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T(w)een Paint and Snack

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson [ZOOM ONLY]

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hidin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Family Paint Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

Disclaimer(s)

Safe Child Policy

Caregivers for children age 7 or below must remain in the library building for the duration of the program. Caregivers must join children at the conclusion of the program.

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia (R)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Join us for an evening of trivia and demonstrate your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Get a team of no more than 5 players, or join a group the day of. Each partic...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Program Details:

Join us for an evening of trivia and demonstrate your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Get a team of no more than 5 players, or join a group the day of. Each participant must be registered.

Family Movie: The Lorax

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Watch The Lorax with us at the library! Popcorn provided. All ages are welcome! Caregivers must attend the program with kids 7 or below.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch The Lorax with us at the library! Popcorn provided. 

All ages are welcome! Caregivers must attend the program with kids 7 or below.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying parent or caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Safe Child Policy

Caregivers for children age 7 or below must remain in the library building for the duration of the program. Caregivers must join children at the conclusion of the program.

Escape the Library! Families and Teens

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Race against time to unlock the secrets in the stacks at this thrilling Library Escape Room experience. Register one person in your team only and add how many team members you...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Required
Program Details:

Race against time to unlock the secrets in the stacks at this thrilling Library Escape Room experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying parent or caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Anime Club: DIY Cosplay!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Join us fro all teh fun of Anime Club plus a special session on DIY Cosplay! Grades 6-12.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Required
Program Details:

Join us fro all teh fun of Anime Club plus a special session on DIY Cosplay!

 

Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

This program will serve food. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program will be allergen friendly or that it will meet other dietary restrictions. Please list your dietary needs and we will reach out to you if possible about accommodating your request.

Book Sale

All Day 5/3 - 5/9
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Details:

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
YTS at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Sunday May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last)...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: YTS
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games
Required
Program Details:

Sunday May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last). Stay for Comic themed crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying parent or caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Illinois Presents: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat [In-Person]

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program in the library. If you want to register for the at-home Zoom link, click here!*Dan Santat is the author and illust...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program in the library.

Illinois Presents: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat [Zoom Only!]

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program from home. If you want to register for the in-library viewing party, click here!*Dan Santat is the author and illu...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program from home.

Candy Sushi

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Whip up some sushi rolls using different kinds of candies. Taste testing encouraged! 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Whip up some sushi rolls using different kinds of candies. Taste testing encouraged! 

Family Paint Night

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond [ZOOM ONLY]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. The recipient of a MacArthur “Ge...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

T(w)een Paint and Snack

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga, and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! Grades 6-12.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Required
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga, and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club!

 

Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

This program will serve food. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program will be allergen friendly or that it will meet other dietary restrictions. Please list your dietary needs and we will reach out to you if possible about accommodating your request.

Library Closed-Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Library Closed-Juneteenth

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library