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November Writing Challenge

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Get in the habit of writing with our November Writing Challenge! Starting November 1, visit the library to pick up your challenge log and track each day you write at least 250 word...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Get in the habit of writing with our November Writing Challenge! Starting November 1, visit the library to pick up your challenge log and track each day you write at least 250 words (about half a page).

Friday Family Fun

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities are...

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

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities are aimed at ages 2-5 years). 

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 Reading Night

11/01/2024 @ 3:30pm to 11/20/2024 @ 4:30pm
YTS at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event that encourages families to spend quality time reading together. To participate, come to the Youth & Teen Services Desk, betwe...

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

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event that encourages families to spend quality time reading together.

Book Sale

All Day 11/2 - 11/8
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!

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month-olds with a caregiver.

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

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month-olds with a caregiver.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Ages 0-5 with caregiver

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

Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!

Ages 0-5 with caregiver

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.

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Thanksgiving Sides Made Easy (R)(Z)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen right from your own kitchen for an online class to kickstart your holiday side dishes. Learn to make stuffed butternut squash, sweet pot...

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

Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen right from your own kitchen for an online class to kickstart your holiday side dishes. Learn to make stuffed butternut squash, sweet potato casserole, and garlic dinner rolls.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 5, 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.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver 

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. 

Ages 0-5 with caregiver 

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.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. Ages 0 to 5

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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.

Ages 0 to 5

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, November 6, 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.

 

Lego Robotics Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

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 Robotics Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

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

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

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.

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

Book Babies

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive storytime using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets, and more! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver

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

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive storytime using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets, and more!

Ages 0-18 months with caregiver

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

Thursday, November 7, 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!

Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, November 7, 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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities are...

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

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities are aimed at ages 2-5 years). 

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.

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Bookish Paint & Sip (C)

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

Sample different wines perfectly paired with books from our collection while painting book spines and following along with Kelly to create your own masterpiece. 21+ only, must pres...

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

Sample different wines perfectly paired with books from our collection while painting book spines and following along with Kelly to create your own masterpiece. 21+ only, must present a valid photo I.D. Doors open at 5:45pm.

LEGO & Duplo Club

Saturday, November 9, 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.

All Mozart - Lincolnwood Appreciation Concert

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra with Phil Simmons, Founder and Music Director, presents an all Mozart appreciation concert. Program to include:  Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, Thr...

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

Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra with Phil Simmons, Founder and Music Director, presents an all Mozart appreciation concert.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least 5 days prior to the program.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month-olds with a caregiver.

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

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month-olds with a caregiver.

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

This month we will be reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. In 1962, four-year-old Ruthie disappears while her Mi’kmaq family picks blueberries in Maine, leaving...

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

This month we will be reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Monday Matinees

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!   *There will be no Monday Matinee on November 4 due to the library serving as a polling location!*   Furiosa:...

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!

 

*There will be no Monday Matinee on November 4 due to the library serving as a polling location!*

 

Yes, And!

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids from kindergarten through 5th grade.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Program Details:

You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids from kindergarten through 5th grade.

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.