Library notes [April 06, 2012]  Homework Helper ending -- The last day for the Homework Helper program this school year will be April 26. The program is a free service facilitated by Lincoln Christian University and is available Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., in the library's Annex Building. Children in third through sixth grade can attend as needed for assistance. Please remember that children must be 8 years old to be unchaperoned in the library. Summer Reading Program coming Work has already begun to get ready for the Lincoln Public Library Summer Reading Program. This summer the program has a food theme, "Reading Is So Delicious!" The main program is for preschoolers and grade school children, and it runs May 29 through July 21. Along with reading for prizes, the library will also offer story times, craft classes and Thursday morning entertainment. All elementary students in Lincoln schools will be given an information packet to take home. The reading program for teens runs June 4 through July 14. More information will follow next month.

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 through the library website. She lists the new children's and young adult books at the library and introduces library programs. Tell her your ideas and suggestions. You can also view videos and pictures of library programs.

It's tax time again!

Federal and state tax forms are available in the Carnegie Building.

Used art sale

The library is discontinuing its collection of framed artwork for circulation, and all pieces are for sale to the public. Located in the Annex Building, each piece is marked with the price, which is 50 percent off the original price.

Circulation news

Paperback exchange -- Paperback exchange for oversized paperbacks is now available in the Annex.

Gift certificates -- Need a gift idea? You can purchase a one-year library card for an individual or family living outside the library district. The library 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 very own library card.

Book clubs -- The circulation desk in the Annex is collecting 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].

Going away on a trip? The circulation staff can put a hold on any outstanding requests you may have so you get them when you return. Just stop by and let the staff know your traveling dates.

Library on the Go

The library website has a link to a feature called Library on the Go. This is an online database of items accessible through many devices -- computer, mobile-portable units and e-readers. Access through your Kindle is now available. Log in with your Lincoln Public Library District card number and search for books, music or movies to download and enjoy.

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