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Moving Forward with Our Expansion Project

Mason building with library in backgroundYes, we are still moving forward with our expansion project. No, we are not running, jumping, and dancing along; our pace would probably be considered a meander, or a ramble, maybe even just a plod! The important thing is that we are still moving.

We have received our working plans and we would like to invite any community member who is interested in what will someday be a reality at Lincoln Library, to stop in and check them out. That invitation is also open to any contractors who might entertain the idea of bidding on the project. After we have checked the plans and rechecked the plans to make sure they are exactly what we want, we will be putting the job out for bids.

We may be moving slow, but we are still extremely excited. Come on in, we would love to share that excitement with you!

Word of the Week: The word of the week is “scrupulous.” It is an adjective and is pronounced /ˈskro͞opyələs/. The word means having moral integrity and acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper, and being extremely attentive to details. It is important to be scrupulous when dealing with a client’s finances.

Befuddled!

Mason building with library in backgroundSometimes life can be downright befuddling and that is exactly where I am now, befuddled! It’s a weird word, but it seems to fit the weird world we are living in. The song says that during the summertime, the livin’ is supposed to be easy. I don’t think this summer has been very easy for most anybody. Besides dealing with all the misconceptions, misunderstandings and mistaken beliefs that are so prevalent in our lives today, I lost my walking partner of 10 years and have had to put my dog and cat down this summer. It leaves one feeling totally deflated without the strength or the desire to do the things that need to be taken care of! Well, life is life and you do what you have to do!

We have finished the summer reading program and all that is left is Tuesday’s, August 11, prize drawings! We will then be turning our focus to our expansion project. We started this project a year ago with the purchase of the Mason building. Things have changed since then. Covid-19 and all of the repercussions from its appearance was not even something that was known about at that time. The pandemic has been a game changer for many, and that includes Lincoln Library. As we move into the fundraising phase, we invite anyone with ideas to share their suggestions with us. Of course, if you know of someone wanting to turn loose of a few hundred thousand dollars for posterity reasons, we will give that building their name in neon lights, if they so desire!

Expansion Plans Progressing

brick buildingAfter Lincoln Library purchased the Mason building north of the library nearly a year ago, ideas began flowing! We contacted an architect to begin our expansion. We pretty well knew what we wanted after numerous discussions, and members of the expansion committee worked hard to get what was in our brains down on paper. The architect put it to scale, and we hope to soon have our plans sitting on an easel for community members to view. This expansion will enable us to provide extra programming and additional services to the community.

We have about three weeks of the summer reading program left. We have had so much fun, and the kids have been wonderful! Come on, it is not too late to join in the fun, prizes, and games.