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Mom Meetup
New to the area? Just looking
to make new connections? Join other parents following our Music and
Movement October 2, 3, 16, 17, 30, and 31 for some time with other
parents and their kids. Coffee will be provided.
Homework Helper
Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:45 Lincoln Christian University
students will be at the Lincoln Public Library in the Annex building
to assist students in 2nd-6th grade with their homework and reading
skills.
Election Learning Program
Wednesday October 10 the Youth Services Department of the Lincoln
Public Library will be hosting an informational display about
elections including how to get registered to vote, where to find
accurate information, and other important details regarding
elections.
Halloween Escape Room
You ran into the library to save yourself, but what you found left
you to save the world. Can you stop the librarians’ evil plans
before it’s too late? Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to come try
their hand at our LIVE Escape Room October 25 from 3:30-7:00 and
October 31 from 4:00-8:00. Groups of four will be permitted into our
LIVE escape room. Register as a group or an individual by calling
732-5732. Times will be assigned for each group as registration
progresses.
CLOSINGS
No Closings This Month
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.
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!
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3M Cloud – This is our new ebook 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 easy instructions.
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.
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
[Jessie Sweeney
Youth Services Librarian
Lincoln Public Library District]
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