Library Closing

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. 

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Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Engineering!

3:45pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
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Program Details:

Build a straw structure strong enough to hold a coke can, a bridge out of paper, or a roller coaster for marbles. (Plus one surprise challenge!)

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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.

Fraud Protection for Seniors (R)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
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Program Details:

Scam artists often take age as a vulnerability.

Read out LOUD!

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Fun & Games
Program Details:

A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.

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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.

The Wonder of Birds (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

From building nests to using tools, learn about how intelligent our feathered friends truly are with Kim White, a former educator at Brookfield Zoo. She will also be bringing some of her animal ambassadors for participants to interact with.

Friday Family Fun

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

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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.

Family Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer.

8/16: The Lego Movie (2014, PG, 100 mins)

 

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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.

Narcan Training (R)

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. In suburban Cook County in 2020 alone, there were 487 opioid-involved overdose deaths.

LEGO & Duplo Club

10:30am - 11:30am
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

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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.

Puzzle Swap (D)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Freshen up your puzzle collection by swapping with your neighbors! For each gently used puzzle you donate starting on Friday, August 16, you will get a ticket to use on the day of the exchange for your "new" puzzle!

Monday Matinees

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

 

Knox Goes Away  (2024)

Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D]

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Older siblings are welcome too. 

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

 

Lego Robotics Club: Rockets!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Program Details:

Build and program a launch and rocket using Spike Essentials.

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.

Narcan Training (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. In suburban Cook County in 2020 alone, there were 487 opioid-involved overdose deaths.

Musical Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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.

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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

11:00am - 12:30pm
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.

 

Chair Yoga (C)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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! 

Senior Medicare Patrol Bingo (R)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

The professionals with the Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol at AgeOptions will be hosting an informative and entertaining game of Bingo to educate seniors with Medicare to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud and abuse.

 

Mario Kart Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Compete in a grand prix in Mario Kart 8 on the library’s Nintendo Switch to win a prize!

 

Watercolor: Loose Florals (C)

6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Let loose with watercolors as you learn to paint flowers with Audrey of Audrey Ra Design. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint marigolds and sunflowers in the loose style. 

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

Friday Family Fun

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. 

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)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

iPhone & iPad Club is back! Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.