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Reading to the Dogs

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Program Details:

Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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

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.

Donut Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Required
Program Details:

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

Ages 0-10.

Baby Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies from birth -24 months.

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

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies from birth -24 months.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.

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

Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.

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)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Violeta by Isabel Allende.  The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the grea...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Violeta by Isabel Allende. 

The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.

Monday Matinees

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!   The Beekeeper  (2023)  Mon, May 6 • 1-3:30pm • R, 101 mins •  [D] Mr. Clay serves the Beekeepers, ...

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!

 

The Beekeeper  (2023) 

Mon, May 6 • 1-3:30pm • R, 101 mins •  [D]

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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

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! 

Avoiding Identity Theft (R)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Everyday actions can leave anyone open to identity theft. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present tips to prevent identity theft and ways to restore your financial prof...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Everyday actions can leave anyone open to identity theft. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present tips to prevent identity theft and ways to restore your financial profile if it happens to you.   

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.  

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.

 

Exam Cram Week

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.  

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.

 

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.

Introduction to Water-Bath Canning (R)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach the basics of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation. Information on equipment...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach the basics of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation. Information on equipment needs and food safety concerns will be included. 

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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.

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.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.  

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.

 

Exploration Station: STEAM: Citrus Volcanoes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Explore the acidic properties of citrus fruit while making a color blending volcano! Which fruit produces the most lava?

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Program Details:

Explore the acidic properties of citrus fruit while making a color blending volcano! Which fruit produces the most lava?

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.

Exam Cram Week

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.  

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.

 

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.

A.I. Photoshop (R)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Become a photoshop wiz using Adobe Photoshop’s generative A.I. features! Learn to manipulate ordinary photos by adding fantastic elements, removing unwanted individuals, or even ex...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Become a photoshop wiz using Adobe Photoshop’s generative A.I. features! Learn to manipulate ordinary photos by adding fantastic elements, removing unwanted individuals, or even expanding beyond the captured view.

ASL Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us for a special storytime presented in English American Sign Language by a Deaf librarian. This storytime is suitable for children new to ASL or fluent. Hearing and Deaf chil...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Join us for a special storytime presented in English American Sign Language by a Deaf librarian. This storytime is suitable for children new to ASL or fluent. Hearing and Deaf children are both 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.

Exam Cram Week

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.  

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Program Details:

Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday evening the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.

 

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.

Making the Most of Social Security (R)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These st...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Required
Program Details:

Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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

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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies from birth -24 months.

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

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies from birth -24 months.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.

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

Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.

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.