The Adult Book Group will resume its meetings in April.
The Group will meet April 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Fleming Library.
To confirm your attendance, please contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Library's Strategic Plan
The Lincoln Public Library Board recently approved a new 2007-2010 Strategic Plan. The Plan includes the goals and directions for library service in Lincoln over the next three years.
Some of the key initiatives include enhanced communication to the general public, linkages to information providers, planning for a enhanced facility in Beamsville and specialized information services.
The full document is available through this link:
http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/About_us/Board_Policies/Strategic_Plan_2007_2010.pdf
The Board would like to hear what the customers of the Lincoln Public Library have to say about this important document.
Some of the key initiatives include enhanced communication to the general public, linkages to information providers, planning for a enhanced facility in Beamsville and specialized information services.
The full document is available through this link:
http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/About_us/Board_Policies/Strategic_Plan_2007_2010.pdf
The Board would like to hear what the customers of the Lincoln Public Library have to say about this important document.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Bookmark Contest
We now have copies of the winning bookmarks available in full colour at both branches. Take home the work of some great artists!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Winter 2008 Preschool Program Registration
Registration for the Winter Preschool Programs begin the week of January 14.
Books and Babies registration begins January 14.
Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime registration begins January 16.
Books and Babies registration begins January 14.
Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime registration begins January 16.
Special Programming during the Christmas school break
The Lincoln Public Library will be offering special children's programming during the Christmas school break.
Thursday January 3 - 10:30 - Chinese New Year Party - for ages 6 and up - $2.00 program fee
Friday January 4 - 11-noon - Wonderful World of Winter - for ages 3-6 - $2.00 program fee
Both programs will take place at the Fleming Library (Beamsville).
For more information, contact Miss Elisabeth or Miss Gail at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.
Thursday January 3 - 10:30 - Chinese New Year Party - for ages 6 and up - $2.00 program fee
Friday January 4 - 11-noon - Wonderful World of Winter - for ages 3-6 - $2.00 program fee
Both programs will take place at the Fleming Library (Beamsville).
For more information, contact Miss Elisabeth or Miss Gail at the Fleming Library, 905-563-7014.
Moses F. Rittenhouse Library opens on Fridays
Beginning January 11, 2008, the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library will open Friday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. The Library Board made this decision based on the requests for Friday service that came from the 2006 Community Survey.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Christmas Closures
The Christmas closures for the Lincoln Public Library will be as follows:
December 24 -December 26: Closed
December 27-29: Regular Hours
December 31: Close at 5:00 pm.
January 1: Closed
January 2: Regular Hours Resume
December 24 -December 26: Closed
December 27-29: Regular Hours
December 31: Close at 5:00 pm.
January 1: Closed
January 2: Regular Hours Resume
Christmas Open House
The Lincoln Public Library will be having a Christmas Open House on Saturday December 8 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Fleming (Beamsville) Library.
The current art show artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
Donna Bothen will be conducting a Christmas Stocking workshop.
Refreshments will be served.
Non-perishable food donations for the Community Care would be greatly appreciated.
The current art show artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
Donna Bothen will be conducting a Christmas Stocking workshop.
Refreshments will be served.
Non-perishable food donations for the Community Care would be greatly appreciated.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Bookmark Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Lincoln Public Library’s 2007 Bookmark Contest!
K-2 – Eva J.
Grades 3-5 – Grace J.
Grades 6-8 - Isaac H.
Each winner receives a $25 gift certificate from Chapters. They will receive their prizes in the near future at a Town Council meeting.
K-2 – Eva J.
Grades 3-5 – Grace J.
Grades 6-8 - Isaac H.
Each winner receives a $25 gift certificate from Chapters. They will receive their prizes in the near future at a Town Council meeting.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Slogan Contest
The Lincoln Public Library is continuing its search for a new slogan. We need a slogan which effectively blends the concept of the library’s vision and mission, history and place in the community into one concise phrase. Anyone 14 years of age or older is eligible to enter.
Winners win a $100 Chapters gift certificate. The slogan will be used by the library for all its marketing initiatives.
To enter, see the library's website for an entry form or email your entry with your name, age, email address, home address and telephone number to info@lincoln.library.on.ca
The deadline for entries is November 23, 2007.
Winners win a $100 Chapters gift certificate. The slogan will be used by the library for all its marketing initiatives.
To enter, see the library's website for an entry form or email your entry with your name, age, email address, home address and telephone number to info@lincoln.library.on.ca
The deadline for entries is November 23, 2007.
November Adult Book Group
The Adult Book Group will meet on November 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fleming Branch. The topic will be ‘Current Reading’.
For more information, contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.
For more information, contact Jill Nicholson, 905-563-7014.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Library Strategic Plan 2007-2010
The Lincoln Public Library Board has recently approved a new Strategic Plan for 2007-2010. It has now been posted for public viewing on the Library's website.
Please take a look at where the Board plans to take the Library over the next three years.
http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/
Please take a look at where the Board plans to take the Library over the next three years.
http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/
Canadian Public Library Monty/Ontario Public Library Week
Libraries:The World At Your Fingertips:
Each year, during the third week of October, public libraries across the province celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. Ontario Public Library Week was first announced by the province in 1985, and has since become the annual focus for promoting library services in Ontario. This year Ontario Public Library Week coincides with Canadian Library Month, so libraries across all of Canada will be celebrating.
Each year, during the third week of October, public libraries across the province celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. Ontario Public Library Week was first announced by the province in 1985, and has since become the annual focus for promoting library services in Ontario. This year Ontario Public Library Week coincides with Canadian Library Month, so libraries across all of Canada will be celebrating.
Ontario Public Library week recognizes the important contribution Ontario's libraries make to the economic health and quality of life in our communities through their role in preserving and providing access to information in all its forms. Come celebrate with us today!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Provincial Election Information
The Library has posted links on information for the October 10th provincial election and referendum on the main page of its website: http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca/.
Be an informed voter!
Be an informed voter!
Lincoln Public Library celebrates Library Week with contests
The Lincoln Public Library will be holding two contests in October to celebrate Library Week, October 14-19.
The Lincoln Public Library needs a slogan which blends the concept of the library’s vision and mission, history and place in the community in an appealing and easy to understand way. Library patrons 14 and older are eligible to submit one original slogan. The winning slogan will be used on the library’s stationary, website, and in other publications. Persons interested in entering the slogan contest can pick up an entry form at either the Fleming or Rittenhouse Library, or download an entry form from our website. The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.. The winner will be announced on October 19 and will win a $100 Chapters gift certificate.
Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can participate in our bookmark contest. The Library is looking for original submissions which celebrate youth and libraries. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2, Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Entry forms are available at both Library locations and can be downloaded from our website, The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007. The winners will be announced on October 19 and each will win a $20 Chapters gift certificate.
For more information, contact: Jill Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer- 905-563-7014 nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca
The Lincoln Public Library needs a slogan which blends the concept of the library’s vision and mission, history and place in the community in an appealing and easy to understand way. Library patrons 14 and older are eligible to submit one original slogan. The winning slogan will be used on the library’s stationary, website, and in other publications. Persons interested in entering the slogan contest can pick up an entry form at either the Fleming or Rittenhouse Library, or download an entry form from our website. The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.. The winner will be announced on October 19 and will win a $100 Chapters gift certificate.
Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can participate in our bookmark contest. The Library is looking for original submissions which celebrate youth and libraries. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2, Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Entry forms are available at both Library locations and can be downloaded from our website, The deadline for entry is October 8, 2007. The winners will be announced on October 19 and each will win a $20 Chapters gift certificate.
For more information, contact: Jill Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer- 905-563-7014 nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca
Niagara Reads - October 17
The Adult Book Group is pleased to be hosting an author reading on Wednesday October 17 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m at the Fleming Library meeting room. The reading is part of the region-wide Niagara Reads program which takes place during the month of October, Canadian Library Month. The reading is open to the public, and there is free admission.
Kara Bartley, a Niagara Falls author and Vertebrate Paleontologist, will be presenting her fascinating thriller, The Siamese Mummy. The novel's central character is Jenna Matthews, a celebrated vertebrate paleontologist, returning home from a conference in Niagara Falls, who starts investigating the tale of sick animals and missing people in Kansas.
Diane Bisson, author of 'Tragedy, Truth & Triumph', will be sharing her touching and poignant message based on her horrific motorcycle accident in Sydney, Australia. Diane is a retired bilingual educator and Special Education Specialist with 35 years of teaching experience. Diane has also written, designed, and published a series of children's books.
Kara Bartley, a Niagara Falls author and Vertebrate Paleontologist, will be presenting her fascinating thriller, The Siamese Mummy. The novel's central character is Jenna Matthews, a celebrated vertebrate paleontologist, returning home from a conference in Niagara Falls, who starts investigating the tale of sick animals and missing people in Kansas.
Diane Bisson, author of 'Tragedy, Truth & Triumph', will be sharing her touching and poignant message based on her horrific motorcycle accident in Sydney, Australia. Diane is a retired bilingual educator and Special Education Specialist with 35 years of teaching experience. Diane has also written, designed, and published a series of children's books.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Historic Lecture Series
The 2007 Historic Lecture series focuses on Beamsville. The lectures will take place in the Fleming (Beamsville) Library's meeting room from 10-11 a.m.
Oct. 6 – Document Preservation – Ray Konkle
Oct. 13 – First Baptist Church – Marion Dawdy
Oct. 20 – Walker Hall – Patricia Boyle
Oct. 27 – Lincoln Agricultural Society – Joe Kelter
Nov. 3 – Heritage of Quilts – Donna Bothen.
For more information or to register, contact Cathy Simpson, 905-562-5711.
Oct. 6 – Document Preservation – Ray Konkle
Oct. 13 – First Baptist Church – Marion Dawdy
Oct. 20 – Walker Hall – Patricia Boyle
Oct. 27 – Lincoln Agricultural Society – Joe Kelter
Nov. 3 – Heritage of Quilts – Donna Bothen.
For more information or to register, contact Cathy Simpson, 905-562-5711.
Fall Children's Program Registration
Registrations for the fall children's programming begin the week of September 17. Check the library's website for more details.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Seniors Advisory Committee
The Lincoln Public Library plans to set up a Seniors Advisory Committee. Through this committee, the library can obtain input in order to develop programs and other services of interest to the seniors in our community.
The Library is seeking interested seniors who would like to participate on this important committee.
For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.
The Library is seeking interested seniors who would like to participate on this important committee.
For more information, contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Slogan and Bookmark Contests
This fall, the Lincoln Public Library will be conducting a slogan and bookmark contest as part of this year's Ontario Library Week celebration.
Anyone 13 and over will be invited to create and submit a slogan which best represents what the Lincoln Public Library is all about. Children 12 and under will be invited to create a bookmark about the Library.
Watch this blog for more details which are coming very soon!
Anyone 13 and over will be invited to create and submit a slogan which best represents what the Lincoln Public Library is all about. Children 12 and under will be invited to create a bookmark about the Library.
Watch this blog for more details which are coming very soon!
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