Jan. and Feb. devoted to Lincoln

There is a traveling exhibition on Abraham Lincoln on view at the Biane Library through Feb. 17.

"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War" examines how the famous president used the Constitution to confront the crises of the Civil War. The exhibit -- which explores Lincoln's struggles with issues of secession, slavery and civil liberties -- features photographic reproductions of Lincoln's inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

A number of events are planned to coincide with the exhibit.

On Jan. 19, there will be a book discussion at 7 p.m. on "March" by Geraldine Brooks, a Lincoln Community Read selection. Don McCue of the Smiley Public Library in Redlands will lead a lecture called "Lincoln's Greatest Decision." Another discussion on "March" will take place 7 p.m. Feb. 2.

On Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. teens will view the exhibit and discuss the resolutions Lincoln made. Participants will make their own New Year resolutions.

Black History Month Cultural Arts Night takes place 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 10. Music, entertainment, children's activities and a panel discussion by Lincoln scholars are on the agenda.

On Feb. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., Lincoln's birthday will be celebrated with family-friendly activities including log cabin crafts and scavenger hunt.

At 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Archibald Library and 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Biane Library, there will be hands-on activities for children ages 6 to 11.

On Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. the discussion on "March" will take place at the senior center.

All events take place at the Cultural Center Biane Library unless otherwise noted.

Information: 909-477-2720