Library Closing

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

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

 

Origami Space Shuttle

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Take paper airplanes to the next level and fold a Space Shuttle with us. Then stay to try your hand at other space themed origami.

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

Take paper airplanes to the next level and fold a Space Shuttle with us. Then stay to try your hand at other space themed origami.

Money Matters (R)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join Becky Sansone of Heartland Bank and Trust as she goes over determining net income and budgeting, along with information about understanding credit and the factors that impact ...

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

Join Becky Sansone of Heartland Bank and Trust as she goes over determining net income and budgeting, along with information about understanding credit and the factors that impact credit scores. 

 

 

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 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 24, 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.

 

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We cannot help with device rep...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We cannot help with device repair. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, July 25, 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

 

Chair Yoga (C)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and sho...

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

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes! 

Read out LOUD!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.

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

A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.

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.

Fun with Paper Quilling (C)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn the basic techniques for paper quilling or paper filigree to make fun space designs on a bookmark and greeting card. Instructions and materials provided. This event is for...

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

Learn the basic techniques for paper quilling or paper filigree to make fun space designs on a bookmark and greeting card. Instructions and materials provided.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, July 26, 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 26, 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. 7/26: Emperor’s New Groove (2000, G, 88 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.

7/26: Emperor’s New Groove (2000, G, 88 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.

Sunday Storytime

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too. 

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 more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too. 

Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Galactic Slime

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at 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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, July 29, 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]

Solar System Beaded Bracelet (C)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Celebrate the ending of Summer Reading by making your own solar system beaded bracelet! All supplies will be provided. This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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

Celebrate the ending of Summer Reading by making your own solar system beaded bracelet! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 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 30, 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.

 

Lego Robotics Gravity

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Explore how gravity works in this Lego Robotics project.

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Program Details:

Explore how gravity works in this Lego Robotics project.

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.

Budgeting for the Holidays (R)(Z)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join Scott Franzgrote from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois on Zoom to discover how retailers entice shoppers to make impulse purchases and how to avoid goin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Program Details:

Join Scott Franzgrote from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois on Zoom to discover how retailers entice shoppers to make impulse purchases and how to avoid going overboard when holiday shopping.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 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 31, 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.

 

Ultimate Minute to Win It Games!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Bring your A-game and compete to finish as many of these one minute tasks as possible. Fastest times in each event will medal!  

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

Bring your A-game and compete to finish as many of these one minute tasks as possible. Fastest times in each event will medal!

 

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.

Anime Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A 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!

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

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