Library notes [December 31, 2010]  Homework Helper program -- The Homework Helper program has been on break for the holidays and will resume Jan. 10. Students from Lincoln Christian University will be in the Lincoln Public Library Annex from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays to help third- through sixth-graders with homework and reading skills. This is a come-as-needed program. Family Lego Day The library will host a Family Lego Day on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Family groups can sign up to build with their own Legos or use the library-provided Legos. Sign-up will begin Jan. 10 and end Jan. 22, unless slots fill up sooner. Refreshments will be offered, along with a drawing for prizes. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. Preregistration is mandatory as table space is limited.

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. Online, 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.

Miss Lou's blog

Louella Moreland, youth services librarian, has a blog that can be accessed by linking through the library website. She discusses new books, introduces library programs and takes polls. Tell her your ideas and suggestions. You can also view videos and pictures of library programs.

Library on the Go

The library website has a link to a new feature called Library on the Go. This is an online database of items to download to your computer, iPhone or MP3 player. Log in with your Lincoln Public Library District card number and search for books, music or movies to download and enjoy.

Tax forms

The IRS will no longer be mailing out paper tax return forms. The library will continue to be a free source for the most widely used paper forms, and more specific forms can be printed off for a small fee.

Upcoming events

Story times and craft time -- The winter sessions for these classes will begin Feb. 15 and end March 31. Sign-up will begin Feb. 7. Story time classes are available for ages 6 months through 2-year-olds, 3- and 4-year-olds and 5- to 7-year-olds. Craft time is offered for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Holiday closings

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

• Jan. 1 -- New Year's Day

• Feb. 21 -- Presidents Day

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