Library Closing

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

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Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company ...

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

Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Lincolnwood Library

The library will be closed for Staff Development.

Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Staff Development.

Book Sale

All Day 8/3 - 8/9
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!

Donut Storytime

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10.

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

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery.

Ages 0-10.

Monday Matinees

Monday, August 5, 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!   Knox Goes Away  (2024) Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D] After being diagnosed with a rare form o...

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!

 

Knox Goes Away  (2024)

Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D]

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

 

Intro to Hand Sewing Workshop (C)

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

Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing through various stitches and techniques. The workshop will conclude with a small hand sewing project to take home. Presented in pa...

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

Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing through various stitches and techniques. The workshop will conclude with a small hand sewing project to take home. Presented in partnership with the Evanston Art Center.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.

 

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get co...

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

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.

Gentle Mat Yoga (C)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or a beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All ex...

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

Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or a beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All experience levels are welcome.

Computer Basics (R)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on Windows 10 laptops.      

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

Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on Windows 10 laptops.

 

 

 

Friday Family Fun

Friday, August 9, 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.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. A great adventure story of 17-year-old Woodrow Wilson Nickel, who drives two giraffes cross-country in 1...

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 West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Monday Matinees

Monday, August 12, 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!   Knox Goes Away  (2024) Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D] After being diagnosed with a rare form o...

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!

 

Knox Goes Away  (2024)

Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D]

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

 

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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.

 

Fraud Protection for Seniors (R)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Scam artists often take age as a vulnerability. As a result, seniors are a frequent target of a wide range of consumer fraud scams.  Join the Office of the Illinois Attorney Genera...

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

Scam artists often take age as a vulnerability.

Wonder of Birds

The Wonder of Birds (R)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

From building nests to using tools, learn about how intelligent our feathered friends truly are with Kim White, a former educator at Brookfield Zoo. She will also be bringing some ...

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

From building nests to using tools, learn about how intelligent our feathered friends truly are with Kim White, a former educator at Brookfield Zoo. She will also be bringing some of her animal ambassadors for participants to interact with.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, August 16, 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.

Narcan Training (R)

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. In suburban Cook County in 2020 alone, there were 487 opioid-involved overdose deaths. The University of IL Extension provides training...

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

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. In suburban Cook County in 2020 alone, there were 487 opioid-involved overdose deaths.

LEGO & Duplo Club

Saturday, August 17, 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.

Puzzle Swap (D)

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Freshen up your puzzle collection by swapping with your neighbors! For each gently used puzzle you donate starting on Friday, August 16, you will get a ticket to use on the day of ...

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

Freshen up your puzzle collection by swapping with your neighbors! For each gently used puzzle you donate starting on Friday, August 16, you will get a ticket to use on the day of the exchange for your "new" puzzle!