This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book Sale All Day 12/6 - 12/12 Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale! View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 - 12 2025 Book Sale All Day 12/6–12/12 Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Library Plaza Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Events Program Details: Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!
This event is in the "Kids" group Yes, And! Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Fun & Games Age Group: Kids You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids.Grades K-5 Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Yes, And! 4:00pm–4:45pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B 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.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.
This event is in the "Kids" group STEAM: Exploration Station: Zoetropes! Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Kids Discover the science behind early animation! Bring your drawings to life by creating your own zoetrope!Grades K-5. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 10 2025 Wed STEAM: Exploration Station: Zoetropes! 4:30pm–5:15pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Program Details: Discover the science behind early animation! Bring your drawings to life by creating your own zoetrope!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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Masterpiece Storytime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces each month. December books: The Snowy Day, Over and Under the Snow, Whose Tracks in the Snow? View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm 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. December books: The Snowy Day, Over and Under the Snow, Whose Tracks in the Snow? 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Checkmates! Chess Club Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: STEAM, Fun & Games Age Group: Kids Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!Grades K-5. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Checkmates! Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Salted Snowflakes Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Age Group: Kids Create a flurry of snowflakes using salt, paper, and watercolors.Grades K-5. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Salted Snowflakes 3:15pm–4:00pm Full Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Registration Required Program Details: Create a flurry of snowflakes using salt, paper, and watercolors.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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Winter Reading Bingo All Day 12/15 - 12/23 Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 15 - 23 2025 Winter Reading Bingo All Day 12/15–12/23 Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Program Details: Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.
This event is in the "Kids" group Kid Creatives: Geodes! Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Kids Make your own geodes with aluminum, glue, and glitter! Dress for a mess and have some colorful creative fun.Grades 3-5. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Kid Creatives: Geodes! 6:30pm–7:30pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Registration Required Program Details: Make your own geodes with aluminum, glue, and glitter! Dress for a mess and have some colorful creative fun.Grades 3-5.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Family Paint Night Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. Ages 5+ Registration Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Paint Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Registration Closed Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens 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. Ages 5+
This event is in the "Kids" group Friday Family Movie Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Friday Family Movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Program Details: Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Donut Storytime Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Donut Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Register 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 kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Crafty Creations Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Age Group: Kids We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.Grades K-5. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Crafty Creations 2:00pm–2:45pm 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.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.
This event is in the "Kids" group STEAM: Drop-In: Minifig Melt! Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Kids Our minifigs are trapped in ice! Help us rescue them with the use of science. Race against the clock and each other to be the first to set your minifig free.Grades K-5. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 23 2025 Tue STEAM: Drop-In: Minifig Melt! 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Program Details: Our minifigs are trapped in ice! Help us rescue them with the use of science. Race against the clock and each other to be the first to set your minifig free.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.
Library Closed-Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Lincolnwood Library Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Library Closed-Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Lincolnwood Library
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Winter Reading Bingo All Day 12/26 - 12/30 Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 26 - 30 2025 Winter Reading Bingo All Day 12/26–12/30 Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Program Details: Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.
This event is in the "Kids" group Friday Family Movie Friday, December 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Friday Family Movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Program Details: Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mammals and More! Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: STEAM, Special Events Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone. Choose from a selection of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 28 2025 Sun Mammals and More! 2:00pm–3:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: STEAM, Special Events Registration Required Program Details: Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone. Choose from a selection of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.
Library Closed-New Year's Eve All Day Lincolnwood Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed-New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Lincolnwood Library
Library Closed-New Year's Day All Day Lincolnwood Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed-New Year's Day All Day Branches: Lincolnwood Library
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Winter Reading Bingo All Day 1/2 - 1/11 Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jan 2 - 11 2026 Winter Reading Bingo All Day 1/2–1/11 Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games Program Details: Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.
This event is in the "Kids" group Friday Family Movie Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Friday Family Movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Program Details: Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 12/19 Ice Age12/26 Happy Feet01/02 Megamind
This event is in the "Kids" group Lego Club Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: STEAM, Fun & Games Age Group: Kids Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Lego Club 10:30am–11:30am Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Reading to the Dogs Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Age Group: Kids 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 K-5. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Reading to the Dogs 6:00pm–7:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration 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.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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Creatives: DIY Snow Globes! Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Age Group: Kids Have some fun making DIY snowglobes! Create a winter wonderland in a jar. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Kids Creatives: DIY Snow Globes! 6:30pm–7:30pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Registration Required Program Details: Have some fun making DIY snowglobes! Create a winter wonderland in a jar.