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Library kicks off several fall series

Lincoln Library Film Society

The first film this fall shown by the Lincoln Library Film Society will be Sami Blood (2016, in Swedish with English subtitles) on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tarbell Room. A reindeer-breeding Sámi girl who is exposed to the racism of the 1930s at her boarding school starts dreaming of another life. But to achieve it, she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culrure.

Book groups

Copies of books in various formats will be available at the library two weeks prior to each meeting. New members and occasional drop-ins are always welcome. For more information, contact Lisa Rothenberg at lrothenberg@minlib.net.

• Who Picked This Book? Club — starts Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. The group reads current fiction (maybe even nonfiction) that are entertaining and well written.
• Friday Morning Book Group — This fall, the group will read American and British historical novels starting with Caleb’s Crossing by Gersldine Brooks on Friday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m.
• Mystery Mondays — starts Monday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. with The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron.

Lincoln Open Mike Night

The Friends of the Lincoln Library and LOMA present Lincoln Open Mike Night with Rob Lytle on Monday, Sept. 10 from 7–10 p.m. He’ll perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30 p.m. Lytle played a key role in the 1990s Boston folk explosion working with legends such as Geoff Bartley, Dar Williams, and Ellis Paul.

LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

“Plants and Pollinators” walk and talk

The Conservation Commission presents “Plants and Pollinators” with Conservation Director Tom Gumbart and master gardener Robin Wilkerson on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1-3 p.m. in the People for Pollinators near the Smith school parking lot on Ballfield Road. Learn about the plants in the meadow and field, and observe the bees, butterflies, dragonflies and other pollinating wildlife that visit this habitat in  September. An informational tent will be set up with reference guides and resources. Bring binoculars to zoom in on the wildlife and a camera to record your observations for upload to the meadow’s citizen scientist site at iNaturalist.org. Dress for the weather, including protection from sun, ticks and mosquitos, and wear sturdy shoes. In case of inclement weather, call LLCT’s general line at 781-259-9251 after 10 a.m. the morning of the walk.     

Harvest Celebration at Drumlin Farm

Explore Drumlin Farm’s gardens and crop fields with farm staff, meet some native wildlife, create fun crafts, and enjoy nature’s best from the farm’s vegetable stands on on Saturday, Sept. 15. Drumlin Farm teacher-naturalists will present family-friendly activities throughout the day to share the bounty of the fall harvest and help visitors discover how tasty sustainable agriculture can be.

All activities are free with admission ($8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 2-12, free for Mass Audubon members). Drop-in activities will run from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and the wildlife sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Click here for a schedule of free drop-in activities (weather permitting).