Library Closing

The Library will be closed Friday, August 2 for Staff Development Day. The Library will reopen Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m.

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Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Galactic Slime

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Join us to create this galactic slime filled with a sparkling universe of stars!  Register for one session only please! Duplicate registrations across sessions will be dele...

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

Join us to create this galactic slime filled with a sparkling universe of stars! 

Register for one session only please! Duplicate registrations across sessions will be deleted.

 

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.

Lego Robotics Gravity

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Explore how gravity works in this Lego Robotics project.

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Program Details:

Explore how gravity works in this Lego Robotics project.

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.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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.

Ultimate Minute to Win It Games!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Bring your A-game and compete to finish as many of these one minute tasks as possible. Fastest times in each event will medal!  

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Program Details:

Bring your A-game and compete to finish as many of these one minute tasks as possible. Fastest times in each event will medal!

 

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.

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.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be held at the library

 

Staff Development Day

All Day
Lincolnwood Library

The library will be closed for Staff Development.

Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Staff Development.

Book Sale

All Day 8/3 - 8/9
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!

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!

Donut Storytime

Saturday, August 3, 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.

Chicken Storytime

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Come hear stories about chickens and meet live chickens!

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Special Events
Required
Program Details:

Come hear stories about chickens and meet live chickens!

Family Paint Night

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/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 painting. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

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

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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.

Go Fly a Kite!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Decorate and build your own, flight-worthy kite with a proper tail!

Join Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

Decorate and build your own, flight-worthy kite with a proper tail!

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.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be held at the library

 

Reading to the Dogs

Thursday, August 8, 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.

Family Movie

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer. 8/9: Monsters vs. Aliens (2009, PG, 102 mins)  

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer.

8/9: Monsters vs. Aliens (2009, PG, 102 mins)

 

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.

Animal Families

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Learn from The Natural Naturalist about the five vertebrate families: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and what makes each one special. Animal ambassadors representi...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Program Details:

Learn from The Natural Naturalist about the five vertebrate families: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and what makes each one special. Animal ambassadors representing each group will be present.

 

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.

Crafty Creations

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A 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.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

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

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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.

Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Engineering!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Build a straw structure strong enough to hold a coke can, a bridge out of paper, or a roller coaster for marbles. (Plus one surprise challenge!)

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

Build a straw structure strong enough to hold a coke can, a bridge out of paper, or a roller coaster for marbles. (Plus one surprise challenge!)

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.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be held at the library

 

Read out LOUD!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Fun & Games
Program Details:

A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.

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 Movie

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer. 8/16: The Lego Movie (2014, PG, 100 mins)  

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer.

8/16: The Lego Movie (2014, PG, 100 mins)

 

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.

LEGO & Duplo Club

Saturday, August 17, 2024 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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.

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.

Puzzle Swap (D)

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Freshen up your puzzle collection by swapping with your neighbors! For each gently used puzzle you donate starting on Friday, August 16, you will get a ticket to use on the day of ...

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Freshen up your puzzle collection by swapping with your neighbors! For each gently used puzzle you donate starting on Friday, August 16, you will get a ticket to use on the day of the exchange for your "new" puzzle!