Library notes [July 28, 2012]  Scholastic Book Fair comes to the library In a new endeavor, the Lincoln Public Library will host a book fair. Online ordering begins Aug. 6 and continues through Aug. 13. Visit the library's website and link to Scholastic's site to order. All online orders will be shipped to the library for pickup at a later date. Or you can come in and purchase your books in the Annex Community Room on Aug. 9 and 10. This book fair will include both children's and adult books, as well as posters, bookmarks, pencils and other school supplies. Annual used book sale The library's annual used book sale will again take place during the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival weekend. Come to the Carnegie Building basement on Aug. 25 and 26 to purchase books at $1 a bag, with no limit to the number of bags. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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.

Summer Reading Program shirt pickup

If you reached your individual reading goal this summer, don't forget to pick up your free T-shirt prize. They are available in the Youth Services Department. The "wear your shirt to school day" is Aug. 22. Please pick up your shirt before your school year starts.

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

Upcoming events

The fall session of story time and craft class will start in September. Watch for sign-up time to be published.

Library closing

The library will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day.

Circulation news

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

Gift certificates -- Need a gift idea? You can purchase a one-year library card for an individual or a whole family living outside the library district. The library will provide a gift certificate for presenting, and the recipients can bring it in, along with a photo ID and proof of address, to receive their very own library card.

Book clubs -- The Annex Building circulation desk 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 devices or E-readers. Access through your Kindle is 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]