October Library
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[October 09, 2014]
Costume
Exchange - The Library will host a Costume Exchange on Friday,
October 10 from 3 to 5 pm, and Saturday, October 11 from 9am to 1
pm. Bring a clean, gently used children’s costume to the library and
exchange it for another one. This is a good way to pass along
outgrown costumes and pick up those larger sizes as your children
grow. Donations of costumes will also be accepted. You may bring
your costumes to the library during business hours October 6 through
9 and receive a ticket to redeem during the event October 10 and 11.
Teen Read Week - Teen Read Week is October 13 – 18, come in
and see displays in the Young Adult section. Learn how to qualify
for the Teen Movie viewing of MOCKINGJAY on November 22 at the
Lincoln Theatre 4. Teens will also have a Harry Potter Party on
Friday, November 7, from 6 to 8 pm. More information next month, or
call the Youth Services Department at 732-5732.
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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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Story Time
The Fall session of Story Times continues through the week of
November 3rd. We offer a class for 6 months to 2 years old, 3 to 4
years old, and 5 to 7 years old. The younger groups meet on Tuesdays
or Wednesdays at 10 am, and the 5 to 7s meet on Mondays at 3:30 pm.
To register for the session, please drop by the Youth Services desk
or call 732-5732.
Art/Craft Class
The Fall session of Art/Craft Classes continues through November 6.
This class is for 8 to 12 year olds, and meets each Thursday at
3:30. Kids must register for each class they want to attend starting
1 week ahead, and a listing of the projects is displayed in the
Annex. To register, please drop by the Youth Services desk or call
732-5732.
Upcoming Events
Teen Harry Potter Party
Friday, November 7, 6-8pm.
Family Reading Night
Thursday, November 20, 6-7 pm. “Camp and Read” with your entire
family.
Teen Movie Viewing
Saturday, November 22. Teens must pre-qualify.
Closings
The Library will be closed the following dates:
November 11 – Veteran’s Day
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Circulation News
Fix-It Lincoln – The Library now offers
a new collection of books on maintenance, repair, and upkeep. The
books include topics such as automobiles, homes, lawns, health care,
musical instruments, boats, and much more. Funding for this grant
was awarded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to
the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library.
3M Cloud – This is our new e-book database, which is an
addition to our existing Library On The Go database. Thousands of
titles are available, with more being added weekly, and can be
searched via our online catalog. You will need a PIN number to get
started. Stop by our Circulation Department for the easy
instructions to get started.
Zinio – An electronic magazine collection with hundreds of
titles. Create your account with Zinio from our website and start
reading. Stop by the Circulation Desk for more information.
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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.
E-mails and text messages – Our computer program allows
patrons to receive texts and/or
e-mails for notification of reserved items and overdue notices. If
you are interested in this service, please talk to a member of our
Circulation Staff.
PIN Numbers – 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 complete family that lives
out of the library district. We 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 own Library Card.
Book Clubs - The Annex Building Circulation Desk 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, we have you
covered. Drop off your lists at the Circulation Desk, or e-mail
April Jensen, Circulation Manager, at
apriljensen4@gmail.com
Links on our Website
Our website has links to many free services,
such as Library On The Go, WorldCat, Khan Academy, the improved
World Book Web, and our 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]
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