Thanksgiving Closings

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 27; Thursday, November 28; and Friday, November 29.  

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Astraterra

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

Play this exciting fantasy tabletop role playing game. Part storytelling adventure, part game, graphic novel and fantasy fans will have a blast.

For grades 3-5,

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.

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.

T(w)een Paint and Snack

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

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau (R) [IN-LIBRARY VIEWING]

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

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau [ZOOM ONLY]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Adult Learning
Program Details:

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

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
Registration
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.

 

 

 

 

Saturday Stories and Playtime

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kick off the weekend with a special Saturday storytime, followed by open playtime with the library’s collection of toys.

Ages 0-5

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.

Google Drive (R)

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

Manage your photos, email, and calendar, and create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using free applications from Google.

 

 

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!

 

Twisters (2024)

Mon, Jan 6 • 1-3:15pm • PG-13, 122 mins •  [D]

"Painting" with Oil Pastels (C)

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

Oil pastels are a wonderful and versatile drawing medium, capable of producing many effects. In this workshop we will explore multiple techniques, such as scumbling, color blending, sgraffito and more.

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.

 

Sound Bath Meditation (C)

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

Reset and relax with a guided meditation sound bath. Experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, and Tingsha Bells to calm the mind, deepen self-awareness, and promote peace, health, and balanced energy.

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.

 

Masterpiece Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces each month. January’s books are: Snowy Day, The Mitten, and Goodnight Moon.

Ages 0-10 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.

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.

Council of Awesome T[w]eens

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

Introduction to the Instant Pot (R)

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

Are you curious about the Instant Pot, the electric pressure cooker that has revolutionized home cooking? Do you have an Instant Pot and want to do more with it?

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.

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.

Regular Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting