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Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Due Date

All Day 1/9
Lincoln Township Public Library
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Passive
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2026 Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
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🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄
The Lincoln Township Public Library is closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

New Years Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Years Eve. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
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Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

🎉 Happy New Year from LTPL! 🎉
The library will be closed Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday. We’ll reopen on Thursday, January 2 with regular hours.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
The library will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Staff-In Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Staff In-Service Day 
The library will be closed Friday, Feb. 20 for a Staff In-Service Day.

Banner Contest

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–04/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+), All Ages
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+), All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Just Fun!, Passive
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National Poetry Month Contest

All Day 4/1–4/30
All Ages
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting up to three poems, 500 words or less, in any format through the form on our website. LTPL staff will select a winner in the 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and older age ranges.

Intro to Collage

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Learn & explore the art of collage using a variety of papers, colors, and patterns with local artist Kristin A. Webber.

Webb Miller: The Dowagiac Reporter Who Told the World's Story

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a captivating presentation by Dowagiac Area History Museum Director Steve Arseneau, as he explores the extraordinary life of Webb Miller—an internationally acclaimed war correspondent and Dowagiac High School graduate.

Building My Art Collection Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Just Fun!, Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join art specialist Larissa Nuñez for a hands-on exploration of what it means to be an art collector. Learn about different art movements and mediums, discover how to find and acquire art works, and curate your own hypothetical collection.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Come see us in the Stevensville's American Legion Memorial Parade — we’ll be walking and tossing out swag! 🎉
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. 

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. This year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding—happy Fourth of July! 

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Staff In-Service Day as our staff learns and prepares for an even better year ahead. Thank you for your understanding!

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8 at 9 am. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Indigenous Peoples Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Today we honor and celebrate the rich traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Regular hours resume Tuesday.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

We honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation. Regular hours resume Thursday.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

🦃 The Library will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

New Years Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

🎉 The Library will be closed Friday, December 31, for New Year’s Eve.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy celebration as we ring in the New Year! Regular hours resume Saturday, January 2 at 9 am.