Lincoln Public Library

The library is always open:                                                         

• • • • Borrow books, audiobooks, movies, magazines & music, online, any time (includes NYTimes, Consumer Reports & much more)

      • Borrow CHILDREN's books, audiobooks, movies, magazines & music, online, any time, follow on Facebook & Instagram

      • Contact a librarian for help with online library services and anything library related 

      • Read the New York Times, use Consumer Reports, research any topic online, any time

      • Discover your next favorite book using tools on our Recommended Reading page, or try Book Match recommendations for adults or for children .

Library Trustees vote to go mostly fine free!

In recognition of the American Library's Association's 2019 Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a form of social inequity the Trustees of the Lincoln Public Library have voted to stop charging fines on overdue materials with the following exceptions:

• Speed Reads

• Items from our Library of Things

• Museum Passes

• Interlibrary loans from outside the Minuteman Library Network.

 In order for an item to be eligible for fine free status it must be checked out here at the Lincoln Public Library. A bill for the full replacement cost will be automatically generated by the Minuteman Network if an item is not returned 42 days after the due date. Once the item(s) have been returned all costs will be waived.

 

Contactless Pickup

As of June 12th the Library has stopped our contactless pickup service.  For patrons who have concerns about entering the building to retrieve their holds (for example, those who are immunocompromised) the library staff is more than happy to pull any reserves you might have, check them out and bring them to you in the front vestibule.  Please call the library at 781-259-8465 ext. 204 for assistance.  

 

The Lincoln Public Library supports the American Library Association and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in condemning racism.

Selected resources on racism:

• • • • Remembering the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre 100 years later, 1 year after the death of George Floyd

      • Booklist created by LPL Children's Librarians to talk about racism with children

      • Digital Reading materials available through Overdrive/Libby

      • Minuteman Library Network Suggested Reads on Social Justice & Black Voices

      • Native American Indian Land, History, People - a list gathered for and with the Friday Book Group

Read more: Featured Events & Library Info

 

Below are new titles added by the Lincoln Library during the  previous month for a few of our most popular circulating collections. Connect to the Minuteman Library Network by clicking on the title to see if the item is available or to place a hold for it.

If you have any questions please call the Reference Department at 781-259-8465

New Fiction        New Nonfiction     New DVDs    ...

Read more: New Items

 

The Library has two spaces for art shows; the most prominent is "The Gallery" on the first floor. Four-week exhibits include Lincoln Schools, The Lincoln Cultural Council and other town groups, as well as individual shows. The second space is in our "Stay-Put" Coffee area located in the lower level.

 

Gallery 2022

June	Evan Schtwenterly
July	Eugene Styller
Aug	----- ...

Read more: Art Gallery & Display Spaces

 

 

Lincoln Library Values Statement

The Lincoln Library aims to provide the highest level of service and develop responsive programming, collections, and policies. Our mission is to facilitate and nurture an environment for the exchange of ideas, to strengthen our community, and to enrich the lives of every member. With this statement, we underscore our commitment to furthering the values bel...

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