Lincoln Public Library named a 5 STAR library for 3rd year

A recent survey by Library Journal magazine names the Lincoln Public Library as one of the best public libraries in the state.

The survey ranked libraries based on outputs such as circulation and program attendance, assigning Michelin Guide-like ratings or five, four or three stars. Out of 7,513 public libraries surveyed, 262 receive star ratings.

The Lincoln Public Library received five stars. “We are very proud of our library and the service that it provides the community,” said Library Director Carol Riley. “We try to respond to our particular community, and the community in turn uses the library.”

“We have a very engaging staff that pays attention and welcomes every person who comes into the library,” she said.

She’s confident that the townspeople will continue to support the library, both by their use of the facility and financially. Membership in the Friends of the Lincoln Library is up, and the annual membership drive surpassed its goal, and now have over 187 members.

The Library Journal Index of Public Library Service, which was the magazine’s November issue cover story, measured four outputs --- circulation per capita, visits per capita, program attendance per capita, and public Internet use per capita --- based on 2009 data collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Science

Friends of Lincoln Library Annual HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE

Join us on Monday October 31 from 5-7pm for some treats and get a chance to vote on your favorite SCARECROW or JACK O'LANTERN

FOLLOWING ATTICUS with Tom Ryan and Atticus M. Finch

Local Author Tom Ryan and his faithful companion Atticus
will be here on
Saturday Sept 24th at 7:00pm
at the Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum at 26 Church Street Lincoln NH 03251
to present their new book FOLLOWING ATTICUS Books will be available for purchase by Mountain Wanderer book store at the event and Tom and Atticus will be signing them. This event is free and open to all. Limited seating, so reservations are recommended by calling 745-8159.
The building is handicap accessible.

Bestselling author--CARLA NEGGERS

Carla will be visiting us and speaking on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15th at 7pm at the Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society 26 Church Street. Carla will have her NEWEST book SAINT'S GATE available for purchase and she will be signing as well. Come meet Carla and support our local authors!

Friends Annual BOOK and BAKE sale

Once again the Friends are holding their annual

BOOK and BAKE SALE
on
Saturday Sept 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm,
under the tent at 22 Church Street, Lincoln.

We have 1000's of books, audio, videos, and some of the yummiest baked goods around. So please stop by, pick up some reading material and fill that sweet tooth. We will have a raffle also, so get your tickets!
All proceeds benefit the LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
If you would like to donate books, or baked items, feel free to contact us at 745-8159.

Bestselling author--CARLA NEGGERS

Come join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author CARLA NEGGERS, author of more than 60 books. Carla will be here on Thursday September 15th at 7PM at the UPHS Museum on 26 Church Street Lincoln . Books will be available for purchase, and Carla will gladly autograph them for you. All are welcome to attend. For further information feel free to call Carol Riley at 745-8159

Lizzie Borden took an axe, or did she?

Thursday July 21 at 7PM at 26 Church Street Lincoln

call 745-8159 if you have any questions.

In 1892 Lizzie Borden, a 32 year old single woman, was officially charged with the murder of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. The events that followed the murder would stir the curiosity of people across the nation. After four official criminal proceedings, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murder. The case is a mystery that has inspired documentaries, television movies, plays, musicals, poems, a scholarly journal, and law school case studies. This presentation is designed to review the facts and explore evidence that some suggest point to Lizzie’s guilt and others say exonerate her. Presented by Annette Holba, PSU Professor, through a NH Humanities to go grant

BEN SLAVIN International Motorcyclist Program

Join us on THURSDAY JUNE 16th at 7PM at the UPHS Museum on Church Street Lincoln for an adventurous evening with BEN SLAVIN, he rode his motorcycle from Hooksett NH to the Southern tip of South America. Hear his stories of this 23,000 mile, 15 country tour.

Friends Annual PLANT SALE

SATURDAY MAY 28, 9am to 2pm.
NEW LOCATION of PLANT SALE----Next to the library on Church Street

Come and join us for our annual plant sale. All the plants are locally grown and will add to your beautiful gardens.

We will be raffling off 4 TICKETS to the July 17th NASCAR race in LOUDON. Raffle Tickets are $5.00 each and available at the library. Drawing for the winning ticket will be held at the plant sale.

All proceeds benefit the LINCOLN LIBRARY Support the friends and the Lincoln Public Library and get all your gardening needs.

Resume Workshop

Lincoln Public Library

presents

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

Wednesday April 27

6pm-9pm

Lincoln Public Library

22 Church St

For those who would like to learn about writing a resume or those who would like to freshen up their resume.

Free and open to all

Limited seats available

Please call to reserve your seat 745-8159

ARTIST RECEPTION for LESLIE INMAN

Join us on Sat April 2nd from 5-6pm to welcome Leslie Inman, a local photographer, as she exhibits several pieces of her work entitled QUIET MOMENTS in the Library meeting room.
All are welcome to attend, there will be light refreshments served.

Friends group hosting a Library Open House

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 27th from 2-4 pm.

The Friends of Lincoln Library have completed their project of furnishing and outfitting our new meeting room, with table, chairs, rug, blinds, valances, art hanging system, , and a state of the art media projection system. You are invited to attend this open house to see all the wonderful things this new meeting room has to offer the community. Light refreshments will be served.
Erin Donovan, a local photographer will be on hand to discuss his art work hanging in the new meeting room. Stop by and check it out! FREE and OPEN to all

Lincoln Film Festival

Well, the time is finally here, we are going to begin to show movies in our new meeting room, that is equipped with a state of the art projector system, which the Friends of the Lincoln Library have purchased and had professionally installed. We are starting on March 24th for our 1st viewing of WINTER'S BONE, which is up for 4 Academy Awards. Due to our limited seating , we will have to ask for advanced reservations. We will be showing the film at 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
So sign up now for your seat! Call 745-8159 for more information and to reserve your seat.
See you at the MOVIES!!!

Fudge Fundraiser

The Mill Fudge Factory & the Lincoln Public Library Team Up!

Enjoy or give some delicious old-fashioned fudge from The Mill Fudge Factory, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our Library.

The Mill Fudge Factory is a family owned and operated business in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The fudge is inspired by traditional Scottish fudge and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's not too sweet. They make each batch from scratch the old-fashioned way without any preservatives, artificial flavors, or colors. They use only the finest ingredients such as real maple syrup, Belgian dark chocolate, natural peanut butter and pure flavor extracts. They're so proud of their fudge that they guarantee it will arrive to you fresh and delicious.

Enjoy some fudge yourself, (or send a gift for Valentine’s Day) – and support the Library at the same time.

Simply begin by going to www.themillfudgefactory.com/lincolnlibrary.aspx place your order and the Library will receive 20% of your order (not including shipping).