Library
The Lincoln Memorial Library is located at 21 W. Broadway. We have something for everyone!
Mission Statement: We are dedicated to being the best public library for the community we serve by providing outstanding and personalized services, facility, outreach, programs, and collections.
The Lincoln Memorial Library will provide a variety of resources to meet the community’s informational, self-directed personal growth, recreational, and cultural needs. Policies, procedures, and services will be designed to promote the use of the library. A caring, innovative, quality minded and professional staff will be provided to serve the community.
Vision Statement: The Lincoln Memorial Library will support the vision and mission of the Town of Lincoln by striving to provide the broadest possible spectrum of residents with the information resources to meet their current and future educational, informational and recreational needs. The Lincoln Memorial Library envisions a future where all individuals and families are lifelong learners who recognize the value of reading and other forms of gaining knowledge.
Hours:
We are open Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 9-12 pm (every 2nd and 4th Saturday)
Linda Morrill, Library Director
Darlene Mulari, Library Clerk
Sara Spiess, Library Clerk
Sandy Michaud, Children’s Clerk
Dottie Murchison, Library Clerk/Teen Clerk
Lauren Hakala, Library Clerk
L-R: Library Director Linda Morrill, Lauren Hakala, Sandy Michaud, Sara Speiss, Dottie Murchison, and Darlene Mulari
The Library staff recently hosted their first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover/Retreat! Library patrons dropped off their favorite stuffed animals and the had so much fun at the Library! The stuffed animals enjoyed dinner, story time, movies, and even yoga! Check out our photo gallery of this fun new event. Stuffed Animal Sleepover/Retreat Photo Gallery
The Lincoln Memorial Library always has something going on, and with about 34,000 items to choose from, there’s definitely something you’ll love here! If you’re interested in volunteering at the library you can choose from two options: The Library Advisory Committee or the Friends of the Lincoln Library.
The NPT Region III students did a great interview with former LML Librarian Mrs. Polly Lyons for the Library’s 95 Birthday Celebration. Check it out!
The Maine Humanities Council’s Sharing the Poetry of Maine’s Unheard Voices has selected Lily-Rebecca Mitchell a 9 year old poet from Lincoln Maine as their featured poet for March. To learn more and to read her wonderful poems use this link. Lily-Rebecca Mitchell picked by Maine Humanities Council as the Featured Poet for March 2019
We are excited to announce we have a new Pokemon Club! The Pokemon Club meets Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Gotta catch em’ all!
The Lego Club also meets at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays!
Also don’t miss Miss Sara’s new SLIME FUN which takes place Thursdays at 3:30 pm.
We have a great selection of children’s books and we have weekly programs that are listed below.
Children’s Activities
MONDAYS:
Library Adventures for ages 5 and under 10:30 a.m.
Creative Writing for ages 6 and up at 1:30 p.m.
Imagination Station ages 7 and up at 3:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS
Baby & Toddler Group 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 am. ages 2 and under
Story and Art program at 12:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up
Lego Fun with Sara from 3 to 4 p.m. for ages 5 and up
WEDNESDAYS
Playdate at the Library 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and under
Quest Club at 2:30 p.m. All ages
Discover Dia Book Club at 3:30 p.m.ages 7 and up
Lego Club at 3:30 p.m.
Pokemon Club at 3:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS
Yoga and Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under
Gardening Fun and Stories 1 p.m. for ages 5 and under
Library Fun with Sara at 3:30 p.m.ages 5 and up
FRIDAYS
Signing Fun and Lego Club 10:30 a.m. ages 4 and up
Maine Animals 12:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up
Movie Day at 3 p.m. for ages 12 and under
2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m Library fun for children
Online Services
Browse our catalog. Once entering the site, follow the directions on the screen to sign in. You will need your library card number and your last name to sign in. Once you are signed in, you may browse the catalog, renew books, reserve books, and add books to your wish list. If you need assistance, contact the Library Director.
We also have a Facebook page. Please like us, we update it regularly.
You can also access the Maine State Library online.
Free Internet Access:
No library card needed! Want help to learn how to use the Internet? Ask about the “LIT” program (Library Internet Training). The program is scheduled every other Friday.
Periodical Database:
State-wide access to thousands of current Magazine and Newspaper articles.