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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.*There will be no Mah Jongg on April 1 due to the library serving as a polling location*

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.

*There will be no Mah Jongg on April 1 due to the library serving as a polling location*

Trash to Treasure: Recycled Art

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by making innovative creations using all recycled materials. 

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making innovative creations using all recycled materials. 

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.

Watercolor: Floral Wreath (C)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn how to paint floral elements in water color with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. You’ll practice basic techniques and then arrange floral elements to create two wreaths. ...

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

Learn how to paint floral elements in water color with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. You’ll practice basic techniques and then arrange floral elements to create two wreaths. 

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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, April 23, 2025 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.

 

Financial Fitness: Terry Savage Talks Money [Z]

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join nationally recognized financial expert Terry Savage for an insightful talk on the economy, financial markets, and personal finance. With no ties to financial products or servi...

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

Join nationally recognized financial expert Terry Savage for an insightful talk on the economy, financial markets, and personal finance.

Book Babies

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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! 

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! 

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.

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!Grades K-5.

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

Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!

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.

Sustainability at Home: Reduce Waste and Recycle Right (R)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

The Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator, Max Ciarlone, will discuss ways to create less waste and how to recycle various house...

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

The Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator, Max Ciarlone, will discuss ways to create less waste and how to recycle various household materials.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

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

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

Lego Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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.

Escape the Library!

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
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...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: 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. 

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...

Join Waitlist
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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, April 28, 2025 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 Matinees

Monday, April 28, 2025 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! Wicked: Part I (2024)Mon, Apr 7 • 1-3:45pm • PG, 160 mins •  [D]Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woma...

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!

 

Wicked: Part I (2024)

Mon, Apr 7 • 1-3:45pm • PG, 160 mins •  [D]

Dog Man DVD Release Party

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Celebrate the release of the Dog Man (2025) movie with Dog Man themed crafts, snacks, and activities. A special prize will be raffled off!Grades K-5.

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

Celebrate the release of the Dog Man (2025) movie with Dog Man themed crafts, snacks, and activities. A special prize will be raffled off!

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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.*There will be no Mah Jongg on April 1 due to the library serving as a polling location*

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.

*There will be no Mah Jongg on April 1 due to the library serving as a polling location*

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 for all the 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 for all the 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.

Database Testing

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

We were recently approached by a graduate student from Northeastern Illinois University, who is working toward his Master’s in Human Resources Development. As part of his class pro...

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

We were recently approached by a graduate student from Northeastern Illinois University, who is working toward his Master’s in Human Resources Development.

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.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics (R)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn from attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate, and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you...

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

Learn from attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate, and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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, April 30, 2025 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.