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Council of Awesome T[w]eens

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration 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

Family Paint Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

 

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.

Library Closed-Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Cozy Books Kit

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
Tweens & Teens
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Curl up during the winter season with a good book as well as some cozy goodies! Each kit will include a hand-picked library book, some recommended winter reads, hot cocoa, and more.

Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens & Teens
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! For grades 6-12.

Crosstown Exotics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Enjoy creepy crawlies? Come interact with a giant African frog, hissing cockroaches and a 16 ft. Burmese python!

All ages are welcome!

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.

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 Paint Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending.

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.

International Snack Exploration

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tweens & Teens
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

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.

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.

College Knowledge: FAFSA Completion Workshop (R)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Get one-on-one help completing your FAFSA or Alternative Application from experts at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). For high school students and caregivers. Register once per student; space is limited.

DIY Spa Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Back by popular demand! Practice self-care during the winter season by making your own face masks and scrubs from a variety of materials.

Grades 6-12

Monday Night Magic: the Gathering

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens & Teens
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.

Bookish Ornament

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens & Teens
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration 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

Council of Awesome T[w]eens

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration 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

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
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.

Library Closed-Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
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.

Library Closed-New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/2 - 1/19
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
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.

Create Your Own Vision Board (R)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Start the new year with intention by creating a vision board to visualize your goals, hopes, and dreams for the year ahead. Vision boards help you focus on what you want to achieve and turn your aspirations into reality.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky (R) [IN-LIBRARY VIEWING]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program in the library.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky [ZOOM ONLY]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Program Details:

*This registration is for those viewing the live, virtual program from home.

Family Paint Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending.

Ages 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.

International Snack Exploration

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tweens & Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

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.

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.