Library system upgrades

Due to system upgrades, the catalog and many library services may be unavailable from Saturday, September 28 through Monday, September 30 with normal service to resume Tuesday, October 1. Call us at (847) 677-5277 or contact us if you have any questions about available services.

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Knitting Social Circle

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
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

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
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!

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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.

Learn to Cross Stitch (C)

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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

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!

Microsoft Excel Basics (R)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration 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

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration 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

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration 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

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

Monday Matinees

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration 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)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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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 The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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

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: Fun & Games
Registration 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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
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

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Registration
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!