Well it has been a long time

 I haven't blogged in forever. Just checking in. Halloween is around the corner.  We just had our Hangout Spooky Science Halloween Party.

I am sorry it has been awhile since I posted a post

Hello Everyone,

Long time no post. :)  Lots of things are happening at the Lincoln Public Library.

A belated Happy New Year!  We have started up the Hangout again on Thursdays at the Fleming Branch from 4 - 5pm. This year we are learning coding thanks to Google-CS First! I never have used scratch before and I am learning with our tweens!

Thanks to Margie from the BDSS Library for hosting the Wreck this Journal Club. We had one very dedicated person come out every week. At the end of our session he created a master piece!

Teens programs are on the low down, We are just not getting anybody out these days. but,  our volunteer positions are very popular. I would like to thank all of our volunteers for keeping our collection looking great. Also, thanks for helping out with getting the crafts ready for all our children's programs.

For all the Harry Potter Fans we will be running Harry Potter Night on Thursday February 2 at 6:30 pm. Come dressed as your favourite character.

Do you like colouring? Join our colouring club every Friday afterschool.

Do you have an idea what you would like to teen area to look at the Fleming Branch? If you have a suggestion, please let me know at daley@lincoln.library.on.ca or call 905-563-7014 ext. 210

Blog ya Later!

It is Friday!

Hello Everyone,

Just checking in!

Thanks to Margie Gortson Vaillancourt Teacher Librarian at BDSS, the Lincoln Public Library will be  running a Wreck this Journal Program at the High school for 4 weeks. Margie is such an inspiration!  :)

 

 

Every Thursday at the Fleming Branch we are a program called the Hangout for people in grades 4 to 10. It is an informal drop in program. There is a main activity. Next week, December 1, we will be making sock snowman and drinking hot chocolate.

At the Library we always have volunteer opportunities. Call Margaret at 905-563-7014 for more information.

Halloween is just around the corner!

 At the Hangout  we will be carving pumpkins.

Please let me know by Wednesday.

 I will be picking up the pumpkins on Wednesday evening!

You can reach me at 905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca!

 

October 2016 @ the Library

Hello Everyone,

Just letting you know we have things happening this October at the Library. Things you may ask...what things?

We have volunteer opportunities!  Yes you can get community service hours at the Library!

We also have a new program... Hangout @ the Library. On Thursdays you can Hangout in Meeting Room A. I will have a craft or an activity if you want to participate you can, if you don't, you don't have to!

Just so you know that there is Homework Help at Convos in Town at the Conversations Café right here in Beamsville. Thanks to Brad who started this great program. So please check it out!

Right now I am just getting ready for Thanksgiving. I will not be cooking a turkey this year. I will be going to my Sister-in-Law's place. She has been working hard on planning this dinner!

Anybody going to family this weekend for a Thanksgiving Feast or just chilling at home? I can't believe how nice it is today! I hope it lasts for the rest of the weekend. There are so many craft shows on in the Niagara Region. They are so much work. I always feel so bad when it rains because it takes a year of planning....and when it rains.... no one goes... and its disappointing for everyone.  So  on a happier note, it has been a great day and I hope everyone is having a great time!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

So come on and Hangout at the Library. On Thursday October 20 we will be preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse.

Blog Ya Later!

Where did the Summer Go????

Hi Everyone,

I went on my trip to New Brunswick. I was hoping to see a moose and it did not happen... but, I did get to see the Flower Pot Rocks! I also got a chance to go lobster fishing!  The weather was great and I even went swimming in the ocean.

Enough about my trip. What happened during the Summer you may ask? Tons of stuff at the Lincoln Public Library!

We had Mad Science conduct two programs. Astro was great!  I ran the Spa, Harry Potter and Fairy Programs.  We made bath bombs, learned all about spells in the our Orientation to Hogwarts and even created fairy houses and gardens.  Club Rex came and  Alex gave us a chance to explore fossils and more!

It was a whirlwind of activity!

The It's Wild Summer Reading Club Party happened on Tuesday August 16 for all the Reading Club Participants! The Theme Survivor! We had pizza, pop, sundae bar and cake (Thanks to Sarah). We created sharpie tie dye pillow cases(that sorta worked) and completed the scavenger hunt challenge.

We had 22 Teens & Tweens reading all summer long. In total they read 296 books! Well Done!

Wow! As always I am usually busy setting up and running the programs so I don't have many pictures. I am disappointed I did not get any pics of our Final Reading Club Party!

Here are just a few pics thanks to Megan our Summer Student. Without her, there would be no pictures!

This is Megan!

Gearing up for Summer!

 Hello Everyone,

I will be away from June 18- July 4th. I am going on a trip. Where you may ask? New Brunswick Canada! I can't wait!!!

This means that this week is very busy getting ready for all our Summer Programs. Yikes! I am not ready.

I still have to get the ballot boxes ready for the Adult & Teen Reading Clubs.  Get stuff ready for our first program Spa Science! It will be fun! I can't wait to make bath bombs.


 Blog ya  later!

 If you have any questions about our Summer Programs leave a comment.

Possible Skate Park coming to the Town Of Lincoln

The Town of Lincoln is looking for input about a new skatepark. Please click on the following link to complete the survey.

The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TOLskateparksurvey

Fresh Ink Creative Writing Competition for Teens who live or study in St. Catharins or the Niagara Region!

Creative Writing Competition

Prizes to be won! First prize $100.00 and Second prize $50.00.

Enter your short story or poem today using the attached information!

Or

Come to the library and pick up your copy today!

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Summer Reading!

 Hello Everyone,

I am thinking summer; especially since we are in a heat wave. So what  summer reading do you have planned? Right now I am currently reading the Evil Librarian. So far so good!

Cynthia Rothschild’s best friend, Annie, falls for the new high-school librarian, nothing but a harmless crush. Then Cynthia releases he is no ordinary librarian but something more sinister. Now it is up to her to do something about it.

Leave a comment on what you are currently reading.  Have a great day and stay cool!

Blog ya later!

Summer is now here or it feels like summer!

How was everyone's long weekend? Mine was pretty good. Just a little freaked out on Sunday. I was outside  loving the weather. I had to run into the house for a second, walked into my living room and saw my cat playing with something. At first I though she attacked another plant, but no, it was a mouse. She was throwing it up in the air catching it. So not good. I don't do well with mice. I like the computer kind only. Needless to say, I got someone else (my husband) to deal with the situation.

This weekend got me thinking of SUMMER!!!

The Summer Program Flyer has been approved and is now available. We have a great summer planned at the Lincoln Public Library.

Registration begins Monday June 20 at both Libraries. If you have any questions please comment or email daley@lincoln.library.on.ca or call Margaret at 905-563-7014.

Have a great day! I hope that I don't have any more mice!

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What happened this weekend?

Nothing much only that it was freezing in the Niagara Region. I could not believe it, wet snow. I am so glad it did not stay, but really? Where is spring?

We are planning for Summer. I hope it gets a little warmer.  Some of things planned are a Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt, Tie-Dye, Spa Day and more!

Please let me know if there is anything you would like to see happen here at the Library!

Wednesday June 1, I am hoping to have a movie night. So please stay tuned for more information.

As usual , the Library is hosting the Teen Advisory Committee on Thursday June 2 at the Fleming Library. The meeting starts at 3:30pm if you are late that is OK. Just call and let me know at           905-563-7014.

Also, let me know how I can make our meetings more interesting or what programs you would like to see happen at the Library.

I am running  a Pinterest Club for Adults on Thursdays at the Fleming Library. It has been a lot of fun. We created boards. From the boards we chose a craft to do that would last about an hour.  In the summer we will be asking teens if they are interested to join us on Thursdays.

Some of things we have made so far are Kool-aid lip gloss, lemon lime sugar scrub, body butter, book flowers and more.   I am not a crafty person and I am learning to do some interesting things.  I would never of thought of making any of my own body scrubs and butters. It is a lot of fun and I am finding that it is better than some of the stuff you can buy at the store.

I found arm knitting a little challenging. My scarf  did not turn out very good. I will try again next time.

I am not as crafty as I would like to be. I am no Martha Stewart. LOL Well.... maybe one day....

I have found that today has just gone by so fast. Almost time for me to go home and feed my 3 cats. They can be handful.  I had a beautiful Aloe Vera Plant. Just gorgeous. It was pretty old, at least 15 years, I inherited it from someone. It took one night for my cats to discover the plant. They never bothered with it before until that faithful night. My poor Aloe (Ally I name my plants) was shredded.  I was so sad. My one cat Squirt, was the main culprit. The other accomplice was Mouse. I had Aloe Gel all over my carpet. They even buried leaves in their litter. Oh not a dull moment with cats.

On that note,

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Where has the time gone...... again

March Break is over and April is now here?????

 

I can't believe it April and it is snowing! So not fair. I want spring. Oh well... there is snow place like the library!  LOL

 

March Break was great this year!  We ran a Spa Program which was full. Our Wreck this Journal and St. Patrick's Day Party ran as well. So not a dull moment. Hence this blog needs updating.

 

Big News,  after 6 years the teens won the Senior vs Teens Wii Tournament! Congratulations Teens!

 

We are just waiting for the go ahead for a Wreck This Journal Club! Keeping checking this blog for updates. I  promise I will update.

 

Coming soon... Book Clubs for both Tweens & Teens... stay tuned! Hoping to start in May and will run during the summer and into Fall!

 

We are planning Summer Programs, so if there is a program that you want to see happen please contact me, Margaret at 905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca 

 

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Hello Everyone

It's now the middle of February. Things are still a little slow here at the library program wise. We are going to trying something different. More passive programs,  meaning a crafty area for those who just want  to make friendship bracelets and other cool stuff. So no registrations, no sign ups just come to the library when you want.

As always if you have a program ideas and you would like to share, contact Margaret at 905-563-7014.

Our Unvalentine's Day Party was cancelled due to low registration. We did celebrate Harry Potter Night. This was on all ages event. Stayed tuned for another Harry Potter Night!

Do you need community service hours? Why not come out to a program and earn those hours. Contact Margaret for more information.

Our next teen program is our  Saint Patrick's Day Party. Don't miss out on the fun!

Have a great day everyone.

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March Break is coming

A Very Merry UnBirthday for Teens Grades 6 to 12

Happy New Year

Have a Happy New Year!

 

Wishing Everyone All the Best for 2016

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Hello Everyone,

Just checking in to see how everyone's holidays are going. I had a great time this year. No one got sick. Hurray!  Got to see family and friends; which is always good. I got a few gift certificates to go shopping at Giant Tiger.

At the Library, we were closed over the Christmas, so our Elf on the Shelf is over ...until next year.  I have started to get our New Year's Resolution Display together. Do you have any that you would like to share? I will be walking on the walking track here at the Lincoln Centre. I want to get in shape this 2016. As always my other resolution is to be more organized.

Programs will be starting up again in the New Year. If you have any programs that you would like to see happen at the library, post a comment or email me daley@lincoln.library.on.ca or call  905-563-7014.

 We are always taking volunteers; if you need any community hours please contact me, Margaret.

Check out our Teen Area we have new books all the time.

I would like to Wish Everyone a Happy New Year!

 

Blog ya Later

 

The Holidays are almost here...

 Hi Everyone,

Just checking in. It has been awhile since I posted a post.  I am behind for the holidays as usual. At the library we are decorated and the Elf on the Shelf is under way.  I have noticed that the Elf is appealing to all ages. I love finding  the little fellow everyday  at the Fleming Branch. Our Elf  is called Ollie. New to the Lincoln Public Library is Ella. She hangs out at the Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch

If you are interested in what I am blogging about, check out the Library Events Blog  http://lincolnpubliclibrary.blogspot.ca/ and see what the elves are up to on a daily biases.

So what are your plans for the holidays. I plan on getting my place organized neat and clean.  Library wise, Teen programs are on hold until the New Year. But, you do have a chance to win a stocking stuffer at the Fleming Library. So come on in and fill out a ticket located in the teen area.

 

Teens, we will be doing something different in 2016.

 Instead of weekly programs will be hosting one program a month.

 

January will be A Very UnMerry Birthday Lewis Carroll Style

Wednesday January 20,2016

4:00pm-5:00pm

 

Celebrate your UnBirthday with a  traditional tea party.

Play some Alice in Wonderland  Trivia . Cosplay your favorite character.

 Fleming Library
Please register in advance

$3.00 material fee

February, bah humbug... Valentine's Day or in the Library's case Unvalentine's Day. Come to our party and dis all things Valentines

Valentine's Day Party

Wednesday February 10

4:00pm-5:00pm

Listen to anti-love songs. Make Black Duct Tape Roses.  Play some games.

Snacks will be provided.

 

Fleming Library
Please register in advance

$3.00 material fee

 

Elves are coming....

Join us at the Lincoln Public Library as we welcome our Elves on the Library Shelves! We'll read elf stories and do fun holiday crafts.

For Children of all ages. Please register.
Fee: donations of non-perishable items for the food bank appreciated.

Saturday November 28
10-11 am
MFR Library, Vineland
905-562-5711

2:30-3:30pm
Fleming Library, Beamsville
905-563-7014

 

Pictures from Last Year!