Library Closing

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. 

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Reading to the Dogs

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Program Details:

Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

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.

Family Movie

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer. 7/12: Monsters, Inc (2001, G, 92 mins)  

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

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer.

7/12: Monsters, Inc (2001, G, 92 mins)

 

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.

I-Pass On Demand: Community Connections (D)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

The Illinois Tollway I-Pass team is coming to the library to promote the innovative, battery free I-Pass sticker. Get a free sticker that can be activated in 24 hours. Deactivated ...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Program Details:

The Illinois Tollway I-Pass team is coming to the library to promote the innovative, battery free I-Pass sticker. Get a free sticker that can be activated in 24 hours.

Miss Jamie's Farm

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Join us for this high energy, interactive musical play with farm animal puppets. Kids can sing along, dance, and participate in question & answer trivia about farm animals and ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Required
Program Details:

Join us for this high energy, interactive musical play with farm animal puppets. Kids can sing along, dance, and participate in question & answer trivia about farm animals and farm foods.
 

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!   Independence Day  (1996)  Mon, Jul 1 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 145 mins •  [D] An army of alien spaceshi...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!

 

Independence Day  (1996) 

Mon, Jul 1 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 145 mins •  [D]

Mold-a-Martian

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Make your own aliens out of air-dry clay!

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Make your own aliens out of air-dry clay!

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession. This novel is the story of two friends struggling to protect their understanding of what's meaningful i...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. 

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.  

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Introduction to Fermenting Vegetables (R)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Cookbook author and food preservation expert Emily Paster will demonstrate how to lacto-ferment vegetables in a salt brine, creating an environment in which probiotics can flourish...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Cookbook author and food preservation expert Emily Paster will demonstrate how to lacto-ferment vegetables in a salt brine, creating an environment in which probiotics can flourish. 

 

 

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael's Music Machine. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael's Music Machine. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details.

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.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.  

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

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Galactic Slime!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Join us to create this galactic slime filled with a sparkling universe of stars!  Register for one session only please! Duplicate registrations across sessions will be dele...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Program Details:

Join us to create this galactic slime filled with a sparkling universe of stars! 

Register for one session only please! Duplicate registrations across sessions will be deleted.

 

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.

Medicare 101 (R)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network will present this seminar to help get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network will present this seminar to help get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be held at the library

 

DIY Croc Charms

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Make your very own croc charms using shrinky-dink technology. Simply draw your design and bake it in the oven to shrink it, then attach it to your shoe charm.  

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

Make your very own croc charms using shrinky-dink technology. Simply draw your design and bake it in the oven to shrink it, then attach it to your shoe charm.

 

Hate Crime Forum (D)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join the offices of State Representative Kevin Olickal and State's Attorney Kim Foxx for an informative panel discussion on what a hate crime is, how a hate crime is prosecuted, an...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Join the offices of State Representative Kevin Olickal and State's Attorney Kim Foxx for an informative panel discussion on what a hate crime is, how a hate crime is prosecuted, and what to do if you’re the victim of a hate crime.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

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.

Family Movie

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer. 7/19: Lilo & Stitch (2002, PG, 85 mins)  

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

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer.

7/19: Lilo & Stitch (2002, PG, 85 mins)

 

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.

LEGO & Duplo Club

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks. Grades K-5

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.

Grades K-5

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!   Independence Day  (1996)  Mon, Jul 1 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 145 mins •  [D] An army of alien spaceshi...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!

 

Independence Day  (1996) 

Mon, Jul 1 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 145 mins •  [D]

Family Bingo

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Play bingo with us and win small prizes! For kids aged 5+ and their families.

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

Play bingo with us and win small prizes! For kids aged 5+ and their families.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime.