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!