June Library notes [May 31, 2018]  UPCOMING EVENTS “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” Summer Reading Program at Lincoln Public Library It’s not too late to get your child or teen (ages 6 months – grade 12) registered for the reading program! We’ll help them set a personalized reading goal, allowing them to earn fun incentive prizes. Adults are invited to participate, as well! Read and earn chances to win prizes in a special drawing. Music and Movement, STREAM Team, Explorer Club, cool teen events, and programs with professional performers will begin the week of June 11. Questions? - Call us at 732-5732 or check our Facebook page or website at www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org for more information. Want to register? Drop by the Youth Services desk in the Library Annex.

The Lincoln Public Library is located at 725 Pekin St., with adult nonfiction and reference materials in the historic Carnegie Building. The Annex directly behind houses adult fiction and the Youth Services Department. All library events are free and open to the public. Website: www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ LincolnPublicLibraryDistrict/ 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.

Professional Performers at the Library

Join us on Thursday mornings at the Lincoln Public Library in the Annex for exciting events that appeal to a variety of ages. Please register for events by calling 732-5732. June events include the following:

Ritchart Petting Zoo (on the Carnegie lawn) June 14 from 10 - noon

Juggling Jeff June 21 at 10AM
Kevin and the Infinite Possibilities June 28 at 10AM

Escape Room for Teens at Lincoln Public Library

Your survival is at stake---and you have only 60 minutes! Teens, grades 6 – 12, are invited to work together to solve puzzles and overcome challenges to master our Escape Room. Join us Friday, June 15 from 3PM – 5PM for this free event. Yummy snacks will be provided! Please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing [e-mail].

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CIRCULATION NEWS

Fix-It Lincoln – The Library now offers a new collection of books on maintenance, repair, and upkeep. The books include topics such as automobiles, homes, lawns, health care, musical instruments, boats, and much more. Funding for this grant was awarded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library.

Links on our Website - Our website has links to many free services, such as Library On The Go, WorldCat, Khan Academy, the improved World Book Web, and our Ask A Librarian service, as well as various downloadable forms. Check out what’s new!

3M Cloud – This is our new ebook database, which is an addition to our existing Library On The Go database. Thousands of titles are available, with more being added weekly, and can be searched via our online catalog. You will need a PIN number to get started. Stop by our Circulation Department for easy instructions.

Zinio – An electronic magazine collection with hundreds of titles. Create your account with Zinio from our website and start reading. Stop by the Circulation Desk for more information.

Going on a trip? – The Circulation Staff can put a hold on any outstanding requests you may have so you will get them when you return. Just stop by and let the staff know your travel dates.

E-mails and text messages – Our computer program allows patrons to receive texts and/or
e-mails for notification of reserved items and overdue notices. If you are interested in this service, please talk to a member of our Circulation Staff.

PIN Numbers – Don’t forget to take advantage of a PIN number (password) for your account. With a PIN, you can search the entire POLARIS system, see what items you have out, and request and renew books from home.

Gift Certificates – Need a gift idea? You can purchase a one year Library card for an individual or complete family that lives out of the library district. We will provide a gift certificate for presenting, and the recipient can bring it in, along with a photo ID and proof of address to receive their own Library Card.

Book Clubs - The Annex Building Circulation Desk collects reading lists for all the Book Clubs in the area. So if you can’t remember what you read or what you are supposed to read, we have you covered. Drop off your lists at the Circulation Desk, or e-mail April Jensen, Circulation Manager, at [e-mail]

[Melissa Oxborrow]