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[October
31, 2013]
Family Reading Night
Thursday, Nov. 21, is Family Reading Night at the library. This
time the library will host a Family Game Night, and you can play in
your pajamas. Bring the entire family for board games (the library
has plenty) from 6 to 7 p.m., prizes, and wear your PJs if you dare.
Call 732-5732 to register.
Upcoming event
Santa Claus will visit the library when Tuesday With Santa comes
again this year. Santa will be at the library on Dec. 10 from 5 to
6:30 p.m. More information will be announced later. |
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
217-732-8878 for adult services and 217-732-5732 for youth services.
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Banned Books for Bowling Teens and preteens are
invited to participate in the Library's Banned Books for Bowling
program. Read three banned books from the library's selection list
by Nov. 30. Submit the titles with a rating of each book on the form
available in the Youth Services Department. Then receive a coupon
for a free bowling game at Logan Lanes in Lincoln. For more
information, visit the Youth Services Department in the Annex or
call 732-5732.
Grab and go
The Youth Services Department has a convenient way for busy
people to select children's picture books. Look for the
rubber-banded groups of books, selected with a coordinating theme.
Each grouping contains four to five books, and the stories center
around a particular animal or activity. Just "grab and go" to the
circulation desk and you're on your way!
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 children's and young adult books and
introduces library programs. Tell her your ideas and suggestions.
You can also view videos and pictures of library programs.
Closing dates
The library will be closed the
following dates:
Circulation news
Zinio -- Electronic magazines have arrived. The library has a
selection of over 95 titles, and more will be added. Create your
account with
Zinio from the library website and start reading. Stop by the
circulation desk for more information.
Emails and text messages -- The library's new computer program
allows patrons to receive texts or emails for notification of
reserved items and overdue notices. If you are interested in this
service, talk to a member of the circulation staff.
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PINs -- 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 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 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, you're covered. Drop
off your lists at the circulation desk or email April Jensen,
circulation manager, at
apriljensen4@gmail.com.
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.
Links on the library website
The library website has links to many free services, such as
Library on the Go, WorldCat, Khan Academy, the improved World Book
Web and the Ask a Librarian service, as well as various downloadable
forms. Check out what's new.
[Text from file received from Marlene
Perry,
Lincoln Public Library] |
