November library notes [October 30, 2009]  NoveList -- The Lincoln Public Library Web site, has links to NoveList, an online database of fiction titles for adults, and NoveList K-8, specifically for elementary and middle school children. Logging in with your Lincoln Public Library District card number will let you search for books by author, title, series or description of a plot. Click on "Author Read-alikes" to help you find authors who write in a similar genre that you enjoy reading. Also investigate "Award Winners," "Book Discussion Guides" or "Feature Articles" for a wealth of information. You can even establish a file to keep lists of titles for future reading, as you are sure to find more titles than you can read at one time.

The Lincoln Public Library is located at 725 Pekin St., with adult nonfiction and reference materials in the historic Carnegie Building. In the Annex Building directly behind are adult fiction and the Youth Services Department. All library events are free and open to the public. On the Web, visit www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org. Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Phone [phone] for adult services and 217-732-5732 for youth services.

After School Homework Helpers -- holiday break

Tutors will take a holiday break after Nov. 19 until January. This service is offered Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. in the Annex. Tutors are students from Lincoln Christian University who provide this free service to ages 8 and up.

Readers Theatre

Readers Theatre for ages 8 to 12 will return this month. Three rehearsals will take place on Mondays: Nov. 2, 9 and 16 at 3:30 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Family Reading Night. Register by calling 732-5732.

Family Reading Night

The library's annual Family Reading Night will be on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Once again there will be a performance by the Readers Theatre group, followed by stories from our "reader leaders." For accurate planning, please call 732-5732 to register.

"Read to an Animal"

The library and the Logan County Humane Society invite children ages 6 and up to "Read to an Animal" on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 4 pm in the Annex. Bring your own story or choose from the books we have selected. The visiting animals are adoptable.

Junior high event

There will be a "Mystery Game" afternoon for kids in sixth through eighth grades on Friday, Nov. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Annex. A scene will be set up and kids determine who is the criminal.

Miss Lou's blog

Louella Moreland, youth services librarian, has a blog that can be found by linking through www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org. She discusses new books, introduces our programs and takes polls. Tell her your ideas and suggestions!

Upcoming events

Santa Claus will visit the library during the annual Tuesdays With Santa event. He will be available on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Annex. Parents are asked to bring their own camera for photos this year. Children can also write a letter to Santa to make sure he remembers their special conversation. Please register at 732-5732 so Santa can bring enough candy canes.

Holiday closing

The Lincoln Public Library District will be closed the following dates:

• Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day

• Nov. 26 -- Thanksgiving Day

• Dec. 25 and 26 -- Christmas holiday

Live Homework Help

Log on to www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org to get help from a live tutor. The one-on-one help is available to kindergarten through adult learners in math, science, English, social studies and writing. Use your Lincoln Public Library card number to log in.

[Text from file received from Marlene Perry, Lincoln Public Library]