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Lincoln’s Splash, Mash, Dash Kids’ Triathlon is back on Saturday, June 29 for its 20th year. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to participate. Race distances are as follows:

• Ages 5-6:  25m swim (1 length), quarter-mile run (no bike portion)
• Ages 7-8:  25m swim (1 length), one-mile bike ride, half-mile run
• Ages 9-10: 50m swim (2 lengths), two-mile bike; half-mile run
• Ages 11-12: 75m swim (3 lengths), two-bike, 3/4-mile run
• Ages 13-14: 150m swim (6 lengths), four-mile bike, 1 mile run

Racers ages 8 and younger are individually accompanied by a guard in the water. Click here to register ($35 includes a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal). Pick up packets on Friday, June 28 from 12:30–6: p.m. in Hartwell Pod B. Volunteers are also needed during the race; email ginger.reiner@gmail.com if you can help.

Your favorite story time, but bigger! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary.

Chess players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come check out the library’s new Chess Club. Members of the L-S Chess Club will be hosting, so come learn if you’re interested or play if you’re ready for a challenge. Bring your own board or play with one of ours. For ages 5+. Click here to register.

Families with young children are invited to listen to some stories and learn some songs. No registration required.

Kids ages 7+ are invited to join Boston cartoonist and comic artist LJ-Baptiste for a three-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. Registration required; participants are encouraged to register for all three workshop sessions. Register here.

Come play Dungeons and Dragons in the library with DM Nikolas Metcalf. Registration required; for ages 11+. Register here.

For kids in grades 1–6 (no one under age 5). The Whalemobile team will take you inside the belly of Nile, a life-size inflatable whale, to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures.

• Register here for 4–4:30 p.m.
• Register here for 4:30–5 p.m.
• Register here for 5–5:30 p.m.
• Register here for 5:30–6 p.m.

See the Disney musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997, rated PG) starring Brandy, Whitney Houston and Bernadette Peters on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. All ages; popcorn provided. No registration required.

See the Disney musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997, rated PG) starring Brandy, Whitney Houston and Bernadette Peters on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome; no registration required.

 “Journey to Victoria Falls and Okurango Delta” with Lincoln resident Ed Tam is part of the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services “Lincoln Academy” series.

Get together with friends and families of all ages for a board gaming afternoon at the library on All kinds of games will be provided or bring your own. Ages 6+, no registration necessary.

Jodi Gorman, registered dietitian/nutritionist and owner of Happy Jars Lifestyle, will lead a class for children 8+ to create and taste simple, nutritious smoothies. Participants will go home with sensational smoothie recipe ideas. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when signing up. Register here.

Local author Bob Ainsworth shares the story of swindlers from ancient Greece to today. art of the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services “Lincoln Academy” series.

The Tour de Codman on Sunday, Sept. 22 will start at Codman Farm and will take cyclists on a nine-mile loop through Lincoln along roads and paths, featuring stops at three remote pastures where farm staff and volunteers will give a short talk on the farm’s sustainable, pasture-based agriculture before returning to the farm. All ages welcome, but cyclists must be comfortable maintaining a 10-12 mph pace along Lincoln’s roads. The route will spend as much time as possible on bike paths and quiet roads. Any bike in good working order should suffice. Bring your own water and snacks for the route, and don’t forget your helmet (required). The total time for the ride (including stops) should be under two hours. Click here to register.

Author Bev Stohl shares her story of running the MIT office of the renowned linguist and social critic Noam Chomsky for nearly two and a half decades. Part of the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services “Lincoln Academy” series.

Celebrate and support the tremendous work of The Food Project at its Shindig fundraising lunch at Baker Bridge Farm on Saturday, September 28 from 12-2 p.m. Enjoy locally grown ingredients for your lunch, take part in a variety of farm-related activities for all ages (including light harvesting,) and talk to youth, alumni, staff, and trustees. Click here for more information.

Click here for details.  No registration required.

“Storytelling: The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin/La Leyenda del Origen del Imperio I.” Recommended for ages 5+. Click here for details and registration.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. will host a free “Try Girl Scouts” event for girls and parents on Monday, Oct. 7 from 5–6 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Click here for more information, and click here to RSVP.

Explore migration through the art of storytelling in “A Suitcase Story” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The International Institute of New England will provide information on their immigrant and refugee work and discuss how you can help support and welcome new Americans. Sponsored by the Council in Aging & Human Services.