Adult Book Club

The Adult Book Group will meet on Thursday March 26 at 1:30 p.m. We will discuss the future direction for the group and the type of books to be read.

If you are attending, please contact Jill at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Library

Looking for a volunteer job? Want one that will benefit the whole community? Come join the library's volunteer team!

We welcome high school students who need to complete community service hours and others who have some spare time to contribute to their Library.

Some of the projects available include helping with children's programming, assisting with the indexing of the local history collection and shelf reading.

If you are interested, contact Jill at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

March Break Program Update

The Multi-Cultural Food Fest and the Passport to Past programs at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library are now full. We are taking names for a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Both the Multi-Cultural Food Fest and Passport to the Past programs at the Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Library have been cancelled due to low registration.

There is still room in all the teen March Break programs.

Preschool Programs Registration - Spring 2009

Registration for the next session of Babies and Books, Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime begins March 23. Check the library's website for more information.

New Fax and Colour Copy Services

The Lincoln Public Library is now offering fax and colour copy services at both the Fleming (Beamsville) and Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Libraries.

The cost for fax service is $1.50 for the first page and $1.00 for subsequent pages.

Colour copies cost $1.00 per page.

Coronation Street Club

The next meeting of the Coronation Street Club will be held Wednesday March 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre. We will have a Corrie quiz before watching that night's episode. I have some special prizes that have been donated to the group for the winners!

All Corrie fans are invited to attend. Find out what is going to happen next to David and Tina and Liam and Maria.

Did you see the article in the Grimsby Lincoln News about our group?

March Break Programs

The Lincoln Public Library will be offering two fantastic programs for children in Grade 1 and up.

Multi-Cultural Food Fest!

This March Break, cooking instructor Alba Siena will teach us how to make foods from around the world. We will enjoy Mexican tacos, Caribbean fresh fruit kabobs and St. Paddy’s Day mint chocolate shakes. We’ll listen to some tales from near and far and decorate our chef hats too!

Monday March 16

Fleming Library @ 10:00-11.00 a.m.
Moses F. Rittenhouse Library @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Passport to the Past

Join us as we explore the cultural roots of the settlers to the Niagara region. Miss Sylvia from the Jordan Museum will help us experience the pioneer way of life with the stories, crafts and activities that the pioneers brought from their countries of origin.

Thursday March 19

Fleming Library @ 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Moses F. Rittenhouse Library @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.

These programs are for children in grades 1 and up. (no exceptions please)

Cost: $2.00 per child.

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT EITHER BRANCH. SPACES ARE LIMITED. PERMISSION FORMS MUST BE SIGNED FOR THE FOOD FEST.

February Book Group

The Lincoln Public Library Book Group will meet Thursday February 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming Library. We will talk about current reading and future readings.

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

February Coronation St. Club

The Coronation Street Club will meet again on Wednesday February 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre, Central Avenue in Beamsville. Our Club will be featured in the Grimsby Lincoln News so watch for that article!

To register your attendance, please contact Jill at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

Corontation Street Club

The Coronation Street Club will meet again on Wednesday January 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre, Central Avenue in Beamsville.

Let's talk about what David is up to now!

To register your attendence, please contact Jill at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will meet on Thursday January 22 at 1:30 p.m. We will discuss the future direction for the group and the type of books to be read.

If you are attending, please contact Jill at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.

Registration for Preschool Programs

Registration for the Winter Session of the Library's Preschool Programs begins January 12 at 10:00 a.m. at both library locations.

See the library's website for specific programs and dates.

Users fees for Grimsby and St. Catharines Residents

The Lincoln Public Library Board has approved an annual non-resident fee of $35 for St. Catharines and Grimsby residents beginning January 1, 2009.

This decision was made after the St. Catharines and Grimsby Public Library Boards turned down the Lincoln Public Library Board’s request for reciprocal or free borrowing for Lincoln residents at their libraries.

Residents of Grimsby and St. Catharines are encouraged to contact their ibraries to reconsider reciprocal borrowing with Lincoln.

Residents of West Lincoln will continue to receive free library privileges under a reciprocal borrowing agreement.

Coming Soon - Nintendo Wii!

The Lincoln Public Library is adding an exciting new program to its lineup - Nintendo Wii!

The Library is planning on starting two bowling leagues in the new year - one for teens and one for seniors.

More details are to follow. Watch the Library's blog for more information.

Adult Book Group

The Adult Book Group will be meeting on Thursday January 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fleming (Beamsville) Library. We will be planning our reading schedule for the next few months.

Please confirm your attendence by calling Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.

Hope to see you there!

Winter Preschool Program Registration

Registration for the winter preschool programs begins the week of January 12. Check our website for dates for our various programs.

Holiday Schedule

The Lincoln Public Library's locations will have a reduced schedule over the holiday season:

December 24-26: Closed
December 27: 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
December 29-30: Regular hours
December 31: Close at 5:00 p.m.
January 1: Closed
January 2: Back to regular schedule

PA Day Movie Afternoon

The Lincoln Public Library is hosting a PA Day holiday movie afternoon on Friday December 5 from 1-3 p.m at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library.

Two neighbours compete with each other to see who has the best outdoor Christmas decorations in this holiday classic.

For more information, contact the library at 905-563-7014.

Coronation Street Club

The Coronation Street Club will meet again Wednesday January 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Centre, Central Avenue in Beamsville to view that day's episode, have a Corrie quiz and talk about the latest happenings.

For more information and registration, contact Jill Nicholson at the Lincoln Public Library, 905-563-7014.

Lincoln Public Library Holiday Open House

Bring your family and friends for some holiday cheer on Saturday December 20 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library in Vineland. Children will create a Christmas craft and everyone can join a sing-a-long with Mendelt Hoekstra.

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