Here are the Kids & Teens Summer Reading Challenges by grade:

• Prereader – 3rd Grade Challenge
• 4th Grade – 6th Grade Challenge
• 7th Grade & Up Challenge

Print the PDFs file above and challenge yourself this summer!

Summer Reading Programs 2024
Thank you to the Friends of the Lincoln Library for their ongoing generous programming support.

Programs with * require registration!

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Special Events

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 12 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Children are invited to the library for balloon sculpting (balloons for ages 3+), crafts and other fun, ice cream, and a Magic Show by Ed Popielarczyk at 4PM. Learn about our Summer Reading Program and pick up Reading Challenge forms! No registration required. All ages welcome! Event will move indoors in the event of inclement weather.

All Together Now- Card Game Afternoon
Saturday, June 15 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Get together with friends and families of all ages for a card gaming afternoon at the Lincoln Library! All kinds of card games will be provided, from the standard 52 card deck to Uno and Phase 10! Perfect for kids and their grownups! This program is a drop in program, and there’s no registration required!

* Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Beehive Art
Thursday, June 20 at 4:00pm
We will use colorful papers, ribbons and streamers to create large paper solstice lanterns. And super fun journal making for your summer adventures. All materials will be provided. Program intended for kids aged 5 and up. Registration required. Register here!

Summer Bingo Fun!
Monday, June 24 at 6pm
Come one, come all for a fun night of family BINGO! Prizes for all! All ages welcome. No registration necessary! 

Ecology of Sound: Ricardo Frota
Wednesday, July 10 at 11am
Join us for an exciting and dramatic performance by Ricardo Frota that inspires children and parents to absorb the rhythms, sound and music from different global cultures and the natural world that surrounds them. Ricardo entertains and educates while playing multi-cultural songs and improvising with Earth elements. His interactive performances use traditional rhythm instruments, and instruments made of recycled materials and also objects found in nature. All ages welcome. No registration required.

* Dungeons and Dragons: A Library Campaign
Thursday, July 11 at 4pm
Come play Dungeons and Dragons in the Lincoln Library with DM Nikolas Metcalf. For ages 11+. Please email [email protected] for more information. Registration required. Register here!

*Flower Family Yoga with Tara Rachel
Saturday, July 13 at the following times:

• Toddlers and Preschoolers at 10:30am
  Family Yoga is an exploration of playfulness, yoga poses, relaxation, breath and silence in an engaging and creative approach. Children have great imaginative capacity and enjoy the natural world. Through story, song, and verse in connection with the season of the year, families learn the practice of yoga in this child- centered class. Intended for caregivers with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Register here!

• Grades K-2 at 11:30am
  We will walk into the season of Summer with a fun Seasonal Story including Mindful Breathing, Mindful Meditation, a sequence of yoga postures to explore flexibility, encourage concentration, and stimulate inner curiosity. We will end the clas with Guided Relaxation. Intended for children entering Grades K-2. Registration required. Register here!

*Japanese Fish Kite Making with Beehive Art
Tuesday, July 16 at 4pm
Come design a Japanese Fish kite using watercolors and tissue papers with Beehive Art!  We will also create a decoupaged seashell collage with a secret typewritten message. All materials provided. This program is intended for kids ages 5 and up. Registration required. Register here!

Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure
Wednesday, July 17 at 11am
Science and stories collide in this  interactive STEM show! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts: air pressure, energy transfer, physical vs. chemical changes, and more! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see. Best for ages 3+. No registration required.

Li Liu: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics
Thursday, July 18 at 4pm
“Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” is a one-woman acrobatic performance. The documented history of acrobatics in China goes back more than 2000 years. Li performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, diabolos and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages 4+.

*Whalemobile
Wednesday, July 24 – Four sessions available: 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, OR 5:30
Come meet Nile, a life-size inflatable whale! The Whalemobile team will take you inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. You’ll learn about the similarities and differences between humans and whales, discover the important role whales play in our planet’s ecosystem, and learn about how you can help protect the whales. This program is for children entering 1st grade – 6th grade. Per instructions from the Whalemobile team, please note this is not a program for children under 5. Registration Required.

*Drive-In Movies and Muffins
Friday, July 26 at 10:30am
Kids will make their “cars” out of boxes and then watch a short film in their cars. Car-making supplies, muffins, and juice provided. Intended for children aged 3 and up. Registration required. Register here! 

*BattleBots With MobileQuest STEM Center
Thursday, Aug 1 at 4pm
Each participant will modify and control a Dash robot as they prepare to battle each other. Participants will take their bot to the “Arena” and battle for robot supremacy. Who will have the last Bot standing? Will your bot make it to the Ultimate Clash Tournament and win it all? Presented by MobileQuest! Ages 7+. Registration required. Register here!

*All Together Now Friend and Family Puzzle Tournament!
Monday, Aug 5 at 6pm
Friends and families are invited to complete a jigsaw puzzle in a fun, friendly tournament. Teams of 3-5 players can show off their jigsaw puzzle skills. Each team will be assigned a table with a 300-piece puzzle to be opened when the tournament begins (puzzles will be from the same manufacturer.) The first team to finish their puzzle wins; if no one finishes, the winning team will be the one with the fewest number of puzzle pieces left. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Prizes for all! Best for ages 5+. Registration required. See calendar for more registration details.

The Alphabet of Imagination with Mime Robert Rivest
Wednesday, Aug 7 at 11am
Comic mime Robert Rivest joyfully leads audiences of all ages on an awesome A to Z journey! This fun, festive, high energy show is an amazing synthesis of movement, imagery, characters and illusion. With a different mime piece for each letter of the alphabet, Robert Rivest highlights the pure joy of our limitless imaginations. All ages. No registration necessary.

Summer Movies and Muffins
Friday, Aug 16 at 10:30am
Gentle films for ages 2+ Mini muffins and juice served. No registration necessary.

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Storytimes

Super Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10am beginning July 2 through Aug 13
Your favorite storytime, but bigger! Come for 45 minutes of fun. Every session will include something special! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary.

Baby Bounce
Thursdays at 10:30am beginning June 13 through Aug 15
Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! Intended for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers (older siblings welcome.) No registration required. 

Saturday Stories!
Saturdays in July (7/6, 7/20, 7/27)
Families with young children are invited to listen to some stories and learn some songs. No registration required.

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Ongoing Events

*Chess For Kids
Tuesday, June 25 and Tuesday, July 2 at 3:30pm
Chess players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come check out the Lincoln Library’s new Chess Club! Members of the LSHS Chess Club will be hosting- so come learn if you’re interested or come play if you’re ready for a challenge! Bring your own board or play with one of ours. For ages 5+. Registration required. Register here!

Movie Matinees
Wednesdays at 3:30 beginning June 26 through Aug 14
Family friendly movies and refreshments! All ages, no registration required. Check the calendar for movie showing details. 

Summer Karaoke Nights
Thursdays, June 27, July 25, and Aug 8 at 6pm
You choose the song, you sing along! Impress your friends, show off your favorite song, dance to the songs of the summer. Light refreshments will be available. Ages 11+, no registration required.

*Kids Comic Workshop with LJ Baptiste
Mondays in July (7/8, 7/15, 7/22) from 7-8pm
Kids ages 7+ are invited to join Boston cartoonist and comic artist LJ-Baptiste for a 3 week workshop on Monday nights in July to learn how comics are made. You will also create your own comics and original characters using techniques from pros in comics and manga as well. All supplies will be provided by the library. Participants are encouraged to register for all 3 workshop sessions. Registration required. Register here!