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Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

 

Family Costume Swap and DIY Costume Tutorial

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Special Events, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

From October 1st through 15th, drop off your gently used and freshly washed kids costumes at the Youth & Teen Services Desk. On Wednesday, October 16th, come select from availa...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Special Events, Community Engagement
Program Details:

From October 1st through 15th, drop off your gently used and freshly washed kids costumes at the Youth & Teen Services Desk. On Wednesday, October 16th, come select from available costumes and participate in a short, DIY costume tutorial!

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.

Learn to Cross Stitch (C)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Avid cross stitcher and librarian Rachel will introduce you to this fun and simple craft. You’ll learn the foundational stitch as well as helpful tips for every step of your projec...

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

Avid cross stitcher and librarian Rachel will introduce you to this fun and simple craft. You’ll learn the foundational stitch as well as helpful tips for every step of your project, from picking materials to finishing your piece.

Book Babies

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Spanish Storytime | Cuentos en español

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, History & Culture
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us for this bilingual English-Spanish storytime! | ¡Únase a nosotros en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe inglés-español!

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

Join us for this bilingual English-Spanish storytime!
| ¡Únase a nosotros en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe inglés-español!

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, October 17, 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!

Microsoft Excel Basics (R)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and get started working with data. We’ll go over entering data, formatting, autofill, and more, with time for questions and practic...

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

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and get started working with data. We’ll go over entering data, formatting, autofill, and more, with time for questions and practice.

 

 

 

 

Friday Family Fun

Friday, October 18, 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.

Pumpkin Sun Catchers

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Make colorful sun catchers in the shape of pumpkins!

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

Make colorful sun catchers in the shape of pumpkins!

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.

Total T-Magic Show

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Award winning magician and children’s book author  Terrence Hunter is sharing the wonders of magic.  Experience a whole lot of magic fused with educational material and c...

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

Award winning magician and children’s book author  Terrence Hunter is sharing the wonders of magic.  Experience a whole lot of magic fused with educational material and comedy.

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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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 Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia. In present-day Miami, Jeanette, daughter of Cuban immigrant Carmen, is battling addiction, but make...

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 Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

Monday Matinees

Monday, October 21, 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!   McFarland, USA  (2015) Mon, Oct  7 • 1-3:15pm • PG, 129 mins •  [D] Follows novice runners from Mc...

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!

 

McFarland, USA  (2015)

Mon, Oct  7 • 1-3:15pm • PG, 129 mins •  [D]

Yes, And!

Monday, October 21, 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.

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.

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.

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam. Newlyweds Asha and Cyrus build an app that replaces religious rituals and soon find themselves running one of the...

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 The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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.

 

Ping Pong Tournament

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Test your ping pong skills in this tournament-style competition. Winner will receive a prize! Grades 6-8

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

Test your ping pong skills in this tournament-style competition. Winner will receive a prize!

Grades 6-8

Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

We welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Program Details:

We welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Movies, Music & Entertainment
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.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Movies, Music & Entertainment
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, October 23, 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: Game Zero

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create your own character for this exciting fantasy tabletop role playing game. Part storytelling adventure, part game- graphic novel and fantasy fans will have a blast!

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

Create your own character for this exciting fantasy tabletop role playing game. Part storytelling adventure, part game- graphic novel and fantasy fans will have a blast!

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, October 24, 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.

Chair Yoga (C)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!