Happy January!

It’s hard to believe that January is upon us. We had a lot of exciting events here in December. We know many of you joined us for the Christmas Concert with the BCW Trio, made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library. It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces. We hope you had a joyous and safe holiday season!

We have an exciting change to offer in 2023. We are proud to announce that, as of January 3, 2023, we are fine-free! All of the materials checked out at the Lima Public Library (except our Empire Passes and National Warplane Museum Passes) will no longer accrue late fines. Any existing fines have been removed.

Library experts have conducted numerous studies to find that any fine, no matter how small, creates a barrier between low-income individuals and all of the resources a library offers. We believe that libraries are for everyone and that money should not be a barrier to all that we can provide. We ask that you still you return your materials in a timely manner. There are two reasons: 1) we still want to see those materials come back and 2) as a courtesy to your fellow library users. There will still also be fines for lost or damaged materials.

While we join 28 other OWWL Libraries in going fine-free, please check with individual libraries’ policies, if you are one of our beloved library hoppers. You may have some more questions about what going fine-free means for the Lima Public Library. Be sure to check out this link for our fine-free FAQ.

We have a packed schedule for January so be sure to mark your calendars!

Wishing you all a beautiful and bookish 2023!

Megan McLaughlin, Director

Events This Month:

Any open Saturday – Crossroads Crafters’ Circle – 9:30 AM-12:00 PM – All folks & crafts welcome.

Coming this month: Take Home Story Time for the Lima Public Library. A book and a craft that you can do at any time! Stay tuned for more details!

Saturday, January 7 : Online Author Talk, Nina Formina: The Gilded Ones series – You can catch this recording here.

Friday, January 13 – 7:00 PM Dance Lesson at Lima Town Hall*. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Lima Public Library. Cost is $5.00/person. All adults & skill levels welcome. To join us, RSVP by calling 315- 315-256-8152.

*The Lima Town Hall is located at 7329 East Main Street.*

Monday, January 16 – Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 17 – 2:00 PM Watch Party: Author Talk: Decluttering to Start Your New Year with Dana K. White. Join the Friends of the Lima Public Library for the in-library watch party of this online event. No registration required.

Tuesday January 17 - 2:00 PM Online Author Talk with Dana K. White. If you can’t make it the in-person streaming watch party, register for the online talk here and watch at your convenience!

Tuesday January 17 - 6:30 PM Friends of the Lima Public Library Meeting

Wednesday, January 18 Lima Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Saturday, January 21 10:30 AM-11:30 AM The Friends of the Lima Public Library are proud to present a Winter Story Time, every open Saturday through March. Join us!

Monday, January 23 6:30-8:30 PM Game Night: Board Games – Register at the library or via email to ensure enough refreshments for all. If registering via email (limalibrarydirector@owwl.org), please indicate your first name, the total number of people attending, and your phone number, in case the event is changed. Made possible by the Friends of the Lima Public Library.

Thursday, January 26 – Livingston County Tech Tutor 3:00-4:00 PM or 4:00-5:00 PM. Morgan is back to help you in a 60-minute one-on-one session with your computer, setting up email, help with your smartphone, tablet, and more. Contact Morgan at lctechtutoring@gmail.com or 585-568-7602 to select your time. This project is supported by funds from the NYS Library’s Adult Literacy Services Program and created in partnership with Livingston County Libraries.

Saturday, January 28 – 10:30 AM Winter Story Time with Friends – Made possible the Friends of the Lima Public Library

Monday, January 30 6:30 PM Book Sorting Event. If you would like to volunteer to help the Friends of the Lima Public Library sort book donations, please email bjabrenner@gmail.com.

Tuesday, January 31 2:00 PM Online Author Talk: xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator : Author Talk with Randall Munroe. Register here.