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Candy Collage Valentines

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create wacky, 3D valentines using cardboard, candy, and paint. 

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STEAM: Exploration Station: The Big, Bad, Wolf!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Can you build something that the Big, Bad Wolf couldn’t blow down? Build a house with a mystery bag of materials and see if it can stand up to the test!Grades K-5.

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Donut Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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 kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10.

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T-Rexplorers

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Discover the clues that prove the existence of dinosaurs! See fossil types from numerous species including favorites like Triceratops and T-Rex, while getting a glimpse into what i...

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Crafty Creations

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.Grades K-5.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Astraterra

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
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.

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Reading to the Dogs

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A 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.Grades ...

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Masterpiece Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces each month. February’s books are: The Monster at the End of This Bo...

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Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!Grades K-5.

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Book Sale

All Day 3/1 - 3/6
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create your own LEGO or DUPLO masterpiece with the library's collection of bricks. Grades K-5.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Robotics Club

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.Grades 1-5.

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Lego Robotics Club

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.Grades 1-5.

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Flower Still Life

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Zen out and paint beautiful still life, watercolor paintings of flowers. Parents are welcome to participate. 

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Yes, And!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids.

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STEAM: Exploration Station: Color Explosion!

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Explore the science of Color through a series of experiments that show us how color theory works!Grades K-5.

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Donut Storytime

Saturday, March 15, 2025 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 kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10.

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Something Old, Something New: A Family Concert for Children

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, History & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy an engaging performance from the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra–with founder and music director Philip Simmons–featuring music from film and games, storytelling, and an instru...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

DIY Puffy Paint Rainbows

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Make your own puffy paint then use it to paint a rainbow (and maybe a pot of gold!). 

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Family Paint Night

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

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Reading to the Dogs

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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. G...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Creations

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.Grades K-5.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Parachutes! A STEAM Drop-in

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Design a parachute from common household materials and test them out with our LEGO minifigs! For Grades K-5.