call to confirm attendance, 905-562-5711.

Christmas Open House

Saturday, December 8^th,
1-4 p.m.

 

Moses F. Rittenhouse Library

4080 John Charles Blvd., Vineland

 

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of

fellowship, crafts and refreshments!

 

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for

Community Care West Niagara

 905-563-7014 or www.lincoln.library.on.ca

 

 

     

Photography Workshop

Meet and greet Artist David T. Chapman on Thursday November. 15th from 7:00-8:00 pm. in the meeting room of the Beamsville Library, 4996 Beam St.  He will be conducting a workshop on photography. Sign up today at either library location.

Free will offering will support library services.

Library Statistics Week - November 12 - 17

A reminder that we are conducting our annual statistics count this week - November 12 - 18.

Please do not shelve any materials that you review, but do not check out.

Help us make the Lincoln Public Library Count!

Library Statistics Week - November 12-17

Every year, Ontario Public Libraries gather statistics to track their usage for both traditional services and new services such as databases. 

The Lincoln Public Library will be collecting additional statistics from November 12 to 17.

The staff ask that you do not reshelve any books that you look at, but do not check out.

Please help us make libraries better during Statistics Week!

We are on Twitter!

The Lincoln Public Library on now on Twitter.

Follow us on www.twitter.com/lincolnlibrary1.

Harvest Happening on Saturday

A reminder that the Harvest Happening is talking place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in beautiful downtown Beamsville.

The Library will be hosting an author reading with young adult author Jean Rae Baxter from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the tent beside the library.

Harvest crafts for children will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in th tent.

There will be many other activities on King St. including a Farmers' Market, children's games, music, food and much more!

Visit downtown Beamsville on Saturday!

Harvest Happening coming back to Beamsville

The Fleming Library (Beamsville) of the Lincoln Public Library is participating in the third annual Harvest Happening on October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Check out the Library events:

10:30 a.m. - Reading by young adult author Jean Rae Baxter - in the tent beside the library.  Her historical novels include a "Twist of Malice: and the "The Way Lies North". Following her career in education, she moved to Hamilton and writes fulltime.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Drop-in harvest craft in the tent.

The Beamsville BIA is busy preparing for its third annual Harvest Happening, returning Saturday, Oct. 27 with some classics and a few new twists.
For the first time, downtown Beamsville, from Mountain to Ontario Streets, will be shut down to vehicular traffic, allowing the festival to spread into King Street. There, dozens of vendors will be set up selling harvest-related items from fresh produce to pies and jams. There will be crafts and games for the kids, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, face painting and balloon animals. Buskers and musicians will take to King Street, performing for visitors of the festival. The Lincoln fire department will have one of its trucks on hands for the public to tour. “It’s a fun-filled day for children and adults,” said Diane Stephenson, volunteer. “It brings the community together.” That idea was the basis for the event, explained committee member Stephanie Johnston, who was event chair in its inaugrual run. “We wanted to get people downtown and give back to the community,” said Johnston.

There will plenty of giveaways during the Oct. 27 event — from hot chocolate and popcorn to balloon animals and loot bags for the kids. The highlight, said Stephenson, is the children’s costume parade through the downtown, which begins at 10 a.m. Hundreds of children dressed in their Halloween costumes parade from the library into the downtown and back to the library where there will be crafts and a reading by Jean Rae Baxter. Registration for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are still needed for the festivities. For information contact Diane Rintjema at 905-563-7117.

(Article originally published in the West Niagara News, October 12, 2012)

Author Evening with John Lawrence Reynolds

Tickets are still available for the Lincoln Public Library's Fall Author Evening with John Lawrence Reynolds. 

John Lawrence Reynolds is an author of fiction and non-fiction books. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada he was educated at Westdale Secondary School and McMaster University, where he graduated with degrees in English and Psychology.

After an extensive career in advertising, supplemented by sideline activities as a musician, photographer, film & video director and on-air radio host, his first book - a mystery titled The Man Who Murdered God - was published to critical acclaim in 1989. This was followed by a series of other mystery novels and a lengthy period of writing non-fiction books, including several ghost-writing projects.

He has won two Arthur Ellis awards for Best Mystery Novel, a National Business Book award, a National Magazine award, and been recognized by an Author's Award from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Letters.

John lives in Burlington, Ontario with his wife Judy.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.  The event will take place Monday October 15 at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. in Beamsville.  Doors open at 7:00 with refreshments and music provided by the Guitar Loft in Smithville.  The reading begins at 7:30.

Come out and enjoy an evening of literature during Ontario Public Library Week!

Big Book Sale

The Lincoln Public Library will be having a BIG book sale during Ontario Library Week - October 15-20 in the meeting room at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library in Vineland during open hours.  Help us clear out some of the wonderful donations and deleted books and other materials to make way for some great new items.  Only $1 per bag!  (Note that the sale will be closed if there is an event in the meeting room).

Get some great deals!

'The Invasion of Canada'

The book for our special Past is Present book group on September 20 at 1:30 p.m., 'The Invasion of Canada' by Ronald J. Dale, is available at the library. See Jill for your copy.

Fall Preschool Program Registration

It's that time of year already!  Registration for the Fall Preschool Programs will be happening soon.

Starting September 19, visit either branch of the Lincoln Public Library to register for our preschool programs which cater to a range of ages:

Babies and Books
Tales for Twos
Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds.

All programs begin the first week in October.

For more information, contact either the Fleming (Beamsville) Library at 905-563-7014 or the Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Library at 905-562-5711.

Meet our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer

In June, Lincoln Public Library welcomed Janice Coles as its new Deputy CEO. Janice has over twenty years’ experience in public libraries in Ontario, and has held positions at Wellington County Library, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Niagara Falls Public Library and Hamilton Public Library.

Welcome Janice to the Lincoln Public Library team! 

Janice works out of the Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Library, so say hello when you visit.

Free Plants!

The Moses F. Rittenhouse Library (Vineland) has some free plants available for you to take home.  They are located on a table in the study area by the Moses F. Rittenhouse desk. 

Chess Club

The Chess Club at the Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville will run every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. all through the summer.  All ages and abilities are welcome to attend.

TD Summer Reading Program Registration is Coming

The Children's Service Staff has planned a great summer reading program with this year's theme 'Imagine'. Registration starts Friday June 29.

More detailed information on the special Wednesday programs and teen programs are available on the library's website, www.lincoln.library.on.ca and the flyer available in both library locations.

Date Change for Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group has been moved to May 24 from May 17.  The time is still the same - 1:30 p.m. and the topic is travel books.

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

Research and Study From Home with Your Library Card

Do you have a homework assignment or a project and
you cannot get to a branch of the Lincoln Public Library?
Don't worry, just log on to the library’s homepage at www.lincoln.library.on.ca and with your library card number and PIN and you can do your research from the comfort of your home. The Lincoln Public Library has online reference tools that cover every subject you are studying at all grade levels.

Grzimek’s Animal Life is a complete online zoological
compilation for those who want to know more about the
fascinating world of animals. Science and Technology
resources are available through the database Access Science
and Gale’s General Science Collection. If you are learning a
new language then check out the interactive database Mango
Languages. If you are studying Shakespeare
or any contemporary author, the Literature Resource
Centre has articles and biographies
on your favourite writer.

When starting your research it is always a good idea to
check out an encyclopaedia. Encyclopaedia Britannica and
World Book Encyclopaedia in English, French and Spanish will have the basic information you need.

These are just a sampling of the many online reference
tools that are available to you with your library card. What
was once locked in a library building on a reference shelf
is now available through your computer, giving you a reference
library in your home.

Author Reading Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets are now on sale for our next Author Evening which will be held Monday April 30, 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre Centre in Beamsville featuring Murray Brewster and Dorothy Turcotte.

Murray Brewster is a Niagara Region native and the author of 'The Savage War: the Untold Battles of Afghanistan. The author, a Canadian Press correspondent, includes first-hand commentary from Canadian troops who participated in the conflict, as well as stories from the Afghan people on whose land the war took place in an effort to give Canadians a fuller view of the war and its aftermath.

Dorothy Turcotte is a native of Hamilton, Ontario. She attended McMaster University, graduating with a degree in English. After working for 5 years at the radio station CKOC as a copywriter, she began to raise a family and started a successful career as a freelance writer. For many years, she wrote articles on infant and child care, then later on articles on travel, history, and other topics. She wrote a weekly column in the St. Catharines Standard for 15 years, and for 22 years has had a weekly column, Over the Coffee Cups, in The Grimsby Independent. Her column, A Small Drop of Ink, now appears in The Grimsby Lincoln News.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at both the Fleming (Beamsville) and Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) locations.

April Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group has been cancelled. The the group will meet next May 17 at 1:30 at the Fleming Library in Beamville. The topic will be 'Trevel'.

New members are always welcome!

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

Monstrous March Break Events!

Monster Mania!

Make a date with a monster! Join us for a fun-filled hour of monster fun.
Wednesday, March 14 from 2-3 at @ the Vineland branch
Thursday, March 15 from 10-11 @ the Beamsville branch.
For grade 1 and up/$2 admission
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Parents must sign an allergy waiver for this programme.

Massive Monster Movie!

Gather your friends and family for a super movie experience.
We provide the movie and popcorn.
Wednesday, March 14
2:00 p.m. @ Beamsville Library
Free admission!

FOR MORE INFO: 905-563-7014 / 905-562-5711 / www.lincoln.library.on.ca

Reminder: Bedbugs Information Session

A reminder to everyone that the library is hosting a Bedbugs Information Session from the Region of Niagara on Thursday February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming Library, 4996 Beam St. in Beamsville.

Learn more about this important public health issue.

Bed Bug Information Session

The Region of Niagara is sponsoring an information session on Bed Bugs and how they can be eliminated at the Fleming Branch (Beamsville) on Thursday February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting.

Come and learn more about this problem that is becoming more and more prevalent.

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

Next Author Evening

Mark this date on your calendar! The next Author Evening will be held Monday April 30, 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre Centre in Beamsville. We are pleased to announce the two authors who will be speaking that evening:

Murray Brewster is a Niagara Region native and the author of 'The Savage War: the Untold Battles of Afghanistan. The author, a Canadian Press correspondent, includes first-hand commentary from Canadian troops who participated in the conflict, as well as stories from the Afghan people on whose land the war took place in an effort to give Canadians a fuller view of the war and its aftermath.

Dorothy Turcotte is a native of Hamilton, Ontario. She attended McMaster University, graduating with a degree in English. After working for 5 years at the radio station CKOC as a copywriter, she began to raise a family and started a successful career as a freelance writer. For many years, she wrote articles on infant and child care, then later on articles on travel, history, and other topics. She wrote a weekly column in the St. Catharines Standard for 15 years, and for 22 years has had a weekly column, Over the Coffee Cups, in The Grimsby Independent. Her column, A Small Drop of Ink, now appears in The Grimsby Lincoln News.

Tickets will be available shortly at both locations of the Lincoln Public Library. For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.

February Seniors Wii Bowling

The Seniors Wii Bowling Group will meet on Tuesday February 14 and 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library.

New members are always welcome. Come to the library for a afternoon of both fun and exercise.

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

The new Friends of the Lincoln Public Library will meet again Wednesday February 8
at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming (Beamsville) Library.

Everyone is invited to become involved as supporters of the library and its activities and events.

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

Registration for Winter Preschool Programming on Now!

Registration for the winter sessions of Babies and Books, Tales for Two and Preschool Storytime is on now.

The sessions start the week of January 16, so register now to avoid disappointment.

Call either the Moses F. Rittenhouse, 905-562-5771 or Fleming Library, 905-563-3875 for more information.