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Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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.

Financial Fitness: Planning for Retirement [Z]

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Prepare for retirement with expert guidance from CFP John Daly. Learn when to retire, how much you'll need, and how to invest wisely. This virtual program is part of Financial...

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

Prepare for retirement with expert guidance from CFP John Daly. Learn when to retire, how much you'll need, and how to invest wisely. 

Assyrian Identity & Art: An IRP Film Screening and Discussion with Shmuel Tamo (R)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, History & Culture, Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join us for a special after-hours screening of Sights and Sounds of the Assyrian Diaspora: Art in Response to Statelessness, a documentary by filmmaker Samuel(Shmuel) Tam...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, History & Culture, Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Join us for a special after-hours screening of Sights and Sounds of the Assyrian Diaspora: Art in Response to Statelessness, a documentary by filmmaker Samuel(Shmuel) Tamo.

Financial Fitness: Navigating Student Loans - Understanding Your Options [Z]

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

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, for a deep dive into student loans and their impact on long-term financial goals. Learn strategies to manage repayments while saving for retirement,...

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

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, for a deep dive into student loans and their impact on long-term financial goals.

Hygge: Creating Comfort and Cozy in a Crazy World (R)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join Jan Hincapie and discover the Danish art of Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga")—a feeling of contentment, comfort, and coziness. Learn how to bring warmth, relaxation, and joy into yo...

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

Join Jan Hincapie and discover the Danish art of Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga")—a feeling of contentment, comfort, and coziness.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson [ZOOM ONLY]

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hidin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and th...

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

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Google Docs (R)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Create and edit documents online. This popular alternative to Microsoft Word includes unique features such as real-time collaboration and automatic saving.

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

Create and edit documents online. This popular alternative to Microsoft Word includes unique features such as real-time collaboration and automatic saving.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Google Photos (R)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Store, organize, and share your photos using your Google account.

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

Store, organize, and share your photos using your Google account.

The Untold Story Behind Mah Jongg (R)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the US. This presentation will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams),...

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

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the US.

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond [ZOOM ONLY]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. The recipient of a MacArthur “Ge...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Weather and Storm Chasing 101 (R)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with Storm Science! Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado occurrences, gain kn...

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

Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with Storm Science!

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and th...

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

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Online Scams and Identity Theft (R)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn how to spot and avoid online scams with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. From identity theft to financial fraud, get tips on protecting your personal and financial inf...

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

Learn how to spot and avoid online scams with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. From identity theft to financial fraud, get tips on protecting your personal and financial information online.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

Friday, May 23, 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.

Introduction to Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea Ceremony (C)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Experience the beauty and tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony with the Japanese Cultural Center of Chicago. Guided by Francis Sensei, this presentation explores chanoyu (the Way...

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

Experience the beauty and tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony with the Japanese Cultural Center of Chicago.

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.

Library Closed-Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Natural Lawn Care (R)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Learn eco-friendly lawn care techniques with a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Discover how to maintain a healthy lawn while protecting the environment and create...

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 eco-friendly lawn care techniques with a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Discover how to maintain a healthy lawn while protecting the environment and create a sustainable action plan for your home.