Library notes [May 11, 2011]  Summer Reading Program -- The Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Program running in June and July. Sign-up week is May 31- June 4, when the library will have games to play that follow this year's theme: "A Midsummer Knight's Read!" If you are unable to register that week, come in as soon as you can to allow the longest amount of time to read and win prizes. This program is offered to children 6 months through 12 years old. Set your reading goal, keep track on your reading log, and bring it to the library to win prizes as you progress. The Summer Reading Program also offers Thursday events each week, with professional performers. The Teen Summer Reading Program begins June 6 for ages 13 to 18. Information on these programs is available in the Youth Services Department.

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.

Story times and craft times

In addition to reading for prizes, you may register during sign-up week for the summer session of story times for children 6 months through 7 years old and craft classes for 8- to 12-year-olds. This session runs June 6-July 21. Further information is available in the Youth Services Department, or call 721-5732 to register.

Upcoming events

Miss Lou will visit each of the elementary schools in Lincoln this month to introduce the Summer Reading Program. A packet of information will be distributed to all of the children.

Miss Lou's blog

Louella Moreland, youth services librarian, has a blog that can be accessed by linking through the library website. She lists the library's new books for children and young adults and introduces library programs. 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.

Holiday closings

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

• May 31 -- Memorial Day

• July 4 -- Independence Day

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