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!
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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!
Monday, May 16, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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.
For more information, contact Cathy at 905-562-5711.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Email Announcements
The Evergreen system is now able to send email announcements for overdue materials, 3 day reminders that items are due and holds.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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!
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!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
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!
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!
Monday, April 04, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, April 01, 2011
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!
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!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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.
New members are always welcome!
For more information, call Jill at 905-563-7014.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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
For more information, contact Jill at 905-563-7014
Friday, March 25, 2011
Preschool Program Registration
Preschool Program Registration began March 24. There is still spaces available. Please come to the library to register.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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!
Discover all the great organizations in your community. There will be information on activities as well as volunteer opportunities.
See you there!
Monday, March 14, 2011
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.
Monday, February 28, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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.
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.
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