CHANGES IN LIBRARY SERVICES
As of Monday, January 11th the Lincoln
Public Library is closed to the public due to rising COVID-19 cases in the
Lincoln community.
A skeleton staff will be in the library
working but will not be able to provide any assistance to patrons.
If you need help, we will be monitoring our
email and voice mail system (781) 259-8465.
Our phones are now working, so please call and leave a message if you need assistance (ext.3 to reach Adult Services, ext. 4 to reach the Children's Department).You can also contact library staff by emailing us at [hidden email].
Contactless pickup will continue – please note
that hours have changed.
Monday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Reference librarians will be available to
respond to emails and calls during these hours and can also assist with online
library services via Zoom.
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Monday
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1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Tuesday
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9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
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9:00 am - 7:30 pm
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Thursday
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9:00 am - 7:30 pm
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Friday
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Saturday
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Children’s staff will be available Monday –
Saturday from 9am – 5pm.
Please visit our FAQ page for more information about changes to our services and
contactless pickup schedule.
Thank you for your patience and support as we
find new ways to serve our community!
Other Upcoming Events:
Our virtual programming will continue as
scheduled. Please see our calendar for more information about our programs!
GearTicks Collaboration!
We've teamed up with the Lincoln GearTicks to help promote their monthly
STEMtastic Challenges to encourage learning about a variety of Engineering
and Science subjects. Each challenge will have a central STEM theme and are
open to anyone. Check out their January challenge - Recyclable
Vehicles! To get you prepped and ready for the challenge,
please see our suggested list of books. Have fun! Recyclable Vehicles
Booklist
**Special Middle Grade Book Discussion**
Wed, January 20 at 4:30pm
Guided discussion about Part One of To
Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This is a virtual meeting and
registration is required. Intended for middle schoolers. Email [hidden email] to receive a Zoom invitation.
3rd/4th
Grade Book Club
Meets once a month on the third Thurs of the
month at 4pm.
Discussion and activities for 3rd and 4th
graders.
Email [hidden email] for
Zoom invitation.
Mystery
Mondays
Monday, January 25 7:00pm – 8:30 pm
This week’s book is Pleasantville, by
Attica Locke
For a Zoom invite, please email [hidden email]
Virtual Storytimes
Tuesdays
at 10:00am
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome to join in for fun stories,
rhymes,
songs,
and more.
Email [hidden email] for
Zoom invitation.
Friday Morning Book Group
Friday, January 29, 9:30 – 11:30 am
This week’s book is Where the Dead Sit
Talking, by Brandon Hobson
For a Zoom invite, please email [hidden email] or [hidden email]
Reading
Buddies Information Session
Monday, February 1, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
The members of the 7th Grade Lincoln Girl Scouts
and the Lincoln Public Library will be bringing back the Reading Buddy program,
virtually! Middle school students will be paired with elementary school
students to read together and share the love of reading. We will have an
information session on Monday, February 1 at 3 PM, where you can meet your
buddy and learn the rules. This will be a virtual meeting, please email
[hidden email] for more information.
Together
Time Tales
Meets once a month on the first Mondays of the month at 6pm.
For children in grades 2-3 and their parents.
Lively discussion and related activity. Email [hidden email]for Zoom invitation.
Who Picked
This Book? Club
Monday, February 1, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
This week’s book is The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing, by Mira Jacobs
For a Zoom invite, please email [hidden email]
Virtual
Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome to join in for fun stories,
rhymes,
songs, and more.
Email [hidden email] for Zoom invitation.
Photoshare
Wednesday, February 3 7:00pm – 8:30 pm
This is a monthly photosharing workshop open to all. Bring your photos
on a laptop, CD-ROM or USB flash drive and share them with the group or just
come and watch the show!
Email [hidden email] for Zoom information.
Robin Rapoport
Reference Librarian (In the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
Lincoln Public Library
3 Bedford Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-8465
My pronouns are she/her/hers
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