Thanksgiving Closings

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 27; Thursday, November 28; and Friday, November 29.  

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Cutting the Cable (R)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Tired of overpriced cable TV service? Discover flexible entertainment options like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Roku, and more. 

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

Tired of overpriced cable TV service? Discover flexible entertainment options like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Roku, and more. 

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 13, 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.

Salt Paintings

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create unusual paintings using salt, glue, and watercolors!

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

Create unusual paintings using salt, glue, and watercolors!

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (R)

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Gather a group of 2-4 puzzlers to be the first team to put together a 300-piece puzzle. Members of the winning team each earn a prize! The competition will start promptly after the...

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

Gather a group of 2-4 puzzlers to be the first team to put together a 300-piece puzzle. Members of the winning team each earn a prize! The competition will start promptly after the rules are read. Please plan to arrive early.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, December 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:

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, December 16, 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!   The Bikeriders  (2024) Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D] In the 1960s, a humble motorcycle ...

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!

 

The Bikeriders  (2024)

Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D]

Yes, And!

Monday, December 16, 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. For grades K-5.

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.

For 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 Night Magic: the Gathering

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Come and play Magic: The Gathering card game with us! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, all players are welcome. Bring your own cards or use the library’s set to play, a...

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

Come and play Magic: The Gathering card game with us! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, all players are welcome. Bring your own cards or use the library’s set to play, and win free cards to expand your collection.

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

 

Bookish Ornament

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Create a fun ornament for the holiday season that you can display your favorite books in all year round! Grades 6-12

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

Create a fun ornament for the holiday season that you can display your favorite books in all year round!

Grades 6-12

Resin Snowflake Art (C)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Craft a beautiful resin snowflake and capture the magic of winter all year long! Join us for a creative session to make your own unique snowflake keepsake. Gloves and masks are req...

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

Craft a beautiful resin snowflake and capture the magic of winter all year long! Join us for a creative session to make your own unique snowflake keepsake.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 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, December 18, 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.

 

Astraterra

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Play this exciting fantasy tabletop role playing game. Part storytelling adventure, part game, graphic novel and fantasy fans will have a blast. For grades 3-5.

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

Play this exciting fantasy tabletop role playing game. Part storytelling adventure, part game, graphic novel and fantasy fans will have a blast.

For grades 3-5.

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.

Book Babies

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Council of Awesome T[w]eens

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Enthusiastic, motivated students are invited to join the Library Council of Awesome Tweens, aka Library C.A.T. Make your voice heard and suggest ideas to make our already-awesome l...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Required
Program Details:

Enthusiastic, motivated students are invited to join the Library Council of Awesome Tweens, aka Library C.A.T. Make your voice heard and suggest ideas to make our already-awesome library even more awesome!

Grades 6-12

Harness the Power of Habit Change Through Mindfulness (R)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join certified transformation coach Gaya Barthaki to discover sustainable habits for managing stress, enhancing well-being, and practicing mindfulness.    

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

Join certified transformation coach Gaya Barthaki to discover sustainable habits for managing stress, enhancing well-being, and practicing mindfulness.

 

 

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) (R)(Z)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Experience Little Women: The Musical from the comfort of your home! Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Experience Little Women: The Musical from the comfort of your home! Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 20, 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.

iPhone & iPad Club (R) *Rescheduled from 12/27*

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This program has been rescheduled. It was originally scheduled on December 27 and will instead be held December 20.iPhone & iPad Club is back! Bring your iPhone and iPad to mee...

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

This program has been rescheduled. It was originally scheduled on December 27 and will instead be held December 20.

Donut Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 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 Schlegel'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 Schlegel's Bakery.

Ages 0-10.

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.

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 22nd.

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

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 22nd.