{"id":153,"date":"2025-03-28T21:16:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T21:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.lincolnvillelibrary.org\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2026-05-23T21:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:19:38","slug":"news-and-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/?page_id=153","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"842\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners-1024x842.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners-1536x1262.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Award-winners.jpg 1679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"784\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-1536x1176.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Furniture-outdoor-2048x1568.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-1536x1076.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chairs-2048x1434.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\">&#8220;This started with a small group of dedicated individuals and then others came on board. So many people have contributed money and services. The community is really behind it now.&#8221; &#8211; Lois Lyman<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Calendar Click <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York&amp;showPrint=0&amp;src=N2g3NGxucmNhZ2NuZ3RsZ2R2MHJ0dWE4NTRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&amp;color=%23B39DDB\">Here<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mah-Jongg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mah-Jongg.jpg 940w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mah-Jongg-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mah-Jongg-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Fridays at 12:00  Learn to play MahJongg: If you know how to play, come on in to join a game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/knitting-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/knitting-1.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/knitting-1-300x137.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Every Tuesday, 3:00 &#8211; 5:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Needlework Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is invited to join this delightful group while they knit, crochet, weave, spin, and felt together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1114 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lincolnville-Library-MT-announcement-social-media-post.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 6th at 10:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Music Together class. Sing, Dance, Move along with Amelia. Class for children five years old and younger with their caregivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1117 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 13 at 10:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Junior Surgeons&#8217; Club &#8212; Letters from your Body<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Author and Surgeon Ben Nelson makes anatomy fun and accessible for children<\/strong>. <strong>This playful book explores the inner workings of the human body through letters from cartoon organ characters. Meet the author and his characters at this author presentation and book signing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writing Group Meets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1131 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-56.png 723w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-56-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday June 16 at 5:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lincolnville Library&#8217;s book group meets to discuss Lula Dean&#8217;s Little Library of Banned Books. This entertaining book packs a punch!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong>W<\/strong>ednesday, June 17 at 3:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poetry Circle meets to share original poems and to share ideas and suggestions. All are invited to join.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1121 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Your-paragraph-text-11.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maine&#8217;s Winged Wonders&#8211; Discover the Extraordinary Wild Species that Surround Us Here in Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is a &#8216;DO NOT MISS&#8217; program for adults and children ages 10 and up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1125 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Tom-Knight-Flyer-3A-2.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer Reading Kick-Off: Tomorrow  Knight&#8217;s Musical Puppet Show! Fun for all ages. Followed by ice cream and popsicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1118 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Thursday, July 16   5:30 &#8211; 7:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Master Food Preserver Claire Schreiber with the UMaine Cooperative Extension presents this hands-on class which is perfect for both beginners and seasoned preservers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spaces are limited to 12 so reserve your spot early. You&#8217;ll take home a jar of your preserves when you leave.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$20 fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reserve your spot call 207-706-3896 or email questions@lincolnvillelibrary.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1120 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/lincolnvillelibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wayne-King-and-His-Reptile-Friends-are-returning-to-Lincolnville-Library-July-30th.-Time-to-be-determined.-Mark-your-calendar-for-this-exciting-event.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Thursday, July 30 at 3:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The children have been clamoring to have Wayne return with his reptile friends, so here he is! This is a one-of-a-kind experience with Wayne and Lenore sharing their knowledge with boas, pythons, and lizards of various kinds with the children and adults. You are sure to learn a lot, and maybe, you&#8217;ll fall in love with reptiles yourself<\/strong> <strong>too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jackie Watts Open-air Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors may stop by any time during the summer months to view the historical exhibits in the two outdoor sheds of this museum. Display items such as fishing boats, ice cutting tools, lime industry artifacts and large agricultural implements help depict the life of Lincolnville residents in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is a project of the Lincolnville Historical Society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;This started with a small group of dedicated individuals and then others came on board. So many people have contributed money and services. 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