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.

Holiday Open House

Join us on Saturday December 17 from 1-4 p.m. for our annual Holiday Open House, this year at the Fleming Library in Beamsville. Come enjoy some festive refreshments and some fun crafts for the children.

If you are in Beamsville for the Miracle on King Street, just come up the hill on Mountain Street to visit with us!

Early Literacy Station

The Fleming (Beamsville) Library has just installed a new Early Literacy Station in the Children's area. Younger children are encouraged to use the touch screen to access a variety of entertaining educational programs.

Check it out today!

Harvest Happenings at the Library

Here is the schedule of events during the Beamsville BIA Harvest Happening around and in the library:

9:45 - 10:00 Children register for the Pied Piper costume parade in the tent set in the empty lot to the north of the library - Lions Club.
10:00 - 11:00 Parade starts at the library, heads down Mountain St. and makes its way around downtown
11:00 - 11:30 Parade ends back at the Lions tent at library & prizes and goodie bags are given out
11:30 - 12 :00 Musician Tony Antidormi performs for the children
12:00 - 12:30 Shannon Toth does a reading from her new picture book Creatures of the Night. A book sale and signing follows – Library
12:30 - 1:00 Marc Garneau will say a few words, take questions from the audience and will then be available to sign autographs – Library

10:00 - 2:00 drop-in craft and story time in the meeting room – Library
10:00 - 2:00 book sale – Library

All the events are free and registration is only required for the parade.

New Library Cards Are Here!

The Lincoln Public Library has changed the style of its library cards. We now offer colour plastic cards with a lovely view of a vineyard which was taken by James Wagner, one of the library's staff members. In addition, the cards come with 'mini cards' that can be attached to a keyring. This is very convenient, especially for those of you who come to the library during a walk without a purse or wallet.

If you have a library, you can replace your card with the new one for a cost of only $3.

Ontario Public Library Week

Come celebrate Ontario Public Library Week, October 16-22 at the Lincoln Public Library. This year's theme is 'Your Library: a Place Unbound'.

Author Evening

ON October 17, join Sandra Orchard, the author of the Harlequin Love Inspired series book, 'Deep Cover' and freelance writer Elizabeth Mittler. The evening begins with light refreshments and live jzz music at 7:00 p.m. and the readings begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $7 in advance at either Lincoln Public Library location and $10 at the door.

The event takes place at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. in Beamsville.

Telephone 905-562-5711 for details.

Kindermusik Workshop

Learn how you can develop your child's musical literacy and give them a lifelong love of music and a strong foundation for learning.

The free workshops will be held October 18 at 1:30 at the Beamsville branch and October 19 at 10:30 at the Vineland branch. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Miss Elisabeth at 905-563-7014 to register and for more details.

The Lincoln Public Library is the hub of your community. Be part of it!

Author Evening - October 17

The Lincoln Public Library will be hosting an Author Evening on October 17 as part of its 2011 Ontario Public Library Week celebrations.

Sandra Orchard, author of Deep Cover, part of the Harlequin Love Inspired series, will be reading from her works and Elizabeth Mittler, freelance writer will talk about the writing process.

The Author Evening will be held at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. in Beamsville. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with light refreshments and live jazz music. The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance at both Library locations and $10 at the door.

For more details, go to the Library's website - www.lincoln.library.on.ca or contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.

Preschool Program Spaces Still Open

The Lincoln Public Library still has spaces open in the following Preschool Programs:

Beamsville: Wednesday afternoon Preschool Storytime


Vineland: Thursday morning Tales for Twos
Thursday afternoon Preschool Storytime

For more information, call either the Beamsville Library at 905-563-7014 or the Vineland Library at 05=562-5711.

Registration for Fall Preschool Programs

Registration for the fall Preschool Programs will take place on Wednesday September 16 at 10:00 a.m. at both the Fleming (Beamsville) and Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) locations.

Seniors Wii Bowling is Back!

The Seniors Wii Bowling afternoons are back. Join us Tuesday September 13 and 27 at 1:00 p.m. for some fun and exercise.

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

Fall Preschool Program Registration Coming Soon

Fall will be upon us very soon! The Library is already looking forward to its Fall Programs.

Registration for the Fall Preschool programs will begin Wednesday September 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Come in from the Heat!

With temperatures soaring, keeping cool is a necessity. Why not visit the air conditioned Lincoln Public Library in either Beamsville or Vineland. We are cool in more than temperature! Check out our great selection of DVDs, Books, CDs, Talking Books and Magazines which can be borrowed FREE of charge if you are eligible to be a member.

Come in today and see what your library has to offer.

Children's Services Assistant Position Opening

The Lincoln Public Library has an opening for a part-time Children’s Services Assistant:

The Children’s Services Assistant is responsible for children’s services support including programs such as Books and Babies, school aged book clubs and summer programs as well as children’s collection development in conjunction with the Children’s Services Coordinator. The position also has responsibilities for ‘frontline services’ related to circulation, reference and reader advisory as a member of the public service team.

Experience working with children essential. Early Childhood Education Diploma or Library Techniques Diploma preferred. 50 hours on average biweekly including evenings and Saturdays. Must have transportation between the Beamsville and Vineland locations.

Applications must be received by August 19, 2011 and addressed to:

Jill Nicholson, CEO
Lincoln Public Library
4996 Beam St., Box 460
Beamsville, ON
L0R 1B0
905-563-1810 (fax)
nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca

Page Turners Program Cancelled

The Page Turners summer book club for Grades 4 to 6 has been cancelled due to lack of registration.

Special Summer Programs

The special Wednesday programs for children have been sold out in Beamsville, but there are still spaces in Vineland.

There are spaces still available in all the special Teen programs.

For more information, contact the Beamsville Library, 905-563-7014 or the Vineland Library, 905-562-5711.

Community Survey

The Lincoln Public Library is undertaking a community survey to find out what you, our patrons, would like to see at the library. The survey is available online from the library's website, www.lincoln.library.on.ca, or in paper form at both locations.

Help us build a better library!

Summer @ the Lincoln Public Library

Things are really happening at the Lincoln Public Library.

Come on in to register now for the TD Summer Reading Program and 'splash' into all the great books you can read.

The Read to Me program for the preschoolers will start the week of July 11.

Call the Fleming Library 905-563-7014 or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library for more information on our great summer programs.

Summer Program Registration

Registration for the 'Read to Me' program for preschoolers and the TD Summer Reading Club with the great 'Splash' theme for school aged children begins June 27. The Children's Department has planned a great activities this year with special 'Wacky Wednesday' programs.

The Library will also have the popular summer program for teens. The theme for this summer is 'Pirates'. Watch for the Pirates of the Caribbean movie marathon.

See you at the Berries and Blooms Festival

Hope to see you at the Library's booth at the Berries and Blooms Festival tomorrow June 18 at the Beamsville District Secondary School. We will be having a Storytime with Miss Elisabeth at 11:00 a.m. and with Miss Andrea at 2:00 p.m. Come peruse our selection of quality books at our Book Sale. Find out more about our Summer Reading Program and our new addition - Mango Language Learning database.

It should be a great day!

Your Library @ Berries and Blooms

The Lincoln Public Library will have a booth at the Berries and Blooms Festival which is taking place this Saturday June 18 at the Beamsville District Secondary School on Central Ave. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Here are some of the library activities at the Festival:

Story time

11:00 - Miss Elizabeth
2:00 - Miss Andrea

Coloring Table

Book Sale

We will able have information on our Summer Reading Program for children, new collections, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Ask a Librarian

The Lincoln Public Library has just instituted a new service that will help you find answers fast. There is a new button on the top left side 'Ask a Librarian' on the library's homepage that will connect you by email to our new Answer service. We can answer genealogy questions, quick information questions and guide you to the resources you need for a research project.

Ask us today!

Mango is Coming June 1!

Would you like to learn a foreign language? Would you like to do it in the comfort of your own home? Then Mango is for you!

Mango is an on-line language learning program for adults. Here is the list of languages and levels available:

Arabic (Levantine) Basic
Chinese (Mandarin) Basic
Chinese (Mandarin) Complete
Dari Basic
ESL Arabic (Egyptian)
ESL Chinese (Cantonese)
ESL Chinese (Mandarin)
ESL French
ESL German
ESL Greek
ESL Italian
ESL Japanese
ESL Korean
ESL Polish
ESL Polish Complete
ESL Portuguese (Brazil)
ESL Portuguese (Brazil) Complete
ESL Russian
ESL Spanish (Latin)
ESL Spanish Complete
ESL Vietnamese
Farsi Basic
French Basic
French Complete
German Basic
German Complete
Greek Basic
Greek Complete
Hebrew Basic
Hindi Basic
Irish Basic
Italian Basic
Italian Complete
Japanese Basic
Japanese Complete
Korean Basic
Pashto Basic
Portuguese (Brazil) Basic
Portuguese (Brazil) Complete
Russian Basic
Russian Complete
Spanish (Latin) Basic
Spanish Complete
Tagalog Basic
Thai Basic
Turkish Basic
Urdu Basic
Vietnamese Basic
ESL Turkish

Mango will be available at the Lincoln Public Library on June 1. All you need is your library card to access this great new resource.

Thank You!

A big thank you to all who came to visit Miss Gail on her last day with the Lincoln Public Library. She extends her appreciation to all of you. She is going to miss all of you!

Goodbye Miss Gail

Gail McKitterick, Lincoln Public Library's Children's Services Assistant, is leaving to move to South Carolina. Over the past five years, Gail has spearheaded a number of interested programs, in particular the Book Chat and the Books and Cocoa Book Groups for children. She is going to be greatly missed by both patrons and staff alike.

The Library is having an Openhouse on Thursday May 19 from 10-5 in the meeting room of the Fleming Library, Beamsville. Please come and wish Miss Gail well in her new adventures.

Local History Talks Continue on Saturday

The second installment of the Lincoln Local History Talks will take place Saturday May 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Schoolhouse of the Jordan Museum. The topic is local schools. This week's talks will look at the Campden and Tintern Public Schools and Beamsville District Secondary School.

For more information, contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.

Seniors Wii Bowling

The Seniors Wii Bowling program is now being held twice a month on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming Library in Beamsville.

Have fun and get some exercise at the same time! The next sessions will be held May 10 and May 24.

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

Email Announcements

The Evergreen system is now able to send email announcements for overdue materials, 3 day reminders that items are due and holds.

Ancestry.ca

If you were watching Canada A.M. this morning, a genealogist did some research on Jeff Hutcheson's family tree. Although she did not find a royal connection, she did find a scandal!

The genealogist used Ancestry.ca to do her research. Did you know that you can use Ancestry.ca for free in either the Beamasville or Vineland locations of the Lincoln Public Library?

Come in and try Ancestry.ca today!

Tickets still available for Monday's Author Reading

A reminder that there are still tickets available for the reading on Monday April 11. You will still get the discounted price of $7 if you come to the library before 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Dr. Ross Pennie will be previewing his new novel - Tampered which is coming out in May. The on order record is in the online catalogue, so put your hold on now for this great read!

There will also be great prizes to be won from many local businesses.

This is will be a great evening. Come support our local authors!

Reminder - Tickets Still Available - April 11 Author Reading

A reminder that tickets are still available for the Lincoln Public Library's "An Evening with Authors" on Monday April 11 at the Lincoln Centre, Central Ave. in Beamsville.

Join Ross Pennie, author of "Tainted" and Eleanor Johnston, author of the "Blessing Game" as they read from locally themed mysteries.

Door open at 7:00 p.m. and the reading begins at 7:30.

Tickets are $7 in advance from both library locations and $10 at the door.

Proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Public Library.

For more information, contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.

Our Website is Changing!

The Lincoln Public Library will be updating its website this year. Before we finalize the new look, we need your feedback.

Please go to the homepage of the website and leave your comments. The link to the comment form is just under the column that says Library News.


This is YOUR library website, so help us make it as user friendly as possible!

April Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will be meeting Thursday April 21, 1:30 p.m. at the Beamsville Library. We will be looking at Medical Biographies again due to the CEO's absence at the last meeting.

New members are always welcome!

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

Seniors Wii

The next Seniors Wii afternoon will be Tuesday April 12, 1:00 p.m. at th Beamsville Library.

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

Preschool Program Registration

Preschool Program Registration began March 24. There is still spaces available. Please come to the library to register.

Town of Lincoln Community Information Fair

The Lincoln Public Library is participating in the Town of Lincoln's first Community Information Fair on Saturday March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre on Central Avenue.

Discover all the great organizations in your community. There will be information on activities as well as volunteer opportunities.

See you there!

Early Literacy Workshop - Cancelled

Due to low registration, the Early Literacy Workshop schedule for March 29 has been cancelled.

March Break Madness

A reminder to check out our Alice in Wonderland themed programs for March Break.

April Author Reading

The Lincoln Public Library is presenting another "An Evening with Authors" on Monday April 11 at the Lincoln Centre, Central Ave. in Beamsville.

Join Ross Pennie, author of "Tainted" and Eleanor Johnston, author of the "Blessing Game" as they read from locally themed mysteries.

Door open at 7:00 p.m. and the reading begins at 7:30.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

Proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Public Library.

For more information, contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.

Early Literacy Workshop

Parents of preschool and primary grade children are invited to learn more about the resources the Library has to offer your emerging reader. Learn how to select great books for your child.

The workshop will take place Tuesday March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library, 4080 John Charles Bouvelard, Vineland Ontario.

Please register by March 7, 2011. For more information or to register, contact the Fleming Library - 905-563-7014 or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library - 905-562-5711.

March Break Madness

The Lincoln Public Library is going Mad about the Mad Hatter for March Break.

Mad Hatters Tea Party

Don't be late for a very important date - Wednesday March 16 10:30 a.m. at the Fleming Library (Beamsville) or 2:30 p.m. at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library (Vineland)! The Mad Hatter requests your presence at a very curious tea party! There will be heavenly hat making, giggly games, ridiculous riddles and some very tall tales. And, of course, there will be a mad, mad, mad tea party with the craziest food this side of Wonderland! You may wear a costume if you like!
The cost is $3 per child aged 6 years and up and please register in advance.

Alice in Wonderland - The classic Disney movie for all ages

Bring the whole family for the classic Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland on Tuesday March 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fleming Library (Beamsville). Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit on a magical journey into the fantastical World of Wonderland. It's a topsy-turvy place that gets "curiouser and curiouser" as Alice's madcap adventures introduce her to some truly unforgettable characters - the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and More. Free Admission.

For more information on the March Break programs or to register, please contact the Fleming Library at 905-563-7014.

Teen Art and Artisan Show Reception

The Lincoln Public Library's Teen Advisory Committee takes great pleasure in inviting you to visit the TAC Art Exhibition and Artisan Show featuring talented local teen artistis in the meeting room of the Fleming Library, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville.

The Opening Reception and Artisan Show will take place Saturday February 19 2011 from 11:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m.

The Art Show runs until March 5.

Mark Your Calendar!

The Lincoln Public Library is presenting another "An Evening with Authors" on Monday April 11 at the Lincoln Centre, Central Ave. in Beamsville.

Join Ross Pennie, author of "Tainted" and Eleanor Johnston, author of the "Blessing Game" as they read from locally themed mysteries.

Door open at 7:00 p.m. and the reading begins at 7:30.

More on the evening will follow soon.

For more information, contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.

Calling All Reading Fanatics

Do you like to read? Do you like to read a wide range of books? Do you like to share your 'great reads' with others?

Then the Lincoln Public Library Book Club is for you!

If you are interested, please leave a comment on the blog. Let me know if you would prefer meeting in Beamsville or Vineland and if day or evening works best for you.

Korean New Year Program

Due to low registration, the Korean New Year program has been cancelled.

KOREAN NEW YEAR’S PARTY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

RING IN THE NEW YEAR KOREAN STYLE WITH GAMES, CRAFTS AND SNACKS FROM “THE LAND OF MORNING CALM”!

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2011

FLEMING LIBRARY @ 10:30
MOSES F. RITTENHOUSE LIBRARY @ 2:00

COST: $4.00 PER FAMILY
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE.

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

Holiday Hours

The Lincoln Public Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and January 1 during the Holiday season. The Library will be open regular hours December 28, 29, 30 and January 3.

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

Call for new Library Board members

Advertisements for new board members for the Lincoln Public Library will be appearing in next week's local newspapers.

Consider being part of the Library's Board.

The Lincoln Public Library has a long history beginning in 1852. The Library is the busiest municipal facility with over 250,000 items circulated last year and over 160,000 unique visits.

With the planning for the new Library/arena complex starting in 2011, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to your community.

For more information on the application process, please contact Jill Nicholson, CEO - 905-563-7014.

Annual Christmas Open House - This Saturday

A reminder that the Lincoln Public Library's Annual Christmas Open House will take place Saturday, December 11th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library, 4080 John Charles Boulevard in Vineland.

There will be crafts, a sing-along and fun for the whole family.

See you there!

Annual Library Christmas Open House

The Lincoln Public Library's Annual Christmas Open House will take place Saturday, December 11th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library, 4080 John Charles Boulevard in Vineland.

There will be crafts, songs and refreshments for the whole family.

A Christmas sing-along will start at 2:00 p.m. with Jennifer Page from The Fun School of Music in Grimsby.

Non-perishable food donations for Community Care West Niagara will be gratefully accepted.

Please come join us as we celebrate the holiday season!

Seniors Wii Bowling

The Seniors Wii Bowling Group will meet Tuesday December 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming (Beamsville) Library. We still have room for new members.

Come out for a fun afternoon of bowling!

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

Financial Seminars Cancelled

Due to low registration, the Financial Seminars scheduled on November 2 and 3 have been cancelled.

Harvest Happening Activities in Beamsville

The Lincoln Public Library is pleased to be participating in the first Harvest Happening in downtown Beamsville.

The Library will involved with two events on Saturday October 30.

The parade will be starting at 10:15 a.m. beside the Library.

The Library will be hosting a craft program from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Fleming (Beamsville) Library meeting room.

Come out and enjoy a fun family event in Beamsville.

Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will meet Thursday November 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fleming Library meeting room. This month's topic is Canadian History.

New members are always welcome to join in the interesting conversation.

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

Seniors Wii Bowling

The next session of Seniors Wii Bowling will take place Tuesday November 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fleming Library in Beamsville.

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

Financial Planning Seminars

The Lincoln Public Library is pleased to offer two free financial planning sessions in sponsorship with Wellington West Capital Inc.

Tuesday November 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Maximizing Retirement Income
Moses F. Rittenhouse Library, Vineland

Wednesday November 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Money Sense for Families
Fleming Library, Beamsville

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

Tickets Still Available - Author Evening - October 20

Tickets are still available for this great literary event in Beamsville!

The Lincoln Public Library is hosting an author evening on Wednesday October 20, at at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. Beamsville with William Connor, the author of Coleraine which has received many excellent reviews, and Robert Lindsey, author of Royal Spring.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for refreshments and the readings begin at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5 in advance from both the Fleming Library (4996 Beam St. in Beamsville)or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library (4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland) and $7 at the door.

Tickets Now On Sale - Author Evening - October 20

The Lincoln Public Library is hosting an author evening on Wednesday October 20, at at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. Beamsville with William Connor, the author of Coleraine which has received many excellent reviews, and Robert Lindsey, author of Royal Spring.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for refreshments and the readings begin at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5 in advance from both the Fleming Library (4996 Beam St. in Beamsville)or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library (4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland) and $7 at the door.

Thanksgiving Day Closure

The Lincoln Public Library will be closed Monday October 11 for Thanksgiving.

Have a happy holiday!

All Candidates Meeting

The All Candidates Meeting for the municipal election takes place Tuesday October 12 at Great Lakes Christian High School, 4875 King St. in Beamsville. Doors open at 6:30 and the debate begins at 7:00.

Here is the full list of candidates:

Mayor: Alvin Danyluck
Norm Groff
Bill Hodgson

Ward 1 Councillor: Rob Foster
Randy Nichols
John O'Neill
Dianne Rintjema

Ward 2 Councillor: John Kralt
Bob Mackie
John D. Pachereva

Ward 3 Councillor: Rob Condotta
Jacqueline McPherson
Dave A. Thompson

Ward 4 Councillor: Geoffrey Barlow
David Furry
Wayne MacMillan
W. Peter Randall

Regional Councillor: Mark Bylsma
Carla Carlson

The municipal election takes place on Monday October 25.

Both the Fleming and Moses F. Rittenhouse Libraries have print copies of the voters' list for consultation as well as online access to the list.

Author Evening - October 20

The Lincoln Public Library is hosting an author evening on Wednesday October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. Beamsville with William Connor, the author of Coleraine which has received many excellent reviews, and Robert Lindsey, author of Royal Spring.

Tickets are $5 in advance from both the Fleming Library (4996 Beam St. in Beamsville)or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library 4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland) and $7 at the door.

For more information, contact Cathy Simpson at 905-562-5711

Renewals from Home Now Available!

You can now renew items from your online library account!

If you haven't had a chance to update your online account for Evergreen and need some help, just come into either the Beamsville or Vineland Libraries or give us a call.

Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will meet Thursday October 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library. The Group will be discussing Biographies. New members are welcome.

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

Seniors Wii Bowling

The Seniors Wii Bowling Group will meet again on Tuesday October 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library. We still have room for new bowlers.

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

Wireless at the Beamsville Library Not Working

The wireless at the Beamsville Library will not be working this evening. It should be operational on Tuesday morning (September 28).

Using the Online Catalogue

Some of you have been experiencing problems with the library's online catalogue. While we are working on fixing the problem, here is an option to try. Instead of using Internet Explorer, try using Firefox.

Renewals from Home and Email Notices

At this time, the renewals from the Library's website option and email notices for holds, etc. are not operational. We will let you know here when they are.

Thanks for your patience.

Registration Starts Today for Preschool Programs

Registration begins today at 10:00 a.m. for Books and Babies, Tales for Twos and Storytime at both the Fleming Library and the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library.

The cost for all programs is $16.00 for 8 weeks.

Thank you to our TD Summer Reading Club Donors

This year's TD Summer Reading Club was a great success. 20% more children completed their 10 book quota than last year.

We would like to thank our donors who helped make the Club so successful:

TD Canada Trust, Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen and the Beamsville Lions Club.

Thank you!!

Log In Changes

If you have tried to login to your account, you have noticed some changes. In the past, you could login with the last 6 digits of your last name and the last 4 digits of your telephone number.

With Evergreen, things have changed. For the new user name, you need to login with all the digits of your barcode. After your initial login, you can go into your account and change your user name. You can't use the last 6 digits of your barcode, but you can change it to anything else you want. The password will now incorporate a combination of 7 letters and digits which you create.

If you have any questions, please call either Fleming - 905-563-7014 or Moses F. Rittenhose - 905-562-5711.

Evergreen is up and running

Our new Evergreen system is now up and running.

Please be patient with us as we learn the new system along with you.

In order to login to your account, it is necessary to type in all the numbers of your barcode. On your initial login, you will be asked to create a new password of 7 characters. The last four digits of your telephone number will no longer be used.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Evergreen Update

Due to additional testing requirements, Evergreen should be operational on Saturday September 4. Acess to the catalogue, the holds function and accounts function should be available.

Evergreen Update

Due to the switch to Evergreen, there is no access to the library's catalogue and patron accounts for renewals, etc. starting Wednesday September 1 at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Thursday and early Friday morning.

Resumption of regular service should take place Friday September 3 by 9:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience as we move to the new Evergreen system.

Update on Evergreen

Due to a delay in getting the connections to the Evergreen server at Niagara College completed, there will be a change in timing for our switch to Evergreen. We will continue to be closed on Saturday August 28 so that some preliminary work can be done.

The library's catalogue will continue to be operational so you can still search for items, place holds and check your library record.

We will stop circulating items on our system Wednesday September 1 at 6:00 p.m. We will do manual circulation until Thursday September 2 at 8:00 p.m. The new system should be operating on Friday September 3. The library's catalogue will not be available during this period.

Thank you for your patience during this delay.

10 Days and Counting to Evergreen

In a week and a half, the Library will be moving to our new Evergreen system.

The Library's online catalogue will shut down at 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 27. Library patrons will be unable to renew items or place holds until Monday August 30. Catalogue searching will also not be available. If you try to go on the website, you will get an error message.

We hope that regular library online service will resume on Monday.

Please be patient with us as we make the switch. You will like the changes!

Countdown to Evergreen

In just over two weeks, the Lincoln Public Library will be migrating to the Evergreen Integrated Library System. Lincoln has joined with Niagara College, the Fort Erie Public Library, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library and the Pelham Public Library to move to an Open Source system that is also be used by many other libraries in Canada, including Mohawk College.

The Library will close on Saturday August 28 for the changeover. We will reopen on Monday August 30 running the new system. There will extra staff on hand during that week to help with your questions using the inhouse catalogue as well as the website catalogue. All your transactions and holds will be transferred to the new system.

Some of you have noticed that we are asking for email addresses. The Evergreen system has the option for you to receive email notices for overdue materials and holds. It can even send you a notice two days before your materials are due. If you wish to receive email notices, please ask to have the information added to your record the next time you are in the library.

Staff have been receiving training this week on the new product. We are all very excited about the new system and its benefits.

We wish Niagara College good luck as they move to the new system starting the week of August 16.

Fall Preschool Registration

Although we are still busy with our summer programs, we are already planning for the Fall's Preschool programming.

Check back soon for registration information for the Babies and Books, Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime programs.

More Evergreen News

The new Evergreen system will provide the option for you to receive library notices on overdues and holds by email. We can even send you a notice a couple of days before an item is due!

In order to participate in this service, the library must have your email address on file. We can update your record the next time you visit either the Fleming Library or Moses F. Rittenhouse Library. Just ask at the circulation desk.

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