FEBRUARY 2020
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Library Events for February:
Knitting Group is Meeting Again! Wed. Feb 5th 10 am We will get together for our first knitting session to share ideas, and decide when we can meet regularly. Whether you are an expert, or just want to learn to knit, or prefer crochet, all are welcome. We just want to share and learn! |
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Learning About Your Electric Use
Paul Webb
February 5th
7PM
Ever wonder how much electricity you home is using, or how much your solar panels are generating, without waiting for the monthly bill?
Join us for an informative evening about home electricity usage and monitoring.
"With the smart meters GMP put in a several years ago, we all have access to that data in 15 minute intervals. I'll show what GMP makes available through their website, and how I've taken it a step further, with a project I've been working on for a few years.
I now send myself a daily email with what happened yesterday, and compare it to the day before, last month, and last year. I can also use the data to generate various graphs and analysis. This immediate feedback interesting, and useful, and I would like to share it with others who are interested."
Paul Webb
February 5th
7PM
Ever wonder how much electricity you home is using, or how much your solar panels are generating, without waiting for the monthly bill?
Join us for an informative evening about home electricity usage and monitoring.
"With the smart meters GMP put in a several years ago, we all have access to that data in 15 minute intervals. I'll show what GMP makes available through their website, and how I've taken it a step further, with a project I've been working on for a few years.
I now send myself a daily email with what happened yesterday, and compare it to the day before, last month, and last year. I can also use the data to generate various graphs and analysis. This immediate feedback interesting, and useful, and I would like to share it with others who are interested."
Valentine's Day Fun!
February 7 - 14
Blind Date with a Book!
We've Wrapped Up a Mystery Collection of Books
You can come in, and take home a wrapped book, settle in with hot chocolate, or wine, in your favorite reading nook, and enjoy your date.
Wednesday Sharing and Glass Display Case:
It’s Leap Year!
Lucinda Cockrell
February 26th
1:00-2:30 PM
There are 366 days in 2020 and a February 29th.
But did you know that there’s a tradition of women proposing to men on Leap Day or Bachelor’s Day? It dates all the way back to Ireland in the 5th century, and has been part of popular culture ever since. Postcards from over 100 years ago, Al Capp’s Li’l Abner comic strip from the mid-20th century, Sadie Hawkins Day events and dances where girls ask out the boys – all were part of the Leap Year balancing tradition. Come see the postcards and other Leap Year materials, and hear stories about famous and local folks who participated in such role reversals
It’s Leap Year!
Lucinda Cockrell
February 26th
1:00-2:30 PM
There are 366 days in 2020 and a February 29th.
But did you know that there’s a tradition of women proposing to men on Leap Day or Bachelor’s Day? It dates all the way back to Ireland in the 5th century, and has been part of popular culture ever since. Postcards from over 100 years ago, Al Capp’s Li’l Abner comic strip from the mid-20th century, Sadie Hawkins Day events and dances where girls ask out the boys – all were part of the Leap Year balancing tradition. Come see the postcards and other Leap Year materials, and hear stories about famous and local folks who participated in such role reversals
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Book Group for February:
Becoming Nicole: The Extraordinary Transformation of an Ordinary Family
by Amy Ellis Nutt
Monday
February 24th
7:00 PM
The inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter for The Washington Post
We are now obtaining extra copies of our monthly reads so that anyone can join in, whether they want to participate in the discussion or not.
Book Group for February:
Becoming Nicole: The Extraordinary Transformation of an Ordinary Family
by Amy Ellis Nutt
Monday
February 24th
7:00 PM
The inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter for The Washington Post
We are now obtaining extra copies of our monthly reads so that anyone can join in, whether they want to participate in the discussion or not.
Open Studio with Betsy Graziadei at the Lincoln Library
Saturday
February 29th
10-12 am
Bring your creativity, and we will supply the materials. Have fun making art with others!
Toddler/Preschool Story Time
Fridays
10:30 am
Story time is held at 10:30am every Friday. We welcome babies, toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of puppets, songs, stories, a snack and a craft or play session outside.
The Library Has Snowshoes Available for Patrons !
We Have Several Pairs of Tubbs Snowshoes
Available for Patron Checkout
Come In and Give it a Try
Library Patrons Can Now Check Out Children's Activity Packs!
Theme: Trains
Maple Landmarks is generously sponsoring Activity Packs.
Each kit will contain a combination of activities such as: a toy, puzzle, game, book, DVD and/or coloring sheets. These activity bags will be available for 1 week loans.
We have a generous donor supporting this effort, and are open to other donations of activities or funds to support the creation of more of these kits.
Community Room Exhibit:
Paintings by
Nancy Custer Carroll
Nancy has taken up painting in just the last few years, and has delighted us with scenes from Maine. This year she is sharing her most recent summer’s work titled: The Garden Series.
Adopt an Author!
Or a Theme !
Do you have a favorite author?
Do you want to be first in line for their newest book release?
You can sign up at the library to adopt an author. You can sponsor the book purchases by this author (or pertaining to a theme) and be the first to read new releases. After that the book will go into our collection. We also plan to have an evening together, with sponsors sharing a small reading from one of their books, along with wine and cheese! Choose a favorite author that you would like to share with our community.
Patrons have adopted:
David Baldacci, Louise Penny, Clive Cussler and Jill Lepore
Sign up with Wendy.
Click the Image to go to the Lincoln Library Kanopy Page
Log in with your Library Card Bar Code Number
Limit 10 Movies per Month,
Adult Cards Only Please
The Lincoln Library is happy to make available the popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy. Library card holders can access Kanopy through the Lincoln Library website,
and sign up to start streaming films on instantly. Films can be streamed from any computer,
television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android,
AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!
The Lincoln Select Board has opened entries for the 2020
Walter S Burnham Community Award
The award is $500 and is based on community service.
Click the link below for details:
lincolnvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/burnham-award-2020.pdf
Applications available at the Library, he Town Clerk's Office or the Lincoln town website.
The Lincoln Select Board has opened entries for the 2020
Walter S Burnham Community Award
The award is $500 and is based on community service.
Click the link below for details:
lincolnvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/burnham-award-2020.pdf
Applications available at the Library, he Town Clerk's Office or the Lincoln town website.
Bone Builders Exercise Times:
8:30-9:30am Tuesdays and RSVP Bone builders: 3:30-4:30pm Thursdays
Exercise classes are held each Tuesday and Thursday at the Library.
Interested in a Gift to the Lincoln Library?
Here are some options:
*Legacy Gift: Interested in naming the Lincoln Library in your Will or Living Trust? Contact the library today for more information by calling 453-2665 or emailing us at: lincolnlibraryvt@gmail.com
*Memorial Book: Honor the memory of a loved one by giving a book or books to the Lincoln Library.
*Downloadable Audios & E-books: You can download free audio and e-books at www.listenupvermont.org. Please call the Library to get your code to use this service at 453-BOOK(2665).
* Dolly Parton Imagination Program: Your child can receive a book a month in the mail for free from birth-5yrs. This wonderful program is brought to us by the Addison County Readers, Dolly Parton Imagination Program. Information on this program is easy and free at the Library. It is available at the front desk.
* Museum Passes Available at the Library:
Don’t forget to check out the Current Exhibit and Program Schedules for Area Museums on their Website!
- Vermont State Historic Sites Pass: This pass admits up to 8 people in one vehicle for free. For a listing of State Historic Sites see:
- www.historicsites.vermont.gov
- Shelburne Farms: We have 2 passes to the Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT. Each pass admits two adults and their children under 18 years of age to the Walking Trails and Children’s Farmyard. For more information please visit their website at:
- http://www.shelburnefarms.org
- Shelburne Museum pass: allows 2 adults and up to 4 children into the museum for half price.
- Hours at:
- http://shelburnemuseum.org/visit/planning-your-visit/hours-and-admission/
- Echo Museum: Burlington, VT. Website: www.echovermont.org, reduced rates ~ $4 admission for up to 4 people
- American Precision Museum: www.americanprecision.org in Windsor, Vermont, is housed in the original Robbins & Lawrence Armory and now holds the largest collection of historically significant machine tools in the nation. Free admission for one family.
- Vermont History Museum: www.vthistory.org Free admission for one family.