Lincoln Public Library Newsletter Volume Issue Fall Winter NEW

Lincoln Public Library Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 3 Fall/Winter 2008/09 NEW FOR JANUARY 2009 NON-RESIDENT FEES The Lincoln Public Library Board has approved an annual non-resident fee for $35.00 for St. Catharines and Grimsby Residents beginning January 1, 2009. This decision was made after the St. Catharines and Grimsby Library Boards turned down the Lincoln Public Library Board’s request for reciprocal borrowing for Lincoln residents at their libraries. Residents of Grimsby and St. Catharines are encouraged to contact their libraries to reconsider reciprocal borrowing with Lincoln. However residents of Grimsby and St. Catharines can participate in all Lincoln Public Library programs. Residents of West Lincoln will continue to receive free library privileges under a reciprocal borrowing agreement. NEW FOR ADULTS! CORONATION STREET CLUB Due to popular demand the Coronation Street event is now a club! The Lincoln Public Library and the Beamsville Seniors Club invite you to a monthly viewing of Canada’s favorite Soap Opera! The club is open to all adults and meets at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Avenue in Beamsville. There are trivia questions and prizes to be won. While watching a Corrie Episode with other Street Fans enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit. Coronation Street has been on the air since December 9, 1960 and has had Corrie fans wanting more of Weatherfield‘s friends, families and foes. Weatherfield is set in Salford Greater Manchester. The street itself consists of a row of early 20th century terraced houses, Rovers Return Pub, a corner shop, a factory, two shops and a garage. Come to the Coronation Street Club and find out who is Ken Barlow. For information and registration contact Jill at 905-563-7014 or nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 New Programs, User Fees, MFR Renovation Adult Programs, Books & Coca and Book Chat Twilight Party, Open House, Children’s Programs Teen Programs @ your library Public Library Trustee, Library Information New Book Bug Club, World Book, Wireless Internet Art Shows, Debbie Zimmerman Award Grade 4 Reads More, Library Visits, Kenneth Oppel Automatic Purchases, Library’s New Slogan Library Mission, Vision Statement, Contact Information CHANGES AT THE MOSES F. RITTENHOUSE LIBBRARY The Moses F. Rittenhouse Library is in the process of a much needed renovation. The first thing noticeable is a new wall, which has created an organized work area for all staff. The desks have been moved closer to the circulation desk for faster service. Major changes are in store for January 2009. The public access computers are going to be moved in order to create quiet reading and young adult areas. Stayed for more information or check out the website for updates. Newsletter 1 ADULT PROGRAMS IN THE NEW YEAR Coming this winter… Stayed tuned for fabulous new adult programs… EXCITING AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS Lincoln Public Library has two exciting book clubs for children at the Fleming Library. Adult Advisory Committee In Winter 2009, Jill Nicholson, CEO will be meeting with the Beamsville Seniors in regards to forming an advisory committee. If you are retired and want to join, please contact Jill Nicholson at 905-563-7014 or nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca The “Books and Cocoa Club” is open to all Grade 1 to 3 students. Each month has a terrific new theme. If you love books, games and snacks you’ll love “Books and Cocoa”. It runs one Monday a month from 4-5pm. Here is a list of the dates: • • Adult Book Club The Adult Book Discussion Group will once again meet in the New Year. There is a new date and time. The club will meet the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm. The concept for the Book Club was created by Jill Nicholson, CEO of Lincoln Public Library. Instead of the members reading the same book, each member chooses a book of their choice according to the theme. Each member at the meeting reports on their book. Lively conversation always ensues. This type of book club introduces members to books and authors that they may not necessarily read. Come out for a fun evening. Join the Book Discussion Group. Contact Jill at 905-563-7014 or nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca November 10th December 8th January 12th • CLICKS – Computer Literacy is the Community’s Key to Success. If you are interested in attending any of the following seminars, please contact Margaret at 905-563-7014 or inquire at the front desk. If enough people are interested in a topic, then a date will be determined. The fee per seminar is $10.00. • • • • • • Introductory to Computers, More Windows XP Features Introduction to the Internet Seminar Introduction to Email Seminar Email Features Library Catalogue There is “Bookchat” for children in Grades 4 to 6. Each month, the group reads the same book and then discusses all the different aspects of the story. There are games, activities and snacks related to the theme of the book. This is a great way to enjoy exciting books and have fun with new friends. This club also is held one Monday a month from 4-5pm. Here is a list of the dates. • • • November 24th December 15th January 26th There is a charge for each program to cover the cost of the snack and materials. To participate in this program please register with Gail McKitterick at 905-563-7014. Newsletter 2 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR WINTER 2009 TWILIGHT PARTY The party is for teens in grade 6 to grade 12! Join other Twilight Fans on the eve of the movie release! Circle November 20th at 6:30pm on your calendars. Registration ends November 17. There has to be a minimum of people to run the program. Register today! BABIES & BOOKS Introduce your baby to stories, songs and finger plays. Miss Gail takes you and your baby (6-20 months) on an adventure of fun and magical times. Find out about teachable moments during this special program. Registration for this 5 week program begins on Monday January 12th at 10am. TALES FOR TWO A time for your child and yourself/caregiver to come to the library and discover books, songs, felt board stories and more. This fantastic program, taught by Miss Elisabeth, explores all aspects of literacy in a entertaining and imaginative manner. Registration for this 7 week program begins on Monday January 12that 10am. STORY HOUR Story Hour is a program filled with stories, rhymes, movies, games, songs and more. Each week there is a different theme which is reflected in all aspects of the program, even in the show and tell. Children ages 3 to 6 are introduced to books and stories in a group setting. Gross motor and fine motor skills are addressed in all the sessions. Simple concepts such as letter and number recognition and a love of books are introduced by Miss Elisabeth in a fun and creative way. Registration for this 7 week program begins on Monday January 12th at 10am. CHIRSTMAS OPEN HOUSE GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT ON YOUR PA DAY! Come and see a movie about two neighbors trying to out do each other in the Christmas decorating department. The fun begins at 1:00pm at the Fleming Library on Friday December 5th. Come with your friends on your day off in our theater style room! There will be popcorn at this free event. Everyone is welcome to the Lincoln Public Library’s Christmas Open House. Bring your family and friends to the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library for an afternoon of holiday fun. There will be refreshments, Christmas music, a craft and more! The Christmas Sing-a-Long with Mendelt Hoekstra will begin at 3pm. Celebrate the holiday season with the friendly staff at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday December 20th from 1-4pm. CHRISTMAS HOURS Both the Moses F. Rittenhouse and Fleming Libraries are open regular hours. Except for the following dates: • • • • • Wednesday December 24 – Christmas Eve - Closed Thursday December 25 – Christmas Day - Closed Friday December 26 – Boxing Day – Closed Wednesday December 31st- New Year’s Eve- Closed @ 5pm Thursday January 1- New Year’s Day - Closed Newsletter 3 PROGRAMS FOR TEENS @ YOUR LIBRARY Anime Club The first Thursday of every month come discuss your favorite anime show, books and more! Bring your sketch books and your love of anime and manga. All Teens welcome. TEENS @ YOUR LIBRARY Earn Community Service Hours Help out people who are not familiar with computers. The CLICKS volunteer program is modelled on the Lincoln Public Library’s CLICKS Program. Basic computer knowledge is needed. Training will be provided. For more information please contact Margaret, 905-563-7014. Earn more community service hours by joining our Book and Materials Cleaning Committee. You can help keep the library books clean and get hours quickly with this program. Afterschool Frenzy The second Thursday of every month is for Grades 6 to 8! Come out to this fun party program to talk about books, play games, make crafts and movies! Please register for this free drop-in program. Lurk in the Basement The third Thursday of every month is for Grades 9 to 12. Take your mind off homework and chill in the Basement. There is will be cool crafts, books, movies and more! LET’S CREATE A NOVEL @ FLEMING LIBRARY Mondays from 4- 5pm • • • Nov. 17 Dec. 3, 17 Jan 5, 19 Teen Advisory Committee The fourth Thursday of every month is TAC! Teen ages 11 to 19 can come to the meetings to share your ideas on what you want at the Lincoln Public Library. Learn different meeting styles such as Circles and Robert’s Rules. Come and earn your Community Hours and make a difference @ your library. Bring your sketches and story ideas. NEW FOR JANUARY 2009 TEEN BOOK CLUB Registration is required for all teen programs. The last day to register for each program is the Tuesday before the program begins. A minimum of 6 participants is required to run each program. To check the status of the programs or find out more information, please check out the Teen Advisory Website: www.freewebs.com/lincolnpubliclibrary or contact Margaret @ 905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca or Face Book Margaret Daley How it Works 1. Read a book 2. Fill out a ballot You could win fabulous prizes! Unlimited entries Check out your recommended books @ www.freewebs.com/lincolnpubliclibrary Newsletter 4 LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEMEBERS & INFORMATION LINCOLN LIBRARY BOARD 2007-2010 • • • • • • • • • Library Board Chair: Jane Wright Lisa Denick Councillor Rob Foster Joyce Harrison Councillor John Kralt Councillor Wayne MacMillian Kelly Putter Wil VanderElst Lynn Wisniewski LINCOLN LIBRARY BOARD NEWS Charles Mitchell, Vice Chair of the Lincoln Public Library Board has resigned from the board due to illness. A warm welcome to Lynn Wisniewski. The members of the Lincoln Public Library Board ensure that the Lincoln Public Library operations are conducted in accordance with the current Ontario Public Libraries Act, its regulations and other relevant legislation. The Library Board is comprised of 6 Community Appointees and 3 Town Councillors. All the members are 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, a resident of the Town of Lincoln and not employed by the board or municipality. A big thank-you goes to our dedicated Library Board for all their hard work in this demanding volunteer position. Library Board Updates: • • The Lincoln Public Library will be closed for Family Day. Patrons will have to pay down to under $10 in fines before they can check out items. The 2009 budget that will be going forward to council, it will have increases for staff costs, materials costs and consultant fees. No Teacher Cards THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETS.. • • • • • • The 3rd Tuesday every month from September to June Appoints a Chief Executive Officer Establishes committees Makes polices and manages finances Plans for the future Is accountable to the Council of the Town of Lincoln • • DID YOU KNOW … • • That any citizen of Lincoln is invited to the Board Meetings every 3rd Tuesday The Board Meeting Schedule, Board Minutes and Board Policies are posted on the library’s website: www.lincoln.library.on.ca HOW TO CONTACT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board is very approachable. One way to get in touch with the Board is to email at info@lincoln.library.on.ca . You can also post comments and questions to them on the Library Blog which can be accessed via the Library Website, www.lincoln.library.on.ca or at http://lincolnpubliclibrary.blogspot.com. If you have an issue and want to communicate directly to the members of Board contact Jill Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer,nicholson@lincoln.library.on.ca on becoming a delegation at a board meeting. Newsletter 5 NEW FOR FAMILIES! EXPERIENCE FUN AND LAUGHTER AT THE BOOK BUG CLUB Children ages 4-8 and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or older siblings are invited to join The Book Bug Club, a new family book club that not only promotes literacy and a love of books but also nurtures family connections! The Book Bug Club will help your child associate reading with fun! Each month we will share our favorite books as well as some treats and activities that will help bring the stories to life WHERE DO YOU GO FOR PERTINENT INFORMATION ON THE WEB? World Book Encyclopedia online www.worldbookonline.com Username: lincolnlib Password: penguin01 Here are some tips on how to use this great site! ~ Search for an Article On the home page locate the bright yellow search box and type in your subject. ~ Find out more about what is happening in today’s world by clicking on Behind the Headlines! ~ Have some fun with Surf the Ages and discover the ancient world in a whole different way. Check out this site today! The Book Bug Club will be a monthly program on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. The cost is $20.00 for 8 sessions and will include a snack. All programs for this session will be held at the Fleming Library in Beamsville. The themes for the fall and winter 2008/2009 session will be: • • • • • • December 2: Holiday Reads and Treats January 6: Winter Wonderland February 2: I Love You! Family Stories March 2: Fabulous Fables April 7: Childhood Classics May 4: Mad about Mysteries DATABASES AT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY You are now able to access online over ten newspaper and magazine indexes. This wealth of information will be available from the Lincoln Public Library’s website, www.lincoln.library.on.ca. Some of the more exciting databases are: • Info Trac Junior and Info Trac Student are designed for students who are looking for general reference materials to complete assignments and projects. National Newspaper Index gives you quick access to the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and many more newspapers. Health and Wellness Resource Centre gives you instant access to carefully compiled medical reference and periodical materials. Register today for this family fun program. For more Information, please contact Gail at 905-563-7014 or mckettrick@lincoln.library.on.ca • • Now available at both Libraries! Newsletter 6 ART SHOWS @ FLEMING LIBRARY November 2008 features Dennis Chilton. His show consists of watercolors. Do not miss this wonderful show. December/January 2009 will be James Wagner. Come and experience this artist’s amazing photographs DEBBIE ZIMMERMAN EARLY YEARS NIAGARA LITERACY AWARD This award aims to draw attention to the value of reading with children in their early years as well as to recognize the need for quality books for preschoolers. This unique award is named after Debbie Zimmerman, to recognize her six years as Regional Chair. This award continues her legacy by: • • Highlighting the importance of the youngest citizens of Niagara. Encouraging early reading with children from infancy to age six. Helping parents choose the right books for their children from infancy to age six FEATURED ARTIST: JAMES WAGNER James Wagner has lived in the Lincoln area for almost 40 years, and he's been taking photographs of the region for 30 of those years. Now, he's been asked to share some of those photographs with the community. The exhibition will include a variety of fine art photographs in both colour, and black and white, mainly from the Niagara region. One of the photographs was a winner in last year's Binational Doors Open Art of Architecture contest. The exhibition runs from Saturday, December 6, 2008, through January 7, 2009, in the Art Gallery in the Fleming Branch. Please visit James’s website: www.jameswagnerphotography.ca • Last year, over 1700 parents and children participated and Not a Box, by Antoinette Portis, was the award winner for 2007. The last day for the contest is Thursday November 28. Vote for one of these titles @ either library. The Cow that Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill, 2006 – Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. I Don’t Like Gloria by Kaye Umansky, 2007 – The family dog tries to cope with the arrival of a new pet. If You’re Happy and You Know It: Jungle Edition by James Warhola, 2007 – Jungle animals sing the verses of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness though voice and movement. An Orange in January by Dianna Hutts Aston, 2007 An orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nectar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the seasons inside it, in the hands of a child A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker, 2007 – Bear’s effort to keep out visitors to his house are undermined by a very persistent mouse. This award aims to draw attention not only to the value of reading with children in their early years when their brains are at peak development, but also to the need for quality books for this age group. Newsletter 7 TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ART SHOW JANUARY 2009 Are you a budding artist? Do you want to show off your talent? Here is your chance! The Teen Advisory Committee is calling all teen artists to submit their artwork for the January TAC Art Show 2009. For more information please call Margaret, 905-563-7014 or daley@lincoln.library.on.ca NEW PROGRAM FOR GRADE FOUR READS MORE The Lincoln Public Library has launched a new program,” Grade Four Reads More”! All Grade Four classes of Lincoln have been invited to learn all about the Lincoln Public Library. This amazing program includes a tour, library scavenger hunt, stories, books talks and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children of Lincoln to learn all about the library and get excited about reading. TEACHERS AND HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES BOOK A LIBRARY VISIT At the Lincoln Public Library we offer an exciting up-to-date collection of picture books, fiction, nonfiction and music for children. Our online resources provide excellent information for assignments and projects. Our programs for school age children provided literacy support outside the home/classroom in a welcoming and fun setting. Library staff welcomes class/group visits which include an overview of our resources as well as library tours. We encourage teachers and homeschoolers to take advantage of this opportunity to familiarize the children with all the library has to offer. For more information, please contact Elisabeth or Gail at 905-563-7014, or info@lincoln.library.on.ca KENNETH OPPEL VISTS LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY The Lincoln Public Library welcomed best selling Canadian children’s author Kenneth Oppel on October 29 when he came to make a special presentation about his best-selling children’s series, Silverwing and about the research he did on bats in order to write the series. The library partnered with the Ball’s Falls Conservation Authority to bring Oppel to Lincoln to make a presentation a library presentation as well as two presentations at the new Centre for Conservation at Balls Falls. The two grade six classes at Senator Gibson School were invited to the library presentation. Oppel talked about his fascination with bats and about he had tried to imagine a tiny bat travelling thousands of miles to migrate south for the winter. This gave him the central idea for the writing of Silverwing. As he wrote he learned about flight patterns, echolocation and roosting habits of bats. The grade six students of Senator Gibson had lots of questions for Oppel including how young people could approach a writing career as well as many questions about the habits of bats. This summer, Oppel’s latest book about bats, Darkwing was released. Darkwing is an exciting fantasy adventure about a prehistoric bat who may have lived in the age of the dinosaurs. The presentation ended with the students chatting with Kenneth and having their copies of his book autographed. This amazing Canadian children’s author, who opened for J.K. Rowling at the Skydome back in 2000, was equally relaxed with a small group in an informal setting. The library and grade six classes at Senator Gibson school loved meeting him. We can’t wait for the next book his prehistoric bat series! Newsletter 8 NEW AT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY… AUTOMATIC PURCHASES LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS A NEW SLOGAN ‘Learn, Discover, Experience, Explore’ The Lincoln Public Library recently held a community contest to find a slogan which would represent its mission and goals. ‘Learn, Discover, Experience, and Explore’. “There is no limit to what you can learn about, discover and explore at the library”, stated Library Board Chair Jane Wright. “The slogan tells us exactly what our library offers to every one of us. There is something for every age and stage of our lives.” Have you missed your favorite author’s new book again? Now at the Lincoln Public Library you can now place holds on books that have not yet reached book stores or library shelves. How you may ask this is possible? Through an automatic purchase plan. There are over one hundred and fifty authors on the automatic purchase plan. There are lists available at the Fleming Library and the Moses F. Rittenhouse Library. Here is just a sample of the authors: Learn new concepts Discover new worlds Experience new possibilities Explore new horizons • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lyn Andrews Kelley Armstrong Suzanne Brockmann Sandra Brown Patricia Cornwell Janet Evanovich Dee Henderson Christain Heggan Tami Hoag Iris Johansen Jonathan Kellerman Alexander McCall Smith Robert Parker James Patterson Kathy Reichs Peter Robinson Daniel Steel TD CANADAIN CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK NOVEMBER 15-22 Join us in celebrating TD Canadian Children's Book Week 2008 and bring the magic of books and reading to children all across Lincoln! As part of the festivities, Joan Betty Stuchner author of Sadie the Ballerina will be visiting the Fleming Library and enthralling elementary students with her stories. This national literary event emphasizes and celebrates the importance of reading. Take home one of the many award winning picture books that the Lincoln Public Library has to offer. Newsletter 9 Check out your favorite authors via the library catalogue and place your requests today! You can do this at the library or at home. To access the library catalogue online visit www.lincoln.library.on.ca. LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY’S MISSION & VISION STATEMENT Mission Statement The Lincoln Public Library is dedicated to offering a full range of programs, services and materials that advance the personal growth, life-long learning and recreational interests of its community Vision Statement The Lincoln Public Library is a key partner in the development of the economic and cultural well being of its community. FEATURED RECOMMENDED BOOK BY CATHY SIMPSON, DEPUTY CEO AND JAMES WAGNER, LIBRARY TECHNICIAN Dewey: The small-town library cat who touched the world by Vicki Myron "Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by the library director. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of the in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most." RECOMMENDED STAFF PICKS LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY Fleming Library 4996 Beam St. Beamsville, ON L0R 1B5 905-563-7014 Monday—Thursday 9:00am—9:00pm (8:00pm- July, August) Friday 9:00am—5:00pm Saturday 10:00am—5:00pm • • Jill Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer Who’s Your City by Richard Florida Wendy Baarda, Administrative Assistant Fuzzy Navel by J.A Konrath Margaret Daley, Library Assistant Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Liz Aldrey, Library Assistant Cradle by Arthur C. Clarke Jordan Richardson, Library Page The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory • • • Moses F. Rittenhouse Library 4080 John Charles Blvd. Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 905-562-5711 Monday—Thursday 10:00am—8:00pm Friday Closed Online the Lincoln Public Library is open 24 hours @ www.lincoln.library.on.ca You can access your friendly library staff @ info@lincoln.library.on.ca Newsletter 10 Saturday 10:00am—5:00pm Newsletter 11