Celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 26 at the Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville with a very special guest. Grace is a trained therapy dog who loves to listen to great stories.
In order to accomodate Grace and her reading friends, it is necessary to set up an appointment between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Call the Fleming Library in Beamsville, 905-563-7014, to check for available times.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday, January 04, 2013
Preschool Program Registration
Registration is now underway for Babies and Books, Tales for Twos and Preschool Storytime at both the Fleming (Beamsville) and Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) locations. There is room available in all programs.
For more information, contact Fleming at 905-563-7014 or Moses F. Rittenhouse at 905-562-5711.
For more information, contact Fleming at 905-563-7014 or Moses F. Rittenhouse at 905-562-5711.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Holiday Closures
The Lincoln Public Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1, 2013.
Both locations will be open regular hours on December 27, 28 and January 2.
Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of the Lincoln Public Library.
Both locations will be open regular hours on December 27, 28 and January 2.
Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of the Lincoln Public Library.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
One Step Closer....
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MEDIA RELEASE
At a Special Meeting of Council held on December 10, 2012,
Council awarded the Design-Build Request for Proposal for the Town of Lincoln
Community Complex to Schilthuis Construction Inc. of Ancaster. Over the next
week staff will work toward completion of a contract with Schilthuis. Once a
contract is signed the Town will have completed another step toward attaining a
Community Complex for the Town of Lincoln.
Located in
a large park setting on a section of the Beamsville Fairgrounds recently
acquired by the Town, the new facility will house an arena and library as well
as much needed community space.
 The Community Complex will have a total floor area of approximately 67,172 square feet – the ground level with approximately 51,163 square feet and the second level with approximately 16,019 square feet. The final design and assigned space will be completed over the next few months.
To keep the project focused as it progresses, Council
developed and adopted a vision statement and a basic set of project
principles. The vision for the project
is to construct a replacement arena and library, and a new community space
within the new Northwest Neighbourhood Park.
Principles established are used to ensure that the
construction of this multipurpose facility will employ a smart design process to
maximize the range of functions and inclusive space. It will be a “People Place” promoting
community pride, participation and a sense of belonging while encouraging
walkability and revitalization of the core.
Pre-construction work will be undertaken in the new year
with a view to breaking ground next spring.
Partial funding for this $15,000,000 project will be provided by the
Federal Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities who has committed
33.3% of eligible costs. The remainder
will come from long term financing and proceeds from a Capital
Campaign.
The Council is excited about the project and is very
appreciative of the input received from a wide range of community groups to
date. Mayor Hodgson said: “This is an
important step toward achieving the completion of a People Place in the heart of the
former Beamsville Fairgrounds. Council
looks forward to successful completion of this facility that will serve the
needs of the area for generations to come.”
For addition information, please visit our Community
Complex Page or contact:
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
December Program Changes
Some programs at the Lincoln Public Library will not be meeting or have limited sessions this December.
The Seniors Wii will meet only Tuesday December 11 at 1:00 p.m. In January, we will the regular 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
The Chess Club and the Adult Book Club will not be meeting in December. The Chess Club starts again on January 9 and the Adult Book Group on January 17.
Happy Holidays!
The Seniors Wii will meet only Tuesday December 11 at 1:00 p.m. In January, we will the regular 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
The Chess Club and the Adult Book Club will not be meeting in December. The Chess Club starts again on January 9 and the Adult Book Group on January 17.
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid - December 6
Join Shirley Jonespaley, Certified Retirement Specialist on Thursday December 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library in Vineland to find out more about Retiremet Planning.
Most aspects of life require planning in order to maximize success, and retirement is no different.
Retirement today could last 30 years or more and may actually be longer than one’s working career.
This short seminar will provide some food-for-thought; some ideas for consideration to ensure you enter this phase of your life adequately informed and without unpleasant surprises down the retirement road. If you are 5 to 10 years from retirement or recently retired, you will find this information beneficial.
Admission is free. Call to confirm attendance, 905-562-5711.
Most aspects of life require planning in order to maximize success, and retirement is no different.
Retirement today could last 30 years or more and may actually be longer than one’s working career.
This short seminar will provide some food-for-thought; some ideas for consideration to ensure you enter this phase of your life adequately informed and without unpleasant surprises down the retirement road. If you are 5 to 10 years from retirement or recently retired, you will find this information beneficial.
Admission is free. Call to confirm attendance, 905-562-5711.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Photography Workshop
Meet and greet Artist David T. Chapman on Thursday November. 15th from 7:00-8:00 pm. in the meeting room of the Beamsville Library, 4996 Beam St. He will be conducting a workshop on photography. Sign up today at either library location.
Free will offering will support library services.
Free will offering will support library services.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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!
Please do not shelve any materials that you review, but do not check out.
Help us make the Lincoln Public Library Count!
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
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!
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!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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!
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!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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)
Tuesday, October 02, 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!
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!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
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!
Get some great deals!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
'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.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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.
Welcome Janice to the Lincoln Public Library team!
Janice works out of the Moses F. Rittenhouse (Vineland) Library, so say hello when you visit.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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.
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