Why Must we Register for Events at the Library?

One of the questions we are often asked is why registration is necessary to attend events at the Library, especially when they are free. The reasons are not always simple. Since we have a small staff, we need to be sure we have people here to help with the event. When planning an event, we need to determine which room will best suit the number of people attending. Of course, when we offer a craft, refreshments, or other materials such as prizes, we need to have some idea of how many to purchase. So, please do your part and give us a call at 732-5732. It only takes a minute and really helps us make the events better for the readers.

Upcoming November Events

2009 may be winding to a close, but the Youth Services Department at the Lincoln Public Library is still working to bring you some great events in November and December.



Wednesday, November 18 from 2 - 4 PM, the Logan County Humane Society will be at the Annex Community Room with adoptable pets. (Think about giving a wonderful home to one of these lovable animals, or think about Christmas giving!) Children 2nd grade and older will be given the opportunity to read a story to one of the animals while they are here. Register by calling 732-5732.



Thursday, November 19 is our annual Family Reading Night from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Our Readers' Theatre will perform and then we will break into groups to hear stories. Rumor has it that we will have a few high school leaders here that night! This is a perfect opportunity to check out all the new books we have gotten into the department recently. Be sure to register!



For grades 6 - 8 students looking for something to occupy their time the day after Thanksgiving, we will have a mystery event on November 27 from 2 - 4 PM in the Annex. Refereshments will be served. Bring a friend. Advance registrationis required. Call 732-5732.

Teen Mystery Night at the Library

On October 30, teens participated as detectives and suspects in solving the case of "The Pharaoh's Curse." The prom queen had been pushed down the school steps shortly after she had been crowned. Who did it? The best friend, the school nerd, the Home Ec teacher, or someone else? Teens inspected the crime scenes and solved the mystery! Look for future teen activities at the library, or join the Youth Advisory Council to help us plan them.

Readers Theatre is Back!

The Library's Readers Theatre group will begin rehearsals in November, so if you are interested in joining, please call 732-5732 to sign up. You must be at least 8 years of age and able to attend all three rehearsals (November 2, 9, and 16) as well as Family Reading Night on November 19. Rehearsals will run from 3:30 - 4:45 PM. Family Reading Night Performance will begin at 5:30 PM.



This is a beginning drama group that encourages children to explore technics without memorization. Some members from last year took part in a film that was taken to the Rolling Prairie Youth Services Kick-off for Central Illinois libraries. Need more information? Just give me a call.

Read to an Animal Afternoon

On Wednesday, November 18 from 2 - 4 PM, the Humane Society and the Lincoln Public Library Youth Services will team up for an unusual and really cool event. Children ages 6 and up can read a story to an adoptable pet in the Library Annex Community Room. Children can practice their reading skills and the animals will get some loving attention! Children can bring their own stories or choose from books we have selected.

All the pets are adoptable. Reading time may be limited depending on the number of readers. Register by calling the Youth Services Department at 732-5732.

After Hours Teen Mystery Event

Do you like C. S. I. or other crime solving shows on television? Do you like mysteries? Area teens are invited to participate in a "solve the mystery" evening at the Lincoln Public Library Annex on Friday, October 30 from 7 to 10 PM. "The Pharaoh's Curse" is a mystery game where teens get to play the parts of detectives and suspects. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Prizes will be given and snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Library's Youth Advisory Council.
Note: You must be a teen to attend this event. Plan to be at the Annex at 7:00, as the clues are cumulative!

Child I. D. Day

Lincoln Police Department is partnering with the Lincoln Public Library to offer parents I. D. packets for children ages 3 - 13 years. The event will be held Thursday, October 15 in the Library Annex. Parents are asked to bring their children to the library from 4 - 6 PM on that day where the child will have a photo taken and be fingerprinted. All information is then turned over to the parents to include in a packet to keep in a safe place at home. This information could save valuable time in the event of abductions.