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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.

 

Overcooked!

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

Prep virtual dishes and beat the clock in this collaborative online game centered around cooking!

Grades 6-12

Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration (R)

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

Join intercultural consultant Yvonne Wolf for a traditional Chinese tea demonstration.

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
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.

Ages 0 to 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.

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.

 

Drop-in Tech Help

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

Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We cannot help with device repair. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes.

Charcoal Self Portraits

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Kids
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Practice drawing shadows using your own reflection and black charcoal.

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith (R) [IN-LIBRARY VIEWING]

7:00pm - 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: 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: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith [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.

World Language Storytime: Hindi/Urdu

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
Program Details:

Learn about Indian culture and explore Hindi and Urdu language through books and songs in this World Language Storytime in Hindi, Urdu, and English.

Ages 0 to 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.

Council of Awesome T[w]eens

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens
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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

Candle-Making Basics (C)

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

Learn the basics of candle-making with the melt and pour method! In this hands-on workshop, you will create a beautiful candle, perfect for gifting or keeping.

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.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

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

 

 

 

 

Donut Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery.

Ages 0-10.

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 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!

 

*There will be no Monday Matinee on November 4 due to the library serving as a polling location!*

 

Crafty Creations

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program. For kids grades k-5.

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.

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.

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.

 

Adult Coloring Night (R)

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:

Enjoy a peaceful evening of coloring and conversation designed just for adults. We’ll provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and a serene space—just bring yourself and relax as you color and chat with others!

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.